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milmin2043 06-13-2011 09:12 PM

Down 101 pounds! Met my goal!
 
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Hello Friends,

Well, I made it. This morning when I got on the scale I weighed 134. I started out at 235 almost exactly a year ago. The date was June 15th, 2010. Today is June 13th. As so many others here have said, "I am so glad that I started a year ago and didn't wait".

Many of you know most of my story, but for the goal post I will retell a little of it. I was never overweight as a child. My mother was very strict with what we ate. That didn't work out the best for me because as soon as I went to college in the early 80s, and had a meal plan, I would pig out. I finally felt free as though no one was going to tell me "stop eating, you're going to get fat". Then we would drink beer and order late night pizzas, (it started out because my roommate and I were in love with the delivery guy). When I started college I weighed 125. I gained about 40 lbs. in 2 years. I got married a few years after graduating and starved down the 40 lbs. That was the first time I had tried to lose weight.

I gained most of it back within about 5 years. I weighed around 165 at that time. I thought I was as big as a battleship. So funny how our perception changes. I remember vividly how this time around, on my way down the scale, I was overjoyed at seeing 165 lbs. When I got pregnant with my first child, I weighed around 150. After delivery, I weighed 190 and seriously never lost another lb. I didn't gain much with my second child, only about 19 lbs. but I was still huge from my first. After my third child, I shot up again, and weighed around 240, my highest ever.

I was told I had early onset Parkinson's Disease in 1999. I have had 4 brain surgeries since that time to help control symptoms. I don't want to bore anyone with the details of my illness, I would just like to say that since losing my weight, my symptoms have markedly decreased. I have included a few pictures, some from this month (June 1st) when I had my last brain surgery.

I ran a half marathon yesterday. I have run 3 halfs so far, and I have already signed up for a full marathon on Dec. 4th. I start training for that 18 weeks before on Aug. 1st. (Yes, I ran the half marathon 11 days after a craniotomy). Amazing huh? Even with my Parkinson's, I have never felt better in my life. I eat mainly organic produce. About 75% of my diet is made up of food that grows in the ground. I love it. I was addicted to sugar and processed crap foods. I would have never believed that I would so enjoy real food that our bodies are meant to eat. I was the epitomy of a sugar addict. So, I am living proof that anyone can do this. I completely avoid my trigger foods and will always as long as I want to keep my new size 6 wardrobe. I started at a size 18W.

Well, if you have read all of this, congratulations for not falling asleep and thank you. Best wishes to you all.

Rhonda

sunlover 06-13-2011 09:27 PM

Wow! Congrats. What a great story! You are an inspiration!

traveling michele 06-13-2011 09:29 PM

Congrats Rhonda! Wow! Incredible story and great pictures.
Please join us in the maintainers' forum.

Where in Texas are you? I am transplanted Texan from Houston.

TwynnB 06-13-2011 09:40 PM

Amazing!! Congratulations!!

milmin2043 06-13-2011 09:41 PM

Thank you ladies! Michele-I am from the Dallas/Fort Worth area. I am really excited to be able to post in the maintainer's forum!!

Thighs Be Gone 06-13-2011 10:00 PM

You have done an amazing job. Congratulations.

aimeebell 06-13-2011 10:07 PM

Simply amazing!

k15g15 06-13-2011 10:14 PM

AMAZING! You should be soo proud! Good luck on your full marathon!

skinnymomskitchen 06-14-2011 11:06 AM

COngrats that is truly amazing and inspiring!!

170starting 06-14-2011 01:52 PM

YOU are genuinely an inspiration. Congratulations on meeting your goal. SO proud of you. :hug:

runningfromfat 06-14-2011 03:03 PM

Wow, congratulations! Your story is very inspirational, thanks for sharing!

midwife 06-14-2011 04:11 PM

Congrats!! You are such an inspiration!! This morning when my alarm went off for me to get up and go running, I wanted to turn it off and go back to bed. Then I said, "Um, excuse me, did you have brain surgery this week?" and I told myself, "Um, no." And then I told myself, "Even if you had surgery, Rhonda didn't use that as an excuse!" So I got up and ran. Cause if you can do what you did going through all of the stuff you went through....well, there is no plausible excuse that I can come up with to not do what I need to do. You just pretty much destroyed all of the excuses on the planet.

Sunshine87 06-14-2011 04:17 PM

You are such an inspiration!! I am so proud and I am sure your children are too!

WLGirl1 06-14-2011 04:38 PM

Congrats. If I can be half as strong as you, I have nothing to worry about!!! Sending hugs!!!

Beck 06-14-2011 06:37 PM

Congratulations! You are an amazing inspiration; thanks for sharing your story and your success.

SeeImTryin 06-14-2011 06:48 PM

Congratulations - you are such an inspiration.

milmin2043 06-15-2011 12:08 AM

Thank you again to everyone who has responded. I love running because it provides me with endorphins and a rush of dopamine that left me long ago. I look a little strange running at times because I might drag my leg a little, or limp a little, but who cares? I'm out there doing it. I rarely allow myself any excuses and honestly, once I get out there, I feel so much better.

I am really excited about running my first full marathon. I'm just hoping not to throw up on anyone at the start out of excitement! Again, thanks to all of you. I love reading all of your stories as well.

milmin2043 06-15-2011 12:23 AM

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I hope these don't bother anyone. I wanted to show a little of what I went through on this last surgery on June 1st. Mainly to show other people that whatever your challenges are, you can do something to better your situation.

The last picture is of a race I ran in between my brain surgery on April 13th and this last one on June 1st. It's been a rough couple of months. I am having my gall bladder removed on June 30th, and then hopefully that will be it for surgeries for a while. I love running and I'm tired of interferences. LOL

darius 06-15-2011 05:10 AM

I had my gall bladder operation about 4 years ago. Good luck with yours.
What an inspiring story; congratulations exceeding your goal.

Nola Celeste 06-15-2011 03:52 PM

Congratulations!!! :cheer:

I don't know how I missed this post yesterday. You look so strong and lean and beautiful! You deserve to feel hugely proud of yourself. :hug:

bellastarr 06-15-2011 04:07 PM

congratulations...u look awesome!!!

Streudel 06-16-2011 08:07 PM

I know I've said this before, but I'll say it again: You are such an inspiration to me! I thought about you before my first race. I almost didn't go through with it because of an ugly domestic situation that came up 2 days before. With your story in mind and the encouragement of my daughter, I refused to use the excuse. I am so glad I went through with the race. I took second place in my age group!


Thank you for sharing your story and congratulations on all of your successes in life! :D

milmin2043 06-16-2011 08:24 PM

Congratulations Streudel! That's awesome!!

As soon as I stopped allowing any excuses, my entire life changed. I can't believe how much different things are for me, and not just weight loss.

Thank you so much for your kind words throughout my journey. I appreciate it so much!

Shaunnadona 06-16-2011 08:24 PM

Wow your story is inspiring! My dad has parkinsons and I know what a challenge it can be to face that and do all you are doing! wow!
Shaunna

jessica2231 06-17-2011 10:43 AM

Omg! your such and amazing inspiration. I am so glad to have read your goal story. it is people like you who show me that i really can make it to my goal. I just have to stick to it. So simple. But why dont we do it on our own. Well im beginning to beleive the old proverb, "it takes a village to raise a child" wich is why we need inspirations like you for support. Thank you!

CourtneyDaisey 06-17-2011 12:56 PM

Congrats on meeting your goal!!!!! :hug:

maplemag 06-17-2011 01:02 PM

Wow, you are truly an inspiration to us all! Congrats!

EZMONEY 06-18-2011 08:25 AM

WOW X A Bazillion = YOU!!!!!!!!

skygirl 06-18-2011 12:27 PM

Milmin, wow, congratulations! I have been following some of your posts and I am so happy for you and so inspired by you. You look so healthy and vibrant and strong. You rock, and I'm glad to hear that with all you have accomplished that you've noticed an improvement in your symptoms, that must feel great, what a great bonus. :) I notice you are in Texas, how are you weathering the sweltering heat in your workouts? ;) Again, many congrats! :)

hhaffner 06-18-2011 08:14 PM

Wow.
You are an amazing person.
Thanks you so much for sharing - very inspirational

patchymama 06-18-2011 08:21 PM

Amazing! Congratulations! :)

Violet73 06-18-2011 08:49 PM

Congrats!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing your story! You are truly an inspiration, not only in weight loss but overcoming obstacles :)

milmin2043 06-18-2011 08:53 PM

Thank you again to all of you. To the poster who asked about the heat here, I have been extremely cold lately. Not sure if it's the weight loss or my operations, but something is a little off. It was 111 degrees this afternoon and it's the first day in months that I haven't had to put a light sweater on. Crazy huh? I ran a 5k this morning and came in first in my age group of 45-49, with a time of 27:31. That is really good for me. I pushed it quite a bit harder than I usually would. I really want to break into the 26 minute range this year. Thank goodness it started at 7:30 am before the heat got too intense.

Thanks again for all of your responses.

sheramama 06-18-2011 08:54 PM

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!! Your story is truly inspiring. You are an amazingly strong person and you deserved this victory :)

January77 06-19-2011 12:41 PM

Congratulations!

I have health problems too, major:(...but seeing what you have accomplished in a year...wow I am so inspired, I really am ...:bravo:

JessLess 06-19-2011 02:02 PM

Congratulations!

jdnyc 06-19-2011 03:00 PM

Congratulations!!!
 
That's truly amazing! I'm sure you're feeling so proud of yourself and doing the Happy Dance!:carrot:

beth4365 07-01-2011 07:48 PM

Your story brought me to tears.

Beautiful woman... all my best to you.

Watkat 07-01-2011 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by midwife (Post 3891441)
Congrats!! You are such an inspiration!! This morning when my alarm went off for me to get up and go running, I wanted to turn it off and go back to bed. Then I said, "Um, excuse me, did you have brain surgery this week?" and I told myself, "Um, no." And then I told myself, "Even if you had surgery, Rhonda didn't use that as an excuse!" So I got up and ran. Cause if you can do what you did going through all of the stuff you went through....well, there is no plausible excuse that I can come up with to not do what I need to do. You just pretty much destroyed all of the excuses on the planet.

Amen to that!

Watkat 07-01-2011 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by milmin2043 (Post 3897247)
Thank you again to all of you. To the poster who asked about the heat here, I have been extremely cold lately. Not sure if it's the weight loss or my operations, but something is a little off. It was 111 degrees this afternoon and it's the first day in months that I haven't had to put a light sweater on. Crazy huh? I ran a 5k this morning and came in first in my age group of 45-49, with a time of 27:31. That is really good for me. I pushed it quite a bit harder than I usually would. I really want to break into the 26 minute range this year. Thank goodness it started at 7:30 am before the heat got too intense.

Thanks again for all of your responses.

What an inspiration you are for all of us! You need to write a book. I am so motivated now. Thank you for sharing this with us.:hug:


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