SplashJD
My name is Elizabeth, aka Splashy. I'm 32 (almost 33), married, with two little boys, ages 5 and 2. I've been with eDiets now longer than ANY other program in my life...about 35 weeks. I started in October 1999 at 297 pounds and I've lost 45 pounds since then. I'm now at 252 and actually FEEL wonderful! I can remember when 252 pounds SHOCKED me into joining Optifast, and how horrible I felt at that weight, I guess that just goes to show how our experiences shape our outlooks.
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I'm proud to be an "Old Salt", a crew member on the Journey to Wellville (if you haven't checked out this series of threads, it's magnificent, some wonderfully creative and talented women on board this vessel!!!) I read the boards and post as frequently as I can, I TRULY believe that is the secret to this lifestyle change. That, and DRINKING THE WATER. :-)
This spring I got involved with a group of other eDieters that are raising money for the Arthritis Foundation by walking a marathon (yes, a 26.2 mile marathon) in Honolulu, HI. This new goal has given me the inspiration and push to exercise regularly, something that I have NEVER done before. I'm walking and doing weight training five times a week and it's given me a confidence level I've never experienced.
I can't wait to meet some of you at Alexis's house in September!!!
Here is a picture taken last June. I think I weighed about 252 in this picture...I've lost a few pounds since then, but not much. It is a significant difference from the family pic, though. :-)
This one was in March. :-) I'd lost almost 60 pounds here.
love ya,
Splashy
