I am so humbled by the responses to this post. Thank you all for the sweet words. I truly appreciate all of them.
Because I’ve been this size for about 2 years now, I think it’s easy for me to forget where I’ve been. Where I’ve come from. Finding those pants was a fantastic reminder.
I’ve gained quite a few new followers with that post. So here’s a little bit about me:
- I’m Melissa. I’m 31. I’m a TV News Producer from Nebraska.
This is me!
- In 2005, I weighed 295 pounds. A friend and I had a “come to Jesus” moment and I started on this new, healthy path.
- October 3, 2011 I hit my goal weight: I lost half my body weight of 147.5 pounds. I looked a little scary skinny. I’m 5’9". My doctor wanted me to gain about 5 pounds. (Being told to gain weight was AWESOME!)
- I have run 5 half marathons and one Full Marathon (Chicago 2012).
- I’m done running Fulls. My knee can’t take it. I’m good with that.
- I’ve maintained this weight for nearly 2 years now.
- I’m a part of the National Weight Control Registry. It’s for people who have successfully lost and kept off more than 30lbs for over 2 years. I think 150ish pounds qualifies. 🙂
- I like to write about my life. The good, the bad, the ugly. It’s why I’m here.
Thanks for joining me on this journey!
As always, if you have any questions, please just Ask! Nothing is off limits!
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