RAEANNESISSON's CalorieKing blog
Saturday, Apr 3 2010 - what a JOURNEY
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here i am, over one year later and i am down 107 lbs! i am starting to see muscles in my arms and back and shoulders, my stomach is disappearing, and i am stronger than ever! i even ran a 5K last weekend and i bawled at the finish line. this is happening, it's really happening.
despite the challenges that i have faced in the last year (and there have been plenty), i have managed to make it through and to overcome. i can't help but feel like this is my time to shine.. finally, it's all coming together and we can have a healthy happy life... eddie, me, and the doggies.
it is so hard to swallow that i have become a runner. i can hardly believe it myself because i was the person who always joked that i enjoy breathing and therefore i do not run. but i can run 10 minute miles now... and i am getting faster. i don't know that i really love running but i love how it feels after a run! i always feel like i am on top of the world. before a run i constantly doubt whether i will finish, but i almost always do and when i do i feel amazing.
my first 5k showed me what i can really do. a year ago i ran 30 seconds at a time and was very winded... now, i can run 45 minutes at a time (probably more) at a 10:30 pace! what a transformation! when i finished my 5k tears started rolling because i was just so proud of what i have done... and no one can take this away but me...
the next chapter in my life is starting. i am going to go into maintenance for a while and then look at starting a family. that is scary because i don't want my fitness goals to go to the wayside... but my goal is to be the fittest pregnant woman you ever did see!
onward... forward... progress... here i go!
my last day at JCP is today. no more TWO jobs AND school. my days of working full time, part time, and getting my master's are over. i am going to be somewhat normal and have a full time job teaching plus i will be done with my masters in december. yay!
i have been teaching for 7 years and only the first year did i take the summer off. then, i worked each summer with the janitors 20-40 hours a week. my third year of teaching, i started coaching cheerleading and that was a huge job with daily practice, games, competitions, and fundraisers. i quit cheerleading in march of 2008 to pursue my masters degree.... in june we had flooding in our bi-level downstairs living room.... in july my mom died unexpectedly of an accidental pain patch overdose (the patch leaked) and in august i started school at U of Illinois. it was quite a summer. it was in august that i decided i needed an additional PT job to help pay for schoo... so i have been at jcp since then. in october 2008 my husband was hospitalized for depression and in february 2009 he tried to take his life. one year later and he is doing great! but we just filed bankruptcy due to over $40,000 in medical bills. it has been one heck of a marathon, but it's as if the finish line is ahead.... and there are more marathons in the future, but i'm a runner now.... right?
thank you CK for helping me to take control of my eating and health... and i believe everything else has fallen into place. god's hand is over our lives, he is so present and so powerful. not a day goes by where i don't think of all he has done for us.... what a journey.
despite the challenges that i have faced in the last year (and there have been plenty), i have managed to make it through and to overcome. i can't help but feel like this is my time to shine.. finally, it's all coming together and we can have a healthy happy life... eddie, me, and the doggies.
it is so hard to swallow that i have become a runner. i can hardly believe it myself because i was the person who always joked that i enjoy breathing and therefore i do not run. but i can run 10 minute miles now... and i am getting faster. i don't know that i really love running but i love how it feels after a run! i always feel like i am on top of the world. before a run i constantly doubt whether i will finish, but i almost always do and when i do i feel amazing.
my first 5k showed me what i can really do. a year ago i ran 30 seconds at a time and was very winded... now, i can run 45 minutes at a time (probably more) at a 10:30 pace! what a transformation! when i finished my 5k tears started rolling because i was just so proud of what i have done... and no one can take this away but me...
the next chapter in my life is starting. i am going to go into maintenance for a while and then look at starting a family. that is scary because i don't want my fitness goals to go to the wayside... but my goal is to be the fittest pregnant woman you ever did see!
onward... forward... progress... here i go!
my last day at JCP is today. no more TWO jobs AND school. my days of working full time, part time, and getting my master's are over. i am going to be somewhat normal and have a full time job teaching plus i will be done with my masters in december. yay!
i have been teaching for 7 years and only the first year did i take the summer off. then, i worked each summer with the janitors 20-40 hours a week. my third year of teaching, i started coaching cheerleading and that was a huge job with daily practice, games, competitions, and fundraisers. i quit cheerleading in march of 2008 to pursue my masters degree.... in june we had flooding in our bi-level downstairs living room.... in july my mom died unexpectedly of an accidental pain patch overdose (the patch leaked) and in august i started school at U of Illinois. it was quite a summer. it was in august that i decided i needed an additional PT job to help pay for schoo... so i have been at jcp since then. in october 2008 my husband was hospitalized for depression and in february 2009 he tried to take his life. one year later and he is doing great! but we just filed bankruptcy due to over $40,000 in medical bills. it has been one heck of a marathon, but it's as if the finish line is ahead.... and there are more marathons in the future, but i'm a runner now.... right?
thank you CK for helping me to take control of my eating and health... and i believe everything else has fallen into place. god's hand is over our lives, he is so present and so powerful. not a day goes by where i don't think of all he has done for us.... what a journey.
12 comments so far.
12.
a decade ago
I caught your entry for today (4/14) and then hit the previous button. Hugs to you for what you have been through.
:)
I know you are from Illinois - me too. A common bond
Diane
by WORKINGHARD2LOSE
11.
a decade ago
Wow - what a journey. Thank you. I'm fairly new here, and look forward to the day I can say I've lost 100+ lbs. Blessings on you and your family.
Baz
by BAZ185
10.
a decade ago
As a new runner myself and on a 100+ weight loss journey, this is extremely inspiring to me!!!
Thanks for leading the way for those of us to follow!
by PRNCSSGRL
9.
a decade ago
WOW!! What an amazing journey
:heart2: You are such a strong, motivated and inspiring woman. Congratulations on your weightloss and continued success!! You are just awesome!!! I love it!
:heart2:
by GK1026
8.
a decade ago
WOW!!! THIS BLOG TOUCHED MY HEART
:heart1: I AM BEING HELPED BY READING YOUR BLOGS. THANK YOU.
by BOBLOSE
7.
a decade ago
Wow. I just got chills (or is it warm fuzzies?) reading this. You are phenomenal, and a HUGE inspiration! I want to be running those 5K and conquering life, too, soon. Thank you for showing it can be done, no matter what life throws at you. Prayers for your continued success and praises for your husband's recovery! YOU GO, GIRL!!!!
:clap:
by STONECOLDML
6.
a decade ago
Amazing Raeanne! I have no doubt about you being the fittest pregnant woman and mom around!
by PLATEOFSTARS
5.
a decade ago
Oh and by the way, I think you are a full fledged hottie girl!
:)
by AUBRIEANNIE
4.
a decade ago
Raeanne, you have sooo much to be proud of. Isn't it amazing how much more manageable even difficult life issues becomes when you have control over your body the way that you now do? <BR><BR>You give such wonderful support to me, and to countless others on the forums. Thank you so very much for sharing your journey, your lessons, your wisdom, and your strength. Congrats on your success. This success will breed more, and may it filter into all aspects of your life! If you can handle all of this, you can take on anything!
Oh, and I want to add that part of why I came here was because once I get down to goal, I too will be looking to start a family. I also plan to be preggers fit! Glad to know that I'm not the only one that thinks it's a good idea to lose all this weight then have a baby! =0)
by AUBRIEANNIE
3.
a decade ago
I know it's been written before, but YOU ARE A POWERHOUSE. Mind, body, and spirit - what strength you have in all aspects of your sweet life. I am really excited for you as you progress into embracing the healthy life you've earned and continuing all those amazingly great habits and decisions. Thank you for letting us share in your journey, the ups, the downs, the struggles, the real-life cr** moments that happen b/c we're human and fallible, and the joys that come from coming out on the other side -- not necessarily unscathed, but wiser and stronger BECAUSE of your adversities.
by ROSERENE
2.
a decade ago
Raeanne, have a hug! I am sooo very glad your Eddie made it to the other side of depression. I had a younger brother that didn't. // You are a strong, smart young lady that will make an awesome mom and pass her fitness/health knowledge to the next generation. Yay for you!
by MAURABARTLEY
1.
a decade ago
Hey Runner! that was quite a year, I hope the future is bright. Have a bunch of kids, I always joke that someone has to pay for my Soc. Sec.
by RICK6003