Saturday, June 27, 2009

Transformation

Here are two pictures that were taken of me 2 months after I had Brinley. These are the pictures that inspired me to start moving my body. I kept telling myself, "Oh well I just had a baby, that's why I look like this." But as the weeks went by, I didn't lose one pound. In fact, I gained. Then I saw these pictures and all I could think was, "Who is that girl? That can't be me." It wasn't me, I had to find myself. That's why I started running.


It's been almost a year now since Brinley was born. Sometimes I still don't recognize that girl in the mirror, probably because she's a lot more fit than I'm used to! It's weird being referred to as a runner or athletic, but I guess that's something I have transformed into. After the race the lady who gave me a massage said, "You're really fit, did you know that?" And the other day we were driving in the car and Teya saw a girl outside running who was tan, toned, and athletic looking. Teya said, "Look Mommy! That girl's just like you!"

I know my body is far from perfect, but it's been really neat to go from huffing and puffing after my kids to being able to run around with them. It's awesome being referred to as "skinny, or fit" and it's great that my 3 year old thinks I look like that buff girl running!
But the greatest transformation of all is just the way I have come to think. I feel like the little Engine that could. When faced with new challenges I don't say I can't, I say, " I think I can!" : )

11 comments:

  1. Oh yeah, lookin' good! That was my main motivating factor too. I can now fit into jeans that I wore BEFORE Gabe. Umm, that has been 6 1/2 years! I'm Pumped.

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  2. Awesome Becca. I can totally relate. Although I get people calling me "gym rat" instead. I still haven't found my love for running, but I love the gym. Either way we are getting our results right?! Keep it up!!!

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  3. Becca you look awesome! Yup, you are a total athlete now.
    Thanks so much for your last comment, I really needed to hear it all. I got the marathon dvd from the library and I'm gonna watch it tonight!

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  4. Oh yeah, you are a buff running girl. I love it when my kids compare me to some buff running chick too!

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  5. o.k. i am on vacation right now, but i will post some 'fat' pictures when i get back into the swing on things. you will want to check them out! :) how are you feeling? totally recovered?

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  6. Wow you look amazing! It's nice to hear someone who never thought of themselves as an athlete become one! You defiantly inspire me! I have started trying to run and have found it pretty difficult but I am trying to push through and get into shape! What a motivating post!

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  7. Hi, I found your blog through the Pennington's blog. I have a food blog (temporarily running blog) and I would love to link to this post. I try and post motivational stories as a motivational reminder of why we do the things we do.

    I've been running off and on for two years, and have actually ran 2 half marathons, but want to get serious so I can actually drop this last 15 pounds. I loved reading your story and seeing your photo results! Thanks!

    If it is ok to link to this post, please email me at loveoffood@hotmail.com.

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  8. oops, the address is forloveoffood@hotmail.com

    Thanks!

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  9. Thanks! It is up now, as well as a new healthy recipe. Check it out and tell me if there is anything you are not comfortable with and I will change it. Just seeing your photos got me out and running again this morning! Thanks!

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  10. so how much weight did you loose?? I want to know numbers girl!!

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