Strange how fast the last year and a half have gone. In March 2006 I decided it was time to get motivated to get in gear. Here I was with young son...two months post pardum I was given the go to try to get in shape again. Then my body broke down. Literally, it broke down. For five weeks my knees and ankles were so swollen that I could barely walk without an amazing amount of pain. I was tested for Arthritis and lupus. Nothing was found except pain. So when it finally lessened, I got out there. It took forever, but I did it. I have lost 60 pounds. People warned me not to tell others HOW much I lost because they would think I had been fat. I never thought of myself that way. I am 5'8 and after my son was a 14/12. I throw that out there so you ladies know specifics and not hypotheticals. I have run through three pairs of shoes and worn out every song on my IPOD. I started out with a trainer (Tracey O'Donnell) and was only able to run 2 or 3 minutes at a time without stopping. Now I can go out there and run for an 1 hour 20 minutes and feel great after. Granted dropping 60 pounds makes it a bit easier. It is so odd to go shop for clothing and I find I shop my old sizes. I have the same style of jeans from a 14 down to a 4.Yes, a 4. No, there are skinnier ladies out there, but yes, it can be done.
WHY I waste your time on this?? Because it was last March I set my sights on a Mrs. pageant to get motivated. I am a wife and mom. I am a successful career gal and community person. So why not? I knew a swimsuit would be the clincher. So this past week I made my way to Las Vegas as Mrs. Illinois. To do that I not only needed to run my butt off(literally) but I also needed the guidance of several amazing people. So....drum roll please...thank you to:
My Husband John. He has been a great sport and a wonderfull support system all in one
My family and Friends
Training with Tracy O'Donnell
Mira Couture
Juliana at DermaPhysique
Robin Elliot
Gigi's Closette
Alla,Maria, and Cary at Teddy Kossoff Salon
1)Mira with a black and white number she created
2)Mira with the gown she designed
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