There have been a few times in my life where I stop and think– oh… my… GOD! I remember this happened when I made the Olympic Trials finals in the shot put after a year of battling a back injury and knowing that I would have to PR by at least a couple of feet to even have a chance of making the finals. Another time was when I got the USC School record at the USC-UCLA dual meet in 2006 and PR’ed in all of my events.
Since retiring, I have had those moments, but it has been in another arena– losing weight. I am still amazed that it has been almost two years since I have been on Jenny Craig. Two years and almost 85 lbs later, I look back and don’t even recognize myself. There are a few pictures that I keep around for motivation to continue to lose weight (my family and I refer them to as the “white pants” pictures). 🙂
Anyway, back to what I was talking about– the picture above is of me back in August wearing a pair of pants that used to fit me back in high school. I know– pretty shocking, definitely an “OMG” moment. However I had one of those today. Before JC, if I did well on a test or a track meet or anything like that– I would reward myself with food (what can I say, I am a foodie!) But now, I am doing this with clothes and shoes (Kris would be so proud of me!)
So, I have been working really hard in my Ph.D. program with papers, projects, teaching, and doing research– I wanted to reward myself and got myself a new suit. And…. the size of the skirt that I got in nearly made me drop to the floor. I was thinking… NO WAY! I tried a 12 at first.. too big. Same thing with a 10… 8… and 6. Okay– I got into a size 4. Not 24, not 14– that’s right– 4. I was like, this can’t be happening! 🙂 It was definitely a very exciting moment for me– but still has me left totally shocked at the same time!!! 🙂
I can’t thank Jenny Craig enough for helping me lose weight and become healthier. It has been a life changing decision, adn I am so thankful. 🙂
Hope you all are having a great day! 🙂
Best Wishes,
Karen 🙂
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