85...it's not just the speed I drive on the interstate...

JUST JOKING, MOM! I think it's funny that I am married with kids and I still can make my mom crazy with statements like that. But seriously, 85 is a great number this week! Since Feb 1, 2011, I have lost 85 pounds. I am so proud of that. People have asked me for Before/After pics. Well, I refuse to call it "after" because it's Before and "Now". I still have more to lose and am SUPER close to my goal of feeling awesome. So here is a "Before". It was taken in August 2009, before I was pregnant with Maddie (about exactly what I was when I started this journey). 

Here is a "Now":

This was taken yesterday at the "4 Mile on the 4th" Race in Covington.


And here is a pic of my patriotic princesses:

And here is one from Father's Day. 

As you can see, Jonathan has also made an amazing transformation! I'm so proud of him. We are really enjoying being active all the time, running in races, going to the gym, chasing the kids, etc. 


Be sure to keep following us! I just ran in my 16th and 17th races this past weekend and have another tomorrow night. I am taking this weekend off from running to do some Habitat for Humanity work and then I hit it hard again the following week in what proves to be the MOST FUN YET: The 24th Annual Spillway Classic Trail Run.  I am SOOOOO looking forward to this one. I'm flying solo with this one as it's not really kid-friendly. My friend Ronnie promises to run with me, but here's a personal invite (ahem...challenge) for anyone else that wants to join us! 


Stay tuned! 


Janel