I grew up in rural Ontario. The oldest of three. I was active and although I never had a weight problem I remember being “concerned” with body image from a early age.

I remember going on my first diet at age 11. Why I have no idea, but I ate cottage cheese and raw veggie for lunch for most of grade 6. In grade 7 I became a vegetarian. This lasted until my senior year in high school.
Once I went away to college I started to pack on the weight. I had never been “fat” so I actually didn’t get how large and unhealthy I had gotten.


These are the two pictures that made me realise that I was out of control. I couldn’t believe what I saw. I saw a couple pounds shy of 200 pounds!
It was a LONG transition. It took years, and lots of trial and error. I had to educate my self on what is actually a healthy lifestyle. I started running…..very slow at first. I will never forget the first time I ran 5k without stopping! I couldn’t believe I did it.
Years later I still struggle to stay on track and focused. I love the healthy lifestyle and what running does for every part of me, mind, body and soul. But I am human. I “mess up”, go “off track”. But what’s makes me different then before is that I get back up and dust myself off and carry on! Always trying to be better then yesterday!


Sometimes I still feel like that 200 pound girl. Hell sometimes I still see her when I look in the mirror. But, just like a lot of other women, we never feel “good enough”. We as women need to be proud of our accomplishments and hard work. Especially when you know how far you have come. I need to stop looking in the rear view mirror at what used to be and look ahead……at what is to come. I am hoping this new blog will keep me focused in this new direction.
Girl–your story is similar to mine! Keep runnin’ You look fabulous!
You are so honest and real….
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Your transformation is INSPIRING!!!
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I love your blog 🙂 Especially the food ideas! Keep them coming 😀 : D 😀
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Thank you so much! Let me know if you need any Recipe ideas!
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Good for you, girl!
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You look great! I love seeing real stories!
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Thank you very much!
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Thanks for sharing. You have worke very hard to get where you are and stay there. It’s inspiring to me and I hope to have a similar story …
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Thank you so much. Sometimes it is easy to forget how far we have come!
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I am looking forward to the day I can run a 5k. Then 10k look out! Thank you for being inspiring! I’m glad you stopped by my blog today ( https://metakethree.wordpress.com/ ), because I don’t know how long it would have been til I found your blog. 🙂
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Thank you so much! I am glad I found your blog too! I look forward to watching your journey and success!
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Way to go lady!! Looking forward to following your journey!
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Nice blog, thanks for sharing… 🙂
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Thanks for reading!
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Wow! Quite inspiring! I have just gotten back into running after a medical hiatus of sorts. I think your blog may add to my motivation. 🙂
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Great! You must be so excited to be back to the running!!
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Oh yea! I forgot how addicting it can be. Today is supposed to be a rest day, but I’m like…hmmmm it’s so nice and sunny out and not much nice weather left so, maybe…. lol
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Yes!! Take advantage of the sun for sure !!
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Also I just emailed you 😉
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