It has been a wild ride. I am now down 84 pounds to the lowest weight I've been in 9 years. I am wearing clothes that I would have worn in college. Last week I tried on
(and bought) jeans that were 38" waist. They fit! A bit on the tight side, but I got them on. Before my surgery I was wearing a size 46 pants. People who have not seen me in a few months are shocked to see me now. I am overwhelmed to see pictures of me before the surgery. I am so glad and thankful for this change in my life.
I have added a count-down timer to by blog to track the days until I compete in my first triathlon, May 23 in Stansbury Park, UT. I never thought I could considering doing something like this. Swimming 750 yards, 13 mile bike, 3.1 run. It will be difficult, but I am really excited to do it. I have been training since December. Here is the link,
www.ustrisports.com/stansbury, if any one wants to race along side me.
4 comments:
You look so great Austin and I am sure you feel wonderful. That is so neat that you are doing a triathelon. Way to push yourself and do something you never thought you would. That's amazing.
We are so proud of you!! You look great! Keep us posted on the training!
Well, I don't know you very well but I think you are amazing! I saw you on Sunday and thought WOW! You look great! I had a friend that had this surgery several years ago and I seriously did not know her when I finally saw her, for real! She didn't incorporate excersize and it wasn't a good thing so 'WAY TO GO'! I will be cheering you on for your race (but not joining you, ha ha)Thanks for letting me borrow Tiff all the time! Tricia
Way to go! That's neat that you're back to college size! Mark will be accomplishing the same thing, but will do it in basic training. You are truly an inspiration to all. Thanks!
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