I hit 142 right around the time that I got married last year.  At 5'3'' I was in the overweight category for BMI.  I gained weight right up until my wedding despite the step classes and bi-weekly sessions with a personal trainer.  I had always eaten what I considered to be a healthy diet but the bottom line was that I ate way too much at each sitting and didn't listen to my body's signals.

Now I have lost more than 20 pounds by adding 3-4 days of running to my schedule and eating only when hungry.  I followed a 10 week plan to go from walking 30 minutes to running thirty minutes. 

Update 6/2007 - I will complete my fourth 5K this weekend, something I never thought I would do!  Well, I really have a good 10 pounds to go I think.  I just took the bikini pictures and I have to say I thought that 123 would look better!  I really need to work on the abs and hips! (pilates - it works)

Update 7/2/2007: I am officially 119 pounds light and that leaves less than 5 pounds to go! I have lost 23 pounds and it feels great!  I am going to add fitness goals and rewards to my profile today so that I can start shifting from weight loss to long range goals.  I know that these last four pounds are gonna put up a fight but I am ready to take em' down!

Update 1/5/2009:

Fitness Goals

Break 40 minute run barrier =sign up for pilates workshop

Run for 6 weeks =  $15 Itunes gift card

Do knee exercises every day for 2 weeks = $15 Itunes gift card

Run 3 days/week for 3 weeks w/o missing = new tights at City Sports or Dick

Run 5 miles =Day on the Slopes!!! 1/18/2009

Run 60 minutes =Nano armband and shoe pod system

Complete a 5 mile race = the stick massager

Log 15 miles in a week= $15 Itunes gift card

Run a 27 minute 5K (or faster) = Bibkeeper

Complete a 10K race =

Run the "Loop" = All you can eat Pancake Breakfast!

Log 20 miles in a week = $15 Itunes gift card

Run 10 miles = Spa treatment ($100) or new road sneakers

Log 25 miles in a week = Road ID

Weight Loss Goals (current 121.6)

121.0 lbs. = New Clothes ($50)1/14

120.0 lbs. = New Clothes ($50)1/17

119.0 lbs. = New Clothes ($50)

118.0 lbs. = New Clothes ($50)

117.0 lbs. (BMI 20.4) = New Jeans ($120)