• Home
  • *About Laura Lohr * Lifestyle Blogger
  • Contact Laura
  • Disclaimer
  • Reviews

Laura Lohr

Not Just an Alliteration

  • Running/Marathon
  • Weight Loss
  • Vacation
  • Reviews

I’ve Officially Lost 50 Pounds!

May 31, 2016 by Laura Lohr 4 Comments

Spread the love

MayIt has been a few weeks since I posted anything about my weight loss. Between running two half marathons, doing the mom thing, and caring for our sick dog, I failed to mention that I’ve officially lost 50 pounds! It has been quite a journey and I’m so proud that I’ve stuck with it! Victory, while sweet, has not been without struggles, trials, frustrations, and doubts. But, here I am! 50 pounds lighter!

me_stitchfix_2
This is me in one of the Stitch Fix outfits I recently purchased. I’m enjoying being able to grab whatever I want to wear! Shopping has been so much more enjoyable!

I have been running so much over the past few months. I’ve been swimming in the pool with Mr. Bear when I can. I have been so consistent with my exercise and it is really paying off! The one thing that has made the most difference, however, is the way my eating habits have changed. I now make time for breakfast, even if it’s just a bar on the go. I try my very hardest to fuel my body properly, and in doing so, making good choices about what I eat! This is one of the most difficult things I’ve done in my life. I have to stay consistent! I have to make sacrifices and sometimes that is not easy!

Running and exercise, in general, has gotten significantly easier. I can run quite a few miles without stopping now. I don’t get winded when I’m exercising as much. I’m running a solid 10-11:30 mile per minute pace, which is AMAZING for me! It has been many years since running was this easy! I’m ENJOYING running so much more, because it’s easier and because I’m getting better at it! I had so many years where running was just too hard for me. I kept getting injured. I know that my weight had such a huge role in that! It’s so nice to feel lighter on my feet and do what I love so much!

A much more confident me, now enjoys getting my picture taken. This selfie was taken on the Tinkerbell Half Marathon course, at California Adventure.
A much more confident me, now enjoys getting my picture taken. This selfie was taken on the Tinkerbell Half Marathon course, at California Adventure.

I’m still going to Lindora for maintenance, but I’m not actively on their program. I am still using all the tools they taught me and I still get my B12 booster and lipotropic injections. I love the staff! They have been so helpful and supportive! I’m so glad to have found a program that I can see myself using for the rest of my life!

I feel like a completely different person now! I'm so much more confident!
I feel like a completely different person now! I’m so much more confident!

Clothes shopping has become such a blast now! It used to be such a chore, but I really am enjoying it! I got to small for most of my clothes and I’ve had to add some staples to my wardrobe. It has been a love-hate relationship I’ve had with shopping for so long. I don’t expect anything to look right or fit right. It is strange to look at myself in the mirror now. I expect to see the same overweight person I used to see months ago. Instead, I see this thinner face staring back at me and a much more athletic physique. It is still taking some getting used to! When I go shopping, I often select sizes I know fit me, yet I begin doubting they will, as I’m looking at them before trying them on. Then, I look in the mirror and see they actually do fit. I still can’t believe it!

My next race on the horizon is the America’s Finest City Half Marathon in San Diego. It isn’t until August 21st, so I have plenty of time to prepare. I know I’m in much better shape now than I was at the Carlsbad Half Marathon in January. The AFC Half is one of my all-time favorite races and I’m looking very forward to it! It is known for having record heat during the race. I’m a little worried about that. I know it’ll be fine, nonetheless, I’ve got some hard training in the heat to do to prepare!

Tell me! What is your biggest weight loss motivation? Is it bathing suit season? Fitting into your wedding dress again? What keeps you motivated to lose weight? What keeps you going? 

Share the love!

  • Email
  • Print
  • More
  • Share on Tumblr

Related

Filed Under: FitnessFriday, Weight Loss

Comments

  1. Stephanie says

    May 31, 2016 at 7:09 pm

    I can’t answer your questions right now Bc I’m too busy smiling, being and feeling so proud of you!

    Reply
    • Laura Lohr says

      July 1, 2016 at 5:26 pm

      Awwwhhhh! Thank you! xoxo

      Reply
  2. Ana Lydia says

    June 2, 2016 at 5:01 pm

    You have always been beautiful, but seeing how happy you are with your weight loss makes you glow.

    Keep at it girl – so incredibly happy for you!

    Reply
    • Laura Lohr says

      July 1, 2016 at 5:26 pm

      Thank you! <3

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

CommentLuv badgeShow more posts

About Laura:

Wife, mom, runner, geek, lifestyle blogger, fitness badass, world traveler, social media lover. San Diego transplant, living in Temecula's wine country.

I'd love to hear from you! E-mail me!
 photo mail.png Read More…

Looking for something?

Connect on Social Media!

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Flickr
  • Google+
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Recent Posts:

  • Temecula Wine Country by Limo
  • Happy Halloween with Bate’s Nut Farm
  • Hollywood Hotel with Our Favorite Canine
  • Running the Holiday Half with Finess
  • Star Wars Rogue One

Categories

We’ve Got History!

Back in time…

January 2021
S M T W T F S
 12
3456789
10111213141516
17181920212223
24252627282930
31  
« Nov    

Get Your Stitch Fix!

See More of Laura Lohr on Instagram

mommycanrun

2020 was weird. There were good times and bad. I'm 2020 was weird. There were good times and bad. I'm glad that we made it through. I am looking forward to starting fresh in 2021. I have a lot of #goals for #2021. Many are recycled from last year's #visionboard, but that's okay. I have my canceled #marathon coming up in May. I'll finally apply to #lawschool and follow my dreams, wherever they take me.  Happy new year!
.
.
.
#2021goalsetting #running #nye #gotgoals #runners #run #marathontraining #fitnessgoals #careerchange #2020 #happynewyear #hopeful #dontgiveup #dreamschallenge #2021vision
25 days until inauguration. We're repurposing our 25 days until inauguration. We're repurposing our countdown counter.
.
.
.
#bidenmytime #inauguration #hope #vote2020 #vote #bidenharris2020 #bidenharris
I finished the #sandiegoholidayhalf yesterday. It I finished the #sandiegoholidayhalf yesterday. It was quite an accomplishment! Virtual racing isn't the same as racing pre covid. Nonetheless, I'm getting back to some consistent running and trying to get to a healthy place.

For Christmas, hubby's car needed to be replaced. We bought a #minicooper last week and he's over the moon. The green is amazing! I love how it stands out! He met me at the finish to drive me back to the start. What a fun car!
.
.
.
#seenonmyrun #motherrunner #running #fit #runtoinspire #fattofit #KeepPounding #runners #run #youcandoit #runlikeagirl #training #runwithgina #rwg #marathontraining #backofthepack #instarunners #runningmotivation #seeninspandits @spandits
I love our tree this year. It's just lovely. We go I love our tree this year. It's just lovely. We got ourselves a new fake tree this year and I'm absolutely in love with it.
.
.
.
#christmas #seasonsgreetings #holiday #holidayseason #holidays #holidaydecor #christmascheer #christmastree
Time is doing things to my face, and that's okay. Time is doing things to my face, and that's okay. I finally got my hair done for the first time in 2020. I had previously got a covid cut in the backyard several months back, but this was the first time having a professional do my hair ALL. YEAR. I felt so good, I came home and put my pajamas on. 😂 It's been a really hard year, but I have grown so much this year and I'm not just talking about my pants size. 😂 Life is good.
.
.
.
#beauty #haircut #hairstyles #covidcut #covidhaircut #happy #haircut #balayage #highlights #makeover #agelessbeauty
This is where it all started. This was where our f This is where it all started. This was where our first date happened. More than a quarter of a century ago, Eric asked me on a date and took me to the restaurant on the end of this pier. As it happened, my mom ended up joining us. This was a fortuitous twist, as Eric forgot his wallet, and I didn't have any money, as a starving college student.

I started my 5 mile run at that same pier. I smiled to myself, remembering simpler times that, at the time, didn't seem so simple. I breathed in the fresh air and hung on to these memories. I am so grateful for the blind date that worked out to be our love story.
.
.
.
#seenonmyrun #motherrunner #running #fit #runtoinspire #fattofit #KeepPounding #runners #run #youcandoit #runlikeagirl #training #runwithgina #rwg #marathontraining #backofthepack #instarunners #runningmotivation #truelove
#loveandmarriage
We went to #joshuatree for a family get away. I gr We went to #joshuatree for a family get away. I grew up in the Mojave desert and had never been. This is one of the coolest places on earthly. It's almost other worldly. We got to hike and climb. So much fun!
..
.
.
#travelgram #exploremore #travel #nature #photography #travelphotography #photooftheday #instagood #travelgram #picoftheday #instagram #photo  #wanderlust #like #instatravel #naturephotography #adventure #travelblogger #follow #trip  #traveling
It's feeling festive around here. I spotted this b It's feeling festive around here. I spotted this beautiful thing in the park on my run. It's beginning to look more like Christmas and my running soul is enjoying every single sighting of Christmas joy. It seems like there's a lot of people that are hurting right now, in the community. We're going to have to work together to spread joy this year and help fill those needs that families have this year. How can I be of service today?
.
.
.
#seenonmyrun #motherrunner #running #fit #runtoinspire #fattofit #KeepPounding #runners #run #youcandoit #runlikeagirl #training #joy #christmas #joyinthejourney #joytothworld #christmascheer
Load More... Follow on Instagram

What's Popular

  • How to Make a Bottle Buddy 60.2k views
  • 10 Weeks with Lindora 13.9k views
  • Back to School: First Day of 4th Grade 2.6k views
  • Contact Laura 1.9k views
  • Happy 14th Month Birthday Allie! 1.8k views

As Seen on T.V.

Copyright © 2021 · Lifestyle Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.