We drove up to the beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park today.
It is so BEAUTIFUL up there, and I love going!
Last time we went, was in July 2009.
I weighed 206.
I returned just a little over a year later, weighing 167.
39 pounds lighter.
When you drive to the top of the mountain, there's a long walking trail that takes you the rest of the way to the top.
Last time, I got about 10 steps in before my legs were burning, and I was huffing and puffing. 10 steps in, I gave up. I turned around, and waited for everyone in the car. I was embarrassed. I felt like I was missing out on life when everyone came back talking about how pretty it was at the top. I wondered if I would ever be able to see what they were all talking about.
Today, I climbed that mountain.
It was hard, but I did not give up! I got all the way to the top, and got to soak in all the beauty!
Today, I didn't have to get left behind, and wait in the car.
I didn't have to miss out on life because of my weight.
Today, I wasn't embarrassed, or ashamed.
I simply got to enjoy life.
Today, I felt proud,
and accomplished.
It is so BEAUTIFUL up there, and I love going!
Last time we went, was in July 2009.
I weighed 206.
I returned just a little over a year later, weighing 167.39 pounds lighter.
When you drive to the top of the mountain, there's a long walking trail that takes you the rest of the way to the top.
Last time, I got about 10 steps in before my legs were burning, and I was huffing and puffing. 10 steps in, I gave up. I turned around, and waited for everyone in the car. I was embarrassed. I felt like I was missing out on life when everyone came back talking about how pretty it was at the top. I wondered if I would ever be able to see what they were all talking about.Today, I climbed that mountain.
It was hard, but I did not give up! I got all the way to the top, and got to soak in all the beauty!
Today, I didn't have to get left behind, and wait in the car.
I didn't have to miss out on life because of my weight.
Today, I wasn't embarrassed, or ashamed.
I simply got to enjoy life.
Today, I felt proud,
and accomplished.
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22 comments:
yay! its awesome to see you celebrate at the top of your mountain.
Wow - what a great feeling that must be!!! I am so happy for you Brittany!
YAY! That is awesome!!! So happy for you! You look just ecstatic in the pics. & gorgeous. :) HUGS!
*Applause*
That is amazing! Good for you :)
Way to go!!!!
Awesome job girl!!!
Okay well I'm going to blame the time of the month, but you made me shed a little tear with this post!
Not sad ones of course, but I can see how happy you are in these pics and it makes me happy for you! Keep it up honey! Keep climbing those mountains!!!!
This is awesome !!!! WAY TO GO !!! i know you are so proud of your accomplishment and I am proud of you too! WoooHoooo!!
You must live close then?? I live in Pueblo! Small world!
I love the elk pic! Did you see a whole bunch? I have been dying to go to Estes Park... just haven't made it yet.. one day! And then I can join you in climbing that mountain!
Kelly
That's awesome, congratulations! :)
You've LOST 39 pounds and your hubby seems to have GAINED a cool pair of sunglasses :p
Kelly- We live in Denver! :D
when we were at the top of the mountain, 3 elk started walking straight toward us! Then as we started walking down, there was a whole herd off in the distance!
You are adorable and you look amazing, congrats! Glad you had fun :)
Brittany, have I told you lately how FANTASTIC you look??? Just fabulous, girl!!! Good for you for not giving up and climbing that mountain!! I can just imagine how wonderful that felt!! Proud of ya' girl! :)
You look so fit and so happy too! Congratulations, you're such an inspiration!
Great pictures! You look beautiful!!
Wow what a great post!! I felt a bit that way this weekend too and there's nothing like it!! Congrats!!
There is an award for you on my blog :)
YEAH! That's awesome! What a great post!
I LOVE Estes park - so beautiful!
Awww! You look SOOOOO freaking different! Absolutely gorgeous :)
love this NSV!
look at you go...
it makes me want to climb something
(and i don't mean just into bed ;)
What a great feeling and you look completely awesome as well. I am so happy for you!
Yeah Brittany!!! I am shouting from the rooftops how awesome that is!!!
I am so glad you got to exoperience this!!
Visiting from WMBS and I am so impressed! First of all I have to say I love Estes Park. It is one of my fave places on EARTH! My brother lives in CO.
Secondly, you are gorgeous! It is so thrilling to see the look on your face and how happy and FIT you are now. Kudos to you girl!
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