Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 8:40AM | Share Article "Looking Back" by Jessica Tyrell, Gold's Gym Member
Thinking back a few short years ago I remember walking into the office to get my first Gold’s Gym Challenge pictures taken. If I’ve ever felt like the room was closing in on me that would’ve been the day. To this day I’m told I didn’t breathe the whole time I was in there. I’m just 5 foot 6 inches tall and I weighed 281 pounds and had 58% body fat. The worst part of all… I was only 19. I asked my mom once how I ever got so “big” and she told me that once I got my driver’s license I would come home every day with a different fast food cup. I use to order pizza and eat the whole thing; of course I’d take the trash out before anyone saw. I’d even eat a whole cheesecake all by myself. No wonder I was so big.
Today I’m 22 years old and what’s considered to be healthy. I’m still the same height but I weigh 165 pounds and have just 23% body fat. I recently just finished my first half marathon and cannot wait for my next run! Now, my version of fast food is rushing to the gym on my lunch break and ordering a protein shake! J
Reader Comments (9)
Great blog post Jess....you are an inspiration! Can't wait to read more :-)
So, so proud of you and all that you have accomplished and what you will accomplish in the future <3
I'm very proud of you, Jess! You've had the determination necessary to keep losing. I'm glad you know what foods to eat, now. They will keep you healthy. I love you. Grandma
Im so proud of you. What you've accomplished in the year that i've known you is amazing. I know I often tempt you with unhealthy foods, and your will power to stay strong and say no shows that this healthy and postive change you've made for your life is forever
Whoo hoooo!! :0)
Jess,
Your progress and determination are inspiring. Keep up the hard work!
Darcy
I am so proud of you.
Very well done Jess!
You are so amazing and such an inspiration to everyone!! I am so proud of you. Keep up the good work. :)