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After Matthias’ birth I was a size 16-18.
After losing 50 pounds I was a size 8 and super happy.
After learning to run and then increasing my mileage I teetered into a size 6 at times.
Then I started training for half-marathons, increased the mileage to 25-34 miles per week, and put on a lot of muscle – the scale actually says my weight is up a few pounds over this time last year. Today I went shopping. These jeans are a size 4. Size freakin’ four!
Not even when I was 12. Not even at 10. Not since I hit early puberty at 8 have I had legs anything like these.
Four. 4. IV.
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September 23, 2009 at 5:12 pm
Sarah
Congratulations! You sound so excited in your post! Shopping is so much more enjoyable when you like the size you are in!
September 23, 2009 at 5:14 pm
~beautyandjoy~
And they aren’t even tight!
Hot mama!
September 23, 2009 at 5:18 pm
Wendy
I have filled my head with excuses to not run. You are destroying all of them. I really do miss the body I used to have when I ran cross country in high school.
Thanks.
September 23, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Wendy
PS- You look fantastic!
September 23, 2009 at 5:30 pm
grace
Rock on! Thanks for sharing!
September 23, 2009 at 5:33 pm
lorchick
Congrats! People like you are what keeps people like me going when those plateaus come up! (fifteen lost and counting, but in a bit of a rough patch) You look fabulous and super healthy!
September 23, 2009 at 5:45 pm
celticcaston
whoop whoop!!!Go girl go!
You look fabulous!
September 23, 2009 at 6:04 pm
Ali
Congratulations. That’s amazing. How did you do it?
September 23, 2009 at 6:07 pm
renee @ FIMBY
you look freaking awesome! Way to go! You hit puberty at 8, poor, poor girl.
September 23, 2009 at 6:11 pm
JoVE
That’s great. You sounds so happy and look great.
But I’m not surprised that your weight is up and your size is down. Muscle really does weigh more than fat. And weight is not a very reliable indicator of health or fitness or whatever, especially when you get into small differences.
September 23, 2009 at 6:14 pm
lapazfarm
You totally rock!!!!
September 23, 2009 at 6:32 pm
Laura
That’s awesome! How inspiring!
September 23, 2009 at 7:09 pm
Rabia
What a great picture! Love it!
September 23, 2009 at 7:15 pm
Melissa
Woohoo way to go!
September 23, 2009 at 7:21 pm
Kandyce
Woo Hoo!!!! You are lovely.
September 23, 2009 at 7:40 pm
carrie
Great job! Super healthy too! Yea!
September 23, 2009 at 7:44 pm
evie
the look of pure joy on your face just made me smile, too. Thanks for sharing!
September 23, 2009 at 8:21 pm
Rachel
Wow that’s awesome and you look great!
September 23, 2009 at 8:24 pm
Amy
Way to go, Sarah! You’re awesome!
September 23, 2009 at 8:49 pm
Carla
You are an inspiration! Enjoy every hard earned moment of it.
September 23, 2009 at 9:04 pm
April
At size 16 myself…it is so hard to imagine! You look so happy and fantastic!
September 23, 2009 at 9:07 pm
SusieM
Whoo hoo! When I first looked at the photo I thought, “Man, she looks good!” Congrats. Give yourself another pat on the back!
September 23, 2009 at 11:08 pm
Belinda
Funny you should post this today. My 8-yr old daughter asked me for the first time today if people are prettier when they are skinny. Have you had any experience with this yet with your daughter?
P.S. – You look great!
September 23, 2009 at 11:42 pm
angelique
Freakin Fantastic girl you go. Blessings to you from those of us who are on our way.
Angelique
September 24, 2009 at 12:11 am
Sarah
From one Sarah to another…
THANK YOU!!!
I’ve been in such a rut with my working out the last year or so.
You’ve inspired me to try,try again.
Congrats on the 4– you’ve earned it!!
September 24, 2009 at 12:33 am
anne
WOW!!!!!
September 24, 2009 at 2:17 am
Sherah
That’s awesome and really inspiring! I’m 3 weeks after a birth and ready to get active again. Thanks for the inspiration!
September 24, 2009 at 4:19 am
livnletlrn
Usually I’d just move on by in a little silent jealousy, but man, I know you’ve worked HARD to get where you are, so there’s an enthusiastic high five coming your way. Enjoy!
September 24, 2009 at 4:22 am
Jo
Right on!
I want to let you know that your blog has inspired me so much. I’m currently on the core plan and have lost nine pounds! I’m very psyched.
September 24, 2009 at 7:39 am
Lisa
That must feel GREAT!! I remember when my cousin, a former model, taught me to buy pants back in the day when I was a somewhat serious runner. She said “don’t look at the size–just get the ones that are the width of the hanger.” She was right. At the same time I could wear12 down to a six. I know the joy you feel right now–and it feels even sweeter because you EARNED it by working for it, believing in it. Enjoy!!!!
September 24, 2009 at 8:44 am
3kinder
and that is the biggest smile I’ve ever seen!!!!
~ congrats & many blessings ~
September 24, 2009 at 9:21 am
Constance
That’s so great! You must feel great- not just because of the size 4 but because you’re living such a healthy lifestyle. Congratulations for yourself and because you’re such a great example for your kids and us!
September 24, 2009 at 9:28 am
SaritaPagita
Awesome blossom!!! That is fantastic! Great job, you are an inspiration.
September 24, 2009 at 9:30 am
Joey
That’s so awesome! Congratulations!!!
September 24, 2009 at 12:01 pm
catalinakel
cuatro. yo quiero cuatro, tambien. soy 18-20 ahora, pero tu eres una gran inspiration para mi. no more excuses. none. thanks for sharing.
September 24, 2009 at 12:29 pm
DebonLI
I’ve never seen so many comments on your blog before! You know you are loved when so many women congratulate you on your jeans size. Let me add mine…CONGRATULATIONS!
September 24, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Charity
OH, my goodness, Sarah, I am sooo excited for you! You look absolutely thrilled in your photo, and you should be!!
September 25, 2009 at 9:02 am
the inadvertent farmer
You ROCK! Kim
September 25, 2009 at 9:15 am
Amy
You look fabulous!
September 25, 2009 at 9:42 am
Cathy T
Yippee! You inspire me!
September 25, 2009 at 10:35 am
Julia S.
Way to go! Keep rockin’ the ride!
September 25, 2009 at 3:52 pm
Kamille
I so don’t know you, but hit your blog via another blog via another blog (so weird how that works). I was intrigued by the title of your blog and then saw your first post. Wow, so amazing and wow. How did you do it? Mainly, because that is my boat and I don’t know if you were like me, but I think, “running isn’t out of the question, but a marathon? Well, actually even running seems way off.” I’m interested to hear more.
September 26, 2009 at 11:57 am
Nicole
Wow, how fun! What a bonus to add to all your efforts!
September 27, 2009 at 3:18 pm
Lee-Anne
Rock on, girlfriend
September 28, 2009 at 6:52 am
bchmomx3
Congrats!!
October 9, 2009 at 8:26 pm
Maitresse
sorry I’m soooo late to post on this news….Congrats! You are a bada$$.
October 10, 2009 at 7:27 pm
Marce
I’ve been so late in catching up and of course THIS is where I choose to comment. Late to the celebration, but adding my WOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO anyway. Love it! Especially love how joyous you look in that fab photo.