Okay, okay. You want to see my bikini?
I got the parts “mixed and matched” at Penney’s. I went in and first began looking at some of the less scary bikinis, with shorts and skirts for bottoms or with tops that covered the stomach. Then, suddenly, I felt like, “No, I have worked too darn hard to wear a bathing suit that cries out, ‘I have insecurities about my body!’ I’m going to at least try a real one.” And I did, and I didn’t fall over dead, and the mirror didn’t shatter. 
And then I put a picture on the internet, which, one has to admit, requires a completely different level of confidence, and I am really, really not sure I want to hit “post” right now, but…here goes…
I’m doing this race as my first 50K/ultra in July 2012. I’m so tardy to the party but...
You look wonderful, fabulous, awesome!!
Is that all from running or are you doing something esle specific?? You’ve inspired me to start C25K!
Well, I did South Beach for a while, too, but at this point, I’m just watching portion size, mostly.
I do strength training on my “off” days from running.
Carrie, you look amazing! Make sure Eric behaves himself in public!
I have been a long time reader way back when you were pregnant with Sam and here you are. You go girl!
You deserve to feel this good about all of that work. You’re healthy and beautiful and setting a wonderful example for your sons.
Enjoy!
You look AWESOME.
HURRAY!
You look wonderful! And the suit is so cute.
You. Look. Awesome.
I’ve been a longtime reader as well — since you were pregnant with Sam. You wear that suit with PRIDE!
Wow! I am so in awe of your commitment to your weight loss. I can’t seem to commit to eating right for even just one day. Thank you so much for sharing your success with us–I am inspired by you and I hope I can one day emulate your killer determination.
Wear that bikini with pride, indeed–you have so earned it!
OK so I’ve been telling Matt about your progress….yesterday, I showed him this picture. He was in shock and said, “is that the girl from Ohio???” I said, “yeah, it’s Carrie” “wow” was all he could say. And then he asked me how Eric was doing. And I’ve been wondering the same thing. With all this new healthy business going on in your home, he must be losing too.
And you look amazing! You are so inspiring! Wear that bikini with pride
I was surfing thru ur site not to long ago wanting to see some good shots of you since losing weight and you don’t have many!! And now this post — WOW you look SO great!! I’m so proud of you!! You go girl!
You look awesome! Love the bsuit too!
Carrie,
You look amazing! Congratulations on all of your hard work