From Obese to Triathlete and Marathon Runner

independant2406

AMAZING! Congrats on your hard work paying off and kudos to those doctors helping you finally get free of your pain! You've clearly put in tons of hard work and it shows!

upsaluki

great job

FrenchMob

Congrats! How tall are you?

Keeta83

Fantastic...so very inspiring, well done!

wtgrey

Thanks to everyone for your comments. It is awesome to be encouraged by people on the same journey!

hermann341

Awesome job!! I was in a similar situation when I started out 3 years ago at about 260. Got off to a good start, but injuries in my calves (compartment syndrome) caused some weight to come back. But the last 11 months have seen about a 60 pound loss (currently 180) and a 70 minute improvement in my marathon time (4:56 to 3:46).

JudyK1978

How long have you been using MFP? Did you log the whole time? Great job, you look so healthy!

wtgrey

hermann341 wrote: »

Awesome job!! I was in a similar situation when I started out 3 years ago at about 260. Got off to a good start, but injuries in my calves (compartment syndrome) caused some weight to come back. But the last 11 months have seen about a 60 pound loss (currently 180) and a 70 minute improvement in my marathon time (4:56 to 3:46).

Awesome improvement in the marathon time!

wtgrey

JudyK1978 wrote: »

How long have you been using MFP? Did you log the whole time? Great job, you look so healthy!

Thanks for the compliment. I have been using MFP regularly for about 2 years. When I started losing weight, I counted calories every single day, and I still do. It makes you accountable to yourself, and MFP makes it easy. I could not exercise very much at the beginning, but I did what I could, and slowly built up. I lost about 75 lbs by lifting weights and do a stair climber, then finally started running regularly in March of this year. I am down another 32 lbs since then, and have about 18 to go. The key is to aim for a goal you can reach, like 20 lbs, and then make a new one.

Once you start donating your clothes at the Goodwill, you will be even more motivated! Good luck!

wtgrey

FrenchMob wrote: »

Congrats! How tall are you?

5 foot 7, and a half. The half is important.

hermann341

wtgrey wrote: »

JudyK1978 wrote: »

Once you start donating your clothes at the Goodwill, you will be even more motivated! Good luck!

I finally donated 5 or 6 bags of clothes yesterday that I haven't worn in months.

lynder64

Inspiring!!! You look confident, accomplished & happy in your after pictures :-) Good Job!!!

BrandyStinnett

Awesome job! Running with a potential long-term goal of doing a marathon is something that has been helpful for me as well. I did my first 5k this past summer. That's coming a long way for someone who used to struggle within a minute of starting. lol

slowly_changing12

congrats!!!!! you look great!!!!!

robster160

Dude, this is fantastic. Congrats on your determination and great results!!!!

cavia

Congratulations on reclaiming your health!

pmm7692

So so impressive!

KellyGettingHealthy

Simply amazing!

Mommy23js

Great Job!! What a great story! So happy for you!

cmabnx

AMAZING story. congrats and thanks for sharing!