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jele30
jele30 Posts: 136 Member
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Hello,

First, this is a huge step for me posting. I've been lurking around these boards for the last two weeks and finally got the courage to post. I enjoy reading the posts and figured if I am really serious about getting healthy I needed to utilize this great community.

Second,thank you for all the inspirational stories. I started running (if I can even call it that) two weeks ago from tomorrow. I logged my first day in the food diary yesterday and wow do things add up quickly!

I am currently following a couch to half marathon program and hope to complete my first half marathon in late September. I haven't ran in years so it is a lofty goal, so realistically I plan to keep following the plan until I can (and in the process move towards a healthy lifestyle). It is also encouraging that my husband started running again too on Thursday.

Again thank you and I am excited to have found this great resource!

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  • hornehm2
    hornehm2 Posts: 88 Member
    congrats on getting started. I also just started this week and I think of mfp as a new facebook. I find myself going on here more now as I get inspired by reading stories and seeing healty posts. One of my goals this time to is to really get involved and communicate. Other times I have tried sites i did not get involved and noticed the people who post alot and make friends on these sites are the ones to get into shape.

    I also want to get into running. I have never been a runner so I am making a goal of walking alot and getting into the running by Aug. and be running miles by Oct when it cools down here in Chicago. I hate the heat so to run when its 90 out... yikes...

    Good luck and feel free to friend me.. like I said it's one of my goals.. to get involved.
  • kittylover27
    kittylover27 Posts: 9 Member
    Hello, I'm new here too. It's great that you're getting back into running. I've always secretly wanted to be a runner. For now my goal is to just make it to the gym and get on the treadmill but hopefully one day I can actually run.

    I hope you make all your goals.
  • royvor
    royvor Posts: 271
    Hi,
    Welcome to MFP. A friend request has been sent. My name is Yvette and I am on here a lot to keep myself motivated and give support and encourgement. You can reach your goals. That first step has been taken by you and you sound like you are ready. Lets encourage and help one another on this weight loss and fitness journey to a healthier us. The more friends the better.

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