Not done yet, but had to share

serenitymcc · November 2015

I ran my first 5k today and exceeded my expectations tremendously. I'm not terribly proud of this, but as I crossed the finish line with my fastest time ever, in my excitement I shouted, "F* ck yeah!" You can see by my face how stoked I was =D. Last July I weighed 253 lbs and quite literally had not been deliberately physically active since age 11 (1985). I have lost 85 lbs mostly with MyFitnessPal and started walking in February-ish this year. I then did C25k for 16 weeks from the end of May through the end of September. Today my time was 33:16 with lots of hills and brutal wind. I couldn't be more proud of myself and thankful for groups like this one. When I need a dose of encouragement, these success stories are where I come to find it.

Me at 250+

Me today:

Today I have a 336 streak on MFP. I still have about 40 lbs to go, but the number is nowhere near as important to me as how I feel about myself. I've gone from size 24 to 12. And I CAN RUN! The self-confidence I've gained by setting then meeting goals is incredible. Feeling proud of myself for real accomplishments is the greatest NSV them all.

I mean it when I say if I can do it, so can you.

socajam · November 2015

That smile on your face says it all. Congratulations and well done, you certainly deserves this and more.

I remember the days when I use to run, the feeling was out of this world. That's my goal for next year to start running again. I hurt my groin this year so that was out of the question, but you have certainly inspired me to go for this next year.

RoseTheWarrior · November 2015

Great work! You look fantastic and have every right to feel proud of your accomplishments

queenliz99 · November 2015

You look amazing!! Nicely done

vkmango4 · November 2015

You should frame the pic of you crossing the finish line. Your face says it all. Thank you for sharing. Congrats!

Daisies4Days · November 2015

Awesome job! Your smile says it all

Juliapadg · November 2015

Way to go! My goal is to be able to run a 5k too, so you are seriously inspiring to me. You look beautiful too!

4PinkLady9 · November 2015

Way to go! I've been thinking about Couch25k and even downloaded the app, just haven't hit play yet..but your pictures are so inspiring. I may just have to start this week! Thank you! I also come to the boards daily because I get so much inspiration from them to keep going or to try new things. Thank you!