Wheelchair to running coach. In 28 months. 100lbs lost.

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  • JewelsinBigD
    JewelsinBigD Posts: 661 Member
    you were beautiful even 100 pounds ago but look at you now girl! Great job!
  • lunglady
    lunglady Posts: 526 Member
    All I can say is....WOW! :flowerforyou:
  • 1PoisonIvy
    1PoisonIvy Posts: 933 Member
    Wow - Thank you for sharing - you are an inspiration!

    Gives me hope!!

    Wish you lived near me, I would join your class!!!
  • Briargrey
    Briargrey Posts: 498 Member
    So inspiring! What a great job you've done!
  • verdemujer
    verdemujer Posts: 1,397 Member
    Awesome! Thank you for sharing!
  • jacklis
    jacklis Posts: 280 Member
    Wow, not only is your accomplishment inspiring, but that you are taking your success and turning it into something real for others is really amazing. Congratulations.
  • cleotherio
    cleotherio Posts: 712 Member
    This is a great success story all around. Congrats.
  • make_it_so
    make_it_so Posts: 40 Member
    OMGoodness! I cried a little because your story is so happy! :)
  • hananah89
    hananah89 Posts: 692 Member
    so awesome!
  • heniko
    heniko Posts: 796 Member
    Incredible journey! so inspiring! keep it up and thanks for sharing!
  • kiykiy79
    kiykiy79 Posts: 177
    Incredible and inspiring!!! Congrats coach!!!
  • cpiton
    cpiton Posts: 380 Member
    You're such an inspiration!

    I really needed to see this story today. Thank you for sharing it :flowerforyou:
  • whats_her_name
    whats_her_name Posts: 716 Member
    Now that is a transformation - you are amazing!! You look really, truly healthy and happy. GREAT JOB!!!
  • ChristinaOrtiz23
    ChristinaOrtiz23 Posts: 1,546 Member
    amazing story and great dedicaton
  • goalss4nika
    goalss4nika Posts: 529 Member
    Wow! Congrats to you
  • Mia_RagazzaTosta
    Mia_RagazzaTosta Posts: 4,885 Member
    This is really freaking awesome :smile:
  • flbelle42
    flbelle42 Posts: 6 Member
    WOW....way to go! Thanks for paying it forward!
  • wendsong
    wendsong Posts: 33 Member
    Thank you for sharing!! I feel inspired and CONGRATULATIONS on a job well done!! :drinker:
  • SonyaCele
    SonyaCele Posts: 2,841 Member
    by far my favorite success story on MFP! congrats !!
  • MGinAK
    MGinAK Posts: 240 Member
    Wow...tears of joy for you...you have given yourself and your children such a gift...Way to GO!!!
  • BevBasil
    BevBasil Posts: 37 Member
    I am at a loss for words.......incredible!!!
  • saugonda1
    saugonda1 Posts: 145 Member
    You Look Great
  • karolinacorrea
    karolinacorrea Posts: 22 Member
    What an amazing story!!!
  • fpelletier
    fpelletier Posts: 365 Member
    Amazing! You are amazing & congrats on your new job!
  • niricava
    niricava Posts: 89 Member
    You brought tears to my eyes. What an amazing journey and gift to yourself, your family and your friends that you are now healthy! WTG!
    I write this post on the eve of my first official day as a group exercise instructor at the YMCA. My new program starts tomorrow, a class for beginner runners called "Moving with Joy."

    Hi, my name is Joy and I'm a 33 year old, 5'8" mom of three girls, ages 3, 5, and 7. Just over two years ago I weighed 270 pounds and was in a wheelchair, temporarily paralyzed from the waist down due to a herniated disc caused by a combination of genetics, and being significantly overweight.

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    It took me one year of daily exercise (walking, then running) and using MFP religiously, to lose 100+ pounds.

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    In the past 28 months not only have I lost 100+lbs, but I've added years to my life and discovered a true passion for running. Since I began running 21 months ago, I've run over 2300 miles. I've run 2 half marathon races and I'm currently approaching my first full marathon, the Philadelphia marathon in 5.5 weeks. My longest training run so far was 18 miles.

    I am not fast. But my endurance is really coming along. My best half marathon race time was 2:19:02. If my teammates and I can finish the Philly full marathon in under 5 hours, I'll be a happy camper.

    So now I look something like this:
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    And tomorrow at work I'll be wearing this:
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    My class is for people truly at the beginning of their fitness journey. It's a 9 week program with the goal of being able to run or walk a 5k at the end of the session. I'm going to show them that with true dedication you can make BIG changes in your life.

    I've also been volunteer coaching the boys' running club at the local elementary school, and wow, what a rewarding experience!

    Thanks for reading. :-)

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    Joyzy
  • ShannonKelliG
    ShannonKelliG Posts: 70 Member
    Wow! Amazing! Just . . . amazing!
  • provence9
    provence9 Posts: 119 Member
    Wow. This is one of the best Success Stories that I have ever read, Truly Inspiring.
  • BeefyBFit
    BeefyBFit Posts: 180 Member
    You are truly AMAZING Joy! Such an inspiration! Go you!
  • sydneytomunich
    sydneytomunich Posts: 25 Member
    Incredible story!! Well done to you!!
  • DiaryofaMadFatMan
    DiaryofaMadFatMan Posts: 131 Member
    Amazing! You go, Joy! :flowerforyou:

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