From Couch to Half-Marathon ... and 41 kgs shed!

Barstewardus_Chubbus
Barstewardus_Chubbus Posts: 4
in Success Stories
I have thought about sharing my journey in the forum for a while and thought I finally should. I started using My Fitness Pal properly in February - I was 262 lbs (18 st 10 or 119 kg). Tonight, I am 171 lbs (12 st 3 or 78 kg).

I am still eating well, but healthily. And yesterday, I ran my 3rd Half-Marathon in the last 5 weeks, raising money for Charity. In February, I could not run a bath.

It has been hard work, but MFP has allowed me to always know what I could and could not do. I still have a life ... I know that I can stuff myself at Nando's in less than 500 calories!

If I could do it, we all can. I wish you every success on your journey.

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  • wendyg311
    wendyg311 Posts: 239 Member
    AWESOME!! Congratulations. ......"couldn't run a bath" that's funny
  • Keep_The_Laughter
    Keep_The_Laughter Posts: 183 Member
    That is what Willis was talking about! Cheers to you :bigsmile:
  • IvyRose8
    IvyRose8 Posts: 25 Member
    As you can see from my pic, I am a fellow runner but I haven't tackled a Half yet. Your success is AMAZING!! A thousand congratulations to you. Any plans to run a full? You can obviously do whatever you put your mind to!
  • mjn18
    mjn18 Posts: 74 Member
    Amazing. Congratulations!
  • Rastamann
    Rastamann Posts: 139 Member
    WOW! Congrats!
  • vtmoon
    vtmoon Posts: 3,436 Member
    Amazing journey! And Congrats on fighting the demons on Nando's deliciousness!
  • kthartz2000
    kthartz2000 Posts: 9
    Awesome!!
  • Marsidote
    Marsidote Posts: 100 Member
    So awesome!! Thanks for sharing!
  • divainsneakers
    divainsneakers Posts: 397 Member
    This is amazing to me. Continued success.
  • MGinAK
    MGinAK Posts: 240 Member
    Wonderful! Congratulations on your Success!!!
  • drenergy
    drenergy Posts: 112 Member
    "Couldn't run a bath" lololol

    GOOD JOB! Just wait until you get the marathon bug. I did couch to 5k 2 years ago and just did my first marathon. It's a trip, that's for sure! ;)
  • RunsSober
    RunsSober Posts: 38
    Congrats on your weight loss and the half-marathons! I am hoping to be where you are in the coming months! Thanks for the inspiration.
  • teamAmelia
    teamAmelia Posts: 1,247 Member
    "In February, I could not run a bath." :laugh:

    Congrats!
  • 123janea
    123janea Posts: 36 Member
    Congrats on your new life!
  • Canuname
    Canuname Posts: 182 Member
    That is amazing!!! Thanks for sharing with us all.
  • Omoe11
    Omoe11 Posts: 235 Member
    Great job!!
  • CherylP67
    CherylP67 Posts: 772 Member
    You look so healthy and happy!

    Congrats.
  • MaryLaura83
    MaryLaura83 Posts: 66 Member
    Wow, how inspirational! Congratulations!!
  • NickyDiam
    NickyDiam Posts: 72 Member
    Amazing job, well done!
  • jamie610811
    jamie610811 Posts: 1,735 Member
    Wow unbelievable results, you must be so proud. This gives me hope trying c25k, in 3 weeks I have run 2.5km and walked the rest.
    3 half marathons is fantastic well done
  • CactusF1ower
    CactusF1ower Posts: 174 Member
    What an amazing transformation!
  • subella65
    subella65 Posts: 9 Member
    Wonderful and inspirational - congratulations on your achievement!
  • Dottyb1940
    Dottyb1940 Posts: 188 Member
    What an inspiration well done, great job done
  • mrsslls
    mrsslls Posts: 41 Member
    Congratulations! Wow I just love reading success stories.
  • Kookyk9s
    Kookyk9s Posts: 259 Member
    AWESOME!! Congratulations. ......"couldn't run a bath" that's funny

    YES Love your sense of humor. And congratulations - you deserve the accolades.
  • TheChangingMan
    TheChangingMan Posts: 73 Member
    Great job. Love the user name!
  • shelleydavies1991
    shelleydavies1991 Posts: 59 Member
    AMAZING INSPIRATION!! :)

    Well done!! So pleased for you xx
  • MyJourney1960
    MyJourney1960 Posts: 1,133 Member
    awesome! thank you for sharing.

    I am thinking very seriously of running in a 4 k in march - i've alwasy thought about it in a "someday i'd like to but i'm too fat" kind of way. now it's becoming an actual, tangible goal.
  • steve2kay
    steve2kay Posts: 194 Member
    amazing transformation on the weight loss and the fitness gain! inspirational, well done.
  • Kirsty_Stock
    Kirsty_Stock Posts: 3 Member
    Amazing, well done! I started my weight loss journey 3 weeks ago and I have cut down to 1200 calories a day, and go to the gym 3/4 times a week, time permitting. I'd really like to start jogging (or running) in the mornings before work but I'm worried I'll go about it the wrong way and give up. Has anyone got any tips? Thanks in advance! Kirsty.

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