Paralysis-->Losing 100 pounds --> Marathon!!! (pics)

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  • Neahpata
    Neahpata Posts: 322 Member
    Wow, incredible and amazing!!
  • Rogiefreida
    Rogiefreida Posts: 567 Member
    What an inspirational story Joy! Congratulations on running your first marathon, that's amazing. :)

    Totally inspired me...I just got the running bug last spring and shattered my ankle in a mud run and even though I'm miles ahead of where I should be, the doctors tell me running might be out of my future. Well, if someone who went paralyzed from the waist down can do it, then so can I.

    Cheers, thanks for sharing!
  • Sophiad16
    Sophiad16 Posts: 23
    You are amazing!!!
  • Tohealth828
    Tohealth828 Posts: 12 Member
    Thank you, thank you, thank you! SO encouraging!!! You are awesome!!!
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    Amazing
  • meyerliz
    meyerliz Posts: 44 Member
    What an amazing accomplishment-you should be really proud of yourself! I can see the JOY in your face! Congrats.
  • Malaylah
    Malaylah Posts: 32
    I have the disc problem too so this was inspiring to read. Way to go girl!
  • jenniferreneas
    jenniferreneas Posts: 12
    Great job!
  • newjerseymax
    newjerseymax Posts: 1 Member
    I just signed up and great first post to read. Very inspiring. I am on day 2 the very beginning! lol
  • stephweeks
    stephweeks Posts: 9
    Just wanted to say congratulations!
    But more importantly, I hope you realize what a ROLE MODEL you are being to your children. You are modeling how to be a healthy adult: someone that eats well, exercises and TAKES CARE OF HERSELF. Unfortunately that is something that SO many kids these days don't get. If you ever get down, if you ever lose your inspiration, remind yourself- you are doing this for your KIDS!
    I'm only just getting started on my journey, but every time I start to lose my inspiration I remind myself that I'm doing this for those kids I hope to have one day. The only way I can teach them to be healthy and take care of themselves is by doing it for myself first!!!
  • julie_emma1
    julie_emma1 Posts: 146
    Your story is amazing and inspirational. Well done. Your children must be proud of their fit mama :)
  • LesaDave
    LesaDave Posts: 1,480 Member
    WOW!! What a thrilling story. That would have been fun--getting that hug in the middle of the race.

    You look WONDERFUL!! Congrats for what you have done and thanks for sharing.
  • rrobyn
    rrobyn Posts: 2 Member
    such an amazing journey - congratulations on an amazing milestone, a lot of hard work and not giving up. :)
  • bethshines
    bethshines Posts: 41 Member
    WOW -- I, too, cried happy tears reading this. I was just sitting here, struggling with some temptations around late night munchies, and I am SO not going to do anything but go to bed and get up and workout tomorrow!! Thanks!!:happy:
  • Zelinna
    Zelinna Posts: 207 Member
    What a great story! You are so inspirational!
  • bobbinalong
    bobbinalong Posts: 151 Member
    there's a lump in my throat...Congratulations for being a Triumphant Winner!
  • TallGlassOfQuirky
    TallGlassOfQuirky Posts: 282 Member
    You inspire me. I hope and pray that I can get my pain under control so I can follow in your footsteps after this kind of injury. I don't want to run a marathon, but knowing it's possible will help me reach my own goals.
    I am so proud of you, inspired by you, and grateful that you shared your story.
  • KingaS32
    KingaS32 Posts: 73
    OMG this is amazing! Thank you
  • Squidgeypaws007
    Squidgeypaws007 Posts: 1,012 Member
    Wow, you are inspirational :D amazing job!! :flowerforyou:
  • jennz81
    jennz81 Posts: 194 Member
    Wow, you looking amazing! :) Fantastic job, I am truly inspired. :)
  • slimintraining
    slimintraining Posts: 80 Member
    You are truly inspiring! What a story of triumph!

    Congratulations
  • helenmelon29
    helenmelon29 Posts: 787 Member
    I love your story and you look fantastic.
  • hastingsmassage
    hastingsmassage Posts: 162 Member
    thank you for sharing!
  • Nickle526
    Nickle526 Posts: 239 Member
    Loooooove your story! Running has changed how I feel about myself. You are so inspiring!
  • SuperSexyDork
    SuperSexyDork Posts: 1,669 Member
    That's completely inspirational!

    You've done so well!
  • Jorfil
    Jorfil Posts: 15 Member
    My First day with MFP and just stumbled upon your post as the first thing I read. You made me almost cry while reading your truly inspiring story! Well-done!
  • MandysChange
    MandysChange Posts: 40 Member
    You are a huge inspiration! I also have back injuries and left side paralysis. I know I can get healthy and lose the weight but reading your story just gave me a huge boost. Thank you very much for sharing.
  • Maaike84
    Maaike84 Posts: 211 Member
    Hugely inspiring!! Congrats on your fantastic achievements, and thank you for posting!!
  • murphey21
    murphey21 Posts: 126 Member
    Wow! Congrats on everything you have accomplished so far! You are very inspiring!
  • imzadi481
    imzadi481 Posts: 86 Member
    I have tears right now. This touched me to the core. You've overcome so much, didn't let it beat you. You truly are an inspiration!

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