My semi-success story.
Mavalicous
Posts: 52 Member
I just ran my very first official 5k this morning. So today seemed like a great time to post my story. I don't consider it a success yet because I'm not close to being done. But I will say that I am well on my way!! fwiw I finished 7th and my times was 28:10. (not very great times but it's a small town race...lol)
I don't know exactly how long ago but at my heaviest I was about 335 lbs. On a guy that stands 5'11" that's just WAY too much..lol I guess I just got comfortable in my life and a little lazy. Ok A LOT LAZY! lol
Fast forward to August of last year.
My "then" wife had a job interview out of town. Well it wasn't so much a job interview as it was an extramarital affair. haha She never came back from that interview and it's been my 3 wonderful children and I since then. I decided things had to change! What had my my life become! I was now an morbidly obese single parent raising my kids by myself and I kind of want to be around to see them grow, ya know what I mean!! lol
Long story short. I'm divorced as of 4/8/2014. I've fell in love with jogging again as I used to jog before I met my then wife. I try to jog at least a 5k when I do jog and last saturday I ran and tried to push myself and made it 7 miles! I'm also going back to school to finally become a teacher, which is what I've wanted to do all my life.
Things are looking up and I couldn't be more happier!!
then (aug/2013)...
now...
I don't know exactly how long ago but at my heaviest I was about 335 lbs. On a guy that stands 5'11" that's just WAY too much..lol I guess I just got comfortable in my life and a little lazy. Ok A LOT LAZY! lol
Fast forward to August of last year.
My "then" wife had a job interview out of town. Well it wasn't so much a job interview as it was an extramarital affair. haha She never came back from that interview and it's been my 3 wonderful children and I since then. I decided things had to change! What had my my life become! I was now an morbidly obese single parent raising my kids by myself and I kind of want to be around to see them grow, ya know what I mean!! lol
Long story short. I'm divorced as of 4/8/2014. I've fell in love with jogging again as I used to jog before I met my then wife. I try to jog at least a 5k when I do jog and last saturday I ran and tried to push myself and made it 7 miles! I'm also going back to school to finally become a teacher, which is what I've wanted to do all my life.
Things are looking up and I couldn't be more happier!!
then (aug/2013)...
now...
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Congratulations on your achievements! You look great!0
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Mav .. you already know what I feel about your success. You are such an inspiration to me, and I would be totally happy to be making progress as you are.
Btw . .some stats for you. You did ... 6.62 mph, 10.65 kmh, pace of 9:04 per mile and pace of 5:37 per km. Those are pretty impressive numbers. You should be proud.
I don't normally get excited over other guys .. but yes Mav you look fantastic. Great job buddy.0 -
You look great - well done!0
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thanks Book Angel...and thanks Kevy baby!! You inspire me too bro!! You're knocking it out of the park!0
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That's not a semi-success story, that's an awesome story! Not only are you taking control of your life, you are an amazing role model for your children. I wish you the best of luck in your journey!0
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^Yes, I agree. What an awesome story! Congratulations on the weight loss and completing your first official 5K.0
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You should be proud - you look great and you have a fabulous smile!! If that is your family in your photo - they look so proud of you.
Congratulations - wishing you every happiness0 -
Thanks for the responses!
Yes those are 2 of my 3 children. The oldest is a college freshman and, well uh I guess he had a late night and slept in...lol The little turd!0 -
ugh...i cringe when I look at the before pics! hahaha. Can't believe I actually posted those!0
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I know you say you're not done so it's a semi-success, but wow, what an achievement! I'd say it's a full success already, anything else is just a bonus. I'm very impressed, be sure to keep your success going.
Looking good mate, looking good.0 -
That's terrific! You look great! How much have you lost? (or did I miss it?)0
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I just ran my very first official 5k this morning. So today seemed like a great time to post my story. I don't consider it a success yet because I'm not close to being done. But I will say that I am well on my way!! fwiw I finished 7th and my times was 28:10. (not very great times but it's a small town race...lol)
I don't know exactly how long ago but at my heaviest I was about 335 lbs. On a guy that stands 5'11" that's just WAY too much..lol I guess I just got comfortable in my life and a little lazy. Ok A LOT LAZY! lol
Fast forward to August of last year.
My "then" wife had a job interview out of town. Well it wasn't so much a job interview as it was an extramarital affair. haha She never came back from that interview and it's been my 3 wonderful children and I since then. I decided things had to change! What had my my life become! I was now an morbidly obese single parent raising my kids by myself and I kind of want to be around to see them grow, ya know what I mean!! lol
Long story short. I'm divorced as of 4/8/2014. I've fell in love with jogging again as I used to jog before I met my then wife. I try to jog at least a 5k when I do jog and last saturday I ran and tried to push myself and made it 7 miles! I'm also going back to school to finally become a teacher, which is what I've wanted to do all my life.
Things are looking up and I couldn't be more happier!!
then (aug/2013)...
now...
Congratulations!!!!!0 -
What a great example you're setting for your kids x
Keep on keeping on - wishing you all the best0 -
That's terrific! You look great! How much have you lost? (or did I miss it?)
My highest "recorded" weight was 335. I have a suspicion I may have been as high as 350. ugh!
I am currently 215. I always thought I'd be happy at the weight I was when I met my exwife (189), however I don't think i had much muscle then. I really want to be out of the 200's. Just something about that that I have to do. I don't know where I will end up. I do know that I enjoy running and want to run a 10k next. So who knows where that sweet spot will end up being.0 -
Contrats!! You look great and such a good thing you are doing for your kids!0
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Wow to do all of that since August. That is amazing. I'm on week 5 of my journey, and I'm planning to work up to 1 mile at 5.5mph by week 10. I was having 2nd thoughts, but this motivated me!0
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I'm looking at a total success from what I can see. Don't short change your accomplishments, because you've put in some hard work & have done a amazing job!0
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Wow to do all of that since August. That is amazing. I'm on week 5 of my journey, and I'm planning to work up to 1 mile at 5.5mph by week 10. I was having 2nd thoughts, but this motivated me!0
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Wonderful!!! You've worked hard and it has paid off! You will NEVER regret taking over for a flakey spouse and doing your very best!0
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Wow. Like others have said, this is NOT a semi-success story. This is a full-on-I-bet-she-regrets-her-choices story. Not that it's what you were going for, but yeah. You've inspired me big time. Awesome work!0
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