Fitiversary: 1 Year, Pics, My Story

Mgypsygirl · May 2014

Thank you for sharing your story. You are inspirational! Good luck to both you and your husband.

mommaski4 · May 2014

Your post is so inspiring! Thank you for sharing your story and your pictures! You look amazing! And congrats to your hubby too!

culo97 · May 2014

Wow for Jessica.

Wow for Unnamed Husband.

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toyamon · May 2014

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You are AMAZING. This is the most inspiring success story I've ever read on here!! Congratulations on being one heck of a BAMF!!!!! :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

what she said!
congratulations and thank you so much for sharing!

LizaDK914 · May 2014

Thanks for sharing, this is truly inspiring!!

Running makes me nervous, because of knees. When you first started out, did you have any issues?

Sharon_C · May 2014

I cried while reading this. One of the best success stories I've ever read.

stunningalmond · May 2014

You are amazing!! And so are your husband and your mom! Thank you for sharing your story!

Rochester_mom · May 2014

Wow!! You are so inspiring!

krawhitham · May 2014

Your story has brought me to tears. You are so amazing! You're such an inspiration. I hope you become district manager and all of your other dreams come true too!

bjstru · May 2014

Thank you for sharing your story. I have read a lot of success stories on MFP and yours truly struck a nerve. Thank you for continuing to give the rest of us hope. May all your future plans come to fruition.

nicoleduo · May 2014

I LOVE YOUR STORY. YOU ARE MY INSPIRATION FOR TODAY. I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO SEE WHAT MY FIRST YEAR LOOKS LIKE. I AM ABOUT 6 MONTH IN. JUST AMAZING!

verasdaughter · May 2014

Love! Congratulations!

kimstwin · May 2014

What an amazing story! You are incredible!

Would you care to share any program tips or training wisdom for other runners? What type of training helped you as a heavier runner when you started?

I enjoyed all the photos and running stats, it makes me wish I'd tracked my own journey better!

HerkMeOff · May 2014

I just read again.

Still awesome.

EmpressOfJudgment · May 2014

Amazing! You are such a beautiful inspiration!

sherrymwebb · May 2014

WOW!!! You look amazing! Happy Fitiversary!!! Way to go!

jesserunsfree · May 2014

Thanks for sharing, this is truly inspiring!!

Running makes me nervous, because of knees. When you first started out, did you have any issues?

Issues. Omg. Where do I begin.

Let's see I am a fish out of water, hence a February baby, two left feet.

I have a torn muscle in my upper right leg from a bicycle accident when I went over the top of my handlebars in 2009.
I have a bed left knee due to a spinning back kick to it in karate in 2006.
I suffer from plantar fasciitis in both feet due to being over weight and standing in one place doing retail.

I deal with easily over swelling and needing to have a low sodium diet.

As far as health issues go... I have dealt with chronic kidney issues, multiple stones. I had no cycle issues preweightloss and my body is currently on a hormonal roller coaster. I am working with a physician to come to a solution that does not require birth control as I have suffered with depression a huge part of my life and hormones send me over the edge.

All that being said. I never gave up. I stretched extra. I iced down. I repeated multiple weeks of c25k and let my body tell me no. The reality is at 330 lbs that's a lot of pressure on u to run. So I started with a military shuffle. I never ran faster than I could carry a conversation. I was running in October 10 miles at 15 minute miles. Why because I was moving. That's what matter. And I pushed thru. Once I hit 250 lbs running was my life. I'd been running for 80 lbs and my body was eating it up .

I'm huge on injury prevention. I've added yoga & a foam roller based on suggestions from a personal trainer I got to use for a month.

Make sure u use the right shoes too. Protect urs elf. Drink lots of water.

Because of my knee and leg issues I am just starting strength training and will be doing it under supervision.

MyLovesMyLife · May 2014

Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but your favorite football team needs your inspiration and drive!

Nanierh85 · May 2014

I just became your fan

could we please be friends

jesserunsfree · May 2014

What an amazing story! You are incredible!

Would you care to share any program tips or training wisdom for other runners? What type of training helped you as a heavier runner when you started?

I enjoyed all the photos and running stats, it makes me wish I'd tracked my own journey better!

Gosh where to begin.

I used a purchased c25k app by clear sky for Apple products. My husband used zen labs for his android.

I read every runners world magazine dating back to 2012. Including their guide to weightless & injury prevention.

I purchased a book called Core Performance Endurance. I don't agree with everything in the book as some people with kidney issues like me cannot eat high protein diets but the concepts are great and the sections on foam rolling and diversity in endurance programs like running fueled my knowledge.

I joined a local running club and promised myself that I would attempt to run every race and walk what I couldn't do.

Climbing stairs. I didn't start this til 290ish pounds. I walked two stairs up two stairs down on my front porch. 30 minutes with. Medicine ball. I didn't run it. I walked up and down. This helped build my knees and leg strength.

As I have said before I never ran faster than I could carry a conversation. This served me well for learning how to breathe and now I can push under 10 minute miles?

The biggest thing for bigger runners is to learn to read the ground. Falling can be devastating. Run with a partner when u can or a safe place without lots of traffic u need to watch up feet.

Oh and alternate sides of the road. As a heavy set person running on slopes will hurt u. It will pull run knees and hips.

Calve sleeves. Are a do not. Those who have been over. The top obese and have swelling issues even at smaller weights cannot wear these. I became injured during my marathon due to over swelling around valve sleeves.

Loose cotton shirts don't work. U need core shirts that are tight and hold u in. Women need we'll fitted bra, and we'll fitted pants. It doesn't matter what others think. Ur fat rolls are gonna show. Wearing well fitted will make it more comfortable. And easier to run.

Damensha · May 2014

I sat here crying happy tears for you (and some hopeful tears for myself too) as I read through this post. Jesse, you are truly an inspiration! I would love to be a runner, joint issues just don't allow for it at the moment but I'm walking and hope that the issues will resolve themselves as the weight comes off. Just Yesterday I reached my 50# loss mark since starting MFP and have at least 80 more to go to reach my first Onderland goal. I'm going to follow your blog, and Instagram so that I can be reminded daily that it CAN be done, and that I can do it too! THANK YOU for sharing this! It's just what I needed today!!!!

Jenn in Alabama :flowerforyou:

sbrookes9 · May 2014

You brought tears to my eyes. Congratulations and thank you for sharing your story.

daworley · May 2014

The best story on MFP ever! I was teary reading it. Congratulations to you and your husband, you look AWESOME and will be District Manager before you know it!

jaireed · May 2014

Love this!!! Thanks for sharing! You are incredible! I just started running. Thanks for the inspiration!

Eneelu · May 2014

Wow, you are looking great and your journey is so inspring. I love all the pictures and stories you have recorded through it all. Congrats.

sealionwoman23 · May 2014

This definitely brought a few tears to my eyes (which doesn't happen too easily, lol)! Congratulations and THANK YOU for sharing such an amazing and inspiring story!!!

lwestmill · May 2014

What an adorable, strong couple you are! You did it together! You will have a long and happy life together. YOU both look amazing! Thank you for posting! It truly helps inspire!