First 10K run today

mikeyrp

I am feeling really good about myself today:

After Christmas I weighed about 14 stone (196lb) . I joined MFP mid January thinking I weighed 194 lb - then my weight went UP to 196.8! Thats why my progress banner thinks I've 'Only' lost 10lb.

At that time I was travelling in Mexico and I found 30 minutes on a cross trainer really, really tough going. In fairness because of the altitude mexico isn't a good bench mark for fitness... but I don't think that was the only reason I was struggling.

Today I weigh 184 lb and I just got back from a gym session where I ran 10Km for the first time in years (in a respectable 55 minutes) - and then did 30 minutes on the cross trainer at a better burn rate than those first days in Mexico.

Further more - as well as loosing weight I have gained a lot of muscle - I vary between CV and weight lifting (toning) work outs - so the amount of fat burned is much better than the 10lb weight loss. I'm wearing clothes I haven't gotten into for years and I can fit an extra arm in some of my trousers.


Anyway - a big part of this success story is due to the fantastic support and advice people here at MFP have provided. A big thank you to everyone.

greeneyed_girl

Congratulations on your success! That's really exciting!

Hinto

That's awesome, congratulations!

az1cowgirl

That is fantastic! Congratulations.

murf19

That is great. Good for you. Good luck!

robinandamelia

Very respectable indeed....congrats!

jeaniedev

way to go MIKE....that is awesome...I think above the size of my clothes the feeling that I CAN DO THIS and seeing the progress is siuch an amazing part of this journey...and MFP is such a huge help

LoveDLady

Congrats Mikey!! You've done so great! I wish I could run a 10K, that's impressive, and in 55 mins very impressive,