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outersoul
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I wasn't going to share this pic but someone convinced me to. The left side of the pic is me about this time last year. The right side is today. I've been losing a steady 1-2 pounds a week since I've joined MFP. I've met some wonderful people and couldn't do it without their support.
How have I done it so far? I've been consistent and honest. I log my food every day. I exercise almost daily. I usually shoot for some kind of movement 6 days a week. I switched up my workouts from conventional weight lifting to kettlebells 3 days a week.
I've also started running. At first I started running on the treadmill at the gym and then I moved it outdoors. Now I run outdoors 4-5 days a week, rain or shine. Lately I've been training to run a 5k using C25K. I'm now in week 6 of the program. My first 5K is in May and I'm going to kill it. Had you asked me last year about running a 5k, I wouldn't even even think about running one.
Some other things that have helped me along the way are planning, good shoes, and a HRM. Like a lot of people here, I lead a busy life. For all intents and purposes, I'm a single dad. I also work full-time. I have my kids over 50% of the time and they are busy kids. At this time of the year they are in baseball, basketball, and wrestling. We're at practices and games almost 7 days a week. BUT I make sure to have some 'me' time. I make sure to get in some exercise where I can. I know their schedules ahead of time so I plan my workouts around them.
Good shoes...I can't say it enough. BUY GOOD SHOES. If you're a runner or want to run, this is one of the best investments you can make. Go to a running store that employs people who actually run. Have them fit and test you. It makes that much of a difference. Good shoes aren't cheap, but your health is priceless.
Buy an HRM. It takes all the guess work out of how many calories you're burning. If you're a numbers nerd like I am, it gives you a clearer picture of how you're doing.
I'm no where near where I plan to be but my planning has gotten me 24lbs closer to that goal.
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I wanted to add that I got serious on January 3rd of this year. All my progress has been since that day. I have the same shirt on in both pics. Also, I haven't given up my comfort foods either. I just eat less of them. Heck, I'm an islander...we BBQ all the damn time!
How have I done it so far? I've been consistent and honest. I log my food every day. I exercise almost daily. I usually shoot for some kind of movement 6 days a week. I switched up my workouts from conventional weight lifting to kettlebells 3 days a week.
I've also started running. At first I started running on the treadmill at the gym and then I moved it outdoors. Now I run outdoors 4-5 days a week, rain or shine. Lately I've been training to run a 5k using C25K. I'm now in week 6 of the program. My first 5K is in May and I'm going to kill it. Had you asked me last year about running a 5k, I wouldn't even even think about running one.
Some other things that have helped me along the way are planning, good shoes, and a HRM. Like a lot of people here, I lead a busy life. For all intents and purposes, I'm a single dad. I also work full-time. I have my kids over 50% of the time and they are busy kids. At this time of the year they are in baseball, basketball, and wrestling. We're at practices and games almost 7 days a week. BUT I make sure to have some 'me' time. I make sure to get in some exercise where I can. I know their schedules ahead of time so I plan my workouts around them.
Good shoes...I can't say it enough. BUY GOOD SHOES. If you're a runner or want to run, this is one of the best investments you can make. Go to a running store that employs people who actually run. Have them fit and test you. It makes that much of a difference. Good shoes aren't cheap, but your health is priceless.
Buy an HRM. It takes all the guess work out of how many calories you're burning. If you're a numbers nerd like I am, it gives you a clearer picture of how you're doing.
I'm no where near where I plan to be but my planning has gotten me 24lbs closer to that goal.
**edit**
I wanted to add that I got serious on January 3rd of this year. All my progress has been since that day. I have the same shirt on in both pics. Also, I haven't given up my comfort foods either. I just eat less of them. Heck, I'm an islander...we BBQ all the damn time!
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Wow, keep up the good work.0
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You look great, keep it up!!!0
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Your awesome!!
Truly an inspiration.
I got myself a HRM and I just started off on a very realistic running program.
I say realistic because it starts off really slow (walking for the next two weeks) and it slowly moves you to walking faster, then jogging, and running.
Great to see someone else who has made amazing progress.
Hopefully I will be able to tell a similar story in a year.0 -
Way to go!! You look great!! Awesome job!0
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Great Job! Keep it up.0
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Wow that is so Fab! You look great, keep it up and BIG CONGRATS!0
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Such an amazing and inspiring difference! So proud of you and your hard work!!
Awesome job, Keep it up!:flowerforyou:0 -
Wow What a difference!!! You look great!!!0
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Awesome job! You are an inspiration to this site!0
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I can definitely see the progress!! WTG!!! Keep up the good work! :drinker:
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Great job... you look fabulous!! Congrats on your success. :drinker:0
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Great job, keep it up and you'll reach your goal weight sooner than you think
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thanks for sharing your story
look great....keep up the good work!0 -
Wow! You look so much younger too! Keep up the good work!0
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You honestly inspire me every day. We've been doing this almost the same amount of time and I can always count on you to kick my a** into gear when I need it! I'm really proud of the progress you've made. So happy you decided to share your success thus far. GREAT JOB my friend!!0
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I'm so excited for you...keep up the good work, you look great!0
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Great job!!!0
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Wonderful job!!!!0
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Congrats & keep up the great work!! Woohoo!!0
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You look fantastic! Good for you! And that is quite an accomplishment with your busy life! :happy:0
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Thanks everyone! One of the things I'm most proud of is my running. I can honestly say I'm a runner. In Washington weather, finding a good time to run is tough. So on most days it's at least sprinkling outside.0
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You live in Hawaii?? Just curious, you said you were an islander. I visited Honolulu last year my brother is in the air force and stationed out there. It is truly beautiful and best of all, you can work out year round cuz the nice weather! I'm in Ohio so I have about 4-5 months of outside activity. It is a struggle!!
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Great Job!!0
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you look amazing well done!
definitely inspiring
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