First NSV

freew67

I feel like I started this journey 4 scores and 7 years ago. While its really only been a few months, I have managed to lose 33 lbs in about 8 weeks. I figure a few more weeks and I will break that 300 barrier. Now whats that have to do with my NSV? Everything... At 340 lbs and being a athlete trapped in a fat guys body, I knew I needed to start off slow to save my body from not falling apart. From day 1, I started to walk and ride a stationary bike 5-6 times a week. I want to do a 5k race in the spring. Ive never been a runner and Ive always hated the thought of running. I havent started the c25k prog yet but plan on it once I get under 300. So I figured I will attempt to jog a little during my walks about 3 weeks ago. Last week I managed to jog .6 miles before passing out. Each week I was building. So finally, my NSV. I think it was last Friday I managed to pass the 1 mile marker. Not only that I made it to 1.5 miles. WOW! 300+ lbs and I just jogged 1.5 miles. TBH Im not sure if Ive managed to do that in my entire life. I have no idea what my time was, I was to busy catching my breath. Now... that really wasnt my first NSV. On Mon my goal was to pass the 1.5 mile mark. At least 1.75 and if I had enough juice in the tank attempt 2 miles straight. I know this was a stretch but if you dont push you will never get any farther right? So at 307 lbs, I can say I managed to jog past the 2 mile mark and actually completed my first unofficial 5k. I finished 2nd to my son by at least 2 feet (jogging stroller). I completed the 5k in 45:35. I didnt begin this journey to start jogging I just wanted to improve my health for my boys. So fellow 300+'s, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. No its not the light at Krispy Kreme that says they are fresh either.

sleepytexan

fantastic! BE PROUD!

ehunte

Now that is inspirational! Keep up the great work and continue to let us know how you progress.

cherubcrnp

that is fantastic!!!!!!!!!!

Pam