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I Did It!!!!! 101 lbs in Less Than a Year
BroDave
Posts: 241 Member
Some of you have already read part of my story but I made my goal this morning and wanted to let folks know that if I can do this you can too.
Last Christmas my youngest grand-daughter sat on my lap and rubbed my belly and said "You've got a big belly Papa, are you going to have a baby?" I had been dabbling with losing some weight, I would walk for a few days and then quit for whatever reason. Well I made the commitment to do it this time, setting the goal to lose 100lbs by Jan 1 2012.
I began by walking only but needed some motivation so I registered for a Half Marathon for June. Knowing that if I pay $50 for this half marathon I am going to do it. So I found a walking plan for half marathons and by May I was joggong some and had lost 40lbs. I finished in just over 3 hrs but when I finished I felt like I could do it faster next time. Right away I registered for another race and started working for that one.
I have ran 4 half marathons, (each faster than the last) a 15K, 3 10K's and several 5K's. I registered for my first full Marathon for April 28 and have already started training for it. I run about 40 miles a week now and I am down 101 lbs from 280 to 179 since Jan 1, Praise the Lord!!!! I hit my goal of 101lbs this year,
I want to say: Thank you for all your encouragement and support I look forward to the post on my status each day and want to be a motivating force for you all as well.
Last Christmas my youngest grand-daughter sat on my lap and rubbed my belly and said "You've got a big belly Papa, are you going to have a baby?" I had been dabbling with losing some weight, I would walk for a few days and then quit for whatever reason. Well I made the commitment to do it this time, setting the goal to lose 100lbs by Jan 1 2012.
I began by walking only but needed some motivation so I registered for a Half Marathon for June. Knowing that if I pay $50 for this half marathon I am going to do it. So I found a walking plan for half marathons and by May I was joggong some and had lost 40lbs. I finished in just over 3 hrs but when I finished I felt like I could do it faster next time. Right away I registered for another race and started working for that one.
I have ran 4 half marathons, (each faster than the last) a 15K, 3 10K's and several 5K's. I registered for my first full Marathon for April 28 and have already started training for it. I run about 40 miles a week now and I am down 101 lbs from 280 to 179 since Jan 1, Praise the Lord!!!! I hit my goal of 101lbs this year,
I want to say: Thank you for all your encouragement and support I look forward to the post on my status each day and want to be a motivating force for you all as well.
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That's awesome!!!! Congratulations! I want to run like you!0
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Good JOB and keep up the good work! I can't wait until I am able to run like you!0
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I love you after pic with the clothes. Your grandson must be so proud of you - he sure looks it in the photo at the race! Amazing accomplishments!0
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that's wonderful bro, keep at it!0
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Nothing like the honesty of a child, huh? Your perseverance really paid off in the last year so you must already know you can cotinue making these choices for a healthier you! Congratulations.0
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Congratulations!!! Great job
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Bro, Great job. I must confess whenever I see an overweight pastor the question in the back of my mind is “does their physical discipline matches their spiritual discipline?” You’re a great example to your congregation and family.0
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Fantastic!! Congratulations!!0
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That is such wonderful news! Congratulations! Thank you for being such an inspiration to others and for sharing your story! :flowerforyou:0
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Wanted to send you a great big hug and pat on the back. Way to go! Your family must be amazed. I know I am! Great work and dedication. And you look fantastic.0
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Good job! 0
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That is so awesome! I love the success stories! What a difference it has to have made in your entire life! Well Done!0
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Wow, what an inspiration you are. Welldone!0
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Wow, what an inspiration you are. Welldone!0
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Congratulations! This is very inspirational!0
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Amazing what you did..............Good for you and thank you for sharing0
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Congratulations! You look great!0
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Incredible - well done and how lovely to now be running with your grandkids!0
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Amazing!!! Congrats on such a great accomplishment!0
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Congrats, i'm new just signed up today. but i'm looking forward to be able to run. i'm fighting to just be able to walk as somedays it's impossible.
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Some of you have already read part of my story but I made my goal this morning and wanted to let folks know that if I can do this you can too.
Last Christmas my youngest grand-daughter sat on my lap and rubbed my belly and said "You've got a big belly Papa, are you going to have a baby?" I had been dabbling with losing some weight, I would walk for a few days and then quit for whatever reason. Well I made the commitment to do it this time, setting the goal to lose 100lbs by Jan 1 2012.
I began by walking only but needed some motivation so I registered for a Half Marathon for June. Knowing that if I pay $50 for this half marathon I am going to do it. So I found a walking plan for half marathons and by May I was joggong some and had lost 40lbs. I finished in just over 3 hrs but when I finished I felt like I could do it faster next time. Right away I registered for another race and started working for that one.
I have ran 4 half marathons, (each faster than the last) a 15K, 3 10K's and several 5K's. I registered for my first full Marathon for April 28 and have already started training for it. I run about 40 miles a week now and I am down 101 lbs from 280 to 179 since Jan 1, Praise the Lord!!!! I hit my goal of 101lbs this year,
I want to say: Thank you for all your encouragement and support I look forward to the post on my status each day and want to be a motivating force for you all as well.
WOW - That is amazing. Seriously. AMAZING. I lost 96lbs myself, but it took 3 phases and I did methodically. You, on the hand, went BEASTMODE and plowed through it in less than 1 YEAR...There's NO thumbs up smiley face... SO THUMBS UP!!!!!!!!!!!
Here's my story so we can share battle scars, whoops, I mean experiences: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/403233-lost-96lbs-and-made-top-10-in-physique-contest0 -
Amazing!! I know you are thrilled, and I bet those grandkids are too. Can they even keep up with you? ;0)0
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You have given your grand kids the best Christmas gift0
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That's amazing and very inspirational! Congratulations, and thank you for sharing 0
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Thank you for that motivating share! I started running this fall and am up to 10 miles a week and hope to run a 10k next spring. I know people think I am crazy, being still 100 lbs over weight, but I know I can do it, and seeing you do it, makes me start thinking....half marathon instead. You rock!0
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That is too awesome! Great motivation for me, I've got 35 to go before my weddingnext year and seeing your success helps me to know i can do it.0
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What an amazing journey, congratulations!!!:drinker:0
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Bro Dave,
Congrats on your success. Been following you since this past Spring and I admire your determination. I pray you inspire others to make the same changes with their health.
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Congratulations! This is very inspirational! 0
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Awesome you are a great inspiration!0
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