I Did It!!!!! 101 lbs in Less Than a Year

zipnguyen

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-contest

angiek941

Amazing!! I know you are thrilled, and I bet those grandkids are too. Can they even keep up with you? ;0)

getfitnfab

You have given your grand kids the best Christmas gift

releasetherobots

That's amazing and very inspirational! Congratulations, and thank you for sharing

brandimacleod

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!

xsmilexforxmex

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.

Curvy1taliana

What an amazing journey, congratulations!!!:drinker:

Topsking2010

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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Neize

Congratulations! This is very inspirational!

jade_amente

Awesome you are a great inspiration!

DinaLKeil

You are amazing Sir!

aimstein

Wow! Congratulations and thank you so much for sharing your story. You are truly motivational!

denitraross

WOW!! Great job..very inspirational and motivating for me to start running which I have been trying at a little...but I think this will be my goal for new year now that I am at goal weight!!

skinnyinnotime

Amazing achievment, you look fab, massive congrats to you!!

tawanda25

You are such an inspiration! Wow! And not just the weight, but marathons as well. Amazing! Happy New to you!!!

SafireBleu

You are truly inspirational! Amazing job!

autumnridge

Congratulations! You have much for which to be proud and elated with your new body!

Newf77

Marvelous job but what should be expected your a Kansas boy and hard work is an everyday task.

cfelton1

Congrats!!!! If I can only lose my pesky 10 lbs. Keep up the good work!!!

kath092010

wow! that's amazing! congratulations! You are an inspiration for us all!:happy:



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