in 2011, I stopped making excuses.

vmclach
vmclach Posts: 670 Member
edited October 6 in Success Stories
In the beginning of 2011, I weighed 145 pounds. I was binge drinking 3-4 times a week, and maybe going to the gym for fun 3 times a week. I joined MFP (the first time) in April. I had NO idea how horrible my diet was. I started running to help burn off those calories. I just kept running and running :). I almost became obsessed. I wanted to get faster and faster.

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In janurary I was barely able to run 3 miles in 27 min.
By July I ran my first ever 5k in 24:49.
I tried out & made my colleges cross country (and now track team) && I've never been on a sports team in my life prior to this.
I ran my last 5k of the season in 22:22
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I never thought this could be possible. I used to smoke a half pack a day my senior year in high school. I used to think I wasn't good enough to be an athelte. I used to make excuses. I used to limit myself. I was so nervous to contact the coach saying "i have no experience running". I was so nervous to meet a team of college runners and explain to them that I've NEVER ran before. I even remember in my first few races telling myself during the race. "you're not a runner, you should just stop running because you suck". I never stopped. You HAVE TO brush off those negative thoughts because you can do things you would never image if you just STOP LIMITING YOURSELF!

Stop listening to your excuses :)

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  • imthemama060811
    imthemama060811 Posts: 37 Member
    Great Job!!!
  • scadoodles
    scadoodles Posts: 110 Member
    you look great! GOOD JOB!!!!
  • aleexFIT
    aleexFIT Posts: 77 Member
    Congrats thats fantastic and a real inspiration :) I too now love running, crazy how things can change! You look great.
  • Lp80
    Lp80 Posts: 29
    Well done honey! I think you had a kick *kitten* 2011!
  • rodneyderrick
    rodneyderrick Posts: 483 Member
    Fantastic!!!
  • LJGmom
    LJGmom Posts: 249 Member
    Awesome you should be so proud!
  • CiciPorcayo
    CiciPorcayo Posts: 380 Member
    :flowerforyou: First off I just wanna sat I would kill to look like your before honestly... but everyone carry's weight different and feels different about it!
    Secondly GREAT JOB! you look super amazing!!
  • zibbity
    zibbity Posts: 126 Member
    You're my inspiration, as I'm just now starting to get into running myself. Its amazing how much better you get when you keep at it, and you're proof of that! Thank you!! You look amazing!
  • laurensohn22
    laurensohn22 Posts: 163 Member
    Great job !!
  • ♥Lexi♥
    ♥Lexi♥ Posts: 126
    way to go!!!
  • plushkitten
    plushkitten Posts: 547 Member
    You look great girl !! Congrats :)

    Such an inspiration at the point I'm at right now.
  • staceyGO
    staceyGO Posts: 376
    You look awesome and running has given you some gorgeous legs!!! Way to go girl!
  • brandybea
    brandybea Posts: 46 Member
    awesome = )
  • whtlatina1214
    whtlatina1214 Posts: 765 Member
    before and after you look amazing good genes lol
    and well running is best feeling ever
  • petreebird
    petreebird Posts: 344 Member
    You looked amazing before AND after!! Great work!



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  • HotBodUnderConstruction
    HotBodUnderConstruction Posts: 420
    You look fabulous! Thank you so much for sharing your story.
  • VeganInTraining
    VeganInTraining Posts: 1,319 Member
    Thanks for the inspiration! I wanna run a 5k in 22.22 that's amazing!
  • Hayesgang
    Hayesgang Posts: 624
    You look fabulous but more importantly you are healthy, you believe in yourself now and learned great habits that you will carry for the rest of your life!!!

    Inspiring :flowerforyou:
  • briocktj
    briocktj Posts: 128
    WTG!!!
  • CDresp
    CDresp Posts: 201 Member
    Stop believing everything you think! :wink:
  • xonikitashafferxo
    xonikitashafferxo Posts: 150 Member
    you look amazing, inspirational for sure!!
  • CROCKETT1
    CROCKETT1 Posts: 83 Member
    I am very PROUD of you!
  • Makers72
    Makers72 Posts: 65
    soo.... you want to hang out sometime? haha jk but awesome job!
  • Marla64
    Marla64 Posts: 23,120 Member
    Um....hanghead.gif

    All your pictures are lovely-- I can't tell which are before-- but way to go on the running and conquering some demons!!
  • AZKristi
    AZKristi Posts: 1,801 Member
    That is a huge accomplishment and very inspirational. I am just starting out as a runner, so this post is very timely. I'm glad to hear that your journey has improved your confidence. And, you look great too!
  • Makers72
    Makers72 Posts: 65
    The most difficult weight to lose, especially for females is the last 15-20 lbs.

    Some can argue that is more difficult that a 350lb person losing the first 60 lbs
  • juliesauber13
    juliesauber13 Posts: 62
    Damn chica! Excellent journey you've been on!!
  • Pollyfleming
    Pollyfleming Posts: 147 Member
    Congrats! You look great !
  • Stylistntenn
    Stylistntenn Posts: 58
    I wish I looked like your before picture.. Proud for you that you stopped binge drinking and started running. That is awesome.. But like I said I wish I could look like your before pic! Makes me feel like crap that I aspire to look like what you thought was bad.. lol.
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