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From 300 lbs to running a 5k......

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  • magerum
    magerum Posts: 12,589 Member
    Just had to brag a little, I have been running for a bit but I just completed my first race this weekend, my time wasn't fantastic but it wasn't bad either (35:26). Here I was before -

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    And here I am, a sweaty mess at the end of the race -

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    Awesome. Beyond awesome. B-awesome!

    -M
  • LoveActually
    LoveActually Posts: 177 Member
    Great accomplishment! Congrats!
  • janet0513
    janet0513 Posts: 564 Member
    You should be so proud. You look great!
  • sexyrosey
    sexyrosey Posts: 137
    Wow..you look awesome really great job :smile:
  • ChristineS_51
    ChristineS_51 Posts: 872 Member
    Brilliant that you ran a 5k race; brilliant that you have had this weight loss; that you have done this whilst mothering 4 children, that is truly an achievement and shows that it can be done. You look amazing, congratulations, and thanks for sharing :flowerforyou: these inspirational stories are so motivating for the rest of us still getting there.

    I love the bit where you say you stopped saying "I can't" and said "I won't" and then got mad at yourself and DID it :laugh: such a great mind set change
  • lbcbeachbum77
    lbcbeachbum77 Posts: 78 Member
    You are so inspiring and if that is perhaps your daughter in the photo, what a great model for her as well! Great job on a job well done!
  • cristileigh
    cristileigh Posts: 158 Member
    A W E S O M E :smile:
  • michellevine1
    michellevine1 Posts: 185 Member
    Thank you thank you thank you for sharing this success story. That is exactly what I want to do.....

    You should be very proud of yourself. !!!
  • yustick
    yustick Posts: 238 Member
    Thank you for sharing, your success is my inpiration.
  • adamb83
    adamb83 Posts: 719 Member
    WOW!
  • nicoleh82
    nicoleh82 Posts: 52
    Nicely done - not too bad time too - you'll can build on that.

    You look fantastic
  • mbk830
    mbk830 Posts: 164 Member
    That's so awesome and more than a little inspiring for a new kid.
  • milf_n_cookies
    milf_n_cookies Posts: 2,244 Member
    You lost 165 pounds and just ran your first race, and you're sheepish about your time?!

    Girl, you WON that race!

    LOL I know I should not worry about the time, I am just crazy competitive LOL Which is kinda good since it keeps me motivated :)

    and a BIG thank you to everyone else, your comments have truly just made my day.
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