Hi - I'm a cool dude and a nice guy - stop and say hi :)

pxbapt

I've had my fitness Pal for a while but decided a month a half ago to really stick to it and also change my eating habits and make working out a part of my everyday life. Oh yeah, i forgot...I signed up for my 1st ever 5K run.

I've lost 20 lbs so far, 80 more to go piece of cake.

greenkarla

OMG! That sounds fantastic!
I wish I could run a 5k. I wish I could run 5 minutes.
Congrats on your loss! Keep up the good work!!

pxbapt

Thank you greenkarla.....Don't worry, I can't run it either...right now but I will really soon. The run is in August, so i figured 2 months to get there.
What are you trying to accomplish.....better yet what will you be accomplishing?

greenkarla

At this point I don't know anymore. I feel like I've been dieting and exercising forever, with no results. I just changed things up once again, but Im so discouraged and hopeless at this point that I guess all Im trying to accomplish is some energy. My new workouts are making me so tired, so Im waiting to get over that "hump".

But its people like you that give me the most hope. It makes me see how hard work pays off.

I just have to have patience.

How did you decide to do the run? and why run? I get in the gym and go for the elliptical. I can get a much higher heartrate on the elliptical than what I get on the treadmill ((because I don't run)). Maybe I should try running? But it just makes me tired looking at those skinny girls running... lol

SmartWhatever

Hi cool, nice dude! Its good that you decided to stick with it now, and congrats on your progress so far! Don't give up and do that 5k! You can accomplish whatever you set your mind to!

aem492

You can definitely do it! Have you ever heard of the app "Couch to 5k" ? I know Blackberry has it but I'm almost positive other smartphones do too. If you have one, you should DEFINITELY check out the app because it really helps build you up to a 5k in 9 weeks!

tempestrising

Hi & Congrats on your progress so far!! It's really awesome of you
to have the 5k goal. One day I hope to be able to achieve that as well.
But nowhere near ready yet..lol. Looking forward to hearing about your
success!! Best wishes

beckylawrence70

Awesome! Good for you!

BelleHeart

Hi!! lol Thats great news! good Job!!

lilorphann

Hi and congrats on your progress so far! It's great that you're ambitious and are setting good goals! I'm not a runner, foot injury, but I walk a 5k almost everyday. Best wishes for continued success!

pxbapt

I decided to run because I always wanted to...and now that i turned 40...there's no going back as it will get harder with age...so I decided to sign up for the couch to 5K at the local Y and alos registered for a run down in the city.
At this point I have nothing to lose, I'm making new friends on here, I'm improving my health.....so from here it all looks like good news

LaundryJo

Well done! I lost 20lbs too, everyone is shocked when they see me, in a good way! I still have some belly fat to go, but am still motivated! Tae Bo is great for me.

jennifermcshane

I did my first one about a month ago. If i can do i,t you can do it. I'm already signed up for my second one which i'm hoping to be able to run the whole thing and beat my previous time. Ease into 5k or couch to 5k is a good app to train with. Feel free to add me and good luck!

Sbehlmer

Congrats on your loss so far...great job!!

itgeekwoman

You are doing great!! stick with it! That first 5 k is really a step forward. I envy you and wish my knees would let me do it. I signed up, but I'm not sure I'll make it.
Good luck!!

add me if you like.

elcieloesazul

A cool dude AND nice guy? What's the catch? :laugh:

Anyway, welcome to MFP and good luck on the 5k--great goal!

Geminieve24

Hey there!
Good luck on the 5K and congrats on the 20 pound weight loss!

MtnKat

As opposed to a creepy dude and a weird guy?? (just joking :laugh: )

I love running but I'm not a big fan of racing. Maybe some day, when I'm much faster :-)

Good luck with your running....once you're hooked, you become addicted. You will know what I mean....

fatgirlslove

Hi!!!! You're doing great!

nevergoingback2011

Thank you greenkarla.....Don't worry, I can't run it either...right now but I will really soon. The run is in August, so i figured 2 months to get there.
What are you trying to accomplish.....better yet what will you be accomplishing?

Are you using C25K?

OhSuzzz

I've had my fitness Pal for a while but decided a month a half ago to really stick to it and also change my eating habits and make working out a part of my everyday life. Oh yeah, i forgot...I signed up for my 1st ever 5K run.

I've lost 20 lbs so far, 80 more to go piece of cake.

hello hello! Congrats! I did a walk/jog mix for my first (and only so far) 5K. Signing up really motivated me to get moving!

ggdturg

Be careful. I decided to take up running at 39 and now I have planter fasciitis in both feet. Make sure you stretch and stretch even when you don't run.

I love My Fitness Pal. It's an awesome tool even for maintenance.

PlunderBunneh

At this point I don't know anymore. I feel like I've been dieting and exercising forever, with no results. I just changed things up once again, but Im so discouraged and hopeless at this point that I guess all Im trying to accomplish is some energy. My new workouts are making me so tired, so Im waiting to get over that "hump".

But its people like you that give me the most hope. It makes me see how hard work pays off.

I just have to have patience.

How did you decide to do the run? and why run? I get in the gym and go for the elliptical. I can get a much higher heartrate on the elliptical than what I get on the treadmill ((because I don't run)). Maybe I should try running? But it just makes me tired looking at those skinny girls running... lol

I know you weren't asking me, but I'd like to add in a bit. I started running last August, more by accident than anything. I was on my treadmill at home, walking as normal, and accidently bumped up the speed too high, and decided to try to stay on the damn thing. I lasted for 20 seconds, but that was enough to realize that I wanted to try it again. I started an at-home C25K program the very next day. It takes a while to get into your rhythm, but once you get there, it's wonderful. Time flies, especially during off-treadmill runs, and you fall into this beautiful free zone, where nothing matters but your body and your breathing. I never would have stuck with this for so long if it weren't for running.
Try it out. It's pretty great.

Snow__White

Hi:flowerforyou:

morgynsmama

You might get hooked and keep running 5ks! They are fun, I did some when I was much much heavier and now I have even done a 10k! Just watch out for shin splints they hurt!!! Get some good shoes! You will do great! Add me as a friend if you like.

Malibabe

HI! I'm new to this site, but I like it already!

Twidget12

Hi! Catchy topic title I like it!! Congrats to you for deciding to stick with MFP, it's an awesome site with some pretty wicked people! Feel free to add me as a friend, i'm always looking for "cool dudes" to add to my friends list.

PS: the couch to 5k is an awesome app!! I'm on week 3 and loving it!! Can't wait until I get to 5k :happy:

1WorkoutAtATime

sounds great man, you got this

youmemakesthree

Wow...awesome determination! Now share your secret

gpstrucker

Hi! I recently downloaded a C25K app and am going to be starting that program soon. I doubt I'll ever be able to run a 5K but it seems like a good way to increase my fitness level.

Feel free to add me if you like. I'm not so cool, but am a nice guy LOL

mommajolynn

Hey Cool dude/Nice guy! I'm a sweet girl groovy chick

haha sorry didn't know what to say.
Hope you lose everything you are aiming to lose
and gain every bit of what you deserve to gain!