Amputee on a mission.

ssgtamputee
ssgtamputee Posts: 100
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So I am a Iraq vet who had a amputation back in 2008 due to issues from blast injures from 2005. Being a amputee you have to relearn how to be active again. Well for the first two years it was hard to be active due to fit issues with my legs, then the last two years it has gotten better. My wife and I are on a mission to stay active and healthy for our son. My first goal is to get my body weight down to about 190. Thats only 10 more pounds for me to lose. The second is to be able to run a 5k. In the Marines we have to run 3 miles in under 30-28 minutes in my age range. I hated running before because I was forced to, now I want to run because I have not been able to. Its funny you want something you seem to not be able to have so easily.
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  • runnerjenn0708
    runnerjenn0708 Posts: 400 Member
    Love this post!! Good luck my friend!!! I hated running too, now I do it cause it's fun! :)
  • mightdomightnot
    mightdomightnot Posts: 181 Member
    loving your attitude....I've no doubt you'll reach your goals and inspire many around here :)
  • chip40
    chip40 Posts: 21 Member
    Im suffering from accumulative work related lower back injuries-2 herniated disks and Spondylolisthesis in a addition to a torn achilles tendon. By no means can it compare to your sacrifice you had to endure for our country. But my injuries do come with limitations of not being able to do things I use to do in my twenties. I am learning to lose weight watching my calories and doing excersises that fit me now at my age. Like you, I am looking to drop to 190lbs from 220. It will be a learning process man. But your goals to work hard for you son is great.
  • jessym7910
    jessym7910 Posts: 15 Member
    I haven't been able to run for three years and I've had to overcome some healthy. Now I can so I wanna run just like you. Keep it up! You're an inspiration.
  • niftyafterfifty
    niftyafterfifty Posts: 338 Member
    I'm sure you will meet your goal! Thank you for your service to our country. Blessings.
  • SusannaDandana
    SusannaDandana Posts: 91
    You are super inspiring.
  • itsjustdawn
    itsjustdawn Posts: 1,073 Member
    I teared up while reading this!
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    Thank you for your service. Good luck with your goals.
  • clover5
    clover5 Posts: 1,640 Member
    Best of luck on your MFP journey. This is a wonderful website w/ mostly nice folks. Thank you for your service and sacrifice on our behalf. I am a family gal and a runner. I love running, but I do a variety of exercises. Send a friend request if you want.
  • 180farm
    180farm Posts: 230
    I have no doubt you'll reach your goal. You have completely inspired me. I have tried running before and have always hated it. I signed up for a run with obstacle courses in the spring so I would have no choice but to do it. I forgot how grateful I should be for having two good legs. Thank you for your service and for reminding people to work with the situations they are given. Good luck with every new goal you set for yourself. The sky is the limit with the great attitude you have.
  • RoadsterGirlie
    RoadsterGirlie Posts: 1,195 Member
    What an inspiration you are. God bless you, and thank you for your service.
  • Leggo76
    Leggo76 Posts: 1
    Congrats on getting yourself active again. I too am an amputee. It seems that we have very similar stories. I lost my left leg below the knee in 2006 in a motorcycle accident (I survived 2 deployments and the sandbox and got taken out in TX due to an inattentive driver). I also went through about 2 years of not doing much. due to a poor fitting foot. I got new feet in early 2009 and my life changed. Since then I have run 5 marathons and a bunch of 5K's, I just ran the Army 10 miler, and I am now doing the Insanity workouts.
    As long as you keep your head up and be smart you can get through any workout. Sometimes you have to get a little creative, but that's all part of the fun. If there is anything I can do to help let me know.
  • Smokey19
    Smokey19 Posts: 796 Member
    I am so proud of you for fighting for your country. You are one of my heroes. You are an inspiration to all of us that just don't want to get off the couch. I can't exercise right now due to recovering from major abdominal surgery, but as soon as I have the go-ahead I am headed back to the gym. You have great motivators in your kids. Keep up the great motivation and you will be able to do the 5k in no time. My husband was a Marine that fought in Vietnam, so I do understand a little about what you've gone through by talking to him. Feel free to add me.
  • Jacquis59
    Jacquis59 Posts: 54
    You are an inspiration! I agree with Smokey - you are a hero! You also make me ashamed that I don't get my butt up off the couch more and MOVE more!! You may be just the push I need to take the stairs from the 2nd floor at work today up to the 6th for my lunch in the cafe at noon. :) You're gonna make it. You've got a great spirit!
  • Donners185
    Donners185 Posts: 329 Member
    Good luck!!!! XO.
  • Alderaic
    Alderaic Posts: 294 Member
    Amazing motivation, Good luck and keep us posted on your running results!
  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
    Thank you for everything you've done and sacrificed for our country.

    What an inspiration, and so motivational! You can do it :)
  • crystalbluewolf13
    crystalbluewolf13 Posts: 197 Member
    you are amazing! good luck hun
  • Angie_1991
    Angie_1991 Posts: 447 Member
    Thank you for all you have done and sacraficed for me...and our country....you are an amazing gift and I wish you all the luck......
  • Terree83
    Terree83 Posts: 93
    It's amazing to read something like this.. I hear friends, family or people at work often complaining or making excuses as to why they can't change their diet or fit in 20 minutes a day for exercise.. and here you are.. after suffering a horrible injury.. wanting and willing to get yourself back into shape and shed a few pounds. You are a true inspiration! Thank you so much for your service to this country!
  • Jennvandemark
    Jennvandemark Posts: 179 Member
    Thank you for your service to our country. Good luck getting to your goal of a 5K. I love that you are doing this as a family and showing your son all things are possible.
  • petechiae
    petechiae Posts: 147 Member
    You are so inspiring. There I am, just being lazy for the past few days in my exercise routine... and there you are, just kicking it! Thank you for this huge motivation and though I live in another country, thank you for your service. You are a true example of dedication.
  • FitzyFitzpatrick
    FitzyFitzpatrick Posts: 188 Member
    Thank you for being a great father, great husband and great man.

    Would love to have you on my support team, friend me, if I'm so lucky!
  • UticaBoy51
    UticaBoy51 Posts: 344 Member
    Good Luck! Stay strong and keep fighting. Thank you!
  • PearonaPair
    PearonaPair Posts: 80
    Thank you for your service int the Marines.... make sure you post pics when you finish that run.
  • lorettaasmith
    lorettaasmith Posts: 418 Member
    No doubt. you and your wife will meet your goals. Thank you for your service and the sacrifice you both have made!
  • dsjohndrow
    dsjohndrow Posts: 1,820 Member
    Thanks for your service!

    I am sure it's tough in ways most all of us will never know, but we are here to cheer you on! Semper fi!
  • Priincess_Natalie
    Priincess_Natalie Posts: 367 Member
    :flowerforyou:

    You're amazing. Thank you for serving.

    As for your goals, you've got this. Stay with it and you'll kick it's butt. :heart:
  • wanda9501
    wanda9501 Posts: 114
    Wow such inspiration!!! I will now stop complaining about hating to run. I wish you well in your journey to run again!
    I hope that you and your wife applied for the CareGiver program that the VA offers! Great benefits for her for all that she does for you and the family!
  • bgb101010
    bgb101010 Posts: 1 Member
    Thank you for your service to our country! Good luck!

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