From fat to fit

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  • premiumchilenita
    premiumchilenita Posts: 600 Member
    wow......20yrs YOUNGER!!!
  • Bravo, well done!
  • loublou78
    loublou78 Posts: 12
    Inspirational! Well done & good luck for the marathon! :)
  • homecamp
    homecamp Posts: 17
    You are a true motivator!!! Not only to this community but to your family and friends. Way to go for choosing a life with out presciption pills!!!! :)
  • aodc909297
    aodc909297 Posts: 86 Member
    I think this is probably the MOST inspirational story I've read! Thank you for sharing. You said many things that really stuck out to me - things that I will take with me as I continue on my journey. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Best of luck to you in your future marathons. AWESOME!!
  • BflSaberfan
    BflSaberfan Posts: 1,272
    This is probably one of my favorite success stories. You've literally saved your own life and gave your daughters many more years with their dad.
  • DebraAukett
    DebraAukett Posts: 128 Member
    Inspirational!
  • rabbyduby
    rabbyduby Posts: 123 Member
    Love your story. Very inspiring. Thanks for posting
  • kiangel
    kiangel Posts: 246 Member
    Well done :)
  • 4d9r
    4d9r Posts: 111 Member
    Wow! That is absolutely awesome! congrats on really taking responsibility for your health, and on being a great example to your kids and family. And to those of us on MFP, that is such an inspiration to keep on going! Awesome job! Awe. Some!:smile:
  • fitmelinda7
    fitmelinda7 Posts: 42 Member
    WOW! You look so healthy! Thanks for sharing your story! Good luck in Knoxville too!
  • Witchmoo
    Witchmoo Posts: 261 Member
    Well done.....and well written!
  • CCusedtodance
    CCusedtodance Posts: 237 Member
    Thank you for posting this! I too have over a hundred pounds to lose and I need this kind of inspiration.
  • AliciaStaton
    AliciaStaton Posts: 328 Member
    Good for you, you should be proud of yourself:bigsmile:
  • WishfulShrinking331
    WishfulShrinking331 Posts: 244 Member
    So inspiring! Great job! I wish you the best!
  • pinkupooh
    pinkupooh Posts: 155
    Wow amazing journey. WTG!!!
  • fatfrost
    fatfrost Posts: 367 Member
    Shazam! Very impressive. I am definitely inspired now.
  • Topsking2010
    Topsking2010 Posts: 2,245 Member
    Awesome job!!!
  • Such an insperation ,Well done
  • diva_kate
    diva_kate Posts: 54 Member
    What an inspiring post! Thanks for sharing your story.
  • verdemujer
    verdemujer Posts: 1,397 Member
    Thank you for sharing. I'm impressed that you weren't on biggest loser either. Dedication and adjusting to make it work for you. The running thing - I hate running but I know I have to do it to lose it. So thank you again for the post. It's inspiring!
  • veronica1359
    veronica1359 Posts: 440 Member
    Awesome!!! :drinker:
  • long2know
    long2know Posts: 49 Member
    Not sure if you realize it, but you can see that you also shredded what stress that weight put on you mentally or the pride in your new found quality of life. You LOOK younger.

    Props!
    Thanks man! Since you mentioned it, I did go back and look and I have to agree. :-)

    My week/life balance was all out of whack and I regained a lot of it by focusing on health!
  • long2know
    long2know Posts: 49 Member
    Wow, what an incredible story. Thanks so much for sharing it with us. Your story given me inspiration and motivation in believing in yourself and never giving up. You traveled an amazing journey. You must be feeling like the top of the world. Way to go and best wishes to your in your future adventures!!
    Thank you! I do feel good, but I do still just take things one day at a time!

    I want to quote Winston Churchill's 'never give in' speech! But, here is one of my favorite quotes:

    Run when you can
    Walk if you have to
    Crawl if you must
    Just never give up.
  • long2know
    long2know Posts: 49 Member
    That is a very inspiring story! I am also too fat to run far, but working up to it. Congratulations on your incredible success, and for being able to fit into that awesome Flash Gordon tee shirt!
    Thanks and you can do it!

    The Flash Gordon t-shirt was inspired by Sheldon Cooper from 'Big Bang Theory.' :-)
  • Such a great story! So proud of you for reaching your goals, not everyone in life can say that they made it happen. :smile: :smile:
  • long2know
    long2know Posts: 49 Member
    This is one of the best success stories I've ever read! I feel so inspired and motivated by your story so thank you. I'm starting the Couch 2 5K this week from not ever having run and I'm looking forward to seeing what I can do now. You look amazing and it sounds like you feel amazing too. Such an accomplishment :happy:
    Thanks!

    That is awesome that you are starting an exercise program! You can do it! I really enjoy running. It brings me moments of clarity, reflection, and peace.
  • long2know
    long2know Posts: 49 Member
    What more can I say that hasn't been said already, ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT! I guess, like me you finally used the logical side of your brain on yourself! Great post and I am sure you have become a role model for many. And yes, you do look years younger but probably feel decades younger health wise!

    P.S. I am an ex-IT professional and went though the same scenario except you are more sensible as you took control of your health when everything could still be salvaged! Hip, hip, Hurray for you!
    Well said! I definitely ignored the logical course of action for well over a decade. Inaction or short-cuts dominated me for so long.. People probably get tired of hearing me say... "I didn't do anything special. I just watched my calories and exercised." That tried and true combination is so effective!
  • long2know
    long2know Posts: 49 Member
    I think this is probably the MOST inspirational story I've read! Thank you for sharing. You said many things that really stuck out to me - things that I will take with me as I continue on my journey. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Best of luck to you in your future marathons. AWESOME!!
    You're so very welcome! And thank you for sharing that!
  • long2know
    long2know Posts: 49 Member
    Thanks everyone! Sorry if I didn't reply back to you directly, but I do read everyone's post - I just have to pop out for work..

    It would be cool if the message boards had a 'like button!' :-)
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