My NSV

daniellemm1

For a while now I've been telling myself that when I get to 220lbs I would start the C25K program. I don't know why I had it in my head that 220 was the weight I had to be before starting. I've been reading so many stories of people who started running who weighed more than 220 so I've been psyching myself up and today, at 231lbs I completed Day 1 of the program.

First I strapped on two bras as I am large chested and I saw other people recommend this. As I was getting on the treadmill I was nervous. The first five minutes is a walking warm up and I progressively got more nervous and even embarrassed. I'm not sure why I felt that way because I was alone in my own home at the time Okay here it comes. I started jogging, not fast 3.8mph but I did it. I jogged for the full minute. It took the whole walking time to catch my breath but I jogged again. I felt so proud of myself. I really didn't think that I could do it. Keep in mind both my boobs and butt were bouncing but I was jogging. The first half was not terrible, I felt mostly pride for this accomplishment. Going into the second half my legs felt a bit wobbly but still I kept at it and was able to finish the whole first day.

It's funny because as I was on the treadmill I was thinking that I couldn't wait to get on here and share this news with all of you. I wanted to put it in writing to prove that I really did it. I also wanted to encourage other big girls out there that there is no magic weight you have to get to before starting anything. Just psych yourself up and do it. It may be uncomfortable, physically and emotionally, but you can do it. Even if you could only jog for part of the jogging portion that is something!!!

Thank you all for being so supportive and encouraging as I continue to make healthy changes to my life!!

keriberi9

That's awesome! I'm so glad you are proud of yourself too!! You did it!