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Ran my first 5k today! 83 lbs. lost and still going!

sbs61181
sbs61181 Posts: 7 Member
edited December 2024 in Success Stories
I have struggled with my weight my entire life and this time I let myself get the biggest I had ever been. I started this journey full force November 2011. Today, I can proudly say that I have lost 83 lbs. and I ran in my first 5k today finishing at 30 minutes 20 seconds (not fast but I have never been a runner). I still have 30-40 lbs to lose and my weightloss has not been the greatest over the last couple of months. I am still chipping away at it day by day and I can say that I am proud of how far I have come.

Stats:
Height:5'4"
Starting weight approximately 266 lbs.
Current weight: 183 lbs.
Goal weight: 145-150 lbs.

Hopefully the picture works!

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  • pinuplove
    pinuplove Posts: 12,871 Member
    Congratulations! That's a wonderful accomplishment :smile:
  • lilylight
    lilylight Posts: 128 Member
    BIG congrats! You look fantastic, and the 5k is a huge accomplishment.
  • Gerald_King
    Gerald_King Posts: 2,031 Member
    Wow awesome
  • stardancer7
    stardancer7 Posts: 276 Member
    WOW! Inspirational! Congratulations!
  • jrtcw
    jrtcw Posts: 128 Member
    Wow. You look fantastic.
  • jlgarcia85631
    jlgarcia85631 Posts: 57 Member
    Your an inspiration would love to be your friend on mfp..
  • Valley83
    Valley83 Posts: 78 Member
    Wow you look amazing, congrats on the 5k. I'm running my first in a week and I'm so nervous. Would love to have you as a friend on here, feel free to add me.
  • HRCephei
    HRCephei Posts: 85 Member
    What a great story. Fantastic job. So.......what's next? 10k?
  • surlydave
    surlydave Posts: 512 Member
    Inspirational!
  • oohmercyme
    oohmercyme Posts: 279 Member
    You look fantastic! Congrats on your 5k and healthy lifestyle achievements :)
  • LatinaGordita
    LatinaGordita Posts: 377 Member
    Amazing progress! Girl for this being your first 5K, you killed it! Great time! Be proud of it. Guess what? You ARE a runner! :D
  • Couponqueenren
    Couponqueenren Posts: 47 Member
    Congratulation on your 5K and weight loss. You inspire me! :flowerforyou:
  • kazhowe
    kazhowe Posts: 340 Member
    What a difference in you!!! Congratulations on your loss :flowerforyou:
  • okiesarah
    okiesarah Posts: 28
    WOW What an accomplishment. Way to go. You look great.
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    Amazing! I'm about to run my first 5k and you're a real inspiration.
  • SherryR1971
    SherryR1971 Posts: 1,170 Member
    Awesome! I can't wait to run a 5k!!! Cogratulations!
  • glenette1
    glenette1 Posts: 140 Member
    I agree, you ARE a runner. That is a fantastic time for first 5K! You look amazing!
  • p0kers0ph
    p0kers0ph Posts: 250 Member
    Awesome job, and the 5k time is really really good!
  • a1schwei
    a1schwei Posts: 617 Member
    you are awesome!!! congrats on your fabulous accomplishments :)
  • Donnaovercomer
    Donnaovercomer Posts: 55 Member
    Good for you, I did my first 5K last year, it was awesome. A year later and you still are running faster than me...way to go!
  • BeeRobin
    BeeRobin Posts: 160 Member
    WOW! 83lbs and a 5K!?! Congrats to you!!! You look fab!
  • amyhoyer
    amyhoyer Posts: 1
    You inspire me!! congratualations you like awesome!!!
  • amez1974
    amez1974 Posts: 213 Member
    Excellent job and you look fantastic!!
  • UFO0701
    UFO0701 Posts: 3
    Wow - this is amazing - well done - you must be so proud of yourself
  • sweet1ntx
    sweet1ntx Posts: 18
    You look awesome!! Congrats on the new you!
  • sbs61181
    sbs61181 Posts: 7 Member
    Thank you everyone!

    What a great story. Fantastic job. So.......what's next? 10k?

    Yep! I have been looking for a 10k to start working toward. Never thought I would say it, but I am really starting to enjoy running!
  • landmsmommy
    landmsmommy Posts: 37 Member
    Awesome! You look amazing, you should be very proud!! Keep it up can't wait to see what you will accomplish in the next year!
  • chelledawg14
    chelledawg14 Posts: 509 Member
    Congrats - you did great on your time! I ran my first 5K on 9/15 and was did 32:37 & finished 4th in my age group. Was bummed because I ran the same in 27 minutes practicing the week before. Congrats on your weight loss, too, and here's to more 5K's!!!
  • baoneill29
    baoneill29 Posts: 138 Member
    You're an inspiration! Get ready, the races are addictive lol. Soon you'll be doing marathons!
  • mareAbe
    mareAbe Posts: 13
    amazing!
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