Amputee on a mission.

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  • EatClenTrenHard
    EatClenTrenHard Posts: 339 Member
    Thank you for your service.

    You are a motivation to all, and so many people cant make excuses now. Thanks
  • ssgtamputee
    ssgtamputee Posts: 100
    Had the blood draw today. I hope all the levels are on target. Need to walk more again today. Head cold is almost gone.
  • TinnedTuna
    TinnedTuna Posts: 208 Member
    Hi,
    I'm also an Amputee, i lost my left leg fron just below my hip with a road accident years ago, also been struggling with my weight for years, I wish you luck and i kinda know a bit what your going through,
    Add me if you like,

    Andy
  • ssgtamputee
    ssgtamputee Posts: 100
    Still fighting head cold, but got antibiotics since its been like three weeks now with this thing. Calories intake is good. Exercise not been happening. I'm getting behind on what I was trying to do. I guess it will only take longer.

    Thanks for everybody support.
  • ssgtamputee
    ssgtamputee Posts: 100
    Happy birthday to the United States Marine Corps! Tonight I will be way over on calories due to alcohol. My wife will keep me in check. Good news I have been bellow calories most days anyway so maybe it wont be to bad. LOL.
  • ssgtamputee
    ssgtamputee Posts: 100
    OK USMC B-day over and now to get back on track before thanksgiving. Good Luck to all.
  • ssgtamputee
    ssgtamputee Posts: 100
    Been away for a while. I have to get back on the game to lose these last few pounds and get the running legs going again.
  • ssgtamputee
    ssgtamputee Posts: 100
    Been away for a while. I have to get back on it. I started Insanity today with the fit test. Some good, some not so good. the good thing since I have been away I have lost some weight. I got to keep going. Wife is back on board again. She is going to kick my butt.
  • ssgtamputee
    ssgtamputee Posts: 100
    Insanity day 1. Ouch. I can do most, but still way out of shape as far as endurance.
  • MrsLehman24
    MrsLehman24 Posts: 204 Member
    Thank you for you service. Keeping us safe and free. You are truly a hero! <3
  • dmpizza
    dmpizza Posts: 3,321 Member
    Thank you for your amazing sacrifice and service to our country.

    God Bless you and your family.
  • QueenJaneRoughly
    QueenJaneRoughly Posts: 26
    Thank you for your service. You're such an inspiration!
  • bridgelene
    bridgelene Posts: 358 Member
    I saw the title and came here to say you rock! After reading it, I love your attitude :)

    And also, thank you!
  • ElleM0
    ElleM0 Posts: 105 Member
    ^5

    Good Luck to you and the Mrs on this journey! :smile:

    -Elle
  • 1CALIJIBARO2
    1CALIJIBARO2 Posts: 132
    Thanks Marine for your dedicated service.....I salute you.........
  • scolept
    scolept Posts: 1
    Wow, you are truly amazing! I thank you for your service to our country. I have faith that you will reach your goal and surpass it! Good luck!
  • paradog
    paradog Posts: 378 Member
    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.

    You are a hero and a role model. I salute you and are my motivator for 2013! Get some! Airborne!!!
  • Bobby__Clerici
    Bobby__Clerici Posts: 741 Member
    You can do it devil dog...Ooh Rah
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  • BPayton27
    BPayton27 Posts: 626 Member
    Your story is really inspiring. Kudos to you and your wife for getting up and getting moving. Keep the fight alive.
  • sarahkatara
    sarahkatara Posts: 826 Member
    Dude, number one, you're just effin awesome. Thank you for your service and sacrifice and I am SO glad you returned safe and sound to your family and are living a beautiful life!

    You can do this! From the sound of things, you've already overcome the biggest obstacles of all. You'll be running a 5k in no time with hard work and moivation. Good luck to both you and your wife :drinker: :heart:
  • bkknights
    bkknights Posts: 93 Member
    Thank you for your service!!! If it wasn't for your (and your family's) sacrifices we wouldn't be the country we are!! Good luck on surpassing your goals!
  • leaffan12
    leaffan12 Posts: 52 Member
    I got a little emotional reading your post. You are truly an amazing person! I've been a bit lazy since I completed a 5k walk this past November and could only run in intervals and so after reading your I really need to step it up!

    My husband is bilateral below the knee amputee from bacterial meningitis. He walks everywhere and drives without assisted devices and I'm super proud of him but I can't help but feel guilty sometimes that I like to devote my time to fitness and sometimes I think it's not fair to him.

    I've sent you a friend request (I hope that's okay).
  • ssgtamputee
    ssgtamputee Posts: 100
    Very sore. Ouch.
  • ssgtamputee
    ssgtamputee Posts: 100
    Crap, to much got in the way today to do Insanity, so tomorrow we have to do 2 days in one. Lucky for us the second part is all yoga and stretching.
    Wish me luck.
  • paradog
    paradog Posts: 378 Member
    GET SOME!!!!
  • ssgtamputee
    ssgtamputee Posts: 100
    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.

    Insanity here we come. I ate pancakes this morning and now I really have to pay for eating so many calories. LOL.
  • ssgtamputee
    ssgtamputee Posts: 100
    Holy crap Insanity kicks my butt. Double day today. Ouch!
  • ssgtamputee
    ssgtamputee Posts: 100
    I missed insanity today. good thing. my body is so tight and locked up I would have never made the cardio today. Well, tomorrow I will have to hit it hard, even that is supposed to be the day off. LOL
  • ssgtamputee
    ssgtamputee Posts: 100
    No insanity today. Wife and I are sucking. We have to get on it, but good news I was under my calorie intake today.
    Monday is going to be a busy day. Have a happy Monday.
  • lamby284
    lamby284 Posts: 167 Member
    everyone here supports each other openly. im new to the site too, and am finding it easy to stay motivated on MFP. feel free to drop a friend request!

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