330 lbs and I just ran my first 5K

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HuskerPower66
HuskerPower66 Posts: 17 Member
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I started this journey with my wife almost 80 days ago now weighing in at 356.8 lbs. 24 years old and staring down the barrel of numerous health problems because I was too lazy to get off my butt and do something about it. Compounding my laziness was my affinity for fast food at least once a day, every day. With the help of my new bride I decided that it was time to make a full and complete lifestyle change in order to be around for her and for our future children.

As a part of my lifestyle change I began using Couch 2 5K as a training tool with the full intention of eventually running in a 5K. "Full intention" turned into a date with destiny on December 2nd, 2012 when I completed my first 5K race. I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day to accomplish this goal. I had to walk some, but I pushed myself as much as I could and I finished it!

Thus far I'm sitting at 26 pounds lost! I weigh 330 lbs today and I truly see a bright future ahead of me and my family with the changes were making. I set my first overall goal to weigh 250 lbs and my 5K goal was an awesome shorter term goal that I am very happy I can share with you all


Below is a pic from just after the 5K...thank you to my friends and family who came out with their sign :-)

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  • quirkytizzy
    quirkytizzy Posts: 4,052 Member
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    Holy hell that is AMAZING! I haven't even run....like, a quarter mile yet.....so this is so inspirational! ROCK ON!
  • eellis2000
    eellis2000 Posts: 465 Member
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    That is so awesome!! keep up the good work!!!!
  • pixietoes
    pixietoes Posts: 1,591 Member
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    Congratulations! Both for making a healthy decision with your wife and for doing your first 5k!
  • penguinlally
    penguinlally Posts: 331 Member
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    daaaaaaaaaang! well done you!!!!!
  • TammyLynne71
    TammyLynne71 Posts: 184 Member
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    Congrats! I have my first 5K planned for May 4th.
  • fitzonegirl
    fitzonegirl Posts: 26 Member
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    Awesome Job!!!!
  • KristysLosing
    KristysLosing Posts: 683
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    Wow! That is awesome! Good for you! That is also inspirational and means it's possible regardless of weight. Thanks for sharing and congrats!
  • jenniferrow
    jenniferrow Posts: 203
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    So proud of you! Well done!
  • carolemack
    carolemack Posts: 1,276 Member
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    WOW...you are truly amazing! Well done.
  • SingeSange
    SingeSange Posts: 98 Member
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    Congratulations!!

    That is an amazing story and thank you for posting it on here!!

    You're an inspiration to many people.
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
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    Very inspirational , great job
  • bridgelene
    bridgelene Posts: 358 Member
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    You are AMAZING! Congratulations on both your first 5k and on your overall lifestyle change! Sounds like you're on a great track :)
  • Railr0aderTony
    Railr0aderTony Posts: 6,804 Member
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    Congrats, Well done. You will get there
  • fatt_boyy_slimm
    fatt_boyy_slimm Posts: 56
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    You are the M*******F***** Man!! :drinker: :smokin:
  • hollykaplan
    hollykaplan Posts: 33
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    Awesome job!
  • lamilli09
    lamilli09 Posts: 354 Member
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    That's incredible!! I look forward to the day when I can say that I've achieved this as well!! Congrats :)
  • pohlcm08
    pohlcm08 Posts: 61
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    Amazing and congrats to you!! What a great inspiration for everyone, thank you for sharing your story with us! Having a strong support group helps so much, good for you and your family as well!
  • grinner30
    grinner30 Posts: 122 Member
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    Well done!
  • pinkraynedropjacki
    pinkraynedropjacki Posts: 3,027 Member
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    Well done. Now aim for 10km.


    My 1st every run is in 2 days.... scared as hell. I know I can do the distance easy (10km) cause I basically do that daily... but I am not a group person at all. I've got a strange feeling that I will be keeping up with the leaders just cause I don't want to look bad.
  • slavenberg
    slavenberg Posts: 9 Member
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    Keep running!! It is my favorite thing to do. At 24, you've got a lot of life left to live. Leave that other person behind you and keep looking forward. Congratulations on your first accomplishment on your road to success!!!!

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