Things I've done in 1 year on MFP:

jazzguy4him
jazzguy4him Posts: 83 Member
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Things I've accomplished in 1 year on MFP:

1. Lost over 100 pounds.
2. Was diagnosed and then went on to beat diabetes.
3. Taken off of blood pressure meds.
4. Taken off of cholesterol meds.
5. Sugar went from 347 to below 100.
6. Went from barely walking 1 mile to running 10+ per week.
7. Ran my first 5K and became a runner.
8. Went from pant size 44 to 34.
9. Went from shirt size XXL/XXXL to L.
10. That BOOTS to *kitten* works.

I don't typically take time to step back and realize what I've done, but I am proud of myself. I know that if I can change my life, anyone can. It's all in the mind. The willpower to make the right choices comes from within yourself. If you can find it, you can change your life.

Cheers to even more success in 2013.

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  • bsmithmia
    bsmithmia Posts: 41 Member
    Congratulations! I love hearing about lives changing for the better.
  • justaspoonfulofsugar
    justaspoonfulofsugar Posts: 587 Member
    congratulations and thanks for sharing your successes with everyone!
  • jazzguy4him
    jazzguy4him Posts: 83 Member
    I started 2012 with a plan and stuck with it through everything.

    I'm hoping folks starting out in 2013 with their own plan can read this and know it is possible.
  • jr1985
    jr1985 Posts: 1,033 Member
    Congrats on your success! Great accomplishments!
  • Chelsrf
    Chelsrf Posts: 194 Member
    Congrats! You're doing an amazing job!
  • SugarFemme24
    SugarFemme24 Posts: 47 Member
    Those are all amazing, miraculous changes! Great job!
  • jazzguy4him
    jazzguy4him Posts: 83 Member
    Thanks all. Forgot one...

    11. Haven't eaten anything from McDonald's, BK, Wendy's or any of that junk. Not that you couldn't eat and log it, just haven't done it.
  • firemanfive0
    firemanfive0 Posts: 228 Member
    Congrats...you should be proud of yourself. I am hoping your list is my list in the coming year...Good Job!
  • jazzguy4him
    jazzguy4him Posts: 83 Member
    I am confident that it will be. Keep kicking it my brother...
  • aecain500
    aecain500 Posts: 3
    Wow!! Congratulations that 's awesome!! I'm starting today aiming to lose 50lbs at least.
  • jazzguy4him
    jazzguy4him Posts: 83 Member
    Wow!! Congratulations that 's awesome!! I'm starting today aiming to lose 50lbs at least.

    One day at a time. Nice work.
  • Kelly_Runs_NC
    Kelly_Runs_NC Posts: 474 Member
    Damn son, you're a boss!!!

    Seriously, congrats. That's amazing.
  • Ivey05131980
    Ivey05131980 Posts: 1,118 Member
    AWESOME!
  • jazzguy4him
    jazzguy4him Posts: 83 Member
    Damn son, you're a boss!!!

    Seriously, congrats. That's amazing.

    That's what they tell me... ;-)
  • jahall76
    jahall76 Posts: 328 Member
    Great work! Inspiring. Thanks for sharing!
  • jazzguy4him
    jazzguy4him Posts: 83 Member
    Thanks everyone. Much appreciated.
  • itsdonna35
    itsdonna35 Posts: 59
    May I ask how you accomplished this:

    "Went from barely walking 1 mile to running 10+ per week. Ran my first 5K and became a runner"

    I know it takes baby steps and I so want to do this!
  • LifeIsNotADressRehearsal
    LifeIsNotADressRehearsal Posts: 745 Member
    Pure and total awesomeness!!!!!
  • allisona28
    allisona28 Posts: 186 Member
    WOW!!!!! Just WOW!!!!!!! You are amazing...congrats!!!!!!
  • jazzguy4him
    jazzguy4him Posts: 83 Member
    May I ask how you accomplished this:

    "Went from barely walking 1 mile to running 10+ per week. Ran my first 5K and became a runner"

    I know it takes baby steps and I so want to do this!

    Sure! I'm not sure if this is the best route to take, but my opinion is that you can accomplish more with running simply based on becoming more fit. For me, I started over 300lbs just walking in the treadmill at about 3.5 and I would do varied incline. As I continued to lose weight I would gradually go faster until I decided to try jogging for .25 miles and walking for .25 miles, alternating. I then built up to 1/2 miles alternating, etc. This was all on the treadmill. I then decided, since I always focused on the calories and distance screen, to cover it up and just jog for as long as I could. I ended up around 2.5 miles which proved to me that I could do more. So I built up the intervals until I was running a mile straight.

    Once the weather got nicer I hit the road. For me I much prefer running outside to the treadmill. I built up my distance slowly running about 4 times per week. I continued to lose weight which in turn helped with my running. It all went hand in hand. I should add that I lifted weights during this entire period as well, which I strongly suggest. In addition, proper running shoes are a must. I fought through plantar fasciitis and lots of pain before getting all of that straight.

    I finally decided to sign up for the local race in my town. I ran the course several times on my own beforehand and set a goal. I wanted to run it in under 35 mins. On race day I felt prepared and just decided I was going to give it my best shot. I finished in 29:11.

    I dunno if this answers your question completely, but just stick with it. Get some good shoes, keep losing weight and keep trying. You'll make it!

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