"I Can't Believe This is Me!"
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Stenobun
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I already crowed about it on my home page, so I apologize to my friends who might see me going on and on, but I thought it bears repeating. ![:) :)](https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/resources/emoji/smile.png)
Yesterday I actually RAN. It was just short 30-second intervals every two minutes for half an hour, but I never, ever thought I'd see the day when I would be running. We're talking about the girl who never even ran in high school, the girl who's been really overweight since she was about 13. A friend of mine asked me to go to the gym with her three days a week after work because she wants to run a 5K in the spring, and yesterday she encouraged me to give a short run a try. And I did it, looking up in amazement at her every time I finished a burst of running. And she would be grinning and clapping for me, and I felt on top of the world! What really amazed me was that I was tired but not at death's door. In the last five months of being on MFP logging, exercising, and losing weight, I've actually gotten to the point where I can do hard exercise without huffing like a beached whale. And to top it off, this morning I was down half a pound. It's like my body is thanking me.
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Thanks, MFPers. I just had to share.
![:) :)](https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/resources/emoji/smile.png)
Yesterday I actually RAN. It was just short 30-second intervals every two minutes for half an hour, but I never, ever thought I'd see the day when I would be running. We're talking about the girl who never even ran in high school, the girl who's been really overweight since she was about 13. A friend of mine asked me to go to the gym with her three days a week after work because she wants to run a 5K in the spring, and yesterday she encouraged me to give a short run a try. And I did it, looking up in amazement at her every time I finished a burst of running. And she would be grinning and clapping for me, and I felt on top of the world! What really amazed me was that I was tired but not at death's door. In the last five months of being on MFP logging, exercising, and losing weight, I've actually gotten to the point where I can do hard exercise without huffing like a beached whale. And to top it off, this morning I was down half a pound. It's like my body is thanking me.
![:) :)](https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/resources/emoji/smile.png)
Thanks, MFPers. I just had to share.
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Congrats!!!! :drinker:0
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Wow, thats awesome. Good job!
I've been wanting to start Running for a while now, but i'm so worried my legs are going to break...lol
Think i will definately give it a try.0 -
Way to GO!!!!:smokin:0
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congrats and enjoy the amazing accomplishment!0
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That is wonderful. Thank you for sharing your story0
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Congratulations
Baby Steps ;o)0 -
thats awesome!!0
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:drinker: :flowerforyou:
So happy for you. I know how hard you are working for this and am in awe to be a friend who is going to be with you right to the goal.0 -
Wow, thats awesome. Good job!
I've been wanting to start Running for a while now, but i'm so worried my legs are going to break...lol
Think i will definately give it a try.
You should! I'm the originial if-I-can-do-it-anybody-can-do-it girl!0 -
WOW WOW AND WOW!! well done! xx0
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Awesome! Running is something I aspire to do and will begin doing this year. Keep it up0
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That's awesome. And it's great that you have such a supportive friend! I've read many posts about friends/family members sabotaging someones journey so this is a breath of fresh air0
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Congratulations!! That is outstanding! Keep up the hard work!!0
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Great job! Congrats to you.0
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THATS GREAT!!! great feeling !! keep it up!!!0
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Congrats on breaking through! Rock on!0
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That is so fantastic, well done. How lovely of your friend to be cheering you on.0
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BRAVO, HONEY :drinker:0
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It's the best feeling in the world... U are a runner!, way to go!0
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Very inspiring post! It confirms what your soul already knew....you really can do anything you put your mind to. Congratulations!0
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