New 5k time on the treadmill...woohoo...!

Ok, I've been running just over a year, got into it as part of my pt from breaking my ankle July of 2011, now I really enjoy running. I have never been a runner mind you, I turn 43 this May, I work from home and usually don't get out alot throughout the week. I've been hitting the treadmill at the gym about 2-3 times a week, finally got my time down to a new best of 32:18 today, ran a majority of it at 6mph, which is a 10 minute mile. My best before this was in the 35/36 minute range running about 5.3mph.

I've started eating properly too, cut out pizza, most all carbs, all soda, sugary foods, fried foods, pastas, rice, etc. I'm eating a lot of chicken, fish, eggs, cheeses (all kinds), vegetables, healthy snacks and lots and lots of water. I've dropped from 217 pounds (January 5th) to 203 (today). I'm shooting for 185 or so, which is what I weighed in College. I've already dropped my jean size from 36/34 to 34/34 and those are starting to get lose on me now....which I'm ok with.....I don't mind buying new jeans.....

I've never been more determined to lose weight and get into shape than I am now....I have a good friend who said when he turned 43, he realized he had to do something as well, he dropped about 40 pounds as well....

I'm already seeing the benefit of running with less weight, its just getting easier and easier....my speed is going up, my times are coming down....I might even try for a 5k race this spring....woohoo....!

I'm hoping my doctor will eventually take me off my chol statin, my triglyceride meds and my levothyroxin meds but I'm not holding my breath....

Anyway, thought I'd throw this out there for people for encouragement, you put your mind to it, you can certainly make a change for the good....! I didn't start running 5k over night, it was gradual over a couple months....but its well worth it and paying off now...I remember running for a minute, walking for 2 minutes, then running for 2 minutes, walking for 2 minutes, I still remember when I was able to run for 7 minutes straight, then 14 minutes straight, then 25 minutes straight....until I was able to finish 5k in roughly 43 minutes....but I kept at it.....its all for the better.....

I want to be around for a long time for my family.....that and I"m looking better in my clothes and feeling better about all that.....

Happy Monday....!

-Ian