Wheelchair to running coach. In 28 months. 100lbs lost.

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  • dawndovell
    dawndovell Posts: 48 Member
    SOoooooo great! You are a different person! You rock!
  • eillamarie
    eillamarie Posts: 862 Member
    Congratulations! You're very inspirational!
  • lilbearzmom
    lilbearzmom Posts: 600 Member
    Wonderful! I think the best part is how many more lives you have the potential to change through your lifestyle change. Congrats!!!!
  • mom2my4boys
    mom2my4boys Posts: 148 Member
    You are awesome and I needed to see this today! Thank you for sharing. I'm also interested in how you got started, specifically working through the pain. I also have discovered I love running, though I'm mowheres near you. Your on fire! Good luck in Philly! :bigsmile:
  • serafin366
    serafin366 Posts: 60 Member
    I legit am crying as I read your story. If this isnt inspiring to all of us then I don't know what is! Congrats, and thanks for paying it forward!
  • Rastamann
    Rastamann Posts: 139 Member
    Kick Butt! You rock so much!
  • shanaya37
    shanaya37 Posts: 49 Member
    Major life change!!! Kudos to you and your dedication to making your life better for yourself. Way to go!!!!
  • karri1959
    karri1959 Posts: 1 Member
    Congratulations on your success! I have been having back problems due to a curved spine for the past two years, so I cannot imagine going through what you did and emerging victorious!

    I'm back on track now with exercise and eating right, your story is such an inspiration for us!
  • thelifeilove1
    thelifeilove1 Posts: 195 Member
    What an amazing transformation. Though able to walk, going to my mailbox and back caused me great back pain after suffering a fall a few years ago which crushed vertebrae. My weigh had really shot up in the past few months when I saw my doctor in July. All blood tests showed problems and I told her I couldn't walk when she suggested it. She told me to get in the water. Unable to afford a gym membership, I went to the lake. Doing hydroroblics on my own in the water. Within a few weeks I was able to go to a local 1/8 mile track. At first I had to rest after each lap. Now I'm able to walk a mile without resting and recently walked 5 miles in a day for the first time. I am down 30 pounds now, but have many more to go. Stories like yours are such an encouragement. Thank you so much for sharing. I wish you good luck in your new role and blessings always.
  • rmchapman4
    rmchapman4 Posts: 152 Member
    Praise GOD!! I love you for sharing this with us.
  • retiree2006
    retiree2006 Posts: 951 Member
    What a wonderful life story! If anyone here thinks they "can't do it" or "it's too hard", I sure hope they read this. Congratulations. You'll be a much better teacher than those who haven't had your experience.
  • nicolen160
    nicolen160 Posts: 197 Member
    You are truly inspiring and I am sure you will be a great instructor! I want to join the YMCA but can't seem to get enough courage to do it alone. Have a great day!
  • verptwerp
    verptwerp Posts: 3,628 Member
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    I'm speechless ....... thanks for sharing ...... best of luck to you in your new endeavor !
  • luisalg14
    luisalg14 Posts: 202 Member
    This is awesome stuff! *claps* Thanks for sharing :flowerforyou:
  • tm82001
    tm82001 Posts: 133 Member
    You are a stud muffin!! What an amazing amount of dedication...thanks for sharing your journey. :)
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    Joy,

    Your post almost made me cry. I am so inspired by stories such as yours. It's amazing the miracles that happen when we take control of our health.

    You look fantastic. I cannot tell you how proud I am of you.
  • CinDenn3
    CinDenn3 Posts: 10
    You are amazing! Thanks so much for sharing your story!
  • Traceyrohrer
    Traceyrohrer Posts: 51 Member
    You are amazing!! Thanks for the motivation!!
  • renatewolfe
    renatewolfe Posts: 91 Member
    WOW!!! So happy for you. Thanks for the motivation!
  • Angela_2_Oh
    Angela_2_Oh Posts: 579 Member
    Amazing! Great work.
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,736 Member
    WOW!!! Congratulations! What a wonderful example for your children and others!
  • weightedfootsteps
    weightedfootsteps Posts: 4,349 Member
    Amazing!!! So happy for you that you made that decision not to give up and did what you had to do to not only survive...but live a real life!!!! WTG! :)
  • 1yoyoKAT
    1yoyoKAT Posts: 206 Member
    Wow, that is a miraculous change you've made in your life, well done! You and your family must be so proud of you. I think it's great that you'll also be making such a difference in the fitness of others as well, super transformation!
  • carolemorden9
    carolemorden9 Posts: 284 Member
    You're a true inspiration! Congratulations on your success and getting to a healthier you!
  • aj11016
    aj11016 Posts: 65
    You are an inspiration! AMAZING!
  • septembergrrl
    septembergrrl Posts: 168 Member
    Very inspirational! Congratulations.
  • LesaDave
    LesaDave Posts: 1,480 Member
    Saw the title and had to read this. I have a broken leg and on crutches right now.

    I really miss exercising. And this gave me so much encouragement. WONDERFUL story...and CONGRATS to you!!
  • princessofredrock
    princessofredrock Posts: 382 Member
    Amazing and inspirational! Way to go! Especially giving your love of life and experiences to others! ; )
  • jlmed
    jlmed Posts: 226 Member
    Amazing. Congratulations!!
  • Ladyzumba
    Ladyzumba Posts: 217 Member
    Omg! Your progress is aaaaaaamazing! You go girl! You look grrrrrrrrreat! And I'm sure you've gained so much!

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