From Couch to Half-Marathon ... and 41 kgs shed!

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Barstewardus_Chubbus
Barstewardus_Chubbus Posts: 4
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I have thought about sharing my journey in the forum for a while and thought I finally should. I started using My Fitness Pal properly in February - I was 262 lbs (18 st 10 or 119 kg). Tonight, I am 171 lbs (12 st 3 or 78 kg).

I am still eating well, but healthily. And yesterday, I ran my 3rd Half-Marathon in the last 5 weeks, raising money for Charity. In February, I could not run a bath.

It has been hard work, but MFP has allowed me to always know what I could and could not do. I still have a life ... I know that I can stuff myself at Nando's in less than 500 calories!

If I could do it, we all can. I wish you every success on your journey.

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  • wendyg311
    wendyg311 Posts: 239 Member
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    AWESOME!! Congratulations. ......"couldn't run a bath" that's funny
  • Keep_The_Laughter
    Keep_The_Laughter Posts: 183 Member
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    That is what Willis was talking about! Cheers to you :bigsmile:
  • IvyRose8
    IvyRose8 Posts: 25 Member
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    As you can see from my pic, I am a fellow runner but I haven't tackled a Half yet. Your success is AMAZING!! A thousand congratulations to you. Any plans to run a full? You can obviously do whatever you put your mind to!
  • mjn18
    mjn18 Posts: 74 Member
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    Amazing. Congratulations!
  • Rastamann
    Rastamann Posts: 139 Member
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    WOW! Congrats!
  • vtmoon
    vtmoon Posts: 3,436 Member
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    Amazing journey! And Congrats on fighting the demons on Nando's deliciousness!
  • kthartz2000
    kthartz2000 Posts: 9
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    Awesome!!
  • Marsidote
    Marsidote Posts: 100 Member
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    So awesome!! Thanks for sharing!
  • divainsneakers
    divainsneakers Posts: 397 Member
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    This is amazing to me. Continued success.
  • MGinAK
    MGinAK Posts: 240 Member
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    Wonderful! Congratulations on your Success!!!
  • drenergy
    drenergy Posts: 112 Member
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    "Couldn't run a bath" lololol

    GOOD JOB! Just wait until you get the marathon bug. I did couch to 5k 2 years ago and just did my first marathon. It's a trip, that's for sure! ;)
  • RunsSober
    RunsSober Posts: 38
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    Congrats on your weight loss and the half-marathons! I am hoping to be where you are in the coming months! Thanks for the inspiration.
  • teamAmelia
    teamAmelia Posts: 1,247 Member
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    "In February, I could not run a bath." :laugh:

    Congrats!
  • 123janea
    123janea Posts: 36 Member
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    Congrats on your new life!
  • Canuname
    Canuname Posts: 182 Member
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    That is amazing!!! Thanks for sharing with us all.
  • Omoe11
    Omoe11 Posts: 235 Member
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    Great job!!
  • CherylP67
    CherylP67 Posts: 772 Member
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    You look so healthy and happy!

    Congrats.
  • MaryLaura83
    MaryLaura83 Posts: 66 Member
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    Wow, how inspirational! Congratulations!!
  • NickyDiam
    NickyDiam Posts: 72 Member
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    Amazing job, well done!
  • jamie610811
    jamie610811 Posts: 1,734 Member
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    Wow unbelievable results, you must be so proud. This gives me hope trying c25k, in 3 weeks I have run 2.5km and walked the rest.
    3 half marathons is fantastic well done

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