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Paralysis-->Losing 100 pounds --> Marathon!!! (pics)

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  • Posts: 67 Member
    You are AMAZING and you inspire me. I ran my first 5k in July, then my first half marathon in September. I have been toying with the idea of a full marathon but am a little intimidated by it. But you are right. No excuses. I'm gonna do it! Thank you for sharing your story!
  • Posts: 216 Member
    You are an inspiration to dieters everywhere!!! Keep up the good work!!!

    You look awesome!!! Congratulations!!!
  • Bump to read later but loving what I'm seeing! Congrats!
  • Posts: 680 Member
    You are beyond words and your story is amazing. The next time I get that feeling of I can't do this....I will think back to you and how you overcame so much and know that I can. Huge congrats!!!!!
  • Posts: 635 Member
    Seriously, this has to be the best success story I have ever read. I am so impressed with your kickassedness!!! You are a true inspiration!!

    I don't know you but I sure am proud of you!
  • Posts: 1,084 Member
    Fantastic!
  • Posts: 529 Member
    WOW !! Just WOW
  • Posts: 2,675 Member
    inspiring. congrats :bigsmile:
  • You look like one HOT Mama!! You are an inspiration to all. So wonderful that you decided early on in life
    to get healthy and fit. You'll also be a role model to your children. Bet your entire family is soooo proud
    of you, and rightly so. You keep it up, girl ... we're rooting for you!!!
  • Posts: 7 Member
    Congratulations on your marathon - you look so happy and proud in the pictures!
  • Posts: 820 Member
    Truly wonderful story - I will show it to my friend who is facing a laminectomy. Congratulations
  • Posts: 110 Member
    Thank you for sharing such an incredibly inspiring story. Congratulation on a fantastic accomplishment and best wishes for your continued success.
  • Posts: 117 Member
    That is awesome. You are amazing! Congrats!
  • Posts: 195 Member
    I'm so happy for you for your accomplishment, Joy. Congratulations!
  • Posts: 1,394 Member
    Way to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Posts: 4,955 Member
    Amazing story!
  • Posts: 772 Member
    Amazing story! Thanks for sharing :)
  • Posts: 341 Member
    You are AWESOME!! :D
  • Posts: 63 Member
    WOW I'm Inspired !!!!! :-0

    Thank You
  • Posts: 227 Member
    Thank you so much for sharing. Your story is one of the most inspiring I've ever read. WootwooT!!!!!! Just what I needed.
  • Posts: 170 Member
    Fantastic story! Congratulations, and thanks for sharing!
  • You're an inspiration! Well done. Amazing achievement.
  • Posts: 55 Member
    So happy for you - very inspirational and great achievement !
  • Posts: 41 Member
    Inspiring story.. Congrats!
  • Posts: 81 Member
    Wow, Joy, what an amazing story you have to tell. Congratulations on all you have achieved in the past few years.
  • Posts: 379 Member
    Oh my God - you are so inspiring!
  • Posts: 19 Member
    Wonderful story, very inspiring! Congratulations on finishing the marathon. :flowerforyou:
  • Posts: 401 Member
    Friggin awesome!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Posts: 104 Member
    Wow, well done you! Very inspiring :flowerforyou:
  • Posts: 5 Member
    Awesome - thanks so much for sharing!
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