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Before and After: My first and second 5Ks

dillenrm
Posts: 4
A few years ago I got a wake up call as I realized I was nearly 200 lbs. I could no longer accept doing nothing. After a few attempts at dieting, I managed to get down to 180 for about a year or two but got derailed after abdominal surgery kept me from exercising for a few months. Late last year, my husband finally joined me in getting fit and getting healthy. We've both been using MFP for calories and Fitbit/Pact to keep us working out. Combined we've lost over 100 lbs.
I'm not there yet, but I was proud to complete my second timed 5K this morning. The pictures showing my first 5K in December of 2011 (~195lbs) and today (~150) are amazing to get a glimpse of how far I've come.
[A few years ago I got a wake up call as I realized I was nearly 200 lbs. I could no longer accept doing nothing. After a few attempts at dieting, I managed to get down to 180 for about a year or two but got derailed after abdominal surgery kept me from exercising for a few months. Late last year, my husband finally joined me in getting fit and getting healthy. We've both been using MFP for calories and Fitbit/Pact to keep us working out. Combined we've lost over 100 lbs.
I'm not there yet, but I was proud to complete my second timed 5K this morning. The pictures showing my first 5K in December of 2011 (~195lbs) and today (~150) are amazing to get a glimpse of how far I've come.
I'm not there yet, but I was proud to complete my second timed 5K this morning. The pictures showing my first 5K in December of 2011 (~195lbs) and today (~150) are amazing to get a glimpse of how far I've come.
[A few years ago I got a wake up call as I realized I was nearly 200 lbs. I could no longer accept doing nothing. After a few attempts at dieting, I managed to get down to 180 for about a year or two but got derailed after abdominal surgery kept me from exercising for a few months. Late last year, my husband finally joined me in getting fit and getting healthy. We've both been using MFP for calories and Fitbit/Pact to keep us working out. Combined we've lost over 100 lbs.
I'm not there yet, but I was proud to complete my second timed 5K this morning. The pictures showing my first 5K in December of 2011 (~195lbs) and today (~150) are amazing to get a glimpse of how far I've come.

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wonderful !!!!!!!0
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You look so confident. So happy for you and thank you for posting this to know it is possible!0
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Fantastic job!0
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Awesome! Can I ask, how tall are you?0
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Congratulations on your weight loss and in your 5k runs!! The sky is the limit!!0
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Awesome!!0
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Sure! I'm about 5'3", so my ultimate goal weight right now is to get between 130 and 140.0
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You look so fit. It is very inspiring, thanks for sharing0
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Awesome!0
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Congrats! You look amazing!0
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Excellent!! You look incredible. :drinker:0
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Love it!!!! Congratulations!:happy:0
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Brilliant!0
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Awesome! Great progress.0
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Look great!!0
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You look great! Way to go!0
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You look fab! Congrats!
:)
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