My semi-success story.

Mavalicous
Mavalicous Posts: 52 Member
in Success Stories
I just ran my very first official 5k this morning. So today seemed like a great time to post my story. I don't consider it a success yet because I'm not close to being done. But I will say that I am well on my way!! fwiw I finished 7th and my times was 28:10. (not very great times but it's a small town race...lol)

I don't know exactly how long ago but at my heaviest I was about 335 lbs. On a guy that stands 5'11" that's just WAY too much..lol I guess I just got comfortable in my life and a little lazy. Ok A LOT LAZY! lol

Fast forward to August of last year.

My "then" wife had a job interview out of town. Well it wasn't so much a job interview as it was an extramarital affair. haha She never came back from that interview and it's been my 3 wonderful children and I since then. I decided things had to change! What had my my life become! I was now an morbidly obese single parent raising my kids by myself and I kind of want to be around to see them grow, ya know what I mean!! lol

Long story short. I'm divorced as of 4/8/2014. I've fell in love with jogging again as I used to jog before I met my then wife. I try to jog at least a 5k when I do jog and last saturday I ran and tried to push myself and made it 7 miles! I'm also going back to school to finally become a teacher, which is what I've wanted to do all my life.

Things are looking up and I couldn't be more happier!!
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  • BookAngel_a
    BookAngel_a Posts: 143 Member
    Congratulations on your achievements! You look great!
  • Kevalicious99
    Kevalicious99 Posts: 1,131 Member
    Mav .. you already know what I feel about your success. You are such an inspiration to me, and I would be totally happy to be making progress as you are.

    Btw . .some stats for you. You did ... 6.62 mph, 10.65 kmh, pace of 9:04 per mile and pace of 5:37 per km. Those are pretty impressive numbers. You should be proud.

    I don't normally get excited over other guys .. but yes Mav you look fantastic. Great job buddy.
  • ianthy
    ianthy Posts: 404 Member
    You look great - well done!
  • Mavalicous
    Mavalicous Posts: 52 Member
    thanks Book Angel...and thanks Kevy baby!! You inspire me too bro!! You're knocking it out of the park!
  • scrappinkar
    scrappinkar Posts: 26 Member
    That's not a semi-success story, that's an awesome story! Not only are you taking control of your life, you are an amazing role model for your children. I wish you the best of luck in your journey!
  • QueenE_
    QueenE_ Posts: 522 Member
    ^Yes, I agree. What an awesome story! Congratulations on the weight loss and completing your first official 5K. =)
  • motivatedmartha
    motivatedmartha Posts: 1,108 Member
    You should be proud - you look great and you have a fabulous smile!! If that is your family in your photo - they look so proud of you.

    Congratulations - wishing you every happiness
  • Mavalicous
    Mavalicous Posts: 52 Member
    Thanks for the responses! :)

    Yes those are 2 of my 3 children. The oldest is a college freshman and, well uh I guess he had a late night and slept in...lol The little turd!
  • Mavalicous
    Mavalicous Posts: 52 Member
    ugh...i cringe when I look at the before pics! hahaha. Can't believe I actually posted those!
  • Frinkiac
    Frinkiac Posts: 19
    I know you say you're not done so it's a semi-success, but wow, what an achievement! I'd say it's a full success already, anything else is just a bonus. I'm very impressed, be sure to keep your success going.

    Looking good mate, looking good. :)
  • grandmothercharlie
    grandmothercharlie Posts: 1,356 Member
    That's terrific! You look great! How much have you lost? (or did I miss it?)
  • FitMe758
    FitMe758 Posts: 177 Member
    I just ran my very first official 5k this morning. So today seemed like a great time to post my story. I don't consider it a success yet because I'm not close to being done. But I will say that I am well on my way!! fwiw I finished 7th and my times was 28:10. (not very great times but it's a small town race...lol)

    I don't know exactly how long ago but at my heaviest I was about 335 lbs. On a guy that stands 5'11" that's just WAY too much..lol I guess I just got comfortable in my life and a little lazy. Ok A LOT LAZY! lol

    Fast forward to August of last year.

    My "then" wife had a job interview out of town. Well it wasn't so much a job interview as it was an extramarital affair. haha She never came back from that interview and it's been my 3 wonderful children and I since then. I decided things had to change! What had my my life become! I was now an morbidly obese single parent raising my kids by myself and I kind of want to be around to see them grow, ya know what I mean!! lol

    Long story short. I'm divorced as of 4/8/2014. I've fell in love with jogging again as I used to jog before I met my then wife. I try to jog at least a 5k when I do jog and last saturday I ran and tried to push myself and made it 7 miles! I'm also going back to school to finally become a teacher, which is what I've wanted to do all my life.

    Things are looking up and I couldn't be more happier!!
    then (aug/2013)...
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    Flexitday1_zpsb66d2941.jpg
    day1_zps103ee278.jpg

    now...
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    10252103_10201869663759767_6995123811078046311_n_zps4518ffaa.jpg
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    10151877_10201874148391880_5852682235367234349_n_zps83332df5.jpg

    Congratulations!!!!!
  • psych101
    psych101 Posts: 1,842 Member
    What a great example you're setting for your kids x

    Keep on keeping on - wishing you all the best
  • Mavalicous
    Mavalicous Posts: 52 Member
    That's terrific! You look great! How much have you lost? (or did I miss it?)

    My highest "recorded" weight was 335. I have a suspicion I may have been as high as 350. ugh!

    I am currently 215. I always thought I'd be happy at the weight I was when I met my exwife (189), however I don't think i had much muscle then. I really want to be out of the 200's. Just something about that that I have to do. I don't know where I will end up. I do know that I enjoy running and want to run a 10k next. So who knows where that sweet spot will end up being.
  • Losing_Sarah
    Losing_Sarah Posts: 279 Member
    Contrats!! You look great and such a good thing you are doing for your kids!
  • JoshD8705
    JoshD8705 Posts: 390 Member
    Wow to do all of that since August. That is amazing. I'm on week 5 of my journey, and I'm planning to work up to 1 mile at 5.5mph by week 10. I was having 2nd thoughts, but this motivated me!
  • ordinaryloser
    ordinaryloser Posts: 35 Member
    I'm looking at a total success from what I can see. Don't short change your accomplishments, because you've put in some hard work & have done a amazing job!
  • Mavalicous
    Mavalicous Posts: 52 Member
    Wow to do all of that since August. That is amazing. I'm on week 5 of my journey, and I'm planning to work up to 1 mile at 5.5mph by week 10. I was having 2nd thoughts, but this motivated me!
    well my heaviest was a few years ago. In August I was around 285ish. So since August I have lost appx. 70 lbs. When I started running I couldnt make it half a block before feeling like I was gonna die! lol I just kept pushing for more. You'll get there just keep at it! :)
  • PJPrimrose
    PJPrimrose Posts: 916 Member
    Wonderful!!! You've worked hard and it has paid off! You will NEVER regret taking over for a flakey spouse and doing your very best!
  • linkirving
    linkirving Posts: 121 Member
    Wow. Like others have said, this is NOT a semi-success story. This is a full-on-I-bet-she-regrets-her-choices story. Not that it's what you were going for, but yeah. You've inspired me big time. Awesome work!
  • chiqey
    chiqey Posts: 13
    You should be really proud - great work and great attitude!!
  • JoshD8705
    JoshD8705 Posts: 390 Member
    Wow to do all of that since August. That is amazing. I'm on week 5 of my journey, and I'm planning to work up to 1 mile at 5.5mph by week 10. I was having 2nd thoughts, but this motivated me!
    well my heaviest was a few years ago. In August I was around 285ish. So since August I have lost appx. 70 lbs. When I started running I couldnt make it half a block before feeling like I was gonna die! lol I just kept pushing for more. You'll get there just keep at it! :)

    Lol the 285 just makes it even more relatable since my start was 275. Aweome work man, and thanks for the encouragement!
  • gracie11lexi13
    gracie11lexi13 Posts: 123 Member
    You look amazing, happy, and healthy. Keep it up. :)
  • laurie04427
    laurie04427 Posts: 421 Member
    Good for you. I love your attitude. :) This is very inspiring!!!
  • AllOutof_Bubblegum
    AllOutof_Bubblegum Posts: 3,646 Member
    Looking awesome! You look 20 years younger, and so much happier! Congratulations!
  • Smokey705
    Smokey705 Posts: 35 Member
    Yes a very big congratulations, what a change I bet you feel great, cant wait till I get there as well.
  • Hannah_Hopes
    Hannah_Hopes Posts: 273 Member
    Great work!
  • lwestmill
    lwestmill Posts: 91 Member
    Wow! You are just a COMPLETE SUCCESS! You have had to endure a huge task that was thrown upon you and you didn't give up. You are such a lucky man to realize your children are more important than life itself! So many other decisions you could have made and you have made the best ones! You will reap rewards from your children. They will take care of you, and love you forever knowing you didn't give up on them. They too will follow your example of taking care of themselves and being successful. Congratulations, You made it!
  • wapan
    wapan Posts: 219 Member
    Your kids are lucky to have you. If life ever hands them a tough situation, they'll be able to look back on everything that their dad achieved and know that with hard work and belief in oneself, great things are possible. Good for you for keeping a sense of humour about the situation.
  • Mavalicous
    Mavalicous Posts: 52 Member
    Thank you everyone for the wonderful comments!! Even though I have lost the weight that I have it's sometimes hard not see still have the mental image of being the fat guy..lol Your comments really help me to see the changes and maybe even start to accept them. Dunno if that makes sense...lol Thanks!!!

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