Today is a good day. (First success

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bwharris318
bwharris318 Posts: 4 Member
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Exactly 10 weeks ago, I was at my heaviest weight (230) and was miserable from a recent breakup and had just recently turned 30. I felt like crap and needed a change. So I got serious about tracking my MFP, I registered for the Color Me Rad 5k (I figured 22 weeks would be enough time to do it), and I started getting my *kitten* out and about for walks.

At first, I could only walk about a mile before my knee started to throb (from old injuries). Now, 10 weeks later, I'm really starting the Couch-to-5k program; and, although I'm still having difficulty jogging for more than a minute or so, I'm still able to complete 2-3 mile walks with a little jogging here and there and I feel good afterwards.

As of today, July 4th, I'm down exactly 20 pounds (20-30 to go!), I've trimmed at least 4" from my waistline (I didn't start tracking my measurements until week 3 or 4), and I've lost 3 minutes on my average mile time. I have until October 5th to run Color Me Rad, and I think that if I keep this pace up, I might even be sub-190 for it!

It's a good day!

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  • ScottH_200
    ScottH_200 Posts: 377 Member
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    Way to go!
  • HfxJMac
    HfxJMac Posts: 77 Member
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    Good work, man - keep it up! Congrats on your success.
  • Chevy_Quest
    Chevy_Quest Posts: 2,012 Member
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    These are the posts that keep me motivated - Discipline, Determination, Great Attitude!

    WAY TO GO! :drinker:
  • vanillacoffee
    vanillacoffee Posts: 1,024 Member
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    Way to go! Love your attitude. I wish you continued success!
  • cryptonyt
    cryptonyt Posts: 85 Member
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    That is great! Well done! Congratulations on your success up to now, and best wishes for all your future success!
  • WolnaDusza
    WolnaDusza Posts: 28 Member
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    I didn't even have to use my AKA. Today was a good day. Congrats, friend!
  • chad_phillips1123
    chad_phillips1123 Posts: 229 Member
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    Great job!
  • Birder155
    Birder155 Posts: 223 Member
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    Way to turn it around!
  • CindyMarcuzAdams
    CindyMarcuzAdams Posts: 4,006 Member
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    Good going fella...
  • JGonzo82
    JGonzo82 Posts: 167 Member
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    congrats! keep up the great work!
  • chmtastic
    chmtastic Posts: 178 Member
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    Good for you!!!! Color Me Rad is awesome!!! I did the one last fall in Altamont!! SO MUCH FUN!!!!!!
  • mxmkenney
    mxmkenney Posts: 486 Member
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    Nice job so far! 20 pounds in 10 weeks is great. I'm sure you'll reach your goals in no time! Thanks for sharing your success and keep it up!
  • CaitlynsMom88
    CaitlynsMom88 Posts: 7 Member
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    Congrats! You're doing great!!
  • Bekkahs_Life
    Bekkahs_Life Posts: 8 Member
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    Great progress.. you'll be ready by October for sure! :smile:

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