Happy MFP One Year Anniversary to me!
mapnerd2005
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One year ago today I joined MFP. I celebrated by running my first 10K. It was awesome. Wow, what a difference a year makes. When I started this journey, I was overwhelmed by how far I had to go. So, to lessen the emotional ties that I had to the numbers my scale, I changed both my scale and the MFP settings to metric. Here’s part of my story:
One year ago (some NSVs)….
If you had asked me if I would be willing to run a 10K, my response would have been, “who’s holding the gun to my head?”
My resting heart rate was in the mid 80s.
I wore a size 22 jeans (and they were tight).
I wore a size 2x or even a 3x shirt (depending on the cut).
I couldn’t run for even one minute. Not even for one minute.
Today:
I ran a 10K – the whole thing – in a little over an hour. Finished right smack in the middle of my age/gender group. Yay!
My resting heart rate is in the mid 40s.
I wear a size 8 or 10 jeans (depending on the cut)
I wear medium shirts
Did I mention I ran a 10K today?
I’ve had to move the seat up in my car three times.
I can ride roller coasters again without having the horrible fear that my *kitten* will not fit in the seat! (BTW, this was my trigger)
I no longer need seatbelt extensions when I fly (and more cuties sit by me if there’s open seating )
Theater seats are comfortable again
This list could go on and on and on, but I think you get the point…
Finally, the SCALE/Measurement victories:
And finally, the measurements (I only keep track of these two):
Start waist: 49.8 in.
Start hips: 58 in.
Starting weight: 298.5
Current waist: 32 in.
Current hips: 42 in.
Current weight: 185.5
Total lost this year: 113 pounds. Yay!
How many more until I reach my ultimate goal? 25.5 lbs.
Can I do it? Absolutely. I ran a 10K today.
And I know you all want before/after pics, so here they are (if I can get the post to work):
One year ago (some NSVs)….
If you had asked me if I would be willing to run a 10K, my response would have been, “who’s holding the gun to my head?”
My resting heart rate was in the mid 80s.
I wore a size 22 jeans (and they were tight).
I wore a size 2x or even a 3x shirt (depending on the cut).
I couldn’t run for even one minute. Not even for one minute.
Today:
I ran a 10K – the whole thing – in a little over an hour. Finished right smack in the middle of my age/gender group. Yay!
My resting heart rate is in the mid 40s.
I wear a size 8 or 10 jeans (depending on the cut)
I wear medium shirts
Did I mention I ran a 10K today?
I’ve had to move the seat up in my car three times.
I can ride roller coasters again without having the horrible fear that my *kitten* will not fit in the seat! (BTW, this was my trigger)
I no longer need seatbelt extensions when I fly (and more cuties sit by me if there’s open seating )
Theater seats are comfortable again
This list could go on and on and on, but I think you get the point…
Finally, the SCALE/Measurement victories:
And finally, the measurements (I only keep track of these two):
Start waist: 49.8 in.
Start hips: 58 in.
Starting weight: 298.5
Current waist: 32 in.
Current hips: 42 in.
Current weight: 185.5
Total lost this year: 113 pounds. Yay!
How many more until I reach my ultimate goal? 25.5 lbs.
Can I do it? Absolutely. I ran a 10K today.
And I know you all want before/after pics, so here they are (if I can get the post to work):
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Thank you for sharing your story. You have inspired me.0
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WOW! You are an amazing inspiration! Congratulations on all your successes, and great job on your 10K RUN today! Awesome
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Wow! You look like a different person! Heck, you ARE!!! Congrats!0
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You are amazing! Congratulations!0
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That's fantastic - I can relate to most of your before list. Well done on the run and your great achievements.0
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WTG!!! you look awesome, your a fab example that this can be done, thank you for sharing this ♥0
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Congratulations seems too small of a word for your accomplishment. >STANDING UP AND APPLAUDING YOU.:flowerforyou:0
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wow weel done you and congrulations on running 10k plus loosing so much in one year u have done amazing and look amzing :-))0
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Wow, you're an inspiration to us all! Congratulations! It makes me wonder where I'll be on my MFP one year anniversary.0
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YOU absolutely OWN this! Thanks for your inspiring post! Congrats to YOU on your many accomplishments over the year! So exciting and motivating! You look gorgeous! Nicely Done!!!! Best to you!!!:flowerforyou:0
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Wow!! You are amazing! Such an inspiration! Congrats on your run! I hope to work up to that one day!0
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:drinker: Thank your for sharing your story. You look great!!! You are such an inspiration.0
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AMAZING - Thanks for sharing!0
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WOW!!! That's AWESOME!!! GREAT job on staying committed to your weight lose journey.
HAPPY 1st ANNIVERSARY 2 U!:drinker:0 -
You look amazing!!!! Great Job You have accomplished so much in a year.0
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SO amazing! you are definitely an inspiration!!! Great job on the 10K. I am currently completing the C25K program and plan to run a 5K in May! Maybe someday I can run a 10K like you!!0
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SO amazing! you are definitely an inspiration!!! Great job on the 10K. I am currently completing the C25K program and plan to run a 5K in May! Maybe someday I can run a 10K like you!!
Thank you! I started with the C25K program. It works! Just keep with it. When I finished it I moved on the Bridge to 10K.0 -
your story is inspiring and amazing! great job losing over 100 pounds. i am where you started. i have been going to the gym for 3 weeks trying to run on the treadmill. i have managed to make it up to 1 min 30 sec running full speed them walking for 2 min but am having trouble pushing myself to running 2 min. i think your story is just the inspiration i needed! not sure if i will ever make it to a 10K but a 5K is one of my goals!!! thanks!0
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Amazing!! You're absolutely beautiful - you're simply glowing now! Congratulations on a job very well done!0
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Yeah!!!!!! You look awesome! It shows in your after picture that you feel great!0
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All I can say is WOW!! You look great and good for you on your 10K achievement! WOW again.0
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Happy anniversary is right!! You have done an amazing job!! You look fantastic.0
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wow you are such an inspiration0
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OMG!!!! If I ever wanted to see true inspiration... I just did!! I am blown away. I can do this another week. I'll just keep looking at your pics!!0
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OMGoodness you look amazing!!!! WOW!!!!0
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Amazing! You look fantastic! You have so much to be proud of! Way to go. Thanks for the inspiration!!!0
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Great job! Just the inspiration I needed to read today. You were at the same numbers last year that I am starting at . Related to all your inspirations not being able to sit in a roll a coaster and needing seatbelt extensions on the air plane. Again great job and congratulations.0
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wow girl go you, you look great0
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Congrats! Amazing work you have done!0
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OMG!!!! If I ever wanted to see true inspiration... I just did!! I am blown away. I can do this another week. I'll just keep looking at your pics!!
Thank you! The success stories are my inspiration too, and every time I start feeling a little down and wondering if it's worth it, I spend a few minutes looking at the success stories. Such a wonderful forum topic.0
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