From Obese to Triathlete and Marathon Runner

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  • independant2406
    independant2406 Posts: 447 Member
    AMAZING! Congrats on your hard work paying off and kudos to those doctors helping you finally get free of your pain! You've clearly put in tons of hard work and it shows!
  • upsaluki
    upsaluki Posts: 553 Member
    great job
  • FrenchMob
    FrenchMob Posts: 1,167 Member
    Congrats! How tall are you?
  • Keeta83
    Keeta83 Posts: 423 Member
    Fantastic...so very inspiring, well done!
  • wtgrey
    wtgrey Posts: 32 Member
    Thanks to everyone for your comments. It is awesome to be encouraged by people on the same journey!
  • hermann341
    hermann341 Posts: 443 Member
    Awesome job!! I was in a similar situation when I started out 3 years ago at about 260. Got off to a good start, but injuries in my calves (compartment syndrome) caused some weight to come back. But the last 11 months have seen about a 60 pound loss (currently 180) and a 70 minute improvement in my marathon time (4:56 to 3:46).
  • JudyK1978
    JudyK1978 Posts: 5
    How long have you been using MFP? Did you log the whole time? Great job, you look so healthy!
  • wtgrey
    wtgrey Posts: 32 Member
    hermann341 wrote: »
    Awesome job!! I was in a similar situation when I started out 3 years ago at about 260. Got off to a good start, but injuries in my calves (compartment syndrome) caused some weight to come back. But the last 11 months have seen about a 60 pound loss (currently 180) and a 70 minute improvement in my marathon time (4:56 to 3:46).

    Awesome improvement in the marathon time!
  • wtgrey
    wtgrey Posts: 32 Member
    edited November 2014
    JudyK1978 wrote: »
    How long have you been using MFP? Did you log the whole time? Great job, you look so healthy!

    Thanks for the compliment. I have been using MFP regularly for about 2 years. When I started losing weight, I counted calories every single day, and I still do. It makes you accountable to yourself, and MFP makes it easy. I could not exercise very much at the beginning, but I did what I could, and slowly built up. I lost about 75 lbs by lifting weights and do a stair climber, then finally started running regularly in March of this year. I am down another 32 lbs since then, and have about 18 to go. The key is to aim for a goal you can reach, like 20 lbs, and then make a new one.

    Once you start donating your clothes at the Goodwill, you will be even more motivated! Good luck!
  • wtgrey
    wtgrey Posts: 32 Member
    FrenchMob wrote: »
    Congrats! How tall are you?

    5 foot 7, and a half. The half is important.
  • hermann341
    hermann341 Posts: 443 Member

    wtgrey wrote: »
    JudyK1978 wrote: »
    Once you start donating your clothes at the Goodwill, you will be even more motivated! Good luck!

    I finally donated 5 or 6 bags of clothes yesterday that I haven't worn in months.
  • lynder64
    lynder64 Posts: 285 Member
    Inspiring!!! You look confident, accomplished & happy in your after pictures :-) Good Job!!!
  • BrandyStinnett
    BrandyStinnett Posts: 10 Member
    Awesome job! Running with a potential long-term goal of doing a marathon is something that has been helpful for me as well. I did my first 5k this past summer. That's coming a long way for someone who used to struggle within a minute of starting. lol
  • slowly_changing12
    slowly_changing12 Posts: 192 Member
    congrats!!!!! you look great!!!!!
  • robster160
    robster160 Posts: 147 Member
    Dude, this is fantastic. Congrats on your determination and great results!!!!
  • cavia
    cavia Posts: 457 Member
    Congratulations on reclaiming your health!
  • pmm7692
    pmm7692 Posts: 1,186 Member
    So so impressive!
  • KellyGettingHealthy
    KellyGettingHealthy Posts: 28 Member
    Simply amazing!
  • Mommy23js
    Mommy23js Posts: 31 Member
    Great Job!! What a great story! So happy for you!
  • cmabnx
    cmabnx Posts: 76 Member
    AMAZING story. congrats and thanks for sharing!
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