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    Not done yet, but had to share

    Posts: 30 Member
    edited November 2024 in Success Stories
    I ran my first 5k today and exceeded my expectations tremendously. I'm not terribly proud of this, but as I crossed the finish line with my fastest time ever, in my excitement I shouted, "F* ck yeah!" You can see by my face how stoked I was =D. Last July I weighed 253 lbs and quite literally had not been deliberately physically active since age 11 (1985). I have lost 85 lbs mostly with MyFitnessPal and started walking in February-ish this year. I then did C25k for 16 weeks from the end of May through the end of September. Today my time was 33:16 with lots of hills and brutal wind. I couldn't be more proud of myself and thankful for groups like this one. When I need a dose of encouragement, these success stories are where I come to find it.

    Me at 250+
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    Me today:
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    Today I have a 336 streak on MFP. I still have about 40 lbs to go, but the number is nowhere near as important to me as how I feel about myself. I've gone from size 24 to 12. And I CAN RUN! The self-confidence I've gained by setting then meeting goals is incredible. Feeling proud of myself for real accomplishments is the greatest NSV them all.

    I mean it when I say if I can do it, so can you.

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    • Posts: 2,530 Member
      That smile on your face says it all. Congratulations and well done, you certainly deserves this and more.

      I remember the days when I use to run, the feeling was out of this world. That's my goal for next year to start running again. I hurt my groin this year so that was out of the question, but you have certainly inspired me to go for this next year.
    • Posts: 2,035 Member
      Great work! You look fantastic and have every right to feel proud of your accomplishments
    • Posts: 15,317 Member
      You look amazing!! Nicely done :)
    • Posts: 160 Member
      You should frame the pic of you crossing the finish line. Your face says it all. Thank you for sharing. Congrats!
    • Posts: 76 Member
      Awesome job! Your smile says it all :)
    • Posts: 28 Member
      Way to go! My goal is to be able to run a 5k too, so you are seriously inspiring to me. You look beautiful too! :)
    • Posts: 47 Member
      Way to go! I've been thinking about Couch25k and even downloaded the app, just haven't hit play yet..but your pictures are so inspiring. I may just have to start this week! Thank you! I also come to the boards daily because I get so much inspiration from them to keep going or to try new things. Thank you! :)
    • Posts: 644 Member
      edited November 2015
      WOOOHOOO! Grats! That's awesome =D Love the c25k program!
    • Posts: 928 Member
      Wow, your progress is amazing! Keep up the awesome work - you are such an inspiration!! :D
    • Posts: 118 Member
      edited November 2015
      You should be so damn proud of that "*kitten* Yea!" that you shout it a few more times! :#
      You look amazing! Great job and congrats on your 5k!
    • Posts: 1,275 Member
      Very nice lass :-)
    • Posts: 1,136 Member
      Congrats keep up the good work
    • Posts: 93 Member
      Oh em gee!!!!! So delighted and proud of you! As so many have said, the expression on your face says so much!
    • Posts: 515 Member
      YOU are AMAZING!!
    • Posts: 321 Member
      Phenomenal job! I love how happy you look crossing that finish line :smiley:
    • Posts: 16 Member
      You look so well! Very happy for you xxx
    • Posts: 386 Member
      edited November 2015
      Fack yeah be proud! Awesome job!
    • Posts: 165 Member
      Wtg! Doing great! And what an insperation you are!!!!
    • Posts: 172 Member
      Thumbs up!
      Keep it up, well done!
    • Posts: 135 Member
      well done!
    • Posts: 82 Member
      Oh to have been able to hear that "F*** yeah!" It is what I plan on doing. Congrats!
    • Posts: 30 Member
      I found a full body shot of myself on my Google drive yesterday, so I had my husband take my picture last night so I could compare. I am still in awe. I can hardly believe that was actually me because in my mind, I think I always thought I was not that big. I now have over 380 days straight of logging on MFP and have some awesome running goals for this year (including a half marathon! Eeek!)
      While I technically have 38 lbs to my weight goal, I am no longer feeling controlled by the scale because I'm more motivated by my falling pant size (size 24W on the left, size 9/10 on the right - women's, juniors, misses, I have no clue) and fitness goals.
      2014's mantra was Start, 2015's was Move, 2016's is STRONGER. I am trying to be the change I want to see. I've got this, and you can, too!

      5'4", 41 years old
      SW: 253+
      CW: 164

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      By the way, THANK YOU to everyone in the MFP community. These Success Stories have sustained me through my most difficult days and always encourage me. The Facebook group has been phenomenal and a key component in finding support, inspiration, and information. I'm so grateful!
    • Posts: 66 Member
      You look incredible!!
    • Posts: 522 Member
      Amazing results :)
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