Not done yet, but had to share

serenitymcc
serenitymcc Posts: 30 Member
edited November 26 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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  • socajam
    socajam 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.
  • RoseTheWarrior
    RoseTheWarrior Posts: 2,035 Member
    Great work! You look fantastic and have every right to feel proud of your accomplishments
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    You look amazing!! Nicely done :)
  • vkmango4
    vkmango4 Posts: 160 Member
    You should frame the pic of you crossing the finish line. Your face says it all. Thank you for sharing. Congrats!
  • Daisies4Days
    Daisies4Days Posts: 76 Member
    Awesome job! Your smile says it all :)
  • Juliapadg
    Juliapadg 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! :)
  • 4PinkLady9
    4PinkLady9 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! :)
  • wateryphoenix
    wateryphoenix Posts: 644 Member
    edited November 2015
    WOOOHOOO! Grats! That's awesome =D Love the c25k program!
  • anl90
    anl90 Posts: 928 Member
    Wow, your progress is amazing! Keep up the awesome work - you are such an inspiration!! :D
  • x_cinder_x
    x_cinder_x 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!
  • MrsMizart
    MrsMizart Posts: 1,275 Member
    Very nice lass :-)
  • rebeccaEsmith
    rebeccaEsmith Posts: 1,136 Member
    Congrats keep up the good work
  • LisaPrust
    LisaPrust 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!
  • mommarnurse
    mommarnurse Posts: 515 Member
    YOU are AMAZING!!
  • meryl135
    meryl135 Posts: 321 Member
    Phenomenal job! I love how happy you look crossing that finish line :smiley:
  • Eibh13
    Eibh13 Posts: 16 Member
    You look so well! Very happy for you xxx
  • leecha2014
    leecha2014 Posts: 385 Member
    edited November 2015
    Fack yeah be proud! Awesome job!
  • mhollencamp102012
    mhollencamp102012 Posts: 165 Member
    Wtg! Doing great! And what an insperation you are!!!!
  • Aani15
    Aani15 Posts: 172 Member
    Thumbs up!
    Keep it up, well done!
  • madube84
    madube84 Posts: 135 Member
    well done!
  • kfheston78
    kfheston78 Posts: 82 Member
    Oh to have been able to hear that "F*** yeah!" It is what I plan on doing. Congrats!
  • serenitymcc
    serenitymcc 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!
  • helen8297
    helen8297 Posts: 66 Member
    You look incredible!!
  • Emi1974
    Emi1974 Posts: 522 Member
    Amazing results :)
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