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  • Ultima_Morpha
    Ultima_Morpha Posts: 892 Member
    5BeautifulDays wrote: »
    I think I am back on track. I’ve been doing a nice combo of walk run for the past week and this morning did 2 miles at a slow jog without stopping. I can actually see my daily 5K in my sights by the end of next month.

    I’ll never be a marathoner or do an ultra (probably!) but I am super excited to be back on the run! :)

    Yay! Becoming a runner was never even on my mind but now I don't know what I'd do without it!
  • 5BeautifulDays
    5BeautifulDays Posts: 683 Member
    Ultima_Morpha wrote: »

    Yay! Becoming a runner was never even on my mind but now I don't know what I'd do without it!

    Well, what I did without it was gain weight and get depressed...highly do not recommend!

    I don’t think you can overestimate the value of daily time outdoors in the fresh air just moving. It just feels good!
  • JamesAztec
    JamesAztec Posts: 523 Member
    Over the past month I've become somewhat of a local "celebrity" (it probably helps that I live in a small city). Almost daily I get congratulated and asked about the Marathon. It's kind of fun sharing with people my story of going from 400+lbs to Marathon Finisher. I'm enjoying my 15 minutes!

    I've been interviewed by the local newspaper, a journalism student from Cal Poly and 3 separate running podcasts. The latest being Marathon Training Academy. They're one of the best known Podcast in the running community. It was an honor to chat with them. It hasn't been published yet but when it does I'll post a link.

    I think my story resonates with people and I know that it's inspired some folks to change. I tell people it's all about habits and consistency. I developed good eating and exercise habits so I don't have use will power to do the right things for my body. I've ditched all the counting of calories, macros, water, etc and don't even weigh myself anymore (if I ever notice a change in My appearance or how clothes fit I may) My weight and health are not a daily "struggle" or "battle". I'm too busy enjoying lots of delicious whole foods. And doing fun activities with my smaller, healthier body.
  • HappyKat5
    HappyKat5 Posts: 369 Member
    I love all the positivity :):) I think my surgeries gave me a do over for my life. To try to be a better person and to be grateful for life in general...the good, bad and even the ugly. I think (or rather I hope I do) think about things differently than I did before. I believe I make better choices (sometimes) now then did before. I think about the lessons I’ve learned and that I should use them to make better decisions in the present. I feel more alive now than when I turned 21 and I thought that was the best year of life. All, the things I stressed about, I don’t really care about anymore. I pick my battles. But, I feel pretty good.
  • fit_chickx
    fit_chickx Posts: 569 Member
    My NSV
    Life has become normal after 4 years of maintaining. Eating and living healthy is just my life and I'm thankful.
  • fit_chickx
    fit_chickx Posts: 569 Member
    @Ultima_Morpha
    33.3 ultra marathon! congrats.
  • StevenGarrigus
    StevenGarrigus Posts: 226 Member
    Last week, I dropped back under 200lbs. Only the second time I have seen "onederland" since I was a young teen!
  • HelenGrace203
    HelenGrace203 Posts: 132 Member
    edited June 2018
    Down 40+#s, I shopped in a normal store (Athleta) for gym clothes this week! Athleta Size XL (16). Win!
  • rll22
    rll22 Posts: 39 Member
    So my recent nsv happened today, I took out a pair of capris I haven't been able to wear in over a year and they fit today! (Which means I've gone down a pant size!)
  • JamesAztec
    JamesAztec Posts: 523 Member
    @CTCindy LOVE that! I did my first 5k Feb 2017 and got addicted to running and races. Having a race on the calendar really helps me stay motivated!
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