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Abs and running: 60+ pounds lost with pics!

thomaslh83
thomaslh83 Posts: 79 Member
edited October 2024 in Success Stories
I started MFP back in February 2011 and I have currently lost about 62 pounds. For the first time in my life, I feel and look healthy. As a child I've always been overweight and have never been pleased with way I look. To be where I am now, it is the most amazing feeling in the world. For once, I can actually start to see my abs! I know it's vain, but I've never been able to see my abdominals before.

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Since I've started running, I've ran a few 5k races and I plan to run my first 10k in about a month. I'd like to thank my family and friends - especially here on MFP - for all of the encouragement over this past year. For those of you who are committed to exercise and nutrition, keep it up. The results will pay off over time - stick to your goals and work hard! :happy:
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  • dadoffo
    dadoffo Posts: 379 Member
    Awesome.
  • BobbyDaniel
    BobbyDaniel Posts: 1,459 Member
    SHOW OFF! LOL! Great job!
  • CountryGal83
    CountryGal83 Posts: 640 Member
    Great job! You look GREAT :)
  • karinapeterson
    karinapeterson Posts: 195 Member
    Fantastic! Well done :)
  • Nosila0815
    Nosila0815 Posts: 143 Member
    Your abs are amazing. Congratulations on your transformation.
  • MamaMia07
    MamaMia07 Posts: 14
    Way to go!!!! That's so awesome!
  • Twatley703
    Twatley703 Posts: 11 Member
    Congrats on the weight loss.....What was your daily eating like...I have been struggling for years trying to get the weight off...
  • xxTAMxx
    xxTAMxx Posts: 573 Member
    Congratulations! When I find my abs again I am going to show them off too! :laugh:
  • hedgiie
    hedgiie Posts: 1,226 Member
    You did a great job bro
  • walkwithme1
    walkwithme1 Posts: 492 Member
    You've done great!
  • neclar
    neclar Posts: 75 Member
    way to go and thanks for sharing.
  • Rayman79
    Rayman79 Posts: 2,009 Member
    Thanks for the boost, that's exactly where I want to be by the end of this year!
  • marujita
    marujita Posts: 53
    Awesome job! Inspiring!
  • allenpearcy
    allenpearcy Posts: 227 Member
    Awesome job! Congrats!
  • stayxtrue
    stayxtrue Posts: 1,186 Member
    You are the man!!!!!!!!!!
  • dreambodin2011
    dreambodin2011 Posts: 166 Member
    you are looking fantastic.....ahem..... and HOT! Well done!
  • shmunster
    shmunster Posts: 538 Member
    You look AWESOME! Well done on the running too, brilliant work!
  • GLJezebel
    GLJezebel Posts: 312 Member
    DANG!! You are a CUTIE!!!! GREAT JOB!!!! You look FABULOUS!!!!!
  • Noorkitty
    Noorkitty Posts: 15
    Running is my weakest "talent" how did you build up to 5k ? thats my dream. To give you an idea of my fitness level..
    I workout 3-4 times a week Spinning, Boxing, Stregth training and Yoga

    I can only run one day and I can only manage a max of 5 mins.
  • jhalton
    jhalton Posts: 85
    Congratulations Thomas! ....this is very inspiring.
  • mrkp
    mrkp Posts: 30 Member
    Great stuff! Makes me realise all I have to do is keep going!
  • pcgunter
    pcgunter Posts: 63 Member
    Running is my weakest "talent" how did you build up to 5k ? thats my dream. To give you an idea of my fitness level..
    I workout 3-4 times a week Spinning, Boxing, Stregth training and Yoga

    I can only run one day and I can only manage a max of 5 mins.


    C25K....it's an awesome program, and there's a group you can join on here for C25K!
  • GoldSag1
    GoldSag1 Posts: 122 Member
    That's awesome! You look great!
  • twanthe1
    twanthe1 Posts: 407
    Good job dude!
  • hello77kitty
    hello77kitty Posts: 260 Member
    Wow! Did you do any other exercise besides running?
  • thomaslh83
    thomaslh83 Posts: 79 Member
    Sorry it took me a while to reply back to your post. Other than running, I have also done some High Intensity Interval Training and just regular weight training. If you need ideas for weight exercises, www.bodybuilding.com is a great resource - lost of interesting articles and workout video database.
  • s35keith
    s35keith Posts: 122 Member
    You are the man way to go!
  • JamCubeChi
    JamCubeChi Posts: 378 Member
    Good job-you look Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!
  • daydream58
    daydream58 Posts: 572 Member
    Great success story!
  • GoldSag1
    GoldSag1 Posts: 122 Member
    NICE :wink:
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