One Year and 80lbs: Couch Potato to Runner
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bigswedeman
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In March of 2011, just months away from Bariatric surgery, a type 2 diabetic with high blood pressure and low (good) cholesterol, I decided to make a change.
From a former self professed couch potato who couldn't run more than 20 seconds at a time, I've just signed up to run my first 5k next month... (THANK YOU COUCH TO 5K! I can't stress the benefits of that program enough!)
A kind of celebration into how far I've come...
I still have a good 30lbs I'd like to lose, but I am no longer diabetic and my blood pressure and cholesterol levels are great. My doctor in the fall said I was a "poster child for the benefits of weightloss"... Made me feel really good![:) :)](https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/resources/emoji/smile.png)
Anyways, I'm relatively new to this site (former/still Loseit.com user). I'm looking for some new friends for positive support and to kick my *kitten* when needed to help me get to 220lbs.
If you're interested, my blog and more pictures are at www.330andfalling.com
Thanks guys, and best wishes on your travels!
Kevin
March 2011 (330lbs)
![7019395791_03935189f0.jpg](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7100/7019395791_03935189f0.jpg)
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March 2012 (250lbs)
From a former self professed couch potato who couldn't run more than 20 seconds at a time, I've just signed up to run my first 5k next month... (THANK YOU COUCH TO 5K! I can't stress the benefits of that program enough!)
A kind of celebration into how far I've come...
I still have a good 30lbs I'd like to lose, but I am no longer diabetic and my blood pressure and cholesterol levels are great. My doctor in the fall said I was a "poster child for the benefits of weightloss"... Made me feel really good
![:) :)](https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/resources/emoji/smile.png)
Anyways, I'm relatively new to this site (former/still Loseit.com user). I'm looking for some new friends for positive support and to kick my *kitten* when needed to help me get to 220lbs.
If you're interested, my blog and more pictures are at www.330andfalling.com
Thanks guys, and best wishes on your travels!
Kevin
March 2011 (330lbs)
![7019395791_03935189f0.jpg](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7100/7019395791_03935189f0.jpg)
![7019395741_91185b1a87.jpg](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7225/7019395741_91185b1a87.jpg)
March 2012 (250lbs)
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Yay - another new runner!!
Congrats on your progress, though I can't see your last two pics - it might be my computer though,
Keep up the great work!!
ETA - I can see the pics now...great job!!0 -
Congratulations !! YOu are looking great!0
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Fantastic, you look so handsome.
) So happy about your good health too! I am not a runner yet, I'm on week 2 of couch to 5k, so maybe You could give Me some pointers... lol :happy:
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Damn, go you!
You must be so chuffed.0 -
Way to go, Dude! Enjoy your success and good luck on your continuing journey toward a fit and happy life!0
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Congrats! You look awesome!0
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I give complete credit to finding the C25k to get me moving... Wow, it's crazy. If you go back in my blog to last April you can follow me as I went through the paces... The dreaded 18 minute straight run for the first time... It's crazy looking back on it knowing that yesterday I ran 5.25k outside in 27 minutes without stopping...
If anyones looking for a new friend, send me an invite0 -
Stick with the C25k. If you miss a day or have to repeat the same week 5 day 3 run because you can't push yourself to week 6 just yet (GUILTY!) then do what you can do. Its a big jump between running 6, then running 9, then running _20_ but by god when you start pushing buttons on your ([insert your particular electronic device here]) and say "eh what the hell I'll give it a try"..... and then you actually RUN 20 FREAKIN MINUTES.
Wow. What a feeling.
I do reccomend pairing the C25k with something else like Endomondo, Nike+GPS, or Adidas miCoach. For me I like to see how many miles I've accumulated, where I ran, changes in elevations.... Its a sense of competing with yourself.
What an incredible journey Azarius. Keep it up!0 -
Absolutely... I recall repeating weeks a couple of times before I got there... but I got there.
And don't forget to do a fist pump when you finish a run0 -
Way to go, what awesome results
thanks for sharing.
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That is so awesome! You look great!0
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That is an awesome transformation. Congratulations. I too started to run last year and found it to be the best thing for losing weight, 'bout to go for a run now.0
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Nice job!0
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Congrats! You look great!0
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You look kinda like James Hetfield in your "after" pic, awesome going and keep it up!!0
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You look great. I am currently training for a run also. I've did a 5K last October, but haven't done much since...until now. I'm hoping to run a 12K (7.46 miles) in June. Feel free to send me a friend request.0
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*lol* Thanks, I'll have to take an updated picture with my axe0
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That is why I want to be a runner, everyone I know who has been successful at losing weight; runs!0
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Great job! I hope to be in your shoes in a year!0
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That is super awesome! Congrats on your success! Good luck on your first race!0
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