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I am no longer overweight

mrk34
mrk34 Posts: 227 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I did not update my weight on this website for a few weeks, because I did a crazy thing.

I signed up for half-marathon and concentrated on using the little time I had to prepare for and learn as much as possible about and 13.1 miles run. I ran it on 3/24/12 and now can update my weight. It is 171 at this moment (night) but this morning it was 168.7 !!!!!

I crossed the 170 pounds point and officially I am no longer overweight. Life is beautiful.

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  • mrk34
    mrk34 Posts: 227 Member
    Started in May 2010 when I was 261 pounds.
  • sweet110
    sweet110 Posts: 332 Member
    Congrats! That's amazing on so many levels. But I also really like a success story that represents a slow and steady weight loss.

    Outstanding.
  • bcc112986
    bcc112986 Posts: 362 Member
    Congratulations! Your hard work has paid off. Cannot wait for that.
  • bono
    bono Posts: 179 Member
    Way to go! One goal after another and you get it done
  • DLDzioba
    DLDzioba Posts: 422 Member
    Congratulations both on the weight loss and especially on the race. Sounds like it worked for you.

    I'm a little scared to try running but I see a lot of people on this site have good luck with it so I might just step out of my comfort zone.
  • candicejn
    candicejn Posts: 458 Member
    Awesome, congratulations!!
  • kirsty736
    kirsty736 Posts: 65
    Well done on a/ your amazing weightloss, and b/ completing a half marathon!
  • Jessintherain
    Jessintherain Posts: 67 Member
    Two Thumbs Up!

    That's something I've always wanted to do...

    Or perhaps will do...

    :D
  • bestshiratakinoodles
    bestshiratakinoodles Posts: 32
    Congrats..you did a great job !!
  • Celeigh12
    Celeigh12 Posts: 763 Member
    That's awesome!
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
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  • bridgie101
    bridgie101 Posts: 817 Member
    As I lose weight I feel more and more like exercising - and if they can make those people on 'the biggest loser' run then my knee cartilege is bound to be okay...

    Well done on crossing the great divide. Three cheers. :D
  • k011185
    k011185 Posts: 320 Member
    That is awesome!!! The marathon and the weight! well done.
  • Weighinginwithmy02
    Weighinginwithmy02 Posts: 369 Member
    I love every single thing about this post! SO WELL DONE!!!! Wow, a marathon and being a healthy weight range. That must feel so awesome.
  • Krissy366
    Krissy366 Posts: 458 Member
    That's great! My husband is a runner and he loves it. I keep thinking maybe one of these days I'll start.
  • AmberLeannnn
    AmberLeannnn Posts: 28 Member
    Amazing job!!
  • mallory3411
    mallory3411 Posts: 839 Member
    Nice work!!!
  • ShazMc73
    ShazMc73 Posts: 106 Member
    Very imspirational and I like the slow and steady approach you have taken - lifestyle change success... congratulations! :happy:
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