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50 lbs lost! With comparison picture

thungerford
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I was reluctant to try MFP but after hitting 210 lbs, I decided I would give it a shot. I think the biggest eye opener for me was just how many calories I was consuming and had essentially stopped exercising. We recently had our first child and I would like to be around to watch him grow - maybe even meet some grand kids one day!
Through the course of 6 months, I lost 50 pounds. I started eating much better and realized I could lose weight faster with regular exercise. I used to run a fair bit so I decided that I would start by running 1.5 miles per day, slowly working my way up to longer distances. In about a month, I was up to 3.1 miles (5k). Since then, I've been running at least 5k nearly every day, maybe taking a day off every 2-3 weeks. I'm now an endorphin junkie! I feel worthless if I miss a day of running.
If you're just starting out, stick with it! For me, it's about a lifestyle change, not simply weight loss. I would have never guessed I could lose that much weight already.
Thanks MFP!
Through the course of 6 months, I lost 50 pounds. I started eating much better and realized I could lose weight faster with regular exercise. I used to run a fair bit so I decided that I would start by running 1.5 miles per day, slowly working my way up to longer distances. In about a month, I was up to 3.1 miles (5k). Since then, I've been running at least 5k nearly every day, maybe taking a day off every 2-3 weeks. I'm now an endorphin junkie! I feel worthless if I miss a day of running.
If you're just starting out, stick with it! For me, it's about a lifestyle change, not simply weight loss. I would have never guessed I could lose that much weight already.
Thanks MFP!

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Great job! You look amazing.0
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Great Job!0
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That's a lot of weight in a short period. That's great you worked so hard and got great results. I am sure if you keep your running you will only become more fit.0
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Awesome! I am just getting started today so really needed an encouraging story to get started. Your personal experience is very inspiriting! Congratulations!0
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COngratulations you look great!0
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That's FABULOUS! Great work and AWESOME MOTIVATION!0
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Congrats you look great!!!!0
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great work!! you look fantastic!0
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Great job! And what a cute little boy!0
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You look great!0
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Thanks y'all! I feel fantastic and am so glad I started when I did. There is no time like the present!0
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What a great accomplishment!! Good for you for sticking with it0
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awesome job! You look great! I love running too and make about 4-5 miles every other day. Keep it up you look great! Once you start running you never turn back!0
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Wow! Great job! You are an inspiration.0
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Great job!0
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wonderful!!!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:0
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