I Took a Wrong Turn and I Just Kept Going (With Pic)

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  • Theresafinallygetsitright
    Theresafinallygetsitright Posts: 157
    Great job! You may have taken a wrong turn but you certainly fixed that :). For me, exercise has taken the place of "comfort" foods which really weren't that comforting at all.
  • mangojh2
    mangojh2 Posts: 175 Member
    Wow you are incredible! What an amazing change you have made in your life =) I'm so sorry about your loss.
  • orishp
    orishp Posts: 214 Member
    Thank you all for the kind words and encouragement, it means a lot.
    Just a thought....since you have started the 5k's, have you considered starting a fundraiser 5k for cancer research? Would be so moving to know that you helped raise funds to work towards cancer research!
    That's what my plan is for the half marathon, I am going to do it and through sponsorship try to raise some money for one of the breast cancer charities and donate it in my wife's name.

    I would totally donate to this!!!!

    So sorry for your loss, but so glad you found a good friend to keep you going. Your story moved me to tears. CONGRATS on such an amazing job
  • schotas
    schotas Posts: 150 Member
    I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your wife. I lost my mom to cancer a few years ago, and before she passed away she told us, "do not let your dad close the curtains and stop living life." I bet your wife would have felt the same way. I have a feeling she would be very proud of your accomplishments. Keep up the great work and the healthy living. You are an inspiration.:smile:
  • abcgsh
    abcgsh Posts: 38 Member
    You look fantastic and very sorry for the loss of your wife! You are inspiration to everyone :smile:
  • NewLIFEstyle4ME
    NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
    You ROCK sir! I'm so proud of you. I'm so sorry about your beloved wife and friend and just know, she is/would be so very proud of you. You're a HUGE inspiration and thank you so much for posting--WOW- again, you so ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • SunnyAndrsn
    SunnyAndrsn Posts: 369 Member
    Your wife would be very, very proud of you.
  • kluvfreddy
    kluvfreddy Posts: 104 Member
    Congrats of your first milestone. You look gr8 keep it up!
  • nursenessa1
    nursenessa1 Posts: 182 Member
    Yah!!!!! Awesome!!
  • fitinwisconsin
    fitinwisconsin Posts: 1
    Congrats, you're a real inspiration! keep up the good work!
  • schpanks
    schpanks Posts: 468 Member
    Looking good!
  • kmm7309
    kmm7309 Posts: 802 Member
    Your entry made me tear up a little! I am so glad that Danny was there to help you in the right direction. It sounds like he did more for you than give you the motivation to get a new body. I'm glad to hear that you've found your way out of the house and into the gym.
  • mrowrmeowmrowr
    mrowrmeowmrowr Posts: 288 Member
    You look great.
    I think you'll totally kick *kitten* at a marathon!
  • danzan15
    danzan15 Posts: 5 Member
    I was at a point in my life where, certain outside influences were starting to take there toll on my health, when i asked Neil to join me in the gym i was sceptical when he said yes as id heard it all before. But sometimes fate throws people together and as much as Neil said i helped him i needed Neil aswell. Ive lost 41lbs so far myself but if it were not for neils continued hard work and dedication i may have given up myself. I may have opened the first door for Neil but he has kicked open the rest and charged on through.Keep it up mate and ill keep shouting at you.
  • Coffeeholic8
    Coffeeholic8 Posts: 272 Member
    I was at a point in my life where, certain outside influences were starting to take there toll on my health, when i asked Neil to join me in the gym i was sceptical when he said yes as id heard it all before. But sometimes fate throws people together and as much as Neil said i helped him i needed Neil aswell. Ive lost 41lbs so far myself but if it were not for neils continued hard work and dedication i may have given up myself. I may have opened the first door for Neil but he has kicked open the rest and charged on through.Keep it up mate and ill keep shouting at you.
    You better keep shouting at me, I need that. And you also keep convincing me I can lift those extra kilos when I have doubts, you are proved right each time.
  • JVandesteeg
    JVandesteeg Posts: 157 Member
    OMGoodness!!! What a difference!!! You look great!! Keep it up!!
  • missff
    missff Posts: 56 Member
    WOW! what a difference! I bet you feel 10 years younger too? Good for you!
  • barforem
    barforem Posts: 1
    WOW! what great accomplishments. You keep up the good work as you see it does off. I sure needed to hear something positive about weight loss this morning.
  • Curvimami
    Curvimami Posts: 1,851 Member
    Congrats!!! such an inspiring story! so glad you found the right path :happy:
  • Papillon22
    Papillon22 Posts: 1,160 Member
    I'm sorry for your loss.
    What an amazing accomplishment! You're very inspiring.
  • redpaisleyrose
    redpaisleyrose Posts: 35
    "Life is a series of Peaks and Valleys, If you didn't have any valleys, you would not be alive". What an awakening, in your new life now, keep up the good workouts! Oh, and send picture updates! Great Job!:wink:
  • jumatwins
    jumatwins Posts: 74
    Wow. Very inspiring. Thank you for sharing.
  • InnerFatGirl
    InnerFatGirl Posts: 2,687 Member
    I am so sorry about your wife :(

    Well done!
  • InnerFatGirl
    InnerFatGirl Posts: 2,687 Member
    Well done mate.

    Insane how it happens isn't it.

    I was not looking to lose weight. I was just looking for an app to mess about with one night when I couldnt sleep. 3 months later here we are.

    Haha, me too! I was just browsing through the app store and ran across Calorie Count. I downloaded it and it was SO rubbish. I went back on to the app store and ran across MFP. I already had an account because I used it in 2010, so I just logged in and ... 17 weeks later, I'm 30.5lbs down and feeling great!
  • blondedanie
    blondedanie Posts: 21 Member
    Sorry to hear about your wife...congrats on the weight loss..soo inspiring!
  • Coffeeholic8
    Coffeeholic8 Posts: 272 Member
    Thank you all for the kind words and encouragement, and for the messages and friend requests. It is very much appreciated and shows what a great community this is.
  • nichtvollschlank
    nichtvollschlank Posts: 8
    Great job! Sorry about your wife, that is dreadful, but good on ya for continuing to live, I'm sure she's smiling on you. Also, lovin' the Springsteen title to your post...even if it was unintentional ;)
  • Coffeeholic8
    Coffeeholic8 Posts: 272 Member
    Great job! Sorry about your wife, that is dreadful, but good on ya for continuing to live, I'm sure she's smiling on you. Also, lovin' the Springsteen title to your post...even if it was unintentional ;)
    It wasn't unintentional. ;-) I'm a big fan and that line seemed to fit the situation.
  • ladytinkerbell99
    ladytinkerbell99 Posts: 970 Member
    Congratulations!! You are an inspiration to all of us!! Thank you for sharing. :flowerforyou:
  • lauren3382
    lauren3382 Posts: 372 Member
    WOW!!! You've done a fantastic job! Your dedication is an inspiration.

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