runninginpink

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  • I questioned myself constantly. "Am I really a runner?" I'm 5'3'', female, and started running when I was 220 lbs. and could not stay on the treadmill for more than one minute at a time. Little by little, I built up strength and endurance and eventually made it to the point where I could run 1/2 a mile, then 1 mile, then…
    in At what moment can you consider yourself a runner? Comment by runninginpink March 2012
  • Not to split hairs, but I thought I was particularly clear that losing weight/living a healthier lifestyle was something that my former husband and I had discussed and agreed to do together, not a unilateral decision. Everyone's relationship is different; we of course hope for the best, but ultimately must remember that we…
    in I think my husband is trying to keep me fat..... Comment by runninginpink February 2012
  • I used to weigh almost 250 pounds. I weighed more than my husband. I was diagnosed with PCOS and was told that I was pre-diabetic--a real wake-up call for me! Over the past two years, I've lost 101 pounds....over 40% of my body weight. I've managed to keep every pound off. Today I weigh 147 pounds and am working on toning.…
    in I think my husband is trying to keep me fat..... Comment by runninginpink February 2012
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