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  • I started at 300+ lbs, and that is double my "suggested" weight. I started with just walking and going the distance I could stand, even it was a SLOW 1 mile (25 minutes!) Then I built on from there. Weight lifting is great, just don't push yourself too soon to lift/run/exercise like you did when you were much lighter.…
    in Question for the XXXXL crowd Comment by nolongerXXL November 2013
  • You CAN do it. I started at 270lbs, I ran slow (still do!) and just tackled it day by day. I didn't worry about the 30 minute run at the end, I worried about todays 60 second run. I was NEVER a runner, even a mile. I ran 4 miles this morning, just because I can now! DON'T under estimate yourself and DON'T quit. Best advice…
    in Scared I cant do the couch to 5k Comment by nolongerXXL August 2013
  • 8/1: 64 minutes 8/2: 80 minutes 8/3: 72 minutes 8/4: 128 minutes 8/5: 102 minutes 8/6: 110 minutes 8/7: 109 minutes 8/8: 80 minutes 8/9: 76 minutes 8/10 112 minutes 8/11 124 minutes 8/12 100 minutes 8/13 69 minutes 8/14 89 minutes 8/15 64 minutes 8/16 93 minutes 8/17 67 minutesTotal 1539 - 1440 To go 99 overage!!…
    in 24 Hour Challenge - August Comment by nolongerXXL August 2013
  • 8/1: 64 minutes 8/2: 80 minutes 8/3: 72 minutes 8/4: 128 minutes 8/5: 102 minutes 8/6: 110 minutes 8/7: 109 minutes 8/8: 80 minutes 8/9: 76 minutes 8/10 112 minutes 8/11 124 minutes 8/12 100 minutes 8/13 69 minutes 8/14 89 minutes 8/15 64 minutesTotal 1379 - 1440 To go 61
    in 24 Hour Challenge - August Comment by nolongerXXL August 2013
  • 8/1: 64 minutes 8/2: 80 minutes 8/3: 72 minutes 8/4: 128 minutes 8/5: 102 minutes 8/6: 110 minutes 8/7: 109 minutes 8/8: 80 minutes 8/9: 76 minutes 8/10 112 minutes 8/11 124 minutes 8/12 100 minutes 8/13 69 minutes 8/14 89 minutesTotal 1315 - 1440 To go 125
    in 24 Hour Challenge - August Comment by nolongerXXL August 2013
  • 8/1: 64 minutes 8/2: 80 minutes 8/3: 72 minutes 8/4: 128 minutes 8/5: 102 minutes 8/6: 110 minutes 8/7: 109 minutes 8/8: 80 minutes 8/9: 76 minutes 8/10 112 minutes 8/11 124 minutes 8/12 100 minutes 8/13 69 mintuesTotal 1226 - 1440 To go 214
    in 24 Hour Challenge - August Comment by nolongerXXL August 2013
  • 8/1: 64 minutes 8/2: 80 minutes 8/3: 72 minutes 8/4: 128 minutes 8/5: 102 minutes 8/6: 110 minutes 8/7: 109 minutes 8/8: 80 minutes 8/9: 76 minutes 8/10 112 minutes 8/11 124 minutes 8/12 100 minutesTotal 1157 - 1440 To go 283
    in 24 Hour Challenge - August Comment by nolongerXXL August 2013
  • 8/1: 64 minutes 8/2: 80 minutes 8/3: 72 minutes 8/4: 128 minutes 8/5: 102 minutes 8/6: 110 minutes 8/7: 109 minutes 8/8: 80 minutes 8/9: 76 minutes 8/10 112 minutes 8/11 124 minutesTotal 1057 - 1440 To go 383
    in 24 Hour Challenge - August Comment by nolongerXXL August 2013
  • 8/1: 64 minutes 8/2: 80 minutes 8/3: 72 minutes 8/4: 128 minutes 8/5: 102 minutes 8/6: 110 minutes 8/7: 109 minutes 8/8: 80 minutes 8/9: 76 minutes 8/10 112 minutesTotal 933 - 1440 To go 507
    in 24 Hour Challenge - August Comment by nolongerXXL August 2013
  • 8/1: 64 minutes 8/2: 80 minutes 8/3: 72 minutes 8/4: 128 minutes 8/5: 102 minutes 8/6: 110 minutes 8/7: 109 minutes 8/8: 80 minutesTotal 735 - 1440 To go 705
    in 24 Hour Challenge - August Comment by nolongerXXL August 2013
  • Thank you for sharing this! OP, thank you for taking the time to type out a very well thought out post and sharing some great down to earth suggestions. You are amazing!!!
    in 151 lbs lost and 1 year on MFP! Comment by nolongerXXL August 2013
  • 8/1: 64 minutes 8/2: 80 minutes 8/3: 72 minutes 8/4: 128 minutes 8/5: 102 minutes 8/6: 110 minutes 8/7: 109 minutesTotal 655 - 1440 To go 775
    in 24 Hour Challenge - August Comment by nolongerXXL August 2013
  • 8/1: 64 minutes 8/2: 80 minutes 8/3: 72 minutes 8/4: 128 minutes 8/5: 102 minutes 8/6: 110 minutesTotal 556 - 1440 To go 884
    in 24 Hour Challenge - August Comment by nolongerXXL August 2013
  • Nope. I started c25k at 270 lbs with no previous running history. I ended C25K at 245 lbs., I now run a 5k (slowly 40ish minutes) every other day. Just go slow, no, really slow and pace yourself during the run portions. If you can't talk, you're going to fast. Remember this is a conditioning program, not a race. You have…
    in Am I too heavy to start c25k? Comment by nolongerXXL August 2013
  • 8/1: 64 minutes 8/2: 80 minutes 8/3: 72 minutes 8/4: 128 minutes (ETA: 49 more minutes)Total 344 - 1440 To go 1096
    in 24 Hour Challenge - August Comment by nolongerXXL August 2013
  • 8/1: 64 minutes 8/2: 80 minutes 8/3: 72 minutes 8/4: 79 minutesTotal 295 - 1440 To go 1145
    in 24 Hour Challenge - August Comment by nolongerXXL August 2013
  • Dang girl!! Burn it! :drinker:
    in 24 Hour Challenge - August Comment by nolongerXXL August 2013
  • 8/1: 64 minutes 8/2: 80 minutes 8/3: 72 minutesTotal 216 - 1440 To go 1224
    in 24 Hour Challenge - August Comment by nolongerXXL August 2013
  • I guess we can't edit/add to our original posts. :ohwell: 8/1: 64 minutes 8/2: 80 minutesTotal 144 - 1440 To go 1296
    in 24 Hour Challenge - August Comment by nolongerXXL August 2013
  • I'm in! 8/1: 64 minutes, 22 hours and 56 minutes to go.
    in 24 Hour Challenge - August Comment by nolongerXXL August 2013
  • Fab NSV!!!
    in Today's NSV Comment by nolongerXXL August 2013
  • I live in a REALLY small town. Like crazy small. I'm not close to a gym so I take my workouts (walking and running) to the roads. It is no secret that I'm out there doing it. I have some of the biggest mouths of the south that pass by me while I'm sweating it out. I started weighing over 300lbs., I'm currently at 235. When…
    in Feeling embarrassed when working out Comment by nolongerXXL August 2013
  • Hey girl!!! I started C25K at 270lbs! :embarassed: Each week when the minutes increased, I would FREAK OUT! The double jump in time from 90 seconds to 3 minutes mind as well of been 30 minutes IMO! I am now running 38+ minutes straight, just a few weeks later and still over 200lbs (235lbs!). :happy: IT IS POSSIBLE! Please…
    in Anyone else starting C25K at or above 200 lbs? Comment by nolongerXXL August 2013
  • You can do this! I started at 311 same height. I have lost 75 pounds to date. It is possible. Start with small changes and build on them. No sweetened drinks and walk to the mailbox, twice! I recently wrote a blog post about my weight and how it effected my daily functions. Please add me and feel free to read it. I also…
    in 300+ Comment by nolongerXXL July 2013
  • This is exactly how I do when logging the walk/run intervals.:smile: No need for complicated equipment. :happy: :tongue: Have fun!
    in logging c25k? Comment by nolongerXXL July 2013
  • Good luck girl! You can do it! I started C25K at 270lbs. It is possible. Take your time and go slow (even running slow) and you'll do fine. :)
    in New to running and weight loss Comment by nolongerXXL July 2013
  • Congratulations!!! I too have seen the scale roll under the 300 mark, and it was FANTASTIC! You look great! Your hardwork and dedication shows! Keep up the excellent work! You will roll that scale soon again!
    in I hit my first major milestone...(pic) Comment by nolongerXXL July 2013
  • I have been off for the summer. In just 4 weeks the next semester starts, Radiology school!!! I also have a very hyper active 7 year old and a two year old. My husband works to support us. It is HARD! :drinker:
    in College? Comment by nolongerXXL July 2013
  • I see nothing wrong with repeating as needed. Be a day or a week. I repeated week 3 b/c I thought I would never make it for the three minutes without dying! I then revamped the way I was running (SLOWED DOWN, like Raasy said) and found that if I listened to what my body told me during the runs (you're going to fast, I…
    in Repeating/Extending Weeks Comment by nolongerXXL July 2013
  • Your body mass (muscle mass vs. fat mass) is probably high. You may have more muscle than the average person for your height.
    in NSV...Well, kind of Comment by nolongerXXL July 2013
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