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Thanks Jennifer! I know I do, it just sucks knowing I have to do it again..lol It's time though. I kept seeing people running around town and I kept thinking that should be me. Like I said, it's time.

Same story here. I didnt quite reach my goal weight but got under 200 lbs for the first time since my early 20's. I got too comfortable, and today I weigh 235 :(. I'd say to myself, "you can eat that, youre looking good, and feel great!" I will lose what I gained because I know how to do it and I've done it before. Next…

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thank you so much! ya know I feel awesome! haha wow that reads corny! lol I used to think I could never do this or "I can't" do that, now I feel like I am a "doer" and "I can" is more of a part of my vocabulary. Next goal is a full marathon, and I know I CAN do it!

haha, thx Toddahlie!

haha, thanks! Thanks! :)

Just to update! :) Havent run an "official" 5k since my last one. But i do time my runs and have my 5k now down under 27 minutes, my last one being 26:59..yes it's a second and it totally counts!! haha I usually run close to a 10k when I do run, so I look at my splits and get my 5k time from the map my fitness app. I…

I know exactly how you feel. I've been overweight literally my entire life. I decided I would never get a girl lookin like I did so I worked out religiously and got down to 185 from what was a previous high of 260. I suddenly got attention from the ladies and met my eventual ex wife Amber..lol Well she had an affair and…

that is awesome stef!! I was also told I am now considered prediabetic. I no longer take the meds for diabetes and I no longer take the blood pressure meds. It's a wonderful feeling! Feel proud girl!!

kp...you can do it! I am also diabetic. I now am off the diabetic meds as well as the blood pressure meds. Diet and exercise are me meds now and they can be yours too!!

Like many have said it isnt easy but it sure as hell can be done! ;) I'm going to be 41 on the 26th and I went from 335 to 210 today. I'm not done yet either and it's a constant struggle but I know I can do it and I will do it. It's all about motivation, find it and nothing will stop you !! Good luck! And friend me if you…

-bought a new pair of cargo shorts and I actually fit into 32's! yay!! - ran on the treadmill at the gym and actually clocked a 5k in 25:20, I know I'm capable of faster times now and need to find a way to push harder when the feet hit the pavement - tightened my belt one more notch, I'm out of holes for the 2nd time on…

nope...lol

Thanks again for all the comments. It really touches me. I'm also very excited that sharing my story may help to inspire someone else to carry on on or push through their very own struggles! And thanks for all the new friend requests!! ;)

Congrats!!! I also ran my first race today, it wasnt a trail race but I know how excited ya feel. Way to go girl!!

Feel free to add me. My heaviest recorded weight was 335, I was probably closer to 350. I've lost 120 lbs and sit at 215 today. I never put the pressure of big goals on myself. I always looked at mini goals and it just kept going. If I was at 266 lbs. I would say to myself, Mike....just 2 more lbs and I will be 264 and…

good for you!! I was at XXL as well and now can wear a large. I also was on blood pressure meds and I am diabetic. I now manage my diabetes with diet and exercise and no medication and am off the blood pressure pills!

At work one of my customers asked when I had started because I was new to the store. I told him I had been there 2 years and he probably just remembers the bigger Mike..lol Ive also drilled new holes in my belt. Well I must have drilled 8 new holes about a month ago and now I see just one hole left before I'll need to do…

Thank you everyone for the wonderful comments!! Even though I have lost the weight that I have it's sometimes hard not see still have the mental image of being the fat guy..lol Your comments really help me to see the changes and maybe even start to accept them. Dunno if that makes sense...lol Thanks!!!

congrats!!

well my heaviest was a few years ago. In August I was around 285ish. So since August I have lost appx. 70 lbs. When I started running I couldnt make it half a block before feeling like I was gonna die! lol I just kept pushing for more. You'll get there just keep at it! :)

My highest "recorded" weight was 335. I have a suspicion I may have been as high as 350. ugh! I am currently 215. I always thought I'd be happy at the weight I was when I met my exwife (189), however I don't think i had much muscle then. I really want to be out of the 200's. Just something about that that I have to do. I…

ugh...i cringe when I look at the before pics! hahaha. Can't believe I actually posted those!

Thanks for the responses! :) Yes those are 2 of my 3 children. The oldest is a college freshman and, well uh I guess he had a late night and slept in...lol The little turd!

thanks Book Angel...and thanks Kevy baby!! You inspire me too bro!! You're knocking it out of the park!

once had a boil on the inside of my *kitten* cheek, Tried to pop it to soon and it popped under my skin. I had to go to the er where I had to lay on my back with my legs up in the air as I cupped my stuff in my hands as nurses, dr's and everyone else came in that needed to. EMBARASSING. And I had the nerve to say..."I bet…

Never thought to measure mine until I aw this thread. I always thought I had huge calves and have always been complimented on them but after measuring they don't seem so large anymore..lol Mine measured 16" Dunno how to post a pic so I'll just use it as my profile pic for a bit. haha (thighs measured 23.5")

i start out with... Breakdown - Jack johnson Blitzkrieg Bop - Ramones theyre around 5 minutes combined which is what I warm up with walking on the treadmill... next on the playlist are (now jogging)... One More Night - Maroon 5 I'm Yours - Jason Mraz Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5 Holy Grail - Justin Timerberlake/Jay Z…

I prefer jogging so much more outside. I can measure out the distance I WANT to run and know if I jog there I have to get back, so there's no "STOP" button where I can just give in. And if I have to come back from that point I might as well push myself and try and jog it out. I went from being unable to jog a half mile a…

43 lbs in 2 months...wife left at the end of august and I lost some initial weight from the stress of it all. When I saw that I had lost I thought why not really lose the weight and get back to where I was when I met her. So when she left I was appx 270 and today I am 227. I workout twice a day and i love to run. Now that…