Jarrod4275

I started eating Paleo (loosely based) in February and coupled with my own version of crossfit (running long runs one day, bike and weights one day, swim and push ups and sit ups one day, running shorter speed runs one day, etc) I lost 110 pounds in 9 months. I was 285 pounds and am about 172-173 now. Now I am sort of…

I am not going to lie to you. Quitting smoking was REALLY hard. Today marks 275 days smoke free. I just did it cold turkey. I have no secret other than to say this. I was wheezing, coughing crap up and certain I had already done irrevearsable damage to my lungs. I decided I was going to die from lung cancer at like 50 if I…

Thanks for the positive feedback brothers and sisters! I might add that I mentioned what you can do to lose a couple pounds a week. Including exercising 1-2 times a week. I lost 110 in 9 months but I was working out on average 5 times a week doing my own version of Cross fit. Running (speed run) one day with push ups and…

I got 3rd place in my age group and 7th overall!! I did it! I got a medal and ran it in 24:45 :)

Great. Thanks all!

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No, I am a Jayhawk fan through footballs sorry *kitten* seasons. I had 2005 back in the day and for years before and years since KU football sucks. But I still drive up for a couple games and watch them when I can. My wife is a Kstate grad. She and I don't get along well either but weve been married for 15 years. I think…

Yeah well I might need someone to tease this basketball season so accept my friendship. fitness pal

lmao what's wrong with Kansas!? Rock Chalk Jayhawk!? NO?

I lost 82 pounds in 178 days. Today actually I reached my goal. Switch to a paleo diet. No bread, Corn, Pasta, Potato. no canned or boxed food. no fast food and watch your sugar intake. Shoot for around 1700 calories per day eating meat, veggies and fruit. Eggs and raw nuts is fine too. No soda. Lots of water. Exercise…

I started my journey on february 4th. I was 282 pounds and I decided to quit smoking, quit drinking and lose 82 pounds. TODAY I realized my goal and weighed in at 200 pounds. I lost an average of .4607 pounds per day. Some days I was up a little and others I was down a little more. I did it by changing my diet and…

With 2 minutes of walking included I ran a practice 5k in 28:06. I'm pretty pumped about that time. Next training run will include no walking and I have 6 training sessions left. I think I should be running it in 27:00 in a couple weeks and then I have 2 months to try and shed 6-7 minutes. Looking forward to the challenge!

I forgot about Saint Ralph! That was a really good movie!

Ya know I don't think I ever saw that entire movie. I was a little kid and remember watching parts of it. I might have to check that out.

I was in a walking boot for 3 weeks from a hurt tendon in my ankle but I was able to ride stationary bike and swim. If all else fails SWIM! Best exercise you can do really. I try and swim at least once a week for a 1/2 mile. Only takes about 30-45 minutes. Maybe longer if you don't know how to swim :)

Well all I know of is Without Limits and Chariots of Fire

I had seen Without Limits before but it had been a while. Stumbled upon a copy for $3.00 over the weekend and assumed it must be a sign :) After watching it I ran my fastest time yet and it was 98 degrees outside! If that don't kill me I have no excuse not to run now. Thanks for the tip! :)

Thanks a lot! Saturday I did a 5k in 29:35 which is my best time yet! I walked for 5 minutes of that so I am getting closer! I am almost running it with no walking and once I can do that I am going to start trying to increase my speed based on everyones advice. Pretty pumped! :)

I truly appreciate everyones responses. This life is all new to me trying to become a runner. I have been a pack a day smoker and heavy drinker for over 20 years and quit drinking, smoking, changed my eating habits and started exercising in January. I've lost 70 pounds and feel amazing. Literally I feel better than I have…

I run / walk 3-4 times a week. Every other day basically. I go 5-6 miles each time.

Well done bro!

M:39 (6' tall) 282 pound alcoholic 1 pack a day smoker since I was 17. Woke up one morning and felt sick (again) from too much drinking, smoking, a cold, acid reflux, gout, pains and aches and depression. Sick and tired of being sick and tired I stood at our living room window and watched my kids playing basketball on the…

282 pounds :smile:

Buddy I feel for ya. I have the same disease that causes me to need to see it on the scale. It even drove me to quit working out a few years ago. This time around I have learned to accept that this is not a quick fix. This is a journey. This is a journey to a new life for me and my family. The scale is only a tool that…

I'll be your pal :)

thanks very much for the advice!

Very interesting. Thank you!

Yes, I log my exercising and eat up more calories on those days but still try and stay UNDER my allowed calorie intake. not by much but maybe by about 100-200 calories. Interesting what you said about raising my calories. Someone else mentioned to me that I might try increasing my calorie intake with lean meats for a…

Congrats! Well done. I know how you feel. I am down to my last 14.5 pounds to reach my 82 pounds lost goal. What an awesome journey. I hope these last 5 for you drop as quickly as the first 5! :happy: