Whoa I am a runner.
So I am running my 1st ever 5K this afternoon. Reflecting on what has led to this day over the last 5 months is just, at times, overwhelming. I truly believe God has given me a 2nd chance to do this life right. With me losing 113 pounds in just over 5 months is truly a blessing. I am just 50 pounds away from my high school weight (22 yrs ago) and even though I was heavy at that time it is a true milestone for me. Like all challenges in life, you can get past the difficulty, and once you do and see the change in your life, it is so worth it. Run Happy!!!
Sleeved 5/20/13; HW 460, SW 434, Goal weight 220. Mini goals 399 - check, 349 - check, 299 - check, 249
wow! I 'think' about running, heck, I sometimes dream that I am running, but I have yet to try it...at my age (61) and bad knees, I don't know. But you are doing it!!! Congrats to you, and best of luck (don't hurt anything!). Let us know how it goes!
sophie
HW 275 SW 246 CW 162.5 GW 150 ( 5'1" Over 1 1/2 inch lost in the last few yrs! LOL) lost 50 lbs on my own, stable for 3 yrs, gained back 21 during year b4 surgery.
Good luck, I'm sure you will Rock that run! I to have started running and could never have imagined that I could have before this surgery....I did my first 5k last Sunday and felt such an overwhelming feeling of accomplishment! It is our second chance, and I want to take this chance and literally run with it! Let us know how it went.
Referral July 30, 2013..VSG BY Dr. Lloyd Smith Aug 12, 2013. Pre OPTI weight: 350. Sw331 CW190
I did the Monster Run 5K this morning! I still walk more than I run, but I finished more than a minute faster than my last 5K. Doing these things can be habit-forming, so watch out!
Great job on all of your accomplishments - you're doing really well!
Height 5'4" HW:223 Lap band 2006, revised to Sleeve 5/8/2013, SW:196
Been following your progress from the beginning- whoo-Hoo you! So very well done, and I agree with you all the way- God is, indeed, in this with us. Way to respond to His prompting- your willingness and compliance is going to make this happen all the way for you. Smiles all the way for you today. Enjoy your run! Bonnie
goal!!! August 20, 2013 age: 59 High weight: 345 (June, 2011) Consult weight: 293 (June, 2012) Pre-Op: 253 (Nov., 2012) Surgery weight: 235 (Dec. 12, 2012) Current weight: 145
TOTAL POUNDS LOST- 200 (110 pounds lost before surgery, 90 pounds lost Post Op.diabetes in remission-blood pressure normal-cholesterol and triglyceride levels normal! BMI from 55.6 supermorbidly obese to 23.6 normal!!!!
Way to go!! I don't ever aspire to be a runner. I could see myself doing a 5K one day for fun and to raise money for a good cause...but I would walk in a heartbeat if I started feeling pain. Contrast that with my little brother who has run over 50 marathons. Crazy!
So glad that this surgery has helped you dream big dreams and achieve them!
Tracy 5'3" HW: 235 SW: 218 CW: 132 M1: -22 M2: -13 M3: -12 M4: -9 M5: -8 M6: -10 M7: -4
Goal reached in 7 months and 1 week!
Lower Body Lift w/Dr. Barnthouse 7-8-15
