An Amazing feeling. I ran... and Zombies weren't chasing me
Today I started training for my first 5k (In March) I hope to run the whole thing. Going into the gym I was really worried about the workout. I had a brisk 5m warmup walk and then I would jog for a minute, walk for 1:30 for 20 minutes. I didn't have any problem....I did the whole workout just fine walking at 3.5 and jogging at 5.5 sometimes 6mph, and I didn't quit. I didn't die. I didn't even think I was about to die. And heres the real kicker. Im excited to do it again on Wednesday. Tomorrow I'll do weight lifting because my Couch to 5k program is 3 days a week of cardio. I never thought id say it but I actually enjoy my time at the gym. 7 months ago I would be in tears after the first minute of jogging because I couldn't do it and I was out of breath. 7 months ago I wouldn't have even TRIED.
Just finished my post workout protein shake. Now im hopping in the shower and heading to the nutritionist. Hopefully she doesn't yell at me. I've had a pretty unhealthy past few weeks. But I made the appointment to hopefully help me get back on track. I have about 30 more pounds id like to lose and ive been stuck in the 165-170 range for 2 months now. Maybe she can help.
Hope everyone has a happy healthy day.
Awesome!! It's so wonderful to realize how radically WLS can change your life....
First ultra: Stone Mill 50 miler 11/15/14 13:44:38, First Full Marathon: Marine Corps 10/27/13 4:57:11, Half Marathon PR 2:04:43 at Shamrock VA Beach Half-Marathon, 12/2/12 First Half-Marathon 2:32:47, 5K PR Run Under the Lights 5K 27:23 on 11/23/13, 10K PR 52:53 Pike's Peek 10K 4/21/13, (1st timed run) Accumen 8K 51:09 10/14/12.
Yay you!
HW333--SW 289--GW of 160 5' 11" woman. I only know the way I know & when you ask for input/advice, you'll get the way I've been successful through my surgeon & nutritionist. Please consult your surgeon & nutritionist for how to do it their way. Biggest regret? Not doing this 10 years ago! Every day is better than the day before...and it was a pretty great day!
That's awesome! I wish you had some secret to this you could share. I want to run, but it does make me feel like I'm dying after 30 seconds or so. Usually my first minute isn't too bad, but the rest I have to force. Doesn't stop me, but I wish I liked it more!
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I'm using a couch to 5k app, just search C25K, the one I have is free and takes 8 weeks!
HW333--SW 289--GW of 160 5' 11" woman. I only know the way I know & when you ask for input/advice, you'll get the way I've been successful through my surgeon & nutritionist. Please consult your surgeon & nutritionist for how to do it their way. Biggest regret? Not doing this 10 years ago! Every day is better than the day before...and it was a pretty great day!
I to am doing couch to 5k. I ran for 3.30 minutes and it was wonderful and terrible! My body fat/skin was beating me up. Any suggestions. I am wearing a good support bra, but my belly was just jiggling like crazy.
Thanks for any input.
HW333--SW 289--GW of 160 5' 11" woman. I only know the way I know & when you ask for input/advice, you'll get the way I've been successful through my surgeon & nutritionist. Please consult your surgeon & nutritionist for how to do it their way. Biggest regret? Not doing this 10 years ago! Every day is better than the day before...and it was a pretty great day!
