I ran for the first time ever, and I didn't die
The subject line pretty much says it all. Today I ran for the first time that I can ever remember in my adult life. I'm pretty sure the only way I would have run prior to this is if I was being chased by a bear and, even then, the jury is out. I might have opted for being mauled to death.
But today I did it. I haven't quite reached the level of couch to start c25k, so I'm calling today w0d1. After a 20 minute warm/ramp up, I ran for 45 seconds and then walked for 4 minutes and 15 seconds. I repeated that 6 times before a 15 minute cool down for a total of 65 minutes and 2.89 miles.
It was really hard. I warned the gym owner that I might die. But I did it. I'm so freaking amazingly proud of myself. :D
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
Here's hoping we never get chased by one!
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
Thanks!
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
Thank you so much!
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
Ok Gwen I just wanted to thank you.... I got home from group a bit ago and decided to go for my walk ...I did it at a super fast pace ... then the last block it started to pour... so I thought to myself what would Gwen do. ..and so I ran ....yes it was only a block but I haven't ran for 20 years it felt awesome! !!!:-) Thank you Thank you Thank you ...
♡Kelly
This is seriously the best comment ever. I'm so happy for you! I'm so thrilled that I inspired someone to push! Go you!!
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
Gwen are you serious your one of biggest inspiration I have followed you since day 1 here ... your journey and support has helped me out so much... There are like 5 or 6 of you out there that I always read and take all there advice and look for it... not that I don't take others also... you are a true INSPIRATION! !! THANK YOU ... GWEN...
♡Kelly
