I ran for the first time ever, and I didn't die

Gwen M.
on 6/11/14 6:31 am
VSG on 03/13/14

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)

feels_so_good
on 6/11/14 6:45 am
VSG on 05/20/14

Congrats Gwen. I can relate to the bear :)

5'10" Male : Consult Weight 428 1/16/14 : Pre-op m1 -3, m2 -12, m3 0, m4 -27 : SW 386 : m1 -25, m2 -22 m3 -15 4 -12: LW 278 CW 320 : Total Loss 108

Gwen M.
on 6/11/14 11:18 pm
VSG on 03/13/14

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)

Sandy M.
on 6/11/14 6:49 am - Detroit Lakes, MN
Revision on 05/08/13

That is FABULOUS!   No matter how far, how fast, or how long you run, if you run at all you can call yourself a runner.  Congratulations!

Height 5'4"  HW:223 Lap band 2006, revised to Sleeve 5/8/2013, SW:196

  

    

Gwen M.
on 6/11/14 11:18 pm
VSG on 03/13/14

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)

Kelly Jean
on 6/11/14 7:04 am
VSG on 04/08/14

Wooooooo hoooooo congrats Gwen... now think of it this way you can run from that bear ..and with enough practice you can even out run him .... awesome!!! I'm sure that felt awesome !!!! :-) 

♡Kelly

  

Gwen M.
on 6/11/14 11:19 pm
VSG on 03/13/14

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)

Kelly Jean
on 6/12/14 10:42 am, edited 6/12/14 10:42 am
VSG on 04/08/14

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

 

  

Gwen M.
on 6/12/14 11:30 am
VSG on 03/13/14

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)

Kelly Jean
on 6/12/14 11:36 am
VSG on 04/08/14

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

  

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