Don't let anyone tell you it can't be done

Doug Little

posted: 3/30/2008 at 2:01 PM

5 years ago: Male 52 years old 327+ lbs Blood sugar 300+, cholesterol about the same........heck..ALL my numbers were wrong and deadly. I worked up a sweat, thinking about working up a sweat. Today: 180 Lbs and I placed first,in my age group, at the Knoxville, Tn 5K. Just a little over 24!! I post this not to brag but as an example of a thought out process. I chanegd my eating habits, started walking, walking turned in to jogging and the story goes on. To my luck, there are no medical problems and I am on NO meds, with all my numbers low. The biggest thing I didn't do: Was go on a diet. I didn't go on a diet, I just cut back, used my head, ate when I 'needed' to. Today, it is a way of life. I travel alot and make time for a workout or local park run, instead of ordering in that Pizza to the hotel room. Anyone want some size 52" pants? Mine are now 36 and a little baggy. I even lost a shoe size. Speaking of shoes, I have more running shoes than work shoes. Go get 'em. Doug

Teresadfp

posted: 3/30/2008 at 2:08 PM

Congratulations, Doug! Thanks for sharing your story. I'm already telling my kids that running is much more fun and effective than dieting! Great job on winning your age group, too!

Sockoni

posted: 3/30/2008 at 2:44 PM

Congrats Doug! Awesome accomplishments. Smile

FastTalkingFatty

posted: 3/31/2008 at 4:27 PM

I love that you didn't diet! congratulations

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RunCheffyRun

posted: 3/31/2008 at 4:33 PM

Quote from Doug Little on 3/30/2008 at 2:01 PM:

5 years ago: Male 52 years old 327+ lbs Blood sugar 300+, cholesterol about the same........heck..ALL my numbers were wrong and deadly. I worked up a sweat, thinking about working up a sweat. Today: 180 Lbs and I placed first,in my age group, at the Knoxville, Tn 5K. Just a little over 24!! I post this not to brag but as an example of a thought out process. I chanegd my eating habits, started walking, walking turned in to jogging and the story goes on. To my luck, there are no medical problems and I am on NO meds, with all my numbers low. The biggest thing I didn't do: Was go on a diet. I didn't go on a diet, I just cut back, used my head, ate when I 'needed' to. Today, it is a way of life. I travel alot and make time for a workout or local park run, instead of ordering in that Pizza to the hotel room. Anyone want some size 52" pants? Mine are now 36 and a little baggy. I even lost a shoe size. Speaking of shoes, I have more running shoes than work shoes. Go get 'em. Doug

Up for my " Top Ten HTFU" stories of the year. YOU GO BOY..... Thanks for brightening MY and I am sure LOTS of everyone's days, and reminding us all why we love exercise so much..... It's all YOU. Congratulations and HIGH FIVE... Smile

" Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine" "Fat is like a Stray Dog, Stop Feeding it, and it will Leave"

2013 Mantra: Shut up and SWEAT...... It will NEVER be easy, but it will ALWAYS be WORTH IT......

Marcus L S

The Greatest of All Time

posted: 3/31/2008 at 4:48 PM

Great story! A real inspiration. Thank you for sharing.

all you touch and all you see, is all your life will ever be

Obesity is a disease. Yes, a disease where nothing tastes bad...except salads.

jEfFgObLuE

More Cowbell!

posted: 3/31/2008 at 4:53 PM

That. Is. Awesome.

When you're on your deathbed, you won't be wishing that you'd spent more time at the office. But you will be wishing that you'd spent more time running. Because if you had, you wouldn't be on your deathbed.

joeblogg

posted: 3/31/2008 at 5:00 PM

Now, thats what I call an inspirational story.. Top post Doug - keep pushin the pavement Wink

Goals for 2008: ~~10k - Phoenix Park - 6 April~~ 48:47 1/2 Marathon - Longford - 24 August Marathon - Dublin - 27 October. Its Man v Distance. Distance is in trouble.

cgerber

posted: 3/31/2008 at 5:09 PM

Quote from RunCheffyRun on 3/31/2008 at 4:33 PM:

Up for my " Top Ten HTFU" stories of the year.

Heck yeah, I agree! What a great story... awesome job! - Chris

sully708

My legs are killing me

posted: 3/31/2008 at 5:11 PM

Doug - YOU DA MAN!!!!!!!! That is a great story and it goes to show people that they can change their habits at any age. You should be proud of yourself! What does your family think of the "new" Doug?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4B-r8KJhlE

Kennyd