I reached goal!!!

Eddy

Slow-smooth-fast

posted: 8/9/2007 at 5:32 PM
modified: 8/9/2007 at 5:32 PM

I thought it would be nice for me to share my happy news, I officially got to my goal weight at weight watchers. I started the classes last October weighing in at 266lb. I weighed in tonight at 187lb, I am passed my goal by a pound. I actually do want to lose 14lbs more personally, but everyone keeps on telling me that I look fine as I am. PS. From couch potato to by comparison a mile PB tonight of 5:52. Whahoooo, made up. Gettinghorribly difficult to lose this last bit of weight, I have such a big calorie deficit that I sometimes barely have enough energy to run.

"I've been following Eddy's improvement over the last two years on this site, and it's been pretty dang solid. Sure the weekly mileage has been up and down, but over the long haul he's getting out the door and has turned himself into quite a runner. He's only now just figuring out his potential. Consistency in running is measured in years, not weeks. And over the last couple of years, Eddy's made great strides" Jeff 14 Jan 2009

slowandsteady

posted: 8/9/2007 at 5:37 PM
modified: 8/9/2007 at 5:52 PM

Eddy, Great job. I know those last few pounds are very difficult but you already did the MOST difficult thing. You Got Started Big grin

Now the rest should be easy... Tongue

zoom-zoom

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posted: 8/9/2007 at 6:07 PM

Quote from Eddy on 8/9/2007 at 5:32 PM:

Gettinghorribly difficult to lose this last bit of weight, I have such a big calorie deficit that I sometimes barely have enough energy to run.

Those last pounds can be REALLY tough to lose--especially once you are in the healthy weight range. But don't starve yourself...that can have a way of backfiring. I'd aim to not lose more than .5-1#/week at this point. Eating to run and eating to lose weight can be really tough. I think it's better to find a happy medium...lose slower, but eat enough to not feel starved and weak. But BIG kudos to you on how far you have come! It sure makes the running easier and faster, doesn't it!? Smile

k

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Runnergabe

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posted: 8/9/2007 at 6:50 PM

Awesome, awesome job Eddy! Smile

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guys

posted: 8/9/2007 at 7:49 PM

Quote from Eddy on 8/9/2007 at 5:32 PM:

I weighed in tonight at 187lb, I am passed my goal by a pound.

Congratulations !! I guess you'll have to update your 'about' page ;-)

Chenille

posted: 8/10/2007 at 3:21 AM

Congrats, Eddy, for weight and PB - !!!

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Mississippi

posted: 8/10/2007 at 6:12 AM

Congratulations! It's great to see goals being met. Nice mile time too. Smile

Mishka

posted: 8/10/2007 at 7:22 AM

Great job Eddy! 5:52?!? Wow, that's moving! About those last pounds though...listen to zoom-zoom. Be careful about the effects that calorie deficit has on your running. If you stay with running and make it a permanent healthy habit, those last pounds will gradually come off. It will take quite some time, especially if you're healthy now, but it will happen.

modal

posted: 8/10/2007 at 9:02 AM
modified: 8/10/2007 at 9:42 AM

Awesome. I personally would not worry with the weight as long as your have a consistent healthy diet and are exercising. That said... I do believe 14 lbs makes a difference physically. 10 years ago I weighed 175... my face and neck were a lot sleeker... and 32" pants were roomy... Dude, 5:52 is fast. Focus on running a sub 4 mile Big grin

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Bonkin

posted: 8/10/2007 at 9:06 AM

Eddy, that's awesome! Congratulations on your hard work and success with your weight loss and your running!

Passion is a rather frightening thing because if you have passion you don't know where it will take you.

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Eddy

Slow-smooth-fast

posted: 8/10/2007 at 10:02 AM

Quote from modal on 8/10/2007 at 9:02 AM:

Awesome. I personally would not worry with the weight as long as your have a consistent healthy diet and are exercising. That said... I do believe 14 lbs makes a difference physically. 10 years ago I weighed 175... my face and neck were a lot sleeker... and 32" pants were roomy... Dude, 5:52 is fast. Focus on running a sub 4 mile .

you must be having a laugh, my aim is to go sub 5 eventually, but I don't know if that will ever come! I can get in some 32" at the moment, but they are a bit snug! Shouldnt be too long!

"I've been following Eddy's improvement over the last two years on this site, and it's been pretty dang solid. Sure the weekly mileage has been up and down, but over the long haul he's getting out the door and has turned himself into quite a runner. He's only now just figuring out his potential. Consistency in running is measured in years, not weeks. And over the last couple of years, Eddy's made great strides" Jeff 14 Jan 2009

btb1490

posted: 8/10/2007 at 10:20 AM

Congratulations on an awesome accomplishment! It takes a pretty strong person to be able to make changes like that. Like many things, getting the last 10% of the job done often takes 90% of the effort, so just hang in there and give it time. Keep up the great work, speedy!

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freckles

posted: 8/10/2007 at 10:29 AM

Well done - that is brilliant and very inspiring. Big grin

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posted: 8/10/2007 at 12:05 PM

Great job, Eddy! I'm inspired...and a twinge jealous Big grin

My ultimate goal is 175lbs as well! Bravo! Dave

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posted: 8/10/2007 at 2:15 PM

Congrats Eddy. That is so wonderful. Smile

deb

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