Congrats on your progress! Giving those clothes away is a huge milestone for you mentally. You are looking great
Ball of Fury
Congratulations to you!! I remember very vividly the day I got to get rid of my "goal/skinny" jeans because when I tried them on, they were literally falling off! I think I actually cried tears!
PRs: 5K 22:59, 10K 46:54,HM: 1:51:15
Hip Redux
What a great milestone! It's so funny how we tend to keep our skinny clothes as motivation and our fat clothes "just in case". The day I gave up the fat clothes was a bigger moment for me than being able to fit into those skinny clothes because it not only meant I'm getting smaller, but that I've committed to never going back. So proud of you and cheering you on!!
What a great milestone! It's so funny how we tend to keep our skinny clothes as motivation and our fat clothes "just in case". The day I gave up the fat clothes was a bigger moment for me than being able to fit into those skinny clothes because it not only meant I'm getting smaller, but that I've committed to never going back.
So proud of you and cheering you on!!
Ugh, my mom said exactly that when I tossed my "big" clothes. ("You should put them in storage, just in case." Thanks for the support, Ma.) I filled a bunch of garbage bags and gave them to goodwill. Done deal, not going back!
Awood - rock on, man!
keep up the good work man.
you will need a new profile pcture soon. no more Dr. Evil
”Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.”
“Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right.”
Tomas
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
Very inspiring!
Goals for 2013:
Run 10K Race- ACCOMPLISHED!!!!
Run HM
RACES:
2-9 Kittanning Rotary Club 5K 44:38 on ice UGH
3-9 New Port Richey, Fl Pasco Challenge 10K- 1:22:55
5-12 Komen Pittsburgh Race for the Cure 5K
7-6 Ford City Heritage Days 5K
8-4 Pittsburgh Rock n Roll 1/2 Marathon
9-29 Richard S.Caliguri City of Pittsburgh Great Race 5K
Bravo! I loved your post!
PRs: Boston Marathon, 3:27, April 15th 2013
Cornwall Half-Marathon, 1:35, April 27th 2013
18 marathons, 18 BQs since 2010
No more marathons
As did I. Just shows that it can be done. Congrats to your committment.
Boston 2014 - a 33 year journey
Lordy, I hope there are tapes.
He's a leaker!
faster than a glacier
I have to say my own weight loss, which is not nearly as dramatic as yours (244 - currently 208, got more work to do) has been helped a lot by posts like this. Just stories of regular people having success are very motivating.
I have more weight to lose and I am sloooooooow when i run. But I'm lighter and have better fitness than i have in at least 10 years. So rock on man, I'm on the same path. Keep us updated
Team TJ
Great post. I can definitely relate to your story as we started at nearly the same weight. Your loss is a motivator for me, I don't always stick to my diet as I should and your accomplishment proves it can be done. As a matter of fact, I'm off work today and will be clearing my closet of "just in case" clothes and they will be donated to Goodwill Tuesday morning. Thanks for taking the time to write your story of success.
Running for TJ because he can't.
Congratulations! You look great!!!
Congrats and what a great story.
Awesome. And what a great motivator to the rest of us!
Pittsburgh RN!
Great, inspiring post!! Proud of you! I would expect nothing less coming from you. Keep up the attitude! You're doing a great job!
Do or do not, there is no try.
My first races EVER!
Saxonburg Distance Series 5KRaces:
#1: 7-14-2012 Cross Country Crusade 5K: 42:50
#2: 8-11-2012 Roebling's Run 5K: 38:54
#3: 9-8-2012 Festival of the Arts 5K: 36:37
Outstanding Recruit, Outstanding!!!!! And I tip my hat to all who have met or in the process of achieving their goals!!!!
Ron's PRs 5K 24:14 (12/07/2013); Half Marathon 1:53:33 (5/26/2013)