Haska Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 I started my journey at 261.5 pounds. I am finally ready to change. I have lost nearly 15 pounds with Weight Watchers and have only been walking for exercise. I have a friend who is an avid runner, having completed a number of half marathons and currently training for her first full marathon. Though I am intrigued by her, I've always said I couldn't do it (while she stands there and tells me I could!!). I can't say what the turning point was . . . . reading a lot of WW blogs and success stories I guess. Many had become runners and most said "I never thought I could". The more I read the more I saw myself. The icing on the cake was when one of those bloggers said "Never discount a form of exercise until you try it." Soooooooo . . . . I decided to try it! I'm early in my journey but I'm still very excited. I have run three days in a row, not understanding I was supposed to run on alternate days. I was unable to complete Day #1 so I repeated W1/D1 the next day and I finished it!! I was so proud of myself!! Today I completed W1/D2 and that was when I discovered there are only three training days per week!! So I will take tomorrow off and the do W1/D3 on Sunday. My ultimate goal is to run 10K. I never thought I'd hear myself say those words. I have bad knees and bad ankles; I was sure this would only complicate that. But, after three days of running, I have to say that rather than causing problems I feel like it is improving my weaknesses in my legs. I feel so much stronger already! I'm amazed . . . and today I BELIEVE that one day I will be running a 10K run!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azatol Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 I went from 268 to 230 in about 4 months. I'm a broken record but I gotta say it again. Paleo is where its at!!! Good luck with the journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TrishE Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Congrats on starting your journey! Making that first step is an amazing thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRoseWithin~Shannon Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 "... after three days of running, I have to say that rather than causing problems I feel like it is improving my weaknesses in my legs. I feel so much stronger already! I'm amazed . . . and today I BELIEVE that one day I will be running a 10K run!!" Haska, your energy inspires me - Thank you! Wish I could run with you! I can't wait to hear how your next run goes. Cheers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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