Let's Get Fit Together!

[divadoll]

AT 218lbs, I would have dropped dead 1 minute into a 5k.  My weight had everything to do with what I was able to do and not and all the health issues that were there as well.  I am less tired that I am no longer supporting 37lbs that I used to carry around. It was restricting my movement and the speed to which I was moving. You are able to do run the 5k at 263lbs, all the power to you.  That's awesome! That's more than what I can do now. I do think however, your fitness level is an exception and not the rule.  

I was not in that same situation and neither are the friends I have who are overweight by 75+lbs.   

Originally Posted by Hezzie /img/forum/go_quote.gif

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LOL! I'm sorry but I had to laugh when I read this. Mandatory? According to whom? I certainly wasn't asked if I had been training b4 I ran my 5k. And I finished strong with no cardiac infarction lol Weight has NOTHING to do with fitness level. The most important thing is the condition that ur heart is in. I weigh more than most of my friends do and I can promise you that I can blow them away in any fitness challenge. I just had this conversation with my nutritionist, who is very fit and active, and she agreed. You CAN be fat and fit. I am on my way to a healthier weight but I know I am the most healthy I have ever been in my life.

 

[Hezzie]

Sorry that I didnt flip the image but this is me when i ran my 5k. I def don't think I'm the exception or anything special. If ur determined to do something, u'll do it, end of. If u dont want to do it u'll find a million excuses. Its really that simple but ppl like to complicate it more than it needs to be.

 

[divadoll]

That is awesome and to me you are exceptional.  It may be all about determination to you but to many it is a physical barrier.  I had difficulty breathing once I reached 218lbs which prompted me to take action.  I would not have even considered running because my muscles were having problems supporting the additional weight.  My agility. flexibilty and movement had been compromised. 

At work, we have a lot of overweight people (sendentary, govt office job), I can ask 30 people and none would consider running a 5k as a possibility in their current condition.

After 37lbs shed, I can say I'd be able to run/walk a 5k because I do it every day on the treadmill at 7-8% incline.  I know I would not be able to run its entirety but I know I'd be able to complete it without having a heart attack or faint from lack of oxygen.  I'm 60% there, another 30+/- lbs and I'll reach my ideal weight and size once more.

 

[aleeeshuh]

You're awesome!!!!!  Have you ran any other races after this? If so, how did it differ? I know you lost a lot of weight, so do you feel that it's slightly easier? 

Originally Posted by Hezzie /img/forum/go_quote.gif



Sorry that I didnt flip the image but this is me when i ran my 5k. I def don't think I'm the exception or anything special. If ur determined to do something, u'll do it, end of. If u dont want to do it u'll find a million excuses. Its really that simple but ppl like to complicate it more than it needs to be.

 

[aleeeshuh]

Oh and one more question, did you get shin splints when you first started running outdoors?

 

[Hezzie]

I haven't run a 5k since but I have run outside and its slightly easier. I used to HATE running when I first started and I just did it so me and husband would have something to do together, now I love it so that makes it easier too. But for some reason I can't run on the treadmill at all so kudos to u for that.

Originally Posted by aleeeshuh /img/forum/go_quote.gif

You're awesome!!!!!  Have you ran any other races after this? If so, how did it differ? I know you lost a lot of weight, so do you feel that it's slightly easier? 

I used to get major shin splits. Do toe taps. They help to strength ur chins. Just tap ur toes quickly like 100x on each side, once a day or more if u can stand it, it helps.

Originally Posted by aleeeshuh /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Oh and one more question, did you get shin splints when you first started running outdoors?

 

[Hezzie]

I have asthma so I have breathing problems too, as a matter of fact the day I was running this 5k i was starting to have an asthma attack b4 the race began. I hurt everyday, i'm sore all the time but I work through it. Something has to twig in ur brain to make u want to do these things, and a lot of ppl do. I don't like thinking i'm exceptional because I don't want ppl to think they have to b something special in order to do these things, anyone can do it.

Originally Posted by divadoll /img/forum/go_quote.gif

That is awesome and to me you are exceptional.  It may be all about determination to you but to many it is a physical barrier.  I had difficulty breathing once I reached 218lbs which prompted me to take action.  I would not have even considered running because my muscles were having problems supporting the additional weight.  My agility. flexibilty and movement had been compromised. 

At work, we have a lot of overweight people (sendentary, govt office job), I can ask 30 people and none would consider running a 5k as a possibility in their current condition.

After 37lbs shed, I can say I'd be able to run/walk a 5k because I do it every day on the treadmill at 7-8% incline.  I know I would not be able to run its entirety but I know I'd be able to complete it without having a heart attack or faint from lack of oxygen.  I'm 60% there, another 30+/- lbs and I'll reach my ideal weight and size once more.

 

[divadoll]

Why are you in constant pain, Hezzie? I would just like to say, I can fit my goal jeans. The pair I was trying to get into when I started my new regime. Sucks that I don't really like the cut. They are size 32s (12). I've just bought 2 other pairs of size 12 jeans and they fit well! Can't wait to have them to be too big for me /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Hezzie]

Originally Posted by divadoll /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Why are you in constant pain?

Old age lol

 

[divadoll]

I work out every night. I've not experienced any soreness nor pain except for the first 3days.

 

[amberlamps]

So.. a while ago someone called that I wouldn't use my treadmill. Congratulations, you were right.

I really need to do something, I weighed myself and I'm at about 175.. which is the absolute heaviest I've ever been in my entire life. Fortunately, I can still wear size 12s though (just bought a couple new pairs of 12s which don't give me muffin top; I'm 5'9.5").

I really need to do something about this (I think all the weight has gone to my chin, lol). I don't know if they're being nice, but when I've talked to people about my weight (and struggle) they say I don't look that big (my boyfriend seemed surprised that I weigh that much).. but all I see in the mirror is a blob. I weighed ~135 a few years ago, and while I don't really want to go that low (I do, but I need to be more realistic), I do need to lose some weight.

SO. I need your motivation tricks and tips.

 

[aleeeshuh]

YAY!!!!!!!!!!! What an achievement! Ultimately, what size do you wanna be?

Originally Posted by divadoll /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I would just like to say, I can fit my goal jeans. The pair I was trying to get into when I started my new regime. Sucks that I don't really like the cut. They are size 32s (12). I've just bought 2 other pairs of size 12 jeans and they fit well! Can't wait to have them to be too big for me

 

[divadoll]

At the weight I need to be (150lbs) I'd be around size 8-9. That is another 30lbs to go.  Initially, my goal was to lose 60lbs but I've lost 37 and realize I can reach another 30 by next June, hopefully. 

 

[aleeeshuh]

I love that you're pacing yourself. So many people talk about how fast you can lose weight, and I think about how unpractical that is. It's great that you're able to set such achievable goals. 

So I decided that I'm going to postpone my 5k until I'm more comfortable running outdoors. Instead of doing my 5k, I'm going to do a hike tomorrow morning /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I'm pretty excited!

Originally Posted by divadoll /img/forum/go_quote.gif

At the weight I need to be (150lbs) I'd be around size 8-9. That is another 30lbs to go.  Initially, my goal was to lose 60lbs but I've lost 37 and realize I can reach another 30 by next June, hopefully. 

 

[divadoll]

I don't ever wanna gain it back.  I also don't want a bunch of flabby skin either which comes from rapid weight loss.  I used to be athletic, I know what I needed to do.  I just had to do it.  I want muscle tone and a healthy body, not skin, bone and fat.  Muscle tone is what's going to keep burning calories even when I'm not exercising.

You should give the 5k a try.  Walk it if you have to.  At least you'd know what its like. 

Originally Posted by aleeeshuh /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I love that you're pacing yourself. So many people talk about how fast you can lose weight, and I think about how unpractical that is. It's great that you're able to set such achievable goals. 

So I decided that I'm going to postpone my 5k until I'm more comfortable running outdoors. Instead of doing my 5k, I'm going to do a hike tomorrow morning /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I'm pretty excited!

 

[Hezzie]

Its been a very crappy week here on the East Coast. And I have been sooooooooooooo busy getting things together for our big move that I haven't been to the gym this week. I did make an amazing quinoa and roasted pepper chili, it come out awesome. I hope everyone is having a great week!

 

[divadoll]

I just want to say, I'm down 39lbs since June 1st, 2012. I've just bought my first pairs of size 11 jeans, a size I've not seen in a couple of years. Size 16 to size 11...Size 8 is getting closer.

 

[aleeeshuh]

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> You've been doing awesome! 

Originally Posted by divadoll /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I just want to say, I'm down 39lbs since June 1st, 2012. I've just bought my first pairs of size 11 jeans, a size I've not seen in a couple of years. Size 16 to size 11...Size 8 is getting closer.

 

[divadoll]

I'm glad that I am seeing results because it's really hard to keep working out so diligently every night altho I have skipped a few days (5-6 days since June 1) but not consecutively.  I don't have a photo of 218lbs but then again who wants to see that.  Here's 178lbs and I'll have something to compare 150lbs to hopefully before my next birthday in May /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[aleeeshuh]

you look great! Love the mirror shot!! Every girl has to have one lol

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Originally Posted by divadoll /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I'm glad that I am seeing results because it's really hard to keep working out so diligently every night altho I have skipped a few days (5-6 days since June 1) but not consecutively.  I don't have a photo of 218lbs but then again who wants to see that.  Here's 178lbs and I'll have something to compare 150lbs to hopefully before my next birthday in May /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />