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Proud of my kids, proud of my husband. But never proud of myself. Until I jogged a 5k last weekend.

I was dead last. But I didn't care. I jog/limped. But I didn't care.

The arthritis in my knee ached ever step. But I finished!! I did it.

I haven't been very successful with my band like so many have. Not proud of that. But a wonderful banderentioned couch to 5k app. and I tried it one day, then another then another. I completed the 27

day program and ran a race.

Maybe someday I'll know what slim feels like....

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What a great feeling! Savor it, hold on to it, and I'm sure you will find it seeping into every area of your life! I've never done a 5k, 1k for that matter, I am totally in awe of you! Xx

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Congrats!!!

Your should journal this victory, pull it out every so often, and read in your own words how hard you worked but more importantly how rewarding it felt!

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Victories come in all different ways. I am doing well with weight loss but I cannot run for the life of me...the arthritis is way too severe for that. I can't wait until I can do even a tenth of what you accomplished so be proud of yourself, you earned it!

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Thank you all very much for sharing my joy with me.

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Well done. I have never jogged a 5km , I can walk it easily but jog or run - no way!

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Congrats!!!I am like elcee, never jogged 5 k, even after 3 1/2 years of lapband and exercising!

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Give it a try ricksgal, you just might like it. Good luck.

And to elcee and kll, Never say never!! : ) you just might give it a try.

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Proud of my kids, proud of my husband. But never proud of myself. Until I jogged a 5k last weekend.

I was dead last. But I didn't care. I jog/limped. But I didn't care.

The arthritis in my knee ached ever step. But I finished!! I did it.

I haven't been very successful with my band like so many have. Not proud of that. But a wonderful banderentioned couch to 5k app. and I tried it one day, then another then another. I completed the 27

day program and ran a race.

Maybe someday I'll know what slim feels like....

to me self pride is doing the best you can with what you have.....and apparently you got that memo........YOU go GIRL

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Proud of my kids, proud of my husband. But never proud of myself. Until I jogged a 5k last weekend.

I was dead last. But I didn't care. I jog/limped. But I didn't care.

The arthritis in my knee ached ever step. But I finished!! I did it.

I haven't been very successful with my band like so many have. Not proud of that. But a wonderful banderentioned couch to 5k app. and I tried it one day, then another then another. I completed the 27

day program and ran a race.

Maybe someday I'll know what slim feels like....

You F****ing did it!!! YOU ROCK! That is success! and that makes you a success!

And yes you will know what slim feels like.....if you want it (I think you do).

You go girl!

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Congratulations! You should be very proud of yourself!

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That is awesome! That is a personal victory I hope to accomplish someday. I walk with a cane so I can't run but I've walked half of a 5k walk/run. As I lose more weight as slow as it may be I hope to walk a little further.

Keep up the good work!

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