Down 180lbs and running my first 5K

[bdiddy13 32]

I was sleeved in July of last year, and in 13 months l am down 180lbs.. Ive been training, and next week l will be running my first official 5K... Im excited!!

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

I was sleeved in July of last year, and in 13 months l am down 180lbs.. Ive been training, and next week l will be running my first official 5K... Im excited!!

Well done!

May I ask at what weight you started?

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Terrific. Great loss and good luck with the 5K. Be careful, those races can get very addictive. Getting that bling after the race....crossing that finish line.....the cheering spectators.....it gets to you.

Have fun and let us know how it goes.

[cindymg 629]

May I just say WOW!

[bdiddy13 32]

@Don... I started at 421lbs

@Butterbean... Thats what lm afraid of.. Lol

[Momonanomo 534]

Whoa great job!!

I can't imagine how excited you must be to be running a 5k!!! Best of luck to you, and bravo on a job well done with the transformation into a real athlete!!

[sarsar 824]

That is wonderful! Have fun!

[TES 858]

Congrats--have a great race!!!!! :)

[ashleyxx 277]

180lbs in 13 months?? That's amazing, congrats! Any tips you can offer?

[bdiddy13 32]

@Ashley

Just stay focussed.. Dont let yourself slip back to your old ways.. I work out 5 days a week.. Either at the gym, jogging, or riding my bike.. Its a total lifestyle change, and as the weight comes off, the workouts get easier.. I never realized just how crappy l felt my whole life, until l see just how good l feel now..

[cdunn 45]

Great job! Very inspiring!

[Luv2bslim 11]

Gives me hope for success! Congrats!

[Andrew0929 1,101]

Congratulations!!! Amazing success and very inspirational.