I did it! I got to "goal"!

[PuraVida37 715]

When I was banded just under a year ago, I didn't really pick a weight goal. That didn't hold any interest for me. Instead I picked a physical challenge goal: running a 5k. I did it today!!! I RAN THE WHOLE THING WITHOUT STOPPING!!! I had my best time too!!! It's only going to get better from here!!

My next goals are:

--making it to 100lbs loss (soon, I think!! Only 10 lbs to go)

--finishing a 5k in less than 40min (today's was 42)

--doing a headstand (IDK why, it just seems cool?)

--getting to size L (I'm XL now)

A friend invited me to do a mini-triathalon with her next April. I think I just might do it!!!!

[Corridor72 518]

Congrats to you! What an amazing feeling!

[HealthyNewMe 1,935]

I love your FITNESS GOALS...... I always wanted to be a "runner." Problem is I can't seem to run...... I look like a DUCK...... But, I'm an ELLIPTICAL guru.......So, I modified my fitness goal to complete a 5K, 10K, and half-marathon on the elliptical. Not the same, but still an achievement. Best wishes as you continue to reach YOUR GOALS!

[friendly5 56]

congrats

[gowalking 10,790]

Hooray Hooray Hooray!!

[Bandista 7,466]

Vida, so happy for you! Today I did my first 5K so a banner day all-around. It was such a big deal to be part of something like that, out in that world, etc. My time was just under 48 -- I fast-walked (leggy). You are doing splendidly. Imagine a while back any one telling us we'd be like this!

[PuraVida37 715]

Vida, so happy for you! Today I did my first 5K so a banner day all-around. It was such a big deal to be part of something like that, out in that world, etc. My time was just under 48 -- I fast-walked (leggy). You are doing splendidly. Imagine a while back any one telling us we'd be like this!

Yeah, part of me just finds it so bizarre to say I run...after so many years of being a lump on my couch! Look what we can do!!

[Bandista 7,466]

@@PuraVida37 you'll be standing on your head in no time! That's such a fun goal. I'm going to out kayaking on my list. Was afraid before I wouldn't be able to get out of the thing! Still not sure but something for next summer.

[pink dahlia 2,513]

Well, you're just amazing wrapped up in awesomeness , now are'nt you ??? Way to go ! I love the fact that your goal was a thing , not a number on the scale ! Congratulations !

[PuraVida37 715]

Thanks everyone!

@Bandista I got to kayak on a lake this summer. It was great! I was a little scared too, but I did it! In the past, I would have been too scared and never even thought of it. I'm sick of feeling scared. The band is helping me be braver. This summer I jet skied, kayaked, jumped off the diving board at the public pool (almost chickened out, but people cheered me on!), and did a bunch of 5Ks. I even broke up a fight while I was out jogging!! If you only live once, well then I'm gonna make the most of it and go out with a bang!! #YOLO

[Lady VS 1,147]

Bravo and congratulations!!!

[MarieMarie 346]

I would love to try kayaking

[lisacaron 5,075]

Awesome Goals everyone, and congrats! Love hearing about everyone out there enjoying life! That's what it is all about!!

[MarieMarie 346]

Getting clothes on to go out dancing on the weekend and finding out you have to change as everything is getting loose is fun. Having more stamina is fantastic.

[MrsPJ 43]

Yeaaaaaaa! Way to go! Awesome to know and gives us all that much more hope that it can be done. Congrats