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My First 5K! Susan Komen Race for the Cure - 9/26/09
Size 16! 1/4/10
Where I never want to be again...
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Doing it for my heart!
SPARKPEOPLE WORKS. I joined SparkPeople on 6/3/09 and since then, I have lost more than 65 lbs! I still have a long way to go, but I'm confident that I will acheive all of my goals in 2010.
I give so much credit to SparkPeople (SP), my SparkFriends, and the Couch to 5K (C25K) Program for bringing me to where I am today. I went from being pessimistic, morbidly obese, and having a difficult time climbing the stairs to my apartment to having a much more positive outlook on life and ...
SPARKPEOPLE WORKS. I joined SparkPeople on 6/3/09 and since then, I have lost more than 65 lbs! I still have a long way to go, but I'm confident that I will acheive all of my goals in 2010.
I give so much credit to SparkPeople (SP), my SparkFriends, and the Couch to 5K (C25K) Program for bringing me to where I am today. I went from being pessimistic, morbidly obese, and having a difficult time climbing the stairs to my apartment to having a much more positive outlook on life and running road races.
The best decision I made once I decided to seriously lose weight is NOT to wait until I was thinner to begin running. I started C25K at 275 lbs and was able to run a mile at 255 lbs: it definitely is possible. Also, I am not the only girl on SP who is running while obese: there are so many other success stories of big girls running 5Ks. We may not run 10-minute miles, but we are out there showing the world that we can do it.
My biggest obstacle in past attempts at weight loss was restricting certain foods and giving up when I finally succumbed and ate pizza, french fries, chicken wings or ice cream. I'm never going to ban foods that I love from my diet. Teaching myself moderation hasn't been easy, and I'll never be perfect, and that is OK.
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CURRENT GOALS:
1. To be under 200 lbs by April 1, 2010
2. To complete a 10K and triathalon in Summer 2010
3. To complete a half marathon in Autumn 2010
3. To lose 100+ lbs by my 30th birthday on 11/30/10, and ideally hit my goal weight of 150 by then.
4. To fit in regular-size pants (not plus size!)
5. To do 10 regular pushups by the end of 2010
6. To spend a night in high heels without dying
7. To eat cleaner and more whole foods
PAST GOALS:
1. Run a 5K without stopping to walk at the WCRC Turkey Trot 5K (DONE: 11/26/09)
2. I plan to run the 5K Susan Komen Race for the Cure in Boston. I want to get as fit as I can before then! (DONE: 9/26/09)
3. Be able to run one mile without being winded (DONE: Aug '09)
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My Journey:
1/25/09: Weigh in at doctor's at 286 lbs (my heaviest weight ever)
1/26/09: Start using FitDay with limited success
6/3/09: Join SP at 279 lbs
6/19/09: Start the Couch to 5K program at 274 lbs
8/8/09: Run a mile without stopping
8/14/09: Become co-leader of the C25K Group
8/18/09: Featured Blog "But I'm Too Fat To Run!"
8/27/09: Named an SP Motivator (Overall Motivation)
9/11/09: Reach 247 lbs; no longer morbidly obese
9/26/09: Race for the Cure 5K (Off. Time: 44:49; Actual Time: ~42:00)
10/12/09: Reach 239 lbs; Halfway to 199!
10/26/09: Named Done Girl of the Day! Thanks Donies!
10/27/09: Run 3.1 miles (5K) on the treadmill for first time
11/11/09: Featured Guest Blog on the dailySpark: "I Get by With a Little Help From my Snacks"
11/17/09: Reach 50 lbs lost on SP and my lowest weight in 10 years!
11/26/09: Run a x-country 5K in 39:45! No walking!
12/8/09: Featured Blog "Running While Chunky: A Guide"
1/5/10: Reach 60 pounds lost on SP! Only 20 more til 199!
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Magic Numbers, Significance, Rewards, and Date Acheived:
259 -20 lbs, 25% of 199 goal, MANI-PEDI (7/23/09)
249 -30 lbs, Closer to 200 than 300, NEW KICKS (9/8/09)
247 -32 lbs, Not "morbidly obese," CHARITY DONATION (9/11/09)
239 -40 lbs, Halfway to 199 goal, SPA WEEKEND (10/12/09)
229 -50 lbs, Halfway to -100 goal, HOT NIGHT OUT (11/17/09)
219 -60 lbs, 75% to 199 goal, SKI TRIP (1/5/10)
209 -70 lbs, Lighter than husband!, HRM
199 -80 lbs, 199 Goal!, DIVING LESSONS
189 -90 lbs, REWARD OF CHOICE
185 -94 lbs, Not "obese," DONATE TO CHARITY
179 -100 lbs, -100 Goal!, TRIP FOR 30TH
169 -110 lbs, REWARD OF CHOICE
159 -120 lbs, REWARD OF CHOICE
154 -125 lbs, Not "overweight," DONATE TO CHARITY
150 -129 lbs, Goal Weight!, NEW WARDROBE!!!
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Member Since: 6/3/2009
SparkPoints: 14580
SparkAmerica Minutes: 12255
My Goals:
See my introduction for all of my goals!
My Program:
-I aim to do something active everyday, whether it's the running, elliptical, a walk, Jillian Michaels, Wii exercise, or a sport.
-I started with the C25K Program and now aim to run 3-4x per week.
-I log food religiously and try to keep to a range of 1320-1620 calories per day.
-Cardio activity 4-6x week for 50 minutes or more
-Strength training 3x week or more
-I aim to burn 3000 calories per week with at least 350 minutes of exercise per week.
-I will not "ban" foods from my diet or deny myself the occasional cheat, so that I don't completely give up!
Personal Information:
I'm Kristina, 29, 5'6" and happily married. I live in the Greater Boston area.
I love writing, traveling, and outdoor activities, and I recently learned to love running and the feeling of exercise!
I've been to many places in Asia and Europe, so if anyone needs travel advice please ask!
Other Information:
THE UNDER 200 GOAL!
279 - 0% - 6/3/09
271 - 10% - 6/21/09
263 - 20% - 7/15/09
255 - 30% - 8/19/09
247 - 40% - 9/11/09
239 - 50% - 10/12/09
231 - 60% - 11/11/09
223 - 70% - 12/21/09
215 - 80% - 1/22/10
207 - 90% -
199 - GOAL -
10% of ME
-28 lbs = 10% of me
SO FAR...
I've lost 24% of my starting body weight.
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