180+ lbs to 127 lbs

[aarie]

Been getting to the gym 3x per week for about a whole MONTH now and I've lost just a couple pounds but my clothes are fitting loser and my body is so much FIRMER. Instead of going to the gym once this week, I actually went outside and jogged about 3 miles (with minimal walking) - I jogged at about a 10:00 pace. I'm planning to take up some more running. My goal is to complete a 7 mile cross country race in November. Search Google for "Living History Farms Race"

[vamp]

Good for you. Remember, just like you need a day of rest between weight lifting sessions, you should do the same for long distance running as well.

The 2 days before race day you should eat slightly more for the fuel, rest well, and if you want to, a light workout consisting of a 10 minute warm up, a short 15 minute jog a 5 minute cool down and then stretching. I recommend the day before the race you just relax and not workout at all.

Great goal, Keep up the great work!

Cheers

[Boss Man]

Keep up the hard work. You deserve to be proud of yourself.

[jameswing]

I've been working on this since May 2007 It took a year for me to lose 50 lbs.

Great Job, I just started and that's my goal also.

[vamp]

James, you can do it!

Cheers

[marshall1]

You are an inspiration. Don't let it stop with you.

Craig

[brianDAhawaiian]

Been getting to the gym 3x per week for about a whole MONTH now and I've lost just a couple pounds but my clothes are fitting loser and my body is so much FIRMER. Instead of going to the gym once this week, I actually went outside and jogged about 3 miles (with minimal walking) - I jogged at about a 10:00 pace. I'm planning to take up some more running. My goal is to complete a 7 mile cross country race in November. Search Google for "Living History Farms Race"

"Make the decision to be a part of the "Largest & best Cross Country Race in North America". You must be ready to climb fences, wade through creeks, avoid animals and claw your way to the top of gullies with over 6,000 other runners of questionable senses. It's a great way to end the racing season and have some war stories to talk about all winter long."

Whoa Mama! sound dangerous!!!! I believe you can do it, though, you got this far already, good luck!!

http://www.fitnesssports.com/November_r ... index.html

[aarie]

I ran over 5 miles on Tuesday this week!! Haven't had energy to do the weight lifting at this point though. Did have a nasty fall last week. Was running and came up on a sidewalk that was closed... it looked OK, so I kept running. Ended up tripping and skinned my knee up really bad, but it's healing!! My weight is fluctuating between 122-125 lbs and my body fat % has decreased by about 3% (next time I go to the gym, I'm going to have it tested - right now I'm just going by my scale at home)

[Boopster]

Way to go aarie! You should be so proud of yourself! Hope that knee heals quickly. Take your time and listen to your body. Keep up the great work

[colada]

this is amazing, you look fantastic

[aarie]

Thanks!

Knee is healing pretty well and I ran 6 miles last night!!

My birthday was on Thursday & I've been celebrating all weekend, so my weight is up some now - 126 lbs

[Boopster]

Happy Birthday! Celebrating is good;) You need to do that now and again. Hope you had a great birthday weekend

[Boss Man]

I hope you celebrated, or at least had a great day. You're doing some pretty great things physically, and you should be proud of yourself, so keep up the hard work, and get better soon yeah .

[Mystik]

Great job. You look great. I personally like the picture of you at 135 pounds the best.

[LINEBECK]

All the pics of you are pretty