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I have always had great admiration for runners. Even as a kid when I saw runners I thought it was so impressive and that I could never do that even though I was an active thin child. I start c25k in November 2013 and got through the program without repeating any days. I was determined and just kept putting one foot in front of the other even when I thought I was going to die. Now I am able to run 3.75 miles without stopping and am very proud of myself. The funny thing is there are some days I feel like I can keep going and others where I think I just can't do it. The other day my earphones weren't working right so I had no music and could hear myself breathing for the first time and I thought people are going to call an ambulance or get me an oxygen mask the way I was huffing and puffing but I got it done even though it was a very tough day. I don't think I will ever be one of those people that want to run a marathon some days I love it and some days I hate it. I don't think I will ever go past 5 miles because I feel it is just hard on the joints and the human body at my age isn't meant to run 26 or 13 or even 10 miles.
But not meaning to discourage. you can do it and most days it is actually very peaceful and rewarding.

You'll only ever catch me running if a clown with a knife is chasing me...lol
My sister is preparing to run a half marathon. She was running one last year and was injured. She's fully recovered from the surgical repair. But, she had to start her training from the very beginning. She swears it gets easier and more enjoyable. And her times and distances are certainly improving. She no longers feels like she is going to die
Good luck!

I'd love to try it, but my knees are too bad. I'm sure it'll get easier with conditioning.

Easy or not, enjoy it while you can. Running used to really help me reach weight loss goals.
But now I have had bi-lateral knee replacements (my obesity contributed to that too) and while they say you can run with the implants, I just don't want to add any undue additional wear which might cause them to need replacing again. But walking still fits the bill and I do alot of walking and treadmill. Swimming works great too.

It does get easier, I promise. I did a couch 2 5k app as well and now I can run 5 miles without any issues. I did get stuck on some weeks and did multiple days more than once until I could complete them without quitting. So I think it took me longer than 8 weeks to run a 5k straight and I was a lot slower than the pace the app thinks. Lots of days I thought I was going to die or couldn't to it but week 4 did start to feel easier. Week 6, I was stuck on forever but in the end you can do it at your own pace and time.

I'm pre op. Down 35 lbs. and I want to love running. I started the c25k program I'm on week 3. I feel like I'm going to die!
Does it ever get easier? Or will I always feel like I'm going to die!!!!!

Others noticed something was different around 45-50 lbs lost. I kept getting asked if my I changed my hair color. . Around 70 lbs, I started getting questioned if I've lost a lot of weight.
I noticed in a side-by-side comparison photo I made around 50 lbs lost.
Molly

Wal-mart now sells PB2.< /p>

I had two kids with my husband before we got married. He also has a daughter that is six weeks younger than our second child. The mother of that one was his brothers girlfriend. I was stupid enough to believe that he was sorry and married him. We had one more child in 1998 and then I discovered he was cheating again when she was 2 months old. Got divorced and have been single since then. I am much happier alone than I was with someone who treated me like shit. I have been focusing on raising my kids. I am now at a point in my life that I may be ready to start dating again. But also given a recent betrayal by my male former best friend. I am not so sure. Don't know if I can ever trust a man again.

I am in the same boat. My husband of 13 years (together 17) and I are separating this month due to him pursuing other women and trashing me behind my back while trying to cheat. We have 2 children, 4 and 7, together. He never had a problem with my weight before (he is big himself) and after supposedly thought I was beautiful and "sexy" but never acted it or told me it. Before surgery, I knew he had cheated (he was busted) and doubted him a few other times but I honestly didn't have the self esteem to leave nor did I care as much as I should have because I thought I was so disgusting and I hated seeing myself naked so how could he?
This time I'm not sure if he cheated 100% but he was 100% trying to and lying and deleting messages and trashing me while trying to get with my friend and my sister. I flipped and threw him out. I am moving out of state next month and starting over with my kids. I DO NOT need that and I DO NOT deserve that! I know that now and I love myself now. It's gonna be rough but just like with this surgery time WILL heal all wounds and things WILL be better eventually. I wish you all the luck in the world.

UPDATE>>>>>> We are going to therapy!

UPDATE>>>>>> We are going to therapy!

He doesn't want to go to therapy! He says I don't need them telling me what I already know! Really!!!! Ugh

UPDATE>>>>>> We are going to therapy!

UPDATE>>>>>> We are going to therapy!

Have you tried the thrift shops? I had to do those while losing so fast. I would buy nice brand new clothes periodically but I'd be in and out of the within weeks. You will probably find some brand new clothes there with tags still attached!

I LOVE this answer! Thank you for voicing this. While a small percentage of people say I'm looking good, a larger percentage don't say a thing at all...and I always wondered why. But you've hit the nail on the head. Thanks!

Guess what? I bet they have noticed but just haven't said anything yet. It's a sensitive thing...saying something to a person who is losing weight. I know myself that I've waiting for a while before telling someone they look good. You don't want to infer that they did not look good when they were heavier. Give it some time....I promise they'll notice.

I spoke with him before I posted, this isn't the first time. And I don't feel he is remorseful it is what it is! His loss!

UPDATE>>>>>> We are going to therapy!

UPDATE>>>>>> We are going to therapy!

UPDATE>>>>>> We are going to therapy!

UPDATE>>>>>> We are going to therapy!

I need time to think! And all I keep thinking about is that I shouldn't be in the situation to need to think about this!

I spoke with him before I posted, this isn't the first time. And I don't feel he is remorseful it is what it is! His loss!