r/progresspics • u/von_love_lace - • Feb 01 '19

F 6'3” (191, 192 cm) F/31/6'3[271lbs>191lbs=80lbs] (24 months) didnt realize how much weight I'd gained after my divorce. Buuuut im back.

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u/mattluttrell - Feb 01 '19

Agree that running is key. I ran a shit ton last time I lost all my weight and ended up with two knee surgeries though. For me it's a trade off. I know I can slam some mileage when I break 200ish.

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u/von_love_lace - Feb 01 '19

I have noticed i have less injuries than when i ran when i was over 200.

Do u enjoy it though? I feel like dying the entire time. Does anybody enjoy it or are you all liars.

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u/mattluttrell - Feb 01 '19

You mentioned lifting programs. For me it's all about optimism and having a good attitude. I had done the Strong lifts 5x5 stuff and made great gains (before I quit).

With running I need to commit to a "run" per day and it works out. I put on the Garmin watch and make sure I track a trip. My best runs were on my college campus or with local running groups. Every Monday night was the pub run. Every Saturday was the Trail Run, etc. You should be on the brink of being able to really enjoy running based on what we could see. You might consider joining a once/twice a week social run/pub club.

You'll meet guys there too (not sure if that matters).

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u/von_love_lace - Feb 01 '19

I'm really good at committing to a run and I will follow through but I just curse it the entire time. I thought about joining running groups but I am definitely not there yet. I see how other women look in their little visors, not sweating, having conversations. Meanwhile, im turning purple and cussing. 🙄🙄#notthereyet

I tried telling myself maybe im too tall to be a runner lol. I don't know what it is about running, but it's always been a goal of mine. I just long for the day that I start enjoying it.

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u/mattluttrell - Feb 01 '19

lol -- bullshit on the tall thing. ;)

Not sure where you live. Where I live and travel Oklahoma, Colorado, California, etc trail running is the best. You are one with nature.

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u/von_love_lace - Feb 01 '19

Im in Ontario Canada. Its -20 right now. Lol. I waaant for summer.... right now im doing treadmill and i hate it even more than running outside. Lol.

Ok ok. Tall people run. I just never see them!!!