From AYCE Buffet to 10K in 180 Days
Exactly 6 months ago to this day I was sitting at one of those "All You Can Eat" Chinese buffets stuffing my almost 270lb face…..on purpose.
I knew that the next day was the start of my "Biggest Loser" program. So in some sort of twisted rationale I decided to go out in a blaze of General Tsao’s Chicken & Crab Rangoons. I knew that the next day this was going to be off-limits, so I waded in one last time.
I had no idea what the future held, and that 11 weeks later I would win that "Biggest Loser" program with a 57.4lb weight loss, and then keep on going afterwards in pursuit of my "Grail"…the "1" on the left hand side of the scale. I got it 2.5 weeks later & for the first time since I had a "1" on the left hand side of my age I had it on the left hand side of my weight!!
It was a life altering experience, and I sit here today weighing 191.4lbs with my much sought after abs showing (not ripped but I can count 6 of em!) and my legs sore & tired from this morning’s cardio.
I ran a sanctioned 10K. (the Maine Lobster Festival)
My 1st legit 10K (I’ve actually been running 11Ks every Sunday for about a month & didn’t know it…see my blog for my Sunday running experiences).
It was a lot of fun & a great experience. While I didn’t hit my goal of a sub 9 minute pace, I did break an hour with a 57:22 time, good for a 9:14 average & 132nd place overall. There were a lot of great memories & experiences along that 6.2 miles that I’l always remember. And I even got in the Festival for free & scored a cool T-shirt! I’m sure 6 months ago I couldn’t have squeezed one of my legs into a M, let alone ME!!!
Its been an amazing 6 months, and the best it yet to come. I’m only 1/2 way to my 12 month commitment to developing my body to the best its every been. I’m already there as far as that, but I am not satisfied in the least with how it looks. I’m happy & pleased, and it seems every day brings something new that I didn’t notice before. I’m even going to pursue a CPT!
6 months down, 6 months to go.
Bring it on….
