From couch potato to running a 5K - what actually changed?

1w ago1 min read

Started at 245 pounds about 2 years ago. Couldnt walk up stairs without being winded. My kids would ask me to play with them and I'd just say later buddy. After my checkup scared me straight with high blood pressure numbers I decided something had to give. Been hitting the gym 4 times a week, doing meal prep on Sundays with the family, and last month I ran an actual 5K without stopping. The weird part? My kids now ask ME to go outside. And I have energy at the end of the day instead of collapsing.

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BBrandonNew Dad1w ago

I started running about a year ago and it genuinely changed my whole life. The consistency is key though. Sounds like you figured that out over those two years.

NNate B.Regular1w ago

Walking up stairs without being winded is such a real win. I remember when that became easy for me again and it felt like superpowers. How are you maintaining it now that you've hit that milestone?

PPhil M.New Dad1w ago

Your kids seeing you do this is huge. Mine are more likely to get active if they see me doing it instead of just telling them to go play. Did your kids start being more interested in fitness after they saw what you were doing?

SSam T.Regular1w ago

This is awesome! 245 to running a 5K is incredible. I want to hear what actually changed because I keep telling myself I'll get in shape but then life happens. What was the turning point for you?