M/42/5/10” [284lbs – 224lbs = 60 lbs] (26 weeks) Down 60 lbs and it feels awesome.

I eat 1500 calories a day and drink coffee creamer that I don’t count. I run 5x a week trying for the Nike half marathon training at this point. I lift on upper body machine weights for 30 minutes every other day.

Eating 1500 calories a day has been sustainable still and I’m happy for that. Placing meals at the right time before long runs has been effective.

I know that after my half marathon next week I will be better off training in the gym more. I hope to get close to 200lbs but running may not be the way I finish the cut if it’s too warm out in the summer.

I enjoy the effectiveness of running but I’ve only ever used that to lose. I hope to maingain some muscle and fill myself in a bit too. I would love to be stronger and look better out of my clothes.

So, I have a half marathon to sign up for if the 11.5 mile run goes ok.

I love using photos to make sure I can ‘believe’ it’s working. Sometimes just feeling it isn’t tangible enough. My belt needed 2 new holes last week so that’s certainly a win.

Best of luck in your journey everyone!