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Re: 26.2 Miles and Lived to Tell it!
Well done , Betty
Well done , Betty
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Atkins didn't say 'Calories don't count',
he said, 'Don't count calories.'
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Male 6 ft 3in 60 years old. Married 28 years.
Began Atkins March 04 at 260lb, reduced to 203lb by April 07 and maintained.
Blood Pressure Mar 04 147/94 . Jun 04 121/74 . Dec 04 119/72 . Jan 06 126/71 . Dec 07 110/70
Atkins makes exercise mandatory - I took up cycling - see last pics at 203lb.
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I'm green... with envy..... you're about the one inspiration i have left... now if I'd just MOVE.. instead of just THINK...
that's AWESOME Betty!2-15-10 194.8 - highest ever!
2-20-10 190.4 - new scale
3-20-10 177.8 - 1 month
5-10-10 169.8 - 25 pounds gone!Comment
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{{{{{{{{{{Betty}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} You just made my week. What a way to start off a Monday morning. I'm so proud of you. I've started couch to 5K and I'm all the way up to 6 minutes running out of 20 (and not consecutively either). Yup it's gonna be slow. But you are my hero and I always think of you as I trudge along. lol I'm glad you didn't blow away in the high winds.Female, 46yrs, 5'3"
Restarted Atkins 09/19/05
Re-restarted Atkins 03/12/07
SW198.5/CW215/GW150
Slug Free 6WEC#21 & 22 & 23
"Superhuman willpower is not required to do Atkins, only the wisdom to put yourself into a position where you won't need it."Comment
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You go girl!! you rock Betty. I suppose Ill be saying on my jogs "if a 98 pound woman can run in the wind, my fat @*** can jog in nice weather". Motivation in action!Female, 30
, 5'9
234/182.0/not shopping in the fat girl store.
start 1/9/06 (down 49.5inches as of 7/7/06)
10/03/06- Im in a size 14 jean!!!!
(Modified OWL-moving up rungs for convenience when travelling, keeping carbs moderate)
Foods I cannot have-
Black beans.- instant headache and upset belly.
spaghetti squash mixed with tomatoes- ravenous
I Made it!!!!
TWICE!!!! (10/06 and 1/07!!!)
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YAY Betty!!!! I'm SO proud of you, girl. You're such an inspiration to me.Comment
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Congrats Betty. Excellent race report.
RichHW247 / RSW247 / CW238 / GW174
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THANK YOU, EVERYONE!!
The day after: my legs are feeling good .. the hips are a little sore, but not as bad as I thought they would be. Taking it slow today .. did a 2.5 mile walk just to loosen things up a little. My toes are still swollen, but that's to be expected after pounding the pavement for 5+ hours.
Other than that though, I feel GREAT!
I got my breakdown of pace in yesterday's marathon:
5 miles - 1 hour 9 minutes
13.1 miles - 2 hours 45 minutes
20 miles - 4 hours 30 minutes
26.2 miles (into a 40 mph headwind the last 6.2
) - 5 hours 25 minutes
Overall, I'm very happy just to say those 3 words: I FINISHED IT.
Betty
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And you got a cool medal-thing. Do you have these hanging on a wall somewhere in your house?Female, 46yrs, 5'3"
Restarted Atkins 09/19/05
Re-restarted Atkins 03/12/07
SW198.5/CW215/GW150
Slug Free 6WEC#21 & 22 & 23
"Superhuman willpower is not required to do Atkins, only the wisdom to put yourself into a position where you won't need it."Comment
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Actually I have them on my wall at work .. along with some of the trophies I've received in other races. Gad, I'm starting to look like a bonafide athlete or somethin'!!Originally posted by ladyinred
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Well duh, you are!Comment
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LOLWell duh, you are!
Female, 46yrs, 5'3"
Restarted Atkins 09/19/05
Re-restarted Atkins 03/12/07
SW198.5/CW215/GW150
Slug Free 6WEC#21 & 22 & 23
"Superhuman willpower is not required to do Atkins, only the wisdom to put yourself into a position where you won't need it."Comment
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You guys crack me up! Me? An athlete? Well I guess I get a few points for TRYIN' HARD!!!
IT DON'T COME EASY!!
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woo hoo for you I checked in yesterday before you posted and looked for it sorry i wanted to get to you but things got hectic here.
WOOO HOO for you. glad your toes and hip are feeling better today.ANd just think you didn't cramp up and you didn't drop dead without carbs to fuel you either.
You showed them! I bet Dr Atkins is clapping for you too up there in heaven.by the book atkinseer
started 6/1/02 at 313
goalie 5/04 at 167 with under 15% body fat ADBB Presidents exercise Challenge
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I am so very very very happy and proud for you. I am sitting down tonight with my hubby and committing to a full 26.2 in honor of you. I am also going to look up information for that race we talked about. I will email any info I collect locally with pics!! Now that would be a beautiful run!!!--You continue to inspire. Even when I am feeling a bit "shy" I have to crawl out to congratulate my amazing friend.--Adore you Miss Betty!!--And I am uber jealous of that medal, it is like twice the size of mine.--hmm I guess that makes sense, what with twice the miles and all
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AMAZING !!! Congrats to you...
I used to run with my Dad when I was much younger and thinner. He has always been a runner and with a little weight on him he calls himself a "cargo hauler"--- You my friend are what we called "greyhounds"-- sleek running machines, built for the long haul...
Way to go !!!Kelley
36 year old Female
5'3 1/2"
Starting Atkins 2/16/06
Starting weight 306
03/01/2006- 300- going to try and weigh monthly. (YEAH RIGHT)
MARCH SIT UP CHALLENGE 255/1240
MARCH TREADMILL GOAL 60/1400 MINUTES
MARCH GAZELLE GOAL 00/300 MINUTES
VIDEO CHALLENGE 00/15 VIDEOS (WINDSOR PILATES)
75/100 (of course MY ball is up around my boobs- if my arms will reach 
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http://www.lowcarbbulletinboard.com/...owjournal&j=30
I am keeping a journal to document this adventure
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