janeroyal Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Last fall I signed up for a local women's triathlon to support Cancer research here in Maine. I've always been athletic, but never considered myself an athlete. I thought to myself, I need to lose some weight before I tackle this. A sister suggested paleo eating which I began in January at 164 lbs on a 5'3" frame. Was able to drop some weight before I joined the 'StartingMarch1!!!!!' Whole30 group. Did a restart mid-month because I wasn't reading my labels well and found soy in my tuna. Finished mid-April with a weight loss of 7 lbs. Have been 95% compliant with Whole30 since. This past weekend I completed my first triathlon. A 1/3 mile swim, 14.7 mile bike and 3.1 mile run. What a fantastic sense of accomplishment. I'm still floating on air and told my run group last night that I'm wearing my 'medal' every day this week!! In January I was a size 14. I now fit into size 4's. In January I weighed 164. A few weeks ago I was 127. Over 35 lbs gone in 7 short months. In January I couldn't run a mile. Now I can run 3, with a bike ride and a swim before In January I was addicted to sugar. Since then I've eaten no known added sugar. In January I ate all day long, often 'nibbling' on almonds through the day. I haven't eaten one nut since January. In January I was a snacker. Today, it's 3 squares - plus my workout snacks. In January I dressed to cover my body. Today I'm proud to show it off. I'm a young 58 and I haven't been at this weight/fitness level since I was 18!! Today I'm proud of who I am, I walk with a sense of power. Almost forgot, a year ago I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Started on Methotrexate, Prednisone and Folic acid which ended up not working, the pain remained. Was on bi-monthly Humira injections since January. I can't remember the last time I gave myself an injection. My joint pain is gone. I see my rheumatologist in August and am anxious to see where my rheumatoid markers are. Thank you Whole30! Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkers Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 This is fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing your story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Wow, just wow. Amazing transformations on so many levels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenX Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Congratulations!! As a fellow triathlete I say you wear that medal with pride every day for a month! Savor this accomplishment! The first one is always the best (luckily the first of any new distance is ALSO the best). And congratulations on all your other victories as well - you deserve it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olgainseattle Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Great job! As a former (and future?) triathlete, I am very impressed with your accomplishments! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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