[Teeppoodiug]

Hi Murv,

Loved your post. Your attitude rocks! lynne

[husartrof]

Way to go, Murv! Now you're a genuine, bonified runnin' fool.

[QRhnNSg9]

WOW Murv, you certainly are an inspiration! You should be soooo pleased with yourself. And your wife must be delighted too! I'm certainly sitting here grinning like a fool for ya.

Muscle is 7 times denser than fat. Betcha you're converting a lot of muscle with all the working out you're doing. How kewl is that? 8) The measuring tape must be telling a whole different story than your scales. thumb

GREAT JOB!

[TSVIDeo]

You always have me smiling and laughing! I am so happy for you! I was thinking today when I can just run 2 mins,..why am i doing this?? Am I insane but then I realize I wanta be able to say I can run 2 miles too someday. I am so so happy for you! WTG!

[optormtix]

Awsome Post Murv... Did you know that last saturday I hiked 10km... That's right "I hiked 10 Km".

[ziIReIGS]

Woo hoo!!! I love this post

I remember running 2 miles for the first time - my boss announced it to everyone! People were like "I don't drive that far!" This was somethng that I never did in my life.

But enough about me Congratulations on doing something that only a small percentage of people can do. Well, I'm sure a high % have the ability, but not the dedication. Now, you can sign up for a 5k and you'll really be hooked.

Now ... I noticed that you are suspiciously missing from our challenges ?? I checked. I thought that maybe I just missed you. So start logging those miles, buster

[FrereeDoulley]

That's so great! I've always had a love/HATE relationship with running. But I do find myself looking forward to the day when I can run again without worry of feeling crippled the next morning.

YOU HAVE MADE SUCH GREAT PROGRESS. Ignore the scale.

[IRMartin]

My motto (before Atkins) was "Walking is what you do when your car breaks down, and running is what you do when a grizzly bear is chasing you!"

Well, I've gotten a little better! I am walking a couple of miles a day now (not a lot compared to some of you but it's a start) plus I am using my stationary bike for 20-30 minutes per day. I got this bike because my boyfriend told me how much I would get to enjoy using it (it's been six weeks and I"m still waiting for that to happen!) I don't hate it, but right now, I'm still just doing it because I know I need to do it--hopefully the "enjoyment" will come later!

So, I admire you Murv--you've gotten to that "enjoyment" phase that I am still hoping for! Good for you, and keep up the good work!

~Debbie~LoveSong~

[pharmaclid]

Fabulous, Murv! So great! thumb

You've given me inspiration next time I get on the treadmill, which I do 4-5 times a week but I usually walk at a fast clip. I've always felt uncomfortable running, even though during that "one good year" I had back in 1992 I ran daily for 3-4 miles. I loved it then. Maybe it will come back around... funny how it sneaks up on you, no?

Very happy for you.

P.S. And I too love a man in uniform.

[pavilionnotebook]

Now, Debbie, you haven't been joining our challenges either !

[Johnny]

Love your attitude Murv. So inspirational

[intendepods]

Most of you know my weight loss progress and my committment to the WOE.

However, I have not participated much in the discussion of excercise. Before Atkins, I rarely excercised outside of necessity or entertainment. For example, I love participating in any type of game or sport and will join in when there's an opportunity. But I rarely would visit a gym and excercise for the sake of exercise.

That changed when I started Atkins this past March and I started taking advantage of my company's fitness center (nicer than most health clubs I've seen on occaision). I have been regularly working out, alternating weight training and cardio. I have come to enjoy this odd contraption called a treadmill.

Previously, I would laugh at the poor souls that tortured themselves running/walking and getting nowhere. "Just go outside," I thought to myself.

Well, I began using this treadmill and walking and walking and walking. I could not bring myself to run. I hate running. I hated running in gym class back in my high school days. I hate running, period. Running in a football game? That's different, there was a purpose. Kill the opponent. Running after the ice cream man as he passes your house? Again, purpose.

Back to the treadmill (whew, the ice cream man! How do I love a man in uniform....ahem..sorry), I have progressed and walked through all the computerized levels one can on these treadmills, so I bumped it up to the next level which at some point, shhhh!...(whispers) involved running.

Wow, I handled it. "Next level please", more and more running.

Now I'm a running fool. Its actually fun! I'm even considering a mini-marathon or such, some day! Forest Gump be damned, I like to run! Did you hear me? I Like To Run!

Yesterday, I weighed in and reported on my progress thread that it was my first Zero loss. I didn't report this, but I was devastated. I was depressed all day yesterday and this morning. Why did this happen? I did not cheat, Continued my workouts. Everything is going great. "Why?" Sure, I know and read that this happens to others sometimes. It just happens. But it never happened to Murv 'til now. And I couldn't handle it.

But, I just realized something as I stepped off that sleek, black monster treadmill. Yeah, no loss this week. But I just ran 2 miles. Look, It says it right there in all its digital glory! Again, this is profound. Say it along with me. "I just ran 2 miles!" Nonstop. How cool is that? How healthy is that? Go ahead, give me another zero loss this week! I don't care! I'm not gonna cheat! I'm healthier! I'm slimmer! I'll lose the next week. Or the next. In fact, I just ran 2 miles! I never ran that far for the ice cream man! (well, he stops just 1 block away).

Bottom line, and its been said here before. I've read it. I just didn't take it to heart. Don't live and die by the scale. There are other measurements of progress to consider. Mine you ask? Well this week, it measured 2 miles.

[Theateetetuig]

Nice to meet you and Well done Murv!

I fully know and appreciate your achievement.. it ain't easy but each time you run it generally (odd bad run but don't count those) gets easier, and further..

I completed the couch to 5k plan a while back, and whilst my running has given way to family / fostering life at the moment. I am still keeping up my exercise via aerobics and boy I'm better at that than I was 6 mths ago when I first started on atkins! :wink:

[KlaraNovikoffaZ]

You are right, Patty! I haven't!

LOL