#runningsavedmylife

[wlstories]

Meet: @Srsly_mike_Stern I’ve lost 370 pounds so far. Through my life, I was always gaining weight. When I started college, I weighed 400 pounds. Due to a genetic defect, one of my corneas began to deteriorate, and with it, my health. My weight skyrocketed to 600lbs due to a combination of not being able to go outside and eating poorly every day. I had two main motivations: my older brother wanted me to be part of his daughters life, and after my transplant I realized that the gift I was given would go to I started with a few small life changes. I began only drinking water, and walked every day. I joined the YMCA, and just walking turned into running and lifting. I did my first 5k Sept of 2016 and it took me an hr to complete. Since then, I have done a sprint triathalon, a 10k, a half marathon, and am training for my first full marathon. I am now 220lbs, far away from the days of being 600lbs and struggling to go up or down stairs. Body positivity to me is accepting who I am/others and being comfortable. Starting Tip: Find your motivation to push yourself and don't let go of it. ________________ How has the Wlstories community influenced your journey? Answer: Wlstories community has influenced my journey to not feel alone in my journey and supporting me and motivating me to keep looking forward because my journey isn't over yet. 📸 SUMBIR YOUR OWN @MYWLSTORIES !! Link in bio on that IG page for details. . BONUS PICS / CONTENT IN OUR IG STORIES! . ________________ NSV page 👉 @wlstories8 Editor 👉 @6months100pounds ________________ #crossfit #running #runningmotivation #runningcommunity #menshealth #myweightlossjourney #fedupfam #savedmylife #100poundsdown #runningsavedmylife #runningjourney #wwsupport #supportgroup #weightlosstransformation #extremeweightloss #dietculturedropout #tampafitfam https://www.instagram.com/p/B_BXLxfjpEH/?igshid=1pc19ol86fnoh

[iamlshauntay]

The Human Branch: I started my fitness journey on May 28, 2013 with the thought of tackling my health issues alone. Although I had emotional support, I realized that I had to dig deep within myself to reclaim my life and my power. What I didn't expect in the process it's to gain new friendships, conquer a multitude of fears, travel the world, gain a bunch of friends and certainly did see myself as the inspiring type. Six years taught me that true strength comes from a combination of openness, being receptive to help, willingness to adapt and change and learning how to submit to the unknown. Through the fitness and mental health community, I can surrender to the fall and trust that my community will lift me up when I'm not fully able to push through a rough period. I used to find those bonds through my own family, through the arts or in the chaotic culinary industry. I'm thankful to have another home through this space too. #runningfatchef #fatrunner #diversitymatters #representationmatters #swiftwick #chaseadventure #hokaoneone #timetofly #skratchlabsambassador #womenwhofly #ultrarunner #marathoner #ultimatedirection #selfpropelled #plussizeathlete #sponsoredbysuperfithero #whyirun #runningsavedmylife (at Cleveland, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxs6ESmHNi9/?igshid=umre64bflvjj