AT 218lbs, I would have dropped dead 1 minute into a 5k. My weight had everything to do with what I was able to do and not and all the health issues that were there as well. I am less tired that I am no longer supporting 37lbs that I used to carry around. It was restricting my movement and the speed to which I was moving. You are able to do run the 5k at 263lbs, all the power to you. That's awesome! That's more than what I can do now. I do think however, your fitness level is an exception and not the rule.
I was not in that same situation and neither are the friends I have who are overweight by 75+lbs.
I was not in that same situation and neither are the friends I have who are overweight by 75+lbs.
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LOL! I'm sorry but I had to laugh when I read this. Mandatory? According to whom? I certainly wasn't asked if I had been training b4 I ran my 5k. And I finished strong with no cardiac infarction lol Weight has NOTHING to do with fitness level. The most important thing is the condition that ur heart is in. I weigh more than most of my friends do and I can promise you that I can blow them away in any fitness challenge. I just had this conversation with my nutritionist, who is very fit and active, and she agreed. You CAN be fat and fit. I am on my way to a healthier weight but I know I am the most healthy I have ever been in my life.