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BillFear 05-05-2014 01:54 PM

Congrats
 
Thanks for the update, I have set a goal to not let you get below me!

gorbak 05-05-2014 02:00 PM

This is awesome and you are an inspiration to many individuals, including myself. Great job.

Pat Garboden
Katy, TX
N942PT RV9A

Dues paid

billdianne 05-05-2014 03:45 PM

Look forward to seeing less of you. :)

Brantel 05-27-2014 12:52 PM

Down 108 lbs and ran my first official 5K race this weekend....



Requested this bib # to remind me where I started this journey!



After the race...



Check out that awesome RV in the background :)



Who was that guy last year???



My airplane now leaps off the ground, I fit in the seat and not half off of it, I can actually use the armrest and my passengers have much more room!

Vision has improved (more stable blood sugar), BP is always below normal even though I am almost off all BP meds, resting heart rate is now in the mid 50's, total cholesterol is now 104, triglycerides are normal for the first time ever!

I am averaging jogging ~18 miles a week. This is shocking to me since before I could not jog across the room without getting winded!

mannanj 05-27-2014 01:20 PM

Brian
 
Dang, son. Not sure I would have recognized you! Keep up the good work.

rvator51 05-27-2014 01:49 PM

Wow Brian!

Good for you!

Pat Hatch 05-27-2014 02:07 PM

You know, Brian, maybe it's too soon to be asking this question, but what do you think was harder, building the airplane or losing all this weight? I can see that both journeys have their similarities, and my guess is that the same disciplines and determinations that got your airplane built probably apply here as well!

This is a great story, buddy. Good for you.

pierre smith 05-27-2014 02:16 PM

Wow
 
Saying that I'm impressed is an understatement!

Congratulations,

Best,

rv7boy 05-27-2014 02:40 PM

Wow, you look like your height has shrunk, too! Good for you, Brian. My mitral valve might still be with me had my weight and blood pressure been under control when I went through some family stress issues.

You should feel like a "new you!" Congratulations! :)

WenEng 05-27-2014 02:49 PM

I hope you realize what an inspiration you are....
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Brantel (Post 883187)
Down 107 lbs and ran my first official 5K race this weekend....

Man! I can just imagine how good you must feel about your situation and how you took control and made it happen! Congratulations.


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