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The Thinnerman’s story.

2 months ago•43 Replies

Thanks for all the congratulations messages on my graduation.

I would like to tell you a wee story on how my name came about. Back in September 2019 I was your regular couch potato weighing over 17 stones with blood pressure and cholesterol levels through the roof. I had no choice but to follow my doctors advice and went on a diet. A year later I was 2 stone lighter and set up a NutraCheck app to help me keep track of calories and stuff. I required a user name for the forum. As I was now a bit thinner, paying homage (sort of) to some guy on the chase I was now the Thinnerman.

I now weigh 12 stones, being 5’7” in height I’m not really thin, just thinner.

The arthritis diagnosis pushed me to be a bit more active, now I can run 30 minutes without stopping. I still really can’t believe it to be honest.

To quote an old cliche “if I can do it, anybody can”.

Thanks for listening.

Good luck everybody and all the best🏃🏃🏃

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MissUnderstandingAmbassador2 months ago

This is such an inspiring read. Congratulations once again to you on finishing c25k, which is just the start of your running journey. Can’t wait to hear about where you go next!

TheThinnermanGraduate in reply to MissUnderstanding2 months ago

thank you

Instructor57Administrator2 months ago

great story and very well done !

👏👏👏

I notice you haven't applied for you well deserved graduate badge so I have now pinned it on !

Happy running

TheThinnermanGraduate in reply to Instructor572 months ago

hi, I tried to do it yesterday but must’ve clicked on the wrong link.

Thank you.

Instructor57Administrator in reply to TheThinnerman2 months ago

haha, no worries 😁👍

AlMorrAmbassador2 months ago

Great post from you TheThinnerman, well done on graduating from C25K and being able to run non stop for 30 minutes, a wonderful achievement for you.

TheThinnermanGraduate in reply to AlMorr2 months ago

thank you

ChannelRunner2Graduate2 months ago

Thank you for sharing the story behind your username, TheThinnerman ! I've wondered about a few other names on here, so it's nice to read the origin story of one...

And: Congratulations on ALL you've achieved, really, turning your health around! 🥳 That's very inspiring!

TheThinnermanGraduate in reply to ChannelRunner22 months ago

Hi, thank you very much.

WillowandSolaGraduate2 months ago

Really inspiring story

TheThinnermanGraduate2 months ago

thanks very much. I have a photo very similar to your profile pic.

ABBA voyage venue

AnnieappleGraduate2 months ago

Well done!! An inspiring story. You must feel as if you have won the jackpot completing this amazing program & you have! The joy of continuing your 30 min running adventures has just begun.. keep us posted!

TheThinnermanGraduate2 months ago

hi, thanks for your reply. So far I’ve only done 30 minutes three times but I’ll certainly keep going.

Santa_1Graduate2 months ago

well done and congratulations 🎊

TheThinnermanGraduate in reply to Santa_12 months ago

hi. Thank you.

OldManRunningGraduate2 months ago

Congratulations The Thinnerman, I hope to graduate in 3 weeks 😁

TheThinnermanGraduate in reply to OldManRunning2 months ago

thank you. Good luck mate.

TimeInNatureGraduate2 months ago

thanks for sharing your story. Congratulations on your graduation 🎉

TheThinnermanGraduate in reply to TimeInNature2 months ago

thank you

Bumblingalong692 months ago

well done to you .. might even inspire me to have another go

TheThinnermanGraduate in reply to Bumblingalong692 months ago

aye go for it, one of the most satisfying things I’ve ever done. Still buzzing.

Thanks.

Bumblingalong69 in reply to TheThinnerman2 months ago

do you run about in your kilt celebrating? 😊

TheThinnermanGraduate in reply to Bumblingalong692 months ago

no no no. I’ve been married twice in a kilt.

Too mentally scarred to ever wear one again🤣🤣

Bumblingalong69 in reply to TheThinnerman2 months ago

ha sorry .. pity really as you have the legs for one now 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

TheThinnermanGraduate in reply to Bumblingalong692 months ago

I wonder if Pretty Polly are looking for models🤔

Bumblingalong69 in reply to TheThinnerman2 months ago

haha ...maybe

seriously you should be very proud of your achievements...i can't motivate myself

TheThinnermanGraduate in reply to Bumblingalong692 months ago

I was the same to start with. Once I got going, I started to enjoy it rather than see it as a chore sort of thing. Now I can’t wait for every other day to come around.

Speaking of legs earlier, I’ve noticed I’ve got a couple of extra muscles. Just above the insides of my knees. 🤷‍♂️

Bumblingalong69 in reply to TheThinnerman2 months ago

I have started the c25k so many times and never completed it yet ..

congratulations on your new muscles...are you going to name them ?? 😊

TheThinnermanGraduate in reply to Bumblingalong692 months ago

naw, that would be just daft 🤣

Bumblingalong69 in reply to TheThinnerman2 months ago

oh ok

thanks for the chat 🏃‍♂️

TheThinnermanGraduate in reply to Bumblingalong692 months ago

thank , all the best.

LionoGraduate2 months ago

Lovely post, I often wonder about usernames on here! Congratulations on your weight loss too - I'm a big fan of Nutracheck as it suits my personality to record every little detail 😂

TheThinnermanGraduate in reply to Liono2 months ago

hi. I’m absolutely hooked on the thing, I scan everything 🤷‍♂️

Thank you

LionoGraduate in reply to TheThinnerman2 months ago

Ha ha, I think it's quite fun but my husband finds it infuriating 😂

I'm using it to get rid of a spare stone while I'm on the injury couch - hoping that it'll be easier on my ankles when I get back out there 🏃

TheThinnermanGraduate in reply to Liono2 months ago

I scan everything before it’s allowed in the supermarket trolley. Drives my wife nuts🤯. Hilarious 🤣

Good luck with your recovery.

LionoGraduate in reply to TheThinnerman2 months ago

Ha ha, brilliant, that's a whole new level! 😂

FreecloudGraduate2 months ago

Congratulations on both you achievements 👏👏! I did both myself last year and am thinking of marathons next year.

TheThinnermanGraduate in reply to Freecloud2 months ago

congratulations to you as well mate.

Suddenly got a sore knee thinking about a marathon. 🤣

FreecloudGraduate in reply to TheThinnerman2 months ago

🤣🤣🤣

RunforthedressGraduate2 months ago

Amazing!!!

TheThinnermanGraduate in reply to Runforthedress2 months ago

thank you

Week7Graduate2 months ago

Congratulations on a brilliant achievement and Inspirational post.

Thanks for sharing

TheThinnermanGraduate in reply to Week72 months ago

thank you very much.

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