The Thinnerman’s story.

[TheThinnerman]

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🏃🏃🏃

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate]

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!

[TheThinnerman Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

thank you

[Instructor57 Graduate]

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

[TheThinnerman Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

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

Thank you.

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to TheThinnerman]

haha, no worries 😁👍

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

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.

[TheThinnerman Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

thank you

[ChannelRunner2 Graduate]

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!

[TheThinnerman Graduate in reply to ChannelRunner2]

Hi, thank you very much.

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Really inspiring story

[TheThinnerman Graduate]

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

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[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

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!

[TheThinnerman Graduate]

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

[Santa_1 Graduate]

well done and congratulations 🎊

[TheThinnerman Graduate in reply to Santa_1]

hi. Thank you.

[OldManRunning Graduate]

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

[TheThinnerman Graduate in reply to OldManRunning]

thank you. Good luck mate.

[TimeInNature Graduate]

thanks for sharing your story. Congratulations on your graduation 🎉

[TheThinnerman Graduate in reply to TimeInNature]

thank you

[Bumblingalong69]

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

[TheThinnerman Graduate in reply to Bumblingalong69]

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

Thanks.

[Bumblingalong69 in reply to TheThinnerman]

do you run about in your kilt celebrating? 😊

[TheThinnerman Graduate in reply to Bumblingalong69]

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

Too mentally scarred to ever wear one again🤣🤣

[Bumblingalong69 in reply to TheThinnerman]

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

[TheThinnerman Graduate in reply to Bumblingalong69]

I wonder if Pretty Polly are looking for models🤔

[Bumblingalong69 in reply to TheThinnerman]

haha ...maybe

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

[TheThinnerman Graduate in reply to Bumblingalong69]

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 TheThinnerman]

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

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

[TheThinnerman Graduate in reply to Bumblingalong69]

naw, that would be just daft 🤣

[Bumblingalong69 in reply to TheThinnerman]

oh ok

thanks for the chat 🏃‍♂️

[TheThinnerman Graduate in reply to Bumblingalong69]

thank , all the best.

[Liono Graduate]

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 😂

[TheThinnerman Graduate in reply to Liono]

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

Thank you

[Liono Graduate in reply to TheThinnerman]

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 🏃

[TheThinnerman Graduate in reply to Liono]

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

Good luck with your recovery.

[Liono Graduate in reply to TheThinnerman]

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

[Freecloud Graduate]

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

[TheThinnerman Graduate in reply to Freecloud]

congratulations to you as well mate.

Suddenly got a sore knee thinking about a marathon. 🤣

[Freecloud Graduate in reply to TheThinnerman]

🤣🤣🤣

[Runforthedress Graduate]

Amazing!!!

[TheThinnerman Graduate in reply to Runforthedress]

thank you

[Week7 Graduate]

Congratulations on a brilliant achievement and Inspirational post.

Thanks for sharing

[TheThinnerman Graduate in reply to Week7]

thank you very much.