Tim's Profile

Lawrenceville, GA
Joined Apr 16, 2007
I have started two new blogs, one to follow my running and a Quest to a Marathon at blog.262quest.com and one to follow my weight loss at blog.2big.org, please check them out. I am an IT professional / Developer which means I sit in front of a computer most of the day. This means very little exercise and plenty of time to eat. I decided at the f...
I have started two new blogs, one to follow my running and a Quest to a Marathon at blog.262quest.com and one to follow my weight loss at blog.2big.org, please check them out. I am an IT professional / Developer which means I sit in front of a computer most of the day. This means very little exercise and plenty of time to eat. I decided at the first of the year that I was going to lose weight. I started by changing my eating habits and started walking. I did so for about a month and then added some weight lifting and started to run a little bit. I have so far lost 29 lbs in just over 3 months and would like to lose just over another 50 lbs by the end of the year. I have started running quite a bit more and am training to run the Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on July 4th (10k) I need all the encouragement I can get because to do this I am getting up every morning during the week at 4:30 to go running. With a wife and kids this is really the only time that I can consistently do what I need to do. I am driven, but at times get a bit discouraged because I don't have anybody to work out with or run with. All in All, I know I can do it, I just have to remember that when I don't do so well, it is in the past and what matters is going forward. A more up to date thread on me: http://www.traineo.com/14_2366_0.html
Goal Met!
  • Start weight: 258.0 lbs
  • Goal weight: 0.0 lbs
  • Weight loss to date: 94.0 lbs
  • Days logged last week: 0
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Recent Comments

May 23, 2008
Tim,

You ready to run that 5k with me? I know 5k's are probably beneath you but you said...I'm doing the Army Hooah Challenge 5k...they have a 10k also but that's my next training goal
April 23, 2008
Timmehhh! Nice to read you posting again. Seems like it's been a while.

Hope all is groovy,

: )

M.
April 14, 2008
Congrats on the big weight loss over the last week!
March 08, 2008
Hi Tim,

You might be interested in http://www.traineo.com/1019_5302_0.htmlmsg58788

Surprised not to see you as part of it anyway.

Hope running is going well

Mike
March 03, 2008
Thanks Herb!
February 29, 2008
HI Tim. As a fellow marathoner/half marathoner I wanted to say congrats. You've come a long ways! 1:55 is an excellent time, whether your first or not. Nice work.
February 26, 2008
Hey Tim,
Just wanted to check in and say hello. I haven't given up. Still plugging along. Just trying to keep focused and positive. Starting to make some good choices in the types of food I eat and hopefully it will have a big impact on the scale over these next few months.
February 20, 2008
Hey Tim,

I've been following your half marathon blog and you are awesome!!! It's no wonder that you are inspiring so many people to raise their game!!

Your compassion and passion to see others succeed is a real breath of fresh air and its amazing to see your transformation. The change in you as I have observed is phenomenal and it really motivates me!!

What a guy!!
February 16, 2008
You are my inspiration to be a sub-2 in my next half-marathon. Tim. Thanks
February 16, 2008
Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 16, 2008
AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 16, 2008
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I let out a little squeal when I saw your announcement. My family already thinks I'm nuts, so it's ok. :)
February 16, 2008
My first Half Marathon: 1:55:46

Whoooooo Hooooooo!!!!

http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.html
February 16, 2008
My first Half Marathon: 1:55:46

Whoooooo Hooooooo!!!!

http://www.traineo.com/12_5071_0.html
February 15, 2008
Ok well I woke up and I am back on the losing side. Down one pound. Lets hope this weight keeps on falling!
February 14, 2008
Thanks for the literal well wishes! I really needed them! I hope you're feeling tip-top for that big goal this weekend!!! I'm so excited for you I can hardly stand it!
February 08, 2008
Sorry guys, I've corrected the blog. It wasn't 10 km, it was 5 km. 10's what I ran the other day and I do that in about 70 minutes.

My endurance has always been good but my speed has always been very slow. I'm going to start working on that. I want to be mid-pack in the triathlon in October. That's my goal!
February 07, 2008
Finally signed up for my Half Marathon today - only 9 days till race time!
February 06, 2008
"Today Is Tomorrow, Let's Get It Done!"

Tim Wilson
February 05, 2008
I hope you feel better soon! Sleep was probably a good idea, so your body can fight the germies. Take good care of yourself, because I know I'm not the only one eagerly awaiting your completion of that HM!!
February 04, 2008
Believe it or not, I had an alarm mishap this morning! I was almost late for work, so no, I did not get up like I planned. :( I did run though!

Did you seriously lose another 2 lbs? Rock on, Tim!!!
February 02, 2008
Thanks guys for the vote of confidence!
February 02, 2008
Great new pic! You're such a great example of what commitment can really do.
February 01, 2008
Hardly recognize you Tim..Keep up the great work. Your definatly an inspiration and role model. Thanks
February 01, 2008
My pic as of today.....

January 31, 2008
Hey Tim,

Thanks for the kind comments. It has been interesting doing this in the mission field. The challenge is the lack of gyms, etc that are available all over in the states. The big plus side has been all the fresh veggies, fruit, etc at a great price which makes eating healthy pretty easy.

The thing that amazes me about the body change is that shirts hang straight down now. Still kinda surprises me!

Blessings - William
January 26, 2008
You're great, Tim! I'm going to adopt "mornings are fun!" as my new mantra. Maybe I'll believe it eventually if I keep saying it over and over and over. And over. :)

January 22, 2008
Thanks Tim...my profile page had been giving me trouble and no one could write messages on my page....but i just checked today and got one from you.....Whoaa!! Anyways , thank you for the running wishes...I really want to run but it is so so cold here in Jersey. I almost got myself sick the last time that i ran! Felt pukish/out of breath and heavy chested coz i was barely managing to jog in the cold:( So back on my elliptical..Waiting for a warm day!
January 18, 2008
OK, so I am in a very good and sarcastic mood today. I have the day off and I get to go work out with my wife. We don't get to do that very often since I work out in the weeee hours of the morning and she works out during the day when every is at school and work.

Hasta la Vesta, Baby!
January 17, 2008
I was impressed when I read the blog. I wouldn't have gone out! :)
January 17, 2008
today was better. I went for a run, even though it was sleet/raining. I tried to convince myself not to go, but my wise side got the best of me. I feel much better after this mornings 10k.
January 16, 2008
kinda had a bad day - not bad with food or workouts - just a bad day :(
January 16, 2008
Changing my running schedule a little bit:

blog.262quest.com/2008/01/more-than-every-other-day.html
January 14, 2008
New blog post on blog.2big.org about the woes of weighing every day.

blog.2big.org/2008/01/woes-of-weighing-daily.html
January 12, 2008
Check out my blog, I just posted on my longest run ever - 14 miles!

blog.262quest.com
January 12, 2008
Splendid work mate .... keep it .. I myself am just starting out .... wishme luck !

Nige
January 11, 2008
Thanks! And thanks for checking out my blog!
January 11, 2008
Wow! Sub 25 5k! :) I'm impressed. I've been trying to do this in training but only got down to about 25:40 something. I might try some 5k races.

Well done. That is very motivational .... just going to check out your blog :)

Mike
January 11, 2008
Well, I have went and done it. I have been told by many people for quite some time that I need to start blogging. Well, it is something I have wanted to do for quite some time now, so I took the plunge!

Check them out and let me know what you think. The first post is big on both of them because it is a bit of background information. The subsequent posts will be somewhat smaller.... well, you guys know me..... hopefully they will stay a bit smaller. :)

Check em out, let your friends know, link to me, subscribe, leave feedback, stumble me, del.icio.us me, etc. All would be appreciated!

blog.2big.org - My weight loss journey

blog.262quest.com - My Quest for a Marathon

Thanks!
January 11, 2008
Thanks everyone!
More About Tim
I have started two new blogs, one to follow my running and a Quest to a Marathon at blog.262quest.com and one to follow my weight loss at blog.2big.org, please check them out. I am an IT professional / Developer which means I sit in front of a computer most of the day. This means very little exercise and plenty of time to eat. I decided at the first of the year that I was going to lose weight. I started by changing my eating habits and started walking. I did so for about a month and then added some weight lifting and started to run a little bit. I have so far lost 29 lbs in just over 3 months and would like to lose just over another 50 lbs by the end of the year. I have started running quite a bit more and am training to run the Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on July 4th (10k) I need all the encouragement I can get because to do this I am getting up every morning during the week at 4:30 to go running. With a wife and kids this is really the only time that I can consistently do what I need to do. I am driven, but at times get a bit discouraged because I don't have anybody to work out with or run with. All in All, I know I can do it, I just have to remember that when I don't do so well, it is in the past and what matters is going forward. A more up to date thread on me: http://www.traineo.com/14_2366_0.html
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