Can I shamelessly brag for a second, please? Started jogging a year ago and as of this morning I have lost 25 pounds. Next week is my last week as a consultant, and after 8 years of expense account diet, I’m officially leaving this job lighter than when I joined. I’m super proud of this. Thank you for coming to my TED talk.

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Awesome to see a fellow runner getting in shape!

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Don’t be a hater

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Yayyy that’s awesome! How’d you get into jogging? I can’t get myself to run for more than 2-3 min at a time.

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^same. 4 months ago amazon was clearing out the 2019 GTS’s for 40% off so I snagged two pair and stuffed them in the closet.

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✨⚡️🎊🎉🎈🎊🎉

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Which job are you switching to OP?

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Moving in house at a client. I’ve always been in consulting so I’m excited about the change.

I have a wife and two kids, and the consulting travel was just killing me. I’ll really miss consulting and PwC, but I’m excited to see what happens next.

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OP this is awesome.

Have you purely run during leisure time or have you done any races or events (5k/Half-Marathon/etc.) to hold yourself accountable?

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No races or anything. Just try and squeeze in a jog in the morning before my kiddos wake up and everything goes sideways.

I wanted to do a half marathon, but I live in Texas and it’s just so hot here that I wouldn’t really want to train for one in the middle of the summer. Maybe next spring?

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Congrats!

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Awesome and inspiring!

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Congrats! Amazing how much better you can feel just getting in a little exercise daily

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Yoooo congrats!!!

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Badass!! You can brag all you want for that progress. Running and jogging are Fire for the soul! Keep it up!

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This made me smile. Thanks!

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I’ve been on a diet for 8 years and gained 25 pounds. Glad the jogging worked for you, I shall give it a try

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Great to say a positive uplifting post - congratulations op- I have my own 25 to give

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Trail blazer! 🔥 Congrats and all the best for next steps!

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Thank you for sharing your journey!

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Just want to say, you guys and gals are awesome. Wasn’t expecting this post to take off, and appreciate y’all humoring me.

I wish all of you the best!

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