Sirocus Barnes in Atlanta, Georgia Lost 115 Pounds

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Before

After

Name:

Sirocus Barnes

City/State:

Atlanta , Georgia

Age:

Occupation/Career

Program Director/Education

Before Weight:

335

After Weight:

220

Pounds Lost:

115

Turning Point That Launched Weight Loss:

On a workday, I had several meetings in my building. Those meetings required me to walk up several flights of stairs. I was out of breath. I was too young ... to be out of breath walking up stairs. ... It was August 2014. I just realized, at 31, that this couldn't be the most healthy thing

Exercise or Workout Routine:

Breakfast is scrambled eggs and spinach or oatmeal. Grapefruit and almonds are snacks. Lunch is lean protein and vegetables. He eats a light dinner.

Diet or Meal Plan Followed:

Running is a big part of my fitness journey, but I strength train a lot; I typically work out six times a week. I started running because I had begun to plateau on my weight loss. ... I joined Black Men Run (blkmenrun.com) in November. ... Black Men Run has been such a supportive group. ... For me, the biggest benefit is to be with a group of brothers that all enjoy running. Yoga is a really good part of my fitness journey as well.

Key Supporters and Motivation:

I have an Instagram page dedicated to my fitness journey. Black Men Run has been a supportive group.

Biggest Challenge:

Overcoming the fear of going out and doing a 13.1 mile run. ... I did training runs. [Now] when I talk about fear, it's the fear of not wanting to go back to 335 pounds.

Biggest Reward:

Previously, on a plane I had to use an extender, for me that's big. ... I can go into any store and find clothes that fit. ... I could have never imagined running one mile, let alone 13.1. ... This year, I have run three half-marathons.

Advice or Inspiration For Others:

I will run a total of seven half-marathons by the end of the year, and have signed up for my first full marathon, the 2017 Publix Georgia Marathon in March."

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