# Its been a while **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [March 15, 2026, 11:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/its-been-a-while/442383 "2026-03-15T11:23:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MattC](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mattc/32/258241_2.png) [@MattC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MattC)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2026, 11:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/its-been-a-while/442383/1 "2026-03-15T11:23:46Z")
I haven’t really talked about this alot Honestly, I avoided posting about it because I didn’t want the attention and I was a little worried about being made fun of. So I’ve mostly just kept my head down and focused on doing the work. But I’ve got a new goal and this community has been my backbone of friends and life for a long time, if you could find it in your heart to support my first 5k, I would be super thankful. Please read whats been going on in the last 108 days. Wow! As always, I love you. We are bonded together by string burns, shitty traders and Hella vibes in this community. I wouldn’t be ■■■■ without yall. I realize what I have in each of your friendships and I love you. > **[Matt Mullins - Race For Grace 5K/10K/1 Mile Fun Run](https://runsignup.com/mattwantstoruna5k)** > > On November 27th, I made a decision to start changing my life. > That was 108 days ago, and at that time I weighed 327 pounds. > I didn’t start with a big race goal or some huge fitness plan. I just started moving. One walk at a time. One better decision... ---
**Author:** ![MattC](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mattc/32/258241_2.png) [@MattC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MattC)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/its-been-a-while/442383/2 "2026-03-15T20:23:11Z")
Yo I had so much support i decided I was gonna change it to a 10k. Lets go balls to the wall or nothing! I need 20 more dollars! ---
**Author:** ![MattC](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mattc/32/258241_2.png) [@MattC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MattC)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/its-been-a-while/442383/3 "2026-03-15T20:23:47Z")
> **[Matt Mullins - Race For Grace 5K/10K/1 Mile Fun Run](https://runsignup.com/mattwantstoruna10k)** > > On November 27th, I made a decision to start changing my life. > That was 108 days ago, and at that time I weighed 327 pounds. > I didn’t start with a big race goal or some huge fitness plan. I just started moving. One walk at a time. One better decision... ---
**Author:** ![MattC](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mattc/32/258241_2.png) [@MattC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MattC)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2026, 12:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/its-been-a-while/442383/4 "2026-03-17T00:15:47Z")
![6078](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/b/7/db7a6bf1ab3d05dd336cedfff09f2e7219a0f780.jpeg) We are gonna make it on race day thanks to logging miles TODAY. LETS GET AFTER LIFE FAMILY ---
**Author:** ![Glad2bNico](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/glad2bnico/32/615362_2.png) [@Glad2bNico](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Glad2bNico)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2026, 5:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/its-been-a-while/442383/5 "2026-03-17T17:08:27Z")
Proud of you homie ---
**Author:** ![MattC](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mattc/32/258241_2.png) [@MattC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MattC)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2026, 2:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/its-been-a-while/442383/6 "2026-03-18T14:32:43Z")
Thank you everyone! No workout scheduled today, but still taking 10k steps. i’m at 3k right now. Hope everyone is getting in those steps and living. ---
**Author:** ![CannibalCricket](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cannibalcricket/32/665098_2.png) [@CannibalCricket](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CannibalCricket)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2026, 2:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/its-been-a-while/442383/7 "2026-03-18T14:59:11Z")
175 flights on the stairmaster 4× a week.Chasing that carrot. Get after it boss! You got this ---
**Author:** ![Slestak75](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slestak75/32/212315_2.png) [@Slestak75](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slestak75)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2026, 3:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/its-been-a-while/442383/8 "2026-03-18T15:04:44Z")
Way to go brother. ---
**Author:** ![MattC](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mattc/32/258241_2.png) [@MattC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MattC)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2026, 3:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/its-been-a-while/442383/9 "2026-03-18T15:12:26Z")
![6114](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/7/c/e7c709b814b84c43f6f5eb63c12f1ad751940a6e.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![The\_Abyss](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/the_abyss/32/704667_2.png) [@The\_Abyss](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/The_Abyss)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2026, 3:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/its-been-a-while/442383/10 "2026-03-18T15:27:53Z")
Another fitness buddy lets GOOOOOOO It’s always a lovely catalyst that gets us moving one day. For me, it was my German Shepherd, her name is Hilti. Used to be lazy and not walk unless necessary, then got a dog. Life changes quickly once that catalyst hits. Those changes weren’t “fixes”, sure and I still have a lot of mental hurdles to jump through, but being out there 15km a day with the one being who is helping me the most in this situation, it does nothing but help. Exercising also alleviates a lot of mental struggles I go through, and I recommend it to others with troubling environments they need a breather from. It helps reset my mind 3 times a day, so I don’t get overwhelmed as easily anymore. Good on you for finding that catalyst to exercising, and I wish you all the best in keeping the routine up! You’re doing amazing!! My goofball who scarily takes after me a bit too much ![20250709_115557](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/5/2/9522e76630d926d81e25dae44f55a91b5d5f70a0.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![LordKingOf](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lordkingof/32/599279_2.png) [@LordKingOf](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LordKingOf)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2026, 7:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/its-been-a-while/442383/11 "2026-03-20T19:22:57Z")
Holy crap Matt, you look great bro! Proud of you ---
**Author:** ![SlowThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slowthrow/32/307451_2.png) [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2026, 2:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/its-been-a-while/442383/12 "2026-03-21T14:01:24Z")
Peace, love, and grilled chicken breast with steamed broccoli Lookin’ inspiring brother, love to see it! ---
**Author:** ![MattC](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mattc/32/258241_2.png) [@MattC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MattC)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2026, 2:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/its-been-a-while/442383/13 "2026-03-21T14:43:12Z")
Thank you brother. ---
**Author:** ![MattC](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mattc/32/258241_2.png) [@MattC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MattC)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2026, 2:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/its-been-a-while/442383/14 "2026-03-21T14:48:21Z")
![6215](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/0/7/c07caafcc8a3b98991da1f7678ee7589a2a9f0c2.jpeg) I might just be having a emotional morning but im thankful you said this. I’m gonna be me again someday and im hopeful that jake will allow me back on all the programs. Right now its tough but you even having that thought just means the world. Yoyo will always be home even if its not the majority of my thoughts throughout the day. My friends I’ve made here are the ones I will remember on my deathbed. ---
**Author:** ![MattC](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mattc/32/258241_2.png) [@MattC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MattC)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2026, 11:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/its-been-a-while/442383/15 "2026-03-29T11:43:33Z")
![6422](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/b/d/8bd37f57167636de192aa89714b46c1c62d08cce.jpeg) BOOOMMMMMM THANK YOU FOR EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED ME. RACE #2 ON APRIL 11TH ---
**Author:** ![Slestak75](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slestak75/32/212315_2.png) [@Slestak75](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slestak75)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2026, 11:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/its-been-a-while/442383/16 "2026-03-30T11:42:30Z")
Dude!!! Good on you!!! You look great. I just want you to know that as I showed this to my daughter…. All she noticed was your Acis… she says keep in mind… she’s working in footwear at “Richard’s”. It blocks out the real name. 🤣🤣🤣 You’re looking fantastic brother!! ---
**Author:** ![MattC](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mattc/32/258241_2.png) [@MattC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MattC)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2026, 12:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/its-been-a-while/442383/17 "2026-03-30T12:12:30Z")
Thank you brother seriously. Warm up run this morning. > **[Matthew Carey Mullins on Instagram: "Did I do this right? Good Morning...](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWgYtTDAOh8/?igsh=b3N2dXlkbXBzczVo)** > > 6 likes, 2 comments - mattlikesyoyos on March 30, 2026: "Did I do this right? > > Good Morning Everyone! Happy Monday!". Asics told me they arent looking for sponsorship opportunities but boy they make good stuff. Lmao ---
**Author:** ![Slestak75](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slestak75/32/212315_2.png) [@Slestak75](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slestak75)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2026, 1:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/its-been-a-while/442383/18 "2026-03-30T13:22:07Z")
My daughter said you had good taste. 😊:+1: ---
**Author:** ![rkalajian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rkalajian/32/672584_2.png) [@rkalajian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rkalajian)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2026, 2:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/its-been-a-while/442383/19 "2026-03-30T14:17:14Z")
@MattC is still my hero!