My Fitiversary and my 40th birthday in the same weekend!
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JenniferIsLosingIt
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I didnt have any pics to include in this post. I just wanted to focus on some of the amazing NSV's I have experienced over the last year since beginning my weighloss journey. And in honor of being 40 I will list 40 benefits from losing 120 pounds.
1. New Personal best time for a 5k 50:31 My first one was 1:09:49 back in october.
2. Went from a size 34 to 22!
3. Ring size went from a 12 to a 9!!!! (Although I must admit I am still nervous my fingers will mysteriously swell up when I put the size 9 ring on).
4. My son joined me in this journey to lose weight. He is 13 and weighed 257, he is down 12 pounds in a little over a month.
5. I was asked to lead my company's walking group!!!
6. I am smaller than I was when I met my husband!
7. For the first time ever I weigh less than my husband!
8. No more type 2 diabetes.
9. No more high blood pressure.
10. No more knee pain.
11. I have muscle definition that I have never had!
12. I can see the outlines of some of my bones.
13. I can walk up stairs without getting winded.
14. I have developed a love of walking.
15. My circulation in my lower legs is so improved that I hardly experience numbness or tingling in my feet!
16. I am no longer addicted to sugar!
17. I fit in my car without my stomach touching the steering wheel.
18. Sex is so much better!
19. I can keep up with most other people when we are walking as a group.
20. I can jog!!!!! Without dieing.
21. I can buy clothes from almost any store now...and they fit!
22. People are always asking me "How I did it?"
23. I can wear the cuter workout clothes now!
24. Confidence!
25. Learning to love my body.
26. Having a healthy relationship with the scale!
27. Totally changed my way of eating.
28. Rarely drink calories anymore! (except my coffee)
29. Getting called an inspiration by so many people!
30. Feeling in control of my life.
31. Did my first ever box jump!
32. Discovered I love lifting weights.
33. Got told I should become a personal trainer.
34. My husband told me he was jealous of me (in a good way)
35. I am not tired all the time.
36. I wake up excited about the day, where i used to dread it all the time!
37. I have become more outspoken about health and fitness with my family.
38. I can fit into all restraunt booths now!
39. I am happy.
40. I now know that what I once thought was impossible is now possible!
I highly encourage you all to take a reflective look back. See what all you can come up with that is not related to the number on the scale that you can say is a victory!
So happy birthday and fitiversary to me and my best regards to you all! Lets see what I can do by 41!!!!
1. New Personal best time for a 5k 50:31 My first one was 1:09:49 back in october.
2. Went from a size 34 to 22!
3. Ring size went from a 12 to a 9!!!! (Although I must admit I am still nervous my fingers will mysteriously swell up when I put the size 9 ring on).
4. My son joined me in this journey to lose weight. He is 13 and weighed 257, he is down 12 pounds in a little over a month.
5. I was asked to lead my company's walking group!!!
6. I am smaller than I was when I met my husband!
7. For the first time ever I weigh less than my husband!
8. No more type 2 diabetes.
9. No more high blood pressure.
10. No more knee pain.
11. I have muscle definition that I have never had!
12. I can see the outlines of some of my bones.
13. I can walk up stairs without getting winded.
14. I have developed a love of walking.
15. My circulation in my lower legs is so improved that I hardly experience numbness or tingling in my feet!
16. I am no longer addicted to sugar!
17. I fit in my car without my stomach touching the steering wheel.
18. Sex is so much better!
19. I can keep up with most other people when we are walking as a group.
20. I can jog!!!!! Without dieing.
21. I can buy clothes from almost any store now...and they fit!
22. People are always asking me "How I did it?"
23. I can wear the cuter workout clothes now!
24. Confidence!
25. Learning to love my body.
26. Having a healthy relationship with the scale!
27. Totally changed my way of eating.
28. Rarely drink calories anymore! (except my coffee)
29. Getting called an inspiration by so many people!
30. Feeling in control of my life.
31. Did my first ever box jump!
32. Discovered I love lifting weights.
33. Got told I should become a personal trainer.
34. My husband told me he was jealous of me (in a good way)
35. I am not tired all the time.
36. I wake up excited about the day, where i used to dread it all the time!
37. I have become more outspoken about health and fitness with my family.
38. I can fit into all restraunt booths now!
39. I am happy.
40. I now know that what I once thought was impossible is now possible!
I highly encourage you all to take a reflective look back. See what all you can come up with that is not related to the number on the scale that you can say is a victory!
So happy birthday and fitiversary to me and my best regards to you all! Lets see what I can do by 41!!!!
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You rock!!!!!! What a fantastic list!0
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You're truly and inspiration!! Great job! I love your list! Happy Birthday and fitiversary to you!!! Hope you enjoy your day!0
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Your post made me so happy and teary eyed at the same time. Good for you! I have experienced many of the same NSVs you have listed, and while all are great, the best one ever for me is related to your #4 - being an inspiration to my kids. My boys now ask to work out with me, and tell me they love our work out times together.
Keep up the great work. You are awesome!0 -
Awesome! Congratulations.0
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Awesome! Keep up the great job! What an inspiration!0
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So awesome... thanks for sharing! Happy Happy!
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This is wonderful!!! Keep it up!!!0
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Wow, Great Job! Keep up the great work and congratulations on this amazing progress! Hope you have a lovely Birthday.0
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I am so happy for you!!! I can't even pick one favorite accomplishment out of the forty because every single one is amazing!! Keep it up, honey!!!0
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every single item on your list is awesome!!! keep up the great job and thanks for sharing.. happy birthday and happy fitiversary!!!0
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What an inspirational post, happy birthday. You've made my day x 0
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Thank you all so very much! Its not always about the number on the scale! 0
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Great list first of all congratulations it's a great feeling I can relate to most of them, my newest saying when I go back the gym to my trainer is when he asks how much do you weigh now, my answer is homemade treats as much as I like I lost 63 lb now under my goal so I'm enjoying treats without worry and like you I enjoy walking I even go all the way round and not short cuts...well done again. .xx0
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Oh happy birthday and anniversary0
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Absolutely amazing- you are incredible. Fantastic job- keep up the awesome work Thanks for sharing and inspiring! 0
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Awesome, awesome! Happy 40th
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This is wonderful!!! So proud of you!!0
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So Awesome!0
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Great job!0
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