Tried my first headstand in 30 years (video)

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Orphia
Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Lost 80 lbs between April 2015 and April 2015. Fell in love with running and have run 5 half marathons since June.

Tried my first headstand today since I was at school:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TDgquitKv8

Very happy!

Maybe you'd like to try a headstand too? So much fun!

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  • deluxmary2000
    deluxmary2000 Posts: 981 Member
    Awesome! Although I have to admit... I was kind of hoping this was going to be more of a "bloopers" video.
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    @deluxmary2000 :smiley: I want to try cartwheels and handstands next... maybe you'll be luckier next time! ;)
  • LittleLionHeart1
    LittleLionHeart1 Posts: 3,655 Member
    :o
    Wow!!!!!
    Totally awesome!!
    Excellent! :D
  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,488 Member
    Oh you have me so inspired!
    Well done, you made it look so easy!!!

    My 4 are -headstand, handstand, cartwheel and crab walk.
    It will be a 50 year gap but I think, if I work on it, I will make it for my GS's 7th birthday this spring.
    He doesn't realise I am a little old woman and thinks all things are possible.

    Cheers, h.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    Love the delighted grin at the end

    Awesome

    I worry about the silver stars
  • Noreenmarie1234
    Noreenmarie1234 Posts: 7,492 Member
    WOW you look awesome! How much did you weigh before? I would love to see transformation photo. You look so toned. Do you do weights as well?
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    edited December 2016
    middlehaitch wrote: »
    Oh you have me so inspired!
    Well done, you made it look so easy!!!

    My 4 are -headstand, handstand, cartwheel and crab walk.
    It will be a 50 year gap but I think, if I work on it, I will make it for my GS's 7th birthday this spring.
    He doesn't realise I am a little old woman and thinks all things are possible.

    Cheers, h.
    @middlehaitch
    I never could do a proper cartwheel when I was a kid but would love to!

    OP, awesome! You look in great shape!
  • GottaBurnEmAll
    GottaBurnEmAll Posts: 7,722 Member
    Awesome! I've never done a headstand. I'm not one much for being upside down.
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    Sued0nim wrote: »
    Love the delighted grin at the end

    Awesome

    I worry about the silver stars

    Aww, Sued's been banned. :(

    What did she mean by the "silver stars"?

    Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »
    WOW you look awesome! How much did you weigh before? I would love to see transformation photo. You look so toned. Do you do weights as well?

    Hi @Noreenmarie1234 and thanks!

    I weighed 218 lbs in April 2015. I've maintained my goal of 135 lbs since April 2016. I'm 5 ft 9.5 in.

    The only "weights" I did were some pull ups and chest presses maybe once a week on machines at our public walking track, and a bit of planking. I do Body Balance once a week for yoga/pilates/stretching/balance/core.

    Weight loss anniversary progress pic:

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    September 2016 running anniversary progress pic:

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  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    middlehaitch wrote: »
    Oh you have me so inspired!
    Well done, you made it look so easy!!!

    My 4 are -headstand, handstand, cartwheel and crab walk.
    It will be a 50 year gap but I think, if I work on it, I will make it for my GS's 7th birthday this spring.
    He doesn't realise I am a little old woman and thinks all things are possible.

    Cheers, h.

    Yay, you can do it! xx

    @middlehaitch Post a video, and tag me when you do. I'd love to see it.
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