I marched

The_Movie_Chair · January 2017

This is not a political statement in any form or way. It is a post about joy and success.

Me, the obese lady who can't bend down and tie her shoes, I marched side by side with others. I wasn't sure about it when friends suggested that I should join them, but I wanted to be there. I wanted to participate in the women's march.

Away from home, sleeping in a hotel with tempting food around me; active days, far away from my couch and my favorite chair. I had my doubts. I can't stand for too long. I always feel the need to sit down. I don't move much.

I marched. I took breaks, found places to rest and sit down, but got back up and marched. It wore me out and I felt sore the next day but I did it. We stopped and visited friends on our way back, today we arrived at home. I went straight upstairs and stepped on the scale. I have lost another 4 pounds.

I marched and now I will continue to march on our old treadmill. Maybe not a mile, maybe not even half a mile at first but I will get better. I will march for myself.

Signing up here has changed my life. I just started but there is no turning back. I don't know where to post this.

jatdh1753 · January 2017

This is awesome! Congrats from a like-minded lady who marched in Chicago.

girlwithcurls2 · January 2017

What a fantastic way to work on a healthier you! We needed you out there, and you showed up!! Look how strong you are

More high fives from a fellow marcher in the NW.

klkarlen · January 2017

Congrats! Keep on marching!

leastcommonusernameever · January 2017

This is great! good for you for trying something, even though it sounds like it pushed you out of your comfort zone!

Sabine_Stroehm · January 2017

What a great success!

Stella3838 · January 2017

I knew you could do this!! Keeping marching girl! Looking forward to hearing more about your awesome successes!! And you've got people here when you need us.

3rdof7sisters · January 2017

Well done! From a fellow marcher in St Paul.

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................and a huge NSV for the OP. Congratulations to you!

leanjogreen18 · January 2017

Awesome! See you have it in you!!

From personal experience...

June last year I couldn't walk to my car without being winded. I was miserable. So I started walking 15 min 3 times a week. As I became less winded I added 10-15 min, by end of July or 1st of August (I can't remember exactly) I walked in my first 5k. Download map my fitness so you can see your progress.

Take it slow, be consistent and increase your time walking as you feel stronger and less out of breath.

I cannot express the progression from out of breath to walking miles built so much confidence in me, that I've added strength training and interval runs and I still have 75 more lbs to lose.

aephidano69 · January 2017

Congrats!! I wanted to march in New Orleans, but I was sick with a cold all week, needed to get better so I could get back to the gym and all that. But I was with all in spirit!

Sabine_Stroehm · January 2017

The great thing about this: now you know you CAN walk, and feel motivated to walk more, walk farther...you see how it impacted your weight loss etc. Truly fabulous.

Nova · January 2017

Hey all,

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CafeRacer808 · January 2017

It's great when our passions align with our weight loss and fitness goals. Congrats on your NSV and keep marching, even if it's just on the treadmill!