I marched

MrsKila

The_Movie_Chair wrote: »

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.

Great! Congrats!

saltypickle

Congrats from a fellow marcher (St. Paul)! Keep the energy you felt that Saturday and use it when ever you need to do something challenging again.

Debmal77

Thank you for sharing! WTG!

mylifeisbeautiful

Now THAT is a victory!!! Thank you for marching. And well done!!!

bebeisfit

I love this so much!! It took you out of your comfort zone for sure and you did it! I was in Chicago and it was a lot of walking / standing. I too was sore, but so happy to be there.

silde16

That's amazing! I'm so happy for you. Keep on marching

elisa123gal

and congrats to both groups of women who marched each a week apart..... get out there and move!

Annie_01

I think the take-away lesson from this is that we can incorporate our health and fitness goals in to our everyday lives. Not all fitness goals need to be met in a gym or on a treadmill. We can also get fit by marching for the causes that we care about...cancer...aids...autism...etc...etc.

Here is a blog that I found that lists several. Since I am doing a walking program I think that I will finds some that are in my area.

http://www.charitywalksblog.com/charity-walk-events/

OP...you have done much more than marched...you have motivated me and I am sure others to put our new found fitness to use.

dorisj717

Congratulations keep moving!

Barbara2099

As much as you say this is not political...it became so. I did not MARCH, but I believe in walking.

Michael190lbs

Proof MFP is a Far left website-- Flag away people!!!

The_Movie_Chair

Annie_01 wrote: »

I think the take-away lesson from this is that we can incorporate our health and fitness goals in to our everyday lives. Not all fitness goals need to be met in a gym or on a treadmill. We can also get fit by marching for the causes that we care about...cancer...aids...autism...etc...etc.

Here is a blog that I found that lists several. Since I am doing a walking program I think that I will finds some that are in my area.

http://www.charitywalksblog.com/charity-walk-events/

OP...you have done much more than marched...you have motivated me and I am sure others to put our new found fitness to use.

You know there is a breast cancer walk in our city by the end of the year and I thought I would never ever dare thinking about joining, but now I do. By then I might have lost 50 pounds.

8 more months, who knows, I might be able to walk 5 miles if I set my mind to it and if not, who cares as long as I try.

Thank you for the link with the charity walks. What a beautiful new perspective.

Annie_01

The_Movie_Chair wrote: »

Annie_01 wrote: »

I think the take-away lesson from this is that we can incorporate our health and fitness goals in to our everyday lives. Not all fitness goals need to be met in a gym or on a treadmill. We can also get fit by marching for the causes that we care about...cancer...aids...autism...etc...etc.

Here is a blog that I found that lists several. Since I am doing a walking program I think that I will finds some that are in my area.

http://www.charitywalksblog.com/charity-walk-events/

OP...you have done much more than marched...you have motivated me and I am sure others to put our new found fitness to use.

You know there is a breast cancer walk in our city by the end of the year and I thought I would never ever dare thinking about joining, but now I do. By then I might have lost 50 pounds.

8 more months, who knows, I might be able to walk 5 miles if I set my mind to it and if not, who cares as long as I try.

Thank you for the link with the charity walks. What a beautiful new perspective.

When I first started I couldn't even make it around the block without having to rest...you will get there.

I wanted to share this site with you...

http://www.halhigdon.com/training/50936/5K-Walk-Training-Program

It is a walking training schedule for a 5K that might help. If you need to do the weeks more than once then that is okay. It will let you gradually build up.

I am working on the 10K walking plan now and when I am finished with it in about 3 weeks I will move to the half marathon walking program. I doubt if I ever will walk a half marathon but I just want to be able to do it. Hopefully by the end of the year I will have completed it.

Mary_Anastasia

Good for you for making every step count and showing your pride in yourself and your community. Not a supporter of that March, but I love to see anybody represent what they believe in ✊

SisterSueGetsFit

I'm so proud of you. I'm also happy we're friends! You keep marching girl. For your health and for your believes.