Milestones (other than the scale)
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Today as I was logging my exercise, I realized that I am already over my goal of 150 minutes of exercise for the week, and the week isn't over yet!
As a girl who does NOT like to work out, I may admit I did a little bit of a happy dance when I saw this.
Okay, okay, you got me. It was a BIG happy dance. But hey, I had just finished doing Zumba, so I was in the dance-zone.0 -
Okay, okay, you got me. It was a BIG happy dance. But hey, I had just finished doing Zumba, so I was in the dance-zone.
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I walked to, up, over, and around Mount Doug park today.
I set the goal to reach the summit at the beginning of July. I have made a few stabs at the march, but have turned back exhausted at various points in July and August.
Today I made it to both summits, AND walked home--with a bit of energy to spare!
This represents a HUGE leap in my basic level of fitness from just two months ago!
I'm TOTALLY blaming you guys!
Thank you so much for all of your support and encouragement. I feel like I could do ANYTHING today...including losing another hundred pounds!0 -
I walked to, up, over, and around Mount Doug park today.
I set the goal to reach the summit at the beginning of July. I have made a few stabs at the march, but have turned back exhausted at various points in July and August.
Today I made it to both summits, AND walked home--with a bit of energy to spare!
This represents a HUGE leap in my basic level of fitness from just two months ago!
I'm TOTALLY blaming you guys!
Thank you so much for all of your support and encouragement. I feel like I could do ANYTHING today...including losing another hundred pounds!
Dude, that is freaking AWESOME. Seriously, and in only two months?! You freaking ROCK.0 -
Mark, thank you for sharing that victory. That is a truly awesome accomplishment, and better yet, it sets you up for the next level up in fitness!
Carry on our wayward son! Oh wait, that's a song.
Honestly, I look forward to meeting you at the summit of this mountain some day. (If we are really stopping in Vancouver next year, I better get active in a new gear myself!)
HooRAY!
Oh wow, and I just read Jess is over her exercise for the week. What a weekend! Congratulations and well done to Jess as well!0 -
Oh wow, and I just read Jess is over her exercise for the week. What a weekend! Congratulations and well done to Jess as well!
:laugh: :laugh: Thanks!! Ended it out at 183 minutes for the week... WOOHOO.0 -
I love this and I am so happy for all of you!
Long walks, new clothes and happy cheerful people!0 -
My non scale milestones...
To no longer feel daunted at the prospect of walking to the top floor of my house.
To be able to walk a mile back from the swimming pool without hurting all over and having to lie down for the rest of the day.
To be able to walk TO the pool as well as back.
To fit into seats with arm-rests (cinema, theatre, plane etc).
To no longer need an extension seatbelt on planes.
To be able to walk a mile along the seafront into town without a struggle.
To be able to fit into a size 28 skirt (currently 32).0 -
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This may be my most favorite thread of the day!! WOW!! I am so thrilled and impressed with the victories you are all logging!!
366to266: YOU CAN DO IT!! I love your milestone goals and know you can make them happen!! I can't wait for you to start posting your successes!
Cary and Givens: Having a "new" wardrobe in your very own closet is the BEST!!
Jess: Keep rockin' those minutes, amazing!!
Mark: Fantastic accomplishment!! I especially LOVE the pic at the top of the mountain!!
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THIS is my favorite thread! It ALWAYS picks me up to read of your successes and aspirations.
Never in my life has change been so fun or so well supported.
Keep posting those milestones! We all love them!0 -
Milestone: finally made it to 3 plates (315 lb) for 3 x 5 on my squat tonight. I consider it base camp for climbing the mountain to my 400-pound squat.
Does it still count as an NSV, even though it's weight-related?0 -
Does it still count as an NSV, even though it's weight-related?
Ba-dum-bum > [cymbal crash]
Oh Mike, you KNOW that's an NSV you punster you.
Congratulations on reaching that next base camp of the climb!0 -
To fit into seats with arm-rests (cinema, theatre, plane etc).
THIS. I can't wait for the day. I've had to ask at restaurants if they have any chairs with no arms, because I don't fit in their chairs. Also going to the movies is hard when you are a sardine. But the day of no-squishing is coming! We can do it!
All of your milestones are so amazing. I feel so motivated seeing all the happy news from everyone!
Also, I found jeans I can wear woo woo!0 -
Today I noticed a change in my mindset... A big change for me... My husband took us for dinner and I had my meal (saved my salad for last and then when all the kids ordered ice cream instead of dipping in I picked at a salad! Then later on during a very stressful moment with my husbands ex wife I didn't head for my fridge I headed for my computer and MFP knowing that I would find something so much more satisfying!
In the past I would have helped polish off those ice creams and then after the ex I would have polished off anything convenient in the fridge! Yay for a mental milestone!0 -
Today I noticed a change in my mindset... A big change for me... My husband took us for dinner and I had my meal (saved my salad for last and then when all the kids ordered ice cream instead of dipping in I picked at a salad! Then later on during a very stressful moment with my husbands ex wife I didn't head for my fridge I headed for my computer and MFP knowing that I would find something so much more satisfying!
In the past I would have helped polish off those ice creams and then after the ex I would have polished off anything convenient in the fridge! Yay for a mental milestone!
Awesome, Holly! The mental aspect of this is so crucial. Good on you!0 -
! Yay for a mental milestone!
WOW! Great story!
...and a great idea for a discussion topic...
Thank you for sharing this with us!0 -
When I first started this lifestyle change at the beginning of July, I was wearing a size 50 pants. They were a bit loose, but size 48 was too tight. Today, I tried on an old pair of size 44 jeans that I hadn't been able to wear since last year.
THEY FIT AGAIN! Fat loss FTW!0 -
When I first started this lifestyle change at the beginning of July, I was wearing a size 50 pants. They were a bit loose, but size 48 was too tight. Today, I tried on an old pair of size 44 jeans that I hadn't been able to wear since last year.
THEY FIT AGAIN! Fat loss FTW!
Three pant sizes in 10 weeks. Way to GO!0 -
Wow, what a huge achievement!!! Way to kick fats butt0
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. Today, I tried on an old pair of size 44 jeans that I hadn't been able to wear since last year.
THEY FIT AGAIN! Fat loss FTW!
W00T! That also means you are OUT of the Big and Tall Stores! At least in Canada, 44 is the largest size that seems to be regularly available in the Normie Stores! Suddenly...YOU HAVE CHOICES!
I am thrilled for you...and way more than just a LITTLE JEALOUS! But you just wait...a few more months and I will be in line behind you at the January sales!
New wardrobes all round for Spring!0 -
Alright...everybody already knows that THIS is my favorite thread.
So...today, I got a package in the mail (Geek toys from Entertainment Earth if you want to know). I had not seen the postal carrier who delivers packages all summer.
She was GOBSMACKED by the change! She could not believe how well I looked.
I cannot believe how good that made me feel!
STILL blamin' all y'all! Thank you!
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HOURS LATER...I totally forgot to open my parcel after signing for it--I was so excited and chuffed about the reaction.
SQUEEEEEE!0 -
Alright...everybody already knows that THIS is my favorite thread.
So...today, I got a package in the mail (Geek toys from Entertainment Earth if you want to know). I had not seen the postal carrier who delivers packages all summer.
She was GOBSMACKED by the change! She could not believe how well I looked.
I cannot believe how good that made me feel!
STILL blamin' all y'all! Thank you!
That is the best feeling, man. Savor it and use it as more fuel for your efforts. Great work!0 -
Haha such a cool feeling Mark! But I still want to know what you bought :P0
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Haha such a cool feeling Mark! But I still want to know what you bought :P
Minecraft themed LEGO!0 -
Minecraft themed LEGO!
Sweet!
Also, yay for the reaction from your mail carrier That is so exciting! 0 -
Also also one of my coworkers today was like, hey, I've never seen you in jeans before, and I was like, yah, cuz it's been longer than since I started working here since I could wear any 0
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When I first started this lifestyle change at the beginning of July, I was wearing a size 50 pants. They were a bit loose, but size 48 was too tight. Today, I tried on an old pair of size 44 jeans that I hadn't been able to wear since last year.
THEY FIT AGAIN! Fat loss FTW!
That's wonderful I bet you feel fantastic! 0 -
Ya Mark and Cary!!!! I love this thread to it always makes me smile we have such an amazing group!0
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Today, I set all-time personal bests in two areas: years married (10) and squats (335 lb x 3 x 5)!0
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