What can you do now that you couldn't do 30 days ago?

sexieback1

well, not 30days ago but 7months ago I started my weight loss journey and did not enjoy running because I didn't believe I could do it. today I have lost 22pounds and have lost several inches all over my body. I can now run 1hour straight a day. I am working with a personal trainer and loving this whole process. this is my first time on mfp. the changes I am seeing are amazing.

acpgee

Seated machine bench 61 kg. That's 3 kg more than my lowest weight when I was in my twenties. Unfortunately still a lot lower than my current body weight.

Maidofmer

fit into my jeans now without jumping and dancing an irish jig

Susanthecatwhisperer

My new jeans, now slide off without needing to unbutton them. I guess I need to start using a belt, I can't afford new jeans. :laugh:

NonnyMary

for me, lose 8 pounds. And people are starting to notice.

Compared to 3 months ago, I can now - tie my shoes a lot better, can walk further, have more energy, am adopting 2 kitties today (YAY!) of which i now feel I have the energy to take care of them; and I have conquered a a lot of my food addiction; and going from "how in the world am i going to lose weight" to "hey this isn't so bad".

emienne

mine is utterly pathetic but I can now put on socks without a struggle, unlike 7 weeks ago when trying to put on socks would almost leave me in tears because it was so hard.

TruckersWifeTruckersLife

I am doing jogging now couldn't do that a month ago and I am getting better each time I do it

grau62000ameze

Can jog 35mins non-stop in 9min/km which used to b 1213min/m.
Workout&feel lesser pain than it used to be
Planking 50secs&beyond

glowgirl14

I can run for three minutes straight.

Not a big deal compared to the most of you guys. But I haven't been able to do that before.

I am limited by my muscle endurance only now...before it was my lungs. Now muscle fatigue is what's slowing me down.

I can get up the hills at the track without thinking I'm going to die. 50-odd flights of stairs according to my fitbit. Again. Muscles, not endurance. This is a big thing for me...

tjsoccermom

30 days ago i couldnt walk a mile, now im back to my high school mile time of 7min, and can run for 2 1/2 miles straight, working toward my last summer amount which was 4 miles straight taking just 35 minutes. thats my running goal.

30 days ago i couldnt do a single yoga move, now my balance has improved, and i can do things like this...


90 days ago i wanted to eat chips and cake and processed foods, now i dont think twice about things like that, i want apples and farmstand strawberries, and protein shakes.

Wow! That's incredible progress, congrats!!!

Sassyallday

See my waistline.

Sassyallday

mine is utterly pathetic but I can now put on socks without a struggle, unlike 7 weeks ago when trying to put on socks would almost leave me in tears because it was so hard.

Not pathetic. Every change for the better is a good one! So, you are entitled to celebrate.

After a recent hip surgery, I could not reach my feet. When I could finally polish my own toenails, I emailed all of my friends!

maheshbhattarai1

Now I can use stairmaster, I could never do that before my life:happy:

1fitnessplanner

i can balance on one leg for as long as i want either side lol insanity taught me that treasure

rachaelgifford

Swim 200m with out stopping for a break :-)

bushidowoman

Run a 5K.
And wear a black belt in the dojo. :happy:

dawn_h_d

mine is utterly pathetic but I can now put on socks without a struggle, unlike 7 weeks ago when trying to put on socks would almost leave me in tears because it was so hard.

I thought mine was pathetic too when I said that I could stand up from the floor without a thought. I got some great feedback. It isn't pathetic. It is GREAT!! A win is a win!!

loislane2003

wow great thread. sooo inspiring!!!

estelamdo

Proper squats, lunges, burpees and (women) push-ups. Also added 5lbs to my strength training.

CaliforniaBarbie

30 days ago i couldnt walk a mile, now im back to my high school mile time of 7min, and can run for 2 1/2 miles straight, working toward my last summer amount which was 4 miles straight taking just 35 minutes. thats my running goal.

30 days ago i couldnt do a single yoga move, now my balance has improved, and i can do things like this...


90 days ago i wanted to eat chips and cake and processed foods, now i dont think twice about things like that, i want apples and farmstand strawberries, and protein shakes.

Wow! That's incredible progress, congrats!!!

Thank you

MrsFowler1069

mine is utterly pathetic but I can now put on socks without a struggle, unlike 7 weeks ago when trying to put on socks would almost leave me in tears because it was so hard.

Not pathetic. Every change for the better is a good one! So, you are entitled to celebrate.

After a recent hip surgery, I could not reach my feet. When I could finally polish my own toenails, I emailed all of my friends!

Absolutely correct! Congratulations to us all!

tjsoccermom

These are so inspiring. It doesn't matter if you are now able to run a marathon or just tie your shoes, it all still counts the same...it's progress and I love it! All my little steps since January have really added up to a BIG step and so will everyone else who is working towards their goal. Way to go everyone, let's keep up the posts!

rudarbe

Keep up with my friend at the gym (cardio/strength-wise)
Stay under my carb limit.

danarandallreed

I can accept the feeling of hunger as a signal instead of a feeling of panic.

PinkNinjaLaura

*Get through a holiday weekend without once worrying about my eating, because I actually want to eat healthy.

*Run 4.5 miles, as of Saturday. I started C25K in May and within the past 30 days I ran my first 5K race. Happy to see all the other runners on this page. For the newbies, stick with it. I can't tell you how rewarding it is.

*Buy both jeans & shirts one size smaller.

clairedrose

Side planks!

PandaCustard

I can now do the dancer's pose, a proper chair pose, and a downward-facing dog for longer than two minutes in yoga. Doesn't sound great, but I have terrible balance and little upper-body strength, so it's a huge victory for me.

Now able to lift a little more weight despite a shoulder injury, and go for longer. Also, I can now crank the resistance all the way up on my exercise bike and go for 45 minutes.

Not an ability, but I can now say I'm finally under 200.

None of it sounds impressive, but after struggling with fatigue problems (my doctor said I had some of the worst vitamin deficiencies she's seen, thanks to a celiac diagnosis this year), those are pretty big steps for me.

Tmoxson

Now (then)

20 push-ups (could barely get through 4)
Fasten the bra on the second hook (bra barely fit on first hook)
40 second plank (15 seconds, max)
Wake up and go to sleep pain-free (daily leg pain)

Thanks for this. The weight loss has been slow; the inches not really melting off. Needed to assess the positive changes, I went into this to get healthier and stronger above all else, and that goal has been met. Hopefully the toning will follow.

acidosaur

Fit into the next size down sports bra. And see my collarbone!

fuzzieme

Jog