Success: A Year Ago I Couldn't Walk to My Car...
Daeygur
Posts: 39 Member
Hello! It's an obligatory success post since people really seem to like them! 
Here's a little backstory.
A year ago, I couldn't even walk to my car without being in pain. My hips hurt so much, my legs were struggling to hold up my 390 pounds, and whenever I went into Walmart or any store, I had to be in either an electric wheelchair or have someone push me in a manual wheelchair. Every time I rode by the mirrors, or someone would give me a dirty look, I'd become so self-conscious that I finally gave up and told myself that I was meant to be here. I was meant to be the fat person that would never be healthy, would never go to college, would never wear cute clothes, or ride roller coasters or go on holidays. I'd always be the girl that would get snickered at, or whispered about when someone would see me.
That was my destiny. That was the hole I had buried myself in.
Well, that hole has finally been filled.
Today, I walked 2.76 miles.
Today, I walked 2.76 miles without stopping for breath or resting.
A year ago I had to be dropped off at the door and waddle over to an electric wheelchair, but today I put on my new workout shoes. Walked down the steps, and walked 2.76 miles!!!!!!!!! WOOOHOOO!!!!
So, for those of you that feel like you're never going to get there, for those of you that struggle getting out of bed without wheezing or struggling to breathe, for those of you that can barely walk two minutes without feeling as though you're having a heart attack. I want you--all of you to know that you can do it.
Coming from someone who weighed 390 pounds in May 2022, who couldn't walk to her car without a cane, who couldn't stand for two minutes without feeling as though her back was going to break, who couldn't walk down the parking lot and had to be dropped off at the door, who had to take an electric wheelchair to shop, who never ate at restaurants because I couldn't fit in a booth, who never swam at the pool because I was embarrassed, who never talked to people and didn't have friends, who always stayed in bed from day to night wishing I was dead
To someone who is making friends everyday, to someone who can walk around a store without struggling to breathe, to someone who fits inside a booth, to someone who swam in the pool in front of people (and got stuck inside lmaooo), to someone who can run down the stairs, to someone who smiles and chats with people wherever she goes, to someone who fits inside a 2X shirt, to someone who wears a 2X dress, to someone who can stand and clean for hours without breaking, to someone who never has to stay in bed all day because she has a life to live, and to someone who walked 2.76 miles without stopping.
YOU CAN DO IT!!!! I BELIEVE IN YOU!!!!
Here's a little backstory.
A year ago, I couldn't even walk to my car without being in pain. My hips hurt so much, my legs were struggling to hold up my 390 pounds, and whenever I went into Walmart or any store, I had to be in either an electric wheelchair or have someone push me in a manual wheelchair. Every time I rode by the mirrors, or someone would give me a dirty look, I'd become so self-conscious that I finally gave up and told myself that I was meant to be here. I was meant to be the fat person that would never be healthy, would never go to college, would never wear cute clothes, or ride roller coasters or go on holidays. I'd always be the girl that would get snickered at, or whispered about when someone would see me.
That was my destiny. That was the hole I had buried myself in.
Well, that hole has finally been filled.
Today, I walked 2.76 miles.
Today, I walked 2.76 miles without stopping for breath or resting.
A year ago I had to be dropped off at the door and waddle over to an electric wheelchair, but today I put on my new workout shoes. Walked down the steps, and walked 2.76 miles!!!!!!!!! WOOOHOOO!!!!
So, for those of you that feel like you're never going to get there, for those of you that struggle getting out of bed without wheezing or struggling to breathe, for those of you that can barely walk two minutes without feeling as though you're having a heart attack. I want you--all of you to know that you can do it.
Coming from someone who weighed 390 pounds in May 2022, who couldn't walk to her car without a cane, who couldn't stand for two minutes without feeling as though her back was going to break, who couldn't walk down the parking lot and had to be dropped off at the door, who had to take an electric wheelchair to shop, who never ate at restaurants because I couldn't fit in a booth, who never swam at the pool because I was embarrassed, who never talked to people and didn't have friends, who always stayed in bed from day to night wishing I was dead
To someone who is making friends everyday, to someone who can walk around a store without struggling to breathe, to someone who fits inside a booth, to someone who swam in the pool in front of people (and got stuck inside lmaooo), to someone who can run down the stairs, to someone who smiles and chats with people wherever she goes, to someone who fits inside a 2X shirt, to someone who wears a 2X dress, to someone who can stand and clean for hours without breaking, to someone who never has to stay in bed all day because she has a life to live, and to someone who walked 2.76 miles without stopping.
YOU CAN DO IT!!!! I BELIEVE IN YOU!!!!
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What an accomplishment!3
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Congratulations!!! You have the perfect attitude. You can be very proud of what you have accomplished.3
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You are an absolute champion of the very finest kind, and you've reclaimed yourself and your life. Many cheers for you (and what a great example for others)!3
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So happy to see another post from you! Another inspiring one that gives me hope! Thanks for sharing this. 😊👏3
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TooSmartToBeThisFat wrote: »So happy to see another post from you! Another inspiring one that gives me hope! Thanks for sharing this. 😊👏
Of course!!!
I'm rooting for you!!! 1 -
Congratulations! U are an exercise enthusiast now! Love it! Keep on grabbing those goals and claiming it!1
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Congratulations! Such a huge accomplishment!!
When I started exercising 16 months ago I had to do seated workouts, 10 minutes was my max even though I was sitting.
I recall the first time I was able to complete a full 30 minute aerobics workout on my feet without stopping to sit and catch my breath. The feeling was so overwhelming I started to cry.
This song should be our mantra:
"This is my fight song
Take back my life song
Prove I'm alright song
My power's turned on
Starting right now, I'll be strong
I'll play my fight song
And I don't really care if nobody else believes
'Cause I've still got a lot of fight left in me"
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This is so incredibly inspiring. You have an amazing light to share with the world. 💜0
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Wow, way to go! Keep that momentum and motivation up, and it will spread to help others. I started at 397 lbs, and have lost 150 lbs so far. As such, I understand your struggles and can attest that even better days are coming for you. I have been walking and cycling for awhile, but have recently started noticing that I was feeling light on my feet. I don’t really remember feeling that way before because I was so heavy for so long. It is very exciting! I love seeing other people thriving. Good for you.6
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I started over a decade ago at roughly the same weight. I derailed myself on a couple of occasions (losing 130, gaining 90 back on one occasion) but I am now at a weight where I am capable of doing anything I want in my body. I celebrate you on all of your hard work and can't wait to hear about your future accomplishments.
If you haven't, make sure you are documenting your successes - in photos, journaling or on a spreadsheet. On those days when I was experiencing self-doubt or feeling defeated, looking at how far I've come made a big difference!
Continued success.7 -
This brought me to tears. Genuinely. I have found walking hurts my lower back now so much and it's a huge part of why I am here now, trying to fix it.
You are an inspiration to me, a 430lb lady who cannot see her own reflection without bursting into tears or going dark for the rest of the day. Thank you. Thank you for being powerful. For being brave. For being you. I just hope to follow in your footsteps now.19 -
Thank you for posting this. You have written with such feeling and expressed yourself beautifully. You did bring tears to my eyes. Your perspective on your struggle is eye opening to some, and I’m sure inspiring and hopeful to others.1
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Thank you so much for posting this. You give me hope for a future where I can fit in an airline seat again…
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Thank you so much! It's SO easy to become discouraged and want to just give up. Thanks to you, I'm going to keep going! :-)2
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smcleod95078 wrote: »Thank you so much! It's SO easy to become discouraged and want to just give up. Thanks to you, I'm going to keep going! :-)
I'm rooting for you!!!0 -
FullBodyKraken wrote: »This brought me to tears. Genuinely. I have found walking hurts my lower back now so much and it's a huge part of why I am here now, trying to fix it.
You are an inspiration to me, a 430lb lady who cannot see her own reflection without bursting into tears or going dark for the rest of the day. Thank you. Thank you for being powerful. For being brave. For being you. I just hope to follow in your footsteps now.
Girl, we got this!!! I understand exactly how you feel and trust me it's only up from here. There will be bad days, days where you feel like it's not worth it, and days where you want to remain where you are but those days will pass as long as you persevere. Start small. Ten pounds. Only ten pounds this month. Second month. Ten pounds. Only ten pounds--third month. Hey...I've lost thirty pounds! You'll of course plateau but find what's causing it--whether you're eating your maintenance calories or need to start moving more and then the weight will start falling off again. It's the end of the month and I've lost a total of 62 pounds from last year! Honestly, I always thought that I had to lose a hundred pounds a year or even two hundred, or I wouldn't be happy but seeing the changes albeit slow and steady while seeing how much my personality has changed over the year is enough for me.
Even if I only lose what ten pounds a month. I went from looking at myself in the mirror--crying and hating myself. Asking why I did this to myself! To looking at myself now and cheering myself on, smiling at the changes, and saying "Look at you! You're looking great and beautiful!"
Sure, counting calories and exercising is important, but what will keep you going and keep you from quitting is changing your mindset. Saying "I can" instead of "I can't". Kinda like the Little Train that Could book (Unless I'm remembering the name wrong lmaoo). I believe in you! You can do this!!!!6 -
Reading this made me tear up. I am so happy for you and your accomplishments. You are amazing!!!1
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You are such an inspiration!! This is a powerful post. You have such a positive uplifting attitude.
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Absolutely wonderful. You have done fantastic at this. Congrats.
I once weighed 308 pounds. Right now I am 150 pounds. According to My Fitness Pal I have lost 133 pounds because I restarted my diet on Jan 3 2022.3 -
I am beyond happy for you. I just got back on here a few minutes ago after being gone for many years. Almost 7. I am 522 pounds. I can walk but not for long periods of time. I hope to be where you are.6
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you seem so happy and free. you freed yourself. so inspirational1
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Would mind sharing on how you started? How far did you walk etc? What exercises did you start with?
Congratulations to you and thank you for taking the time to motivate others!1 -
I have never been in your shoes but this post makes me so happy and I'm very proud of you. Your accomplishments are grand. I wish you luck in any journey you may start. I'm rooting for you 2
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One day at a time, you have made great progress! It is all about not ever giving up, if you trip as I do and eat bad one meal / day get right back on and you will see it is going to be ok.
Great story, can't wait to see before and after pic...:)1
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