Feeling Thankful

MrsHollingsworthThomas

I just wanted to take a minute to ramble and share that I'm feeling very thankful today.
Thankful for the ability to get up and get moving! Thankful that I can do what I can do right now, today. :drinker:
I was reading yesterday about a young lady's journey who has been struggling with exercise. She's only able (for now) to do 5-10 minutes of light cardio at a time without becoming extremely fatigued. After reading her 'stats' I realized that 'on paper' she's healthier than I am! (has a lot less to lose)
I complain sometimes about being in pain or being tired, but I have to say that I am THANKFUL that my body allows me to really work it out. At the end of last year I was 307 lbs! When I started working out and doing real cardio, I started off being able to do 20 minutes of mid-high intensity working out either on the elliptical or the treadmill.
This morning, I just made it to being able to do an 11-minute mile! (I've been using the C25K app to train for a 5K at the end of April). I did 3 miles in 33 minutes! I was so proud of myself & I'm thankful for having the 'ability' to be able to do something towards a healthier me.

So, I'm hoping this inspires someone to be thankful for wherever they are in their weight loss journey. If you can do 20 minutes, be happy b/c someone else can only do 5.
If you can only do 5 minutes, be thankful, because someone else is struggling with being able to work out at all.

We all have to start somewhere in order to get to the end.

bcattoes

NIce!! A 33 min 5k is a good time. Great progress.

Collier78

rompydompy

I've only been at this for three weeks, and I'm dreaming of being able to do a 5k.... I started out at 2 miles in 35 minutes, but have it down to 26-27 mins.... So happy for you!!!! I can't wait to post my own "Thankful" note