What's your favourite fitness improvement?

Rachifloon
Rachifloon Posts: 129 Member
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As the title says: Since starting your fitness journey, what do you think has been your favourite/biggest improvement? Can be of both body and mind. Let's celebrate those accomplishments!

For me it's portion control, flatter stomach and less chubby thighs. c:

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  • MuscleAndMascara
    MuscleAndMascara Posts: 1,260 Member
    EVERYTHING!!! :heart:
  • SGM_Adonis
    SGM_Adonis Posts: 1,565 Member
    She said journey. *snorts*.
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    Mentally it's less worrying about what I look like to others, if my clothes are clinging to my fat, if I'll bend a flimsy chair, etc...physically, my legs look pretty good these days!
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
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  • Trueray
    Trueray Posts: 1,189 Member
    I can touch my toes. :-)
  • Rachifloon
    Rachifloon Posts: 129 Member
    She said journey. *snorts*.

    Hm? Should I don't stop believin'?
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  • Twisted_Wrister
    Twisted_Wrister Posts: 758 Member
    I like my biceps now but if I had to pick one, I'd go with the improved lung function. I play hockey just about year round and it's a world of difference from 2012, when I changed my lifestyle, to now
  • devilwhiterose
    devilwhiterose Posts: 1,157 Member
    I can paint my toenails without gasping for air. :laugh:
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Everything...

    18 months or so ago I could barely walk the dog around the block for 10-15 minutes without getting winded and needing a nap...now I routinely ride my bike for 30-40 miles and make easy work out of 5Ks running. To boot, I kill it in the weight room.
  • RUNNING_AMOK_1958
    RUNNING_AMOK_1958 Posts: 268 Member
    Cardio fitness in the elite range at age 55!
  • EHisCDN
    EHisCDN Posts: 480 Member
    As already mentioned - everything! I don't think there's been an aspect of my life that hasn't been improved by becoming a healthier version of myself.

    If I had to chose my favourite change I think it would be my mentality towards life. I'm a lot happier, positive and confident because of all the changes I've made. It's not necessarily because I've lost weight and "look better" but more a result of knowing that I can accomplish anything if I work hard and put the time in.
  • Oscarinmiami
    Oscarinmiami Posts: 326 Member
    I can see my toes...and other things...lol
  • centexhusker
    centexhusker Posts: 115 Member
    Getting off cholesterol meds was a big one for me.
  • MSeel1984
    MSeel1984 Posts: 2,297 Member
    Stronger upper body...I actually have massive biceps now and my shoulders are strong and defined. I can rock climb without difficulty. While my abs aren't washboard or 0% fat, my core is super strong....
    I guess it's strength overall and more energy...plus better controlled blood sugar levels.
  • AdelaideNat
    AdelaideNat Posts: 89 Member
    Greatest fitness improvement ---> Going from no (zero, ziltch, nada, niet...) exercise at all to a regular schedule and actually enjoying every minute of it :smile:
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
    Every time I run up a hill and I'm not out of breath, it makes me happy. Since that was a huge thing for me (I could barely run half a block or walk a flight of stairs without feeling like I might die), that's my favorite improvement.
  • johe28
    johe28 Posts: 108 Member
    Feeling comfortable taking my shirt off at the pool and having my existing clothes fit looser (so smaller stomach then).
  • SGM_Adonis
    SGM_Adonis Posts: 1,565 Member
    Stronger upper body...I actually have massive biceps now and my shoulders are strong and defined. I can rock climb without difficulty. While my abs aren't washboard or 0% fat, my core is super strong....
    I guess it's strength overall and more energy...plus better controlled blood sugar levels.

    Massive biceps and 0% BF...I'm going home now thank you.
  • MSeel1984
    MSeel1984 Posts: 2,297 Member
    Stronger upper body...I actually have massive biceps now and my shoulders are strong and defined. I can rock climb without difficulty. While my abs aren't washboard or 0% fat, my core is super strong....
    I guess it's strength overall and more energy...plus better controlled blood sugar levels.

    Massive biceps and 0% BF...I'm going home now thank you.

    LoL-nono I'm saying I DON'T have 0% body fat...My abs have a little "warmth layer" over them...LoL...but there's definitely muscle underneath :)
  • Flacachica
    Flacachica Posts: 328 Member
    Going from barely being able to job 60 seconds at a time, to jogging 30 mins non-stop!
  • SGM_Adonis
    SGM_Adonis Posts: 1,565 Member
    I can see my toes...and other things...lol

    No more ****eydo!!!
  • mank32
    mank32 Posts: 1,323 Member
    i have the upper hand against my fibromyalgia (80% of the time)
  • SnuggleSmacks
    SnuggleSmacks Posts: 3,731 Member
    I quit smoking. I've been a non-smoker for over three weeks and I'm not even struggling anymore. I forget to take my Chantix because I don't feel that I need it. It's probably the single best thing I've ever done for myself.
  • sportyredhead01
    sportyredhead01 Posts: 482 Member
    <---My tiny guns, a smaller waist and a butt that you can bounce a quarter off of (according to my hubs). :drinker:
  • nomad1966
    nomad1966 Posts: 74
    Thanks to portion and quality control I can see my #€£¥% without the use of a mirror. I'm down about 50 lbs.
    love the increased activity.... Running swimming and kayaking with a fishing rod
  • ItsMeGee3
    ItsMeGee3 Posts: 13,254 Member
    So much has changed in my life but, my favorite is my cardio. Went from smoking to running a full marathon last weekend. I'm pretty proud of that!

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