I was out walking in my village today and two of my neighbours commented on my weight loss and both at separate times so I knew they weren’t just agreeing with the other haha. One lady told me I look fantastic. What a lovely feeling and one reason I love living in my wee community.
Several friends and coworkers have commented on my loss. It's only taken 45 pounds. One friend hugged me and was startled, he was surprised by how less squishy I was.
Several friends and coworkers have commented on my loss. It's only taken 45 pounds. One friend hugged me and was startled, he was surprised by how less squishy I was.
Haha yes when the completely oblivious guy in our friend group commented on how tiny I was made me realize that if he had finally noticed then yes, I had come a far way.
Thursday is deadlift day. Last Thursday I was weak as a kitten - could only pull a couple of singles at 225. I was dreading today - wasn't sure what I could pull, but I was determined to try. Pulled 3 sets of 5 at 225. Happy dance!
That. Is. Impressive. Hows your grip? Do you use bands or gloves? Once I hit 215 I stalled because of my grip.....
Thursday is deadlift day. Last Thursday I was weak as a kitten - could only pull a couple of singles at 225. I was dreading today - wasn't sure what I could pull, but I was determined to try. Pulled 3 sets of 5 at 225. Happy dance!
That. Is. Impressive. Hows your grip? Do you use bands or gloves? Once I hit 215 I stalled because of my grip.....
I use a hex bar. No issues with grip so far. I have pulled 265 with chalk in the past. Working my way back to that and beyond.
Completed a 10k on my 1 year of running anniversary. Not a PR but I did come in first in my age group. (I may have been the only one). Still walked away feeling pretty proud of my accomplishment. DH was there snapping pictures and cheering for everyone. Love having him with me at every event.
Everything is more....comfortable! Chairs don't dig into my thighs till I bruise...I could lift up and put both my feet up on the deck rail at the same time.....and I didn't feel squished. There was still room for my cat to jump up on my belly..
All the baggy clothes are comfortable...I used to be in pj's as soon as I got in the door because my clothes were so uncomfortable...not any more!
I had to retire my biggest pair of jeans. They are so big they gathered up around my waist under my belt and it's uncomfortable and they look really bad. So out with the 47 and in with the 38.
Yesterday was week 5 day 3 of C25K and I actually ran for the full 20 minutes nonstop. Not fast but I was running. I haven't ran that long since maybe in the late 70s.
Went to the eye doctor and told him about my family history of type 2 diabetes. He said, “Well, at least you’re skinny. That helps a lot.” I told him that was the main reason I had lost 30 pounds, to prevent diabetes!
I just can’t believe a doctor said I was skinny in such a matter-of-fact way.
Congrats! That is definitely the best feeling!
When I had arm surgery, there was a concern about whether I would be able to get the full range of motion back, but when I asked the physical therapist he said, "Well, the odds are much better for a thin person like you" It was a complete shock because in my head, "thin" is definitely not an adjective I use to describe myself. That was a while ago but it really stuck with me.
I tried on some jeans in a different style than I normally wear (super skinny cut with a front slit at the ankle and very drastic front seams). I grabbed a 12 but looking at them thought I might need to go with a 14 and mentally prepared myself for that, since I don't currently own anything but 10, 11, and 12 and haven't for several years (maintenance range).
BUT...10 (my usual size) worked out great in the end, I shouldn't have bothered with taking the 12s into the fitting room after all, even if they looked small to me.
I tried on some Juniors jeans on whim. Pretty sure I was a 7. Nope, too big. They only had 5 in shorts, which fit fine but a 3 might also work, I was surprised.
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Haha yes when the completely oblivious guy in our friend group commented on how tiny I was made me realize that if he had finally noticed then yes, I had come a far way.
That. Is. Impressive. Hows your grip? Do you use bands or gloves? Once I hit 215 I stalled because of my grip.....
I use a hex bar. No issues with grip so far. I have pulled 265 with chalk in the past. Working my way back to that and beyond.
High five!
All the baggy clothes are comfortable...I used to be in pj's as soon as I got in the door because my clothes were so uncomfortable...not any more!
Yesterday was week 5 day 3 of C25K and I actually ran for the full 20 minutes nonstop. Not fast but I was running. I haven't ran that long since maybe in the late 70s.
Congrats! That is definitely the best feeling!
When I had arm surgery, there was a concern about whether I would be able to get the full range of motion back, but when I asked the physical therapist he said, "Well, the odds are much better for a thin person like you" It was a complete shock because in my head, "thin" is definitely not an adjective I use to describe myself. That was a while ago but it really stuck with me.
BUT...10 (my usual size) worked out great in the end, I shouldn't have bothered with taking the 12s into the fitting room after all, even if they looked small to me.