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.
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.
My side butt is almost gone. I had a total hip replacement in 2016. The scar kind of looked like a butt on my right hip (the actual scar was recessed with the fat around it raised). It's almost flat now. My DH pointed it out last night. I almost squealed.
I've been running again lately and have had two NSVs this past week in the running world: I ran one full mile nonstop! Hadn't been able to for a while. And a few days later I ran two miles and only slowed to a walk for about a tenth of a mile! I honestly didn't think I would get back to this point so quickly after restarting. It's incredible how your body can quickly recover, with the right work and attitude!
But more importantly....my butt is soooooo hard!!! I swear it was Jello a few weeks ago...all the jello is gone and it doesn't jiggle when I run or touch it! I can like, no longer grab handfuls of it and wiggle it! Squats are paying off
Bought shorts at Target yesterday. Carried an 8 and 10 into dressing room, had to go back out and get 6. Could get into a 4 with serious muffin top but figured I’d treat myself and downsize later this summer.
Had to get shorter shorts than I’m used to. My calves are so muscular, I couldn’t even get in the knee length shorts. Will have to get comfortable with being exposed. How strange to think of it that way. Since technically there’ll be less of me to expose, right?
When I bought shorts this time last year, well tried to anyway, the 20W wouldn’t fit. I was so upset I went all summer with no shorts. That was a brutal decision for the Deep South, lol.
1. I can wear a size medium t-shirt now. 6 months ago, I couldn't even get a medium past my shoulders.
2. I have severe hip arthritis. Usually, walking for more than 5 minutes aggravates it. Usually when I go to Wal-Mart, I have to be the one to push the shopping cart, so that I have something to lean on. Today, I let my husband push the cart, and I walked around Wal-Mart a good 30+ minutes without pain. THIS MEANT THE WORLD TO ME!
1. I can wear a size medium t-shirt now. 6 months ago, I couldn't even get a medium past my shoulders.
2. I have severe hip arthritis. Usually, walking for more than 5 minutes aggravates it. Usually when I go to Wal-Mart, I have to be the one to push the shopping cart, so that I have something to lean on. Today, I let my husband push the cart, and I walked around Wal-Mart a good 30+ minutes without pain. THIS MEANT THE WORLD TO ME!
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High five!
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.
I've been running again lately and have had two NSVs this past week in the running world: I ran one full mile nonstop! Hadn't been able to for a while. And a few days later I ran two miles and only slowed to a walk for about a tenth of a mile! I honestly didn't think I would get back to this point so quickly after restarting. It's incredible how your body can quickly recover, with the right work and attitude!
But more importantly....my butt is soooooo hard!!! I swear it was Jello a few weeks ago...all the jello is gone and it doesn't jiggle when I run or touch it! I can like, no longer grab handfuls of it and wiggle it! Squats are paying off
Had to get shorter shorts than I’m used to. My calves are so muscular, I couldn’t even get in the knee length shorts. Will have to get comfortable with being exposed. How strange to think of it that way. Since technically there’ll be less of me to expose, right?
When I bought shorts this time last year, well tried to anyway, the 20W wouldn’t fit. I was so upset I went all summer with no shorts. That was a brutal decision for the Deep South, lol.
1. I can wear a size medium t-shirt now. 6 months ago, I couldn't even get a medium past my shoulders.
2. I have severe hip arthritis. Usually, walking for more than 5 minutes aggravates it. Usually when I go to Wal-Mart, I have to be the one to push the shopping cart, so that I have something to lean on. Today, I let my husband push the cart, and I walked around Wal-Mart a good 30+ minutes without pain. THIS MEANT THE WORLD TO ME!
Well done!!
Awesome!