I've lost 20 pounds so far, have about 50 to go, so it's all little things right now: Pants fit looser, bra hooks are one step tighter, my blood work came back with better numbers. When I walk in my very hilly neighborhood, I can make it to the top of the hill without stopping and gasping for breath. I'm able to tell DH "no" when he offers me M&Ms or a soda pop. I just don't want them. He joined me in early January and lost 15 pounds but is now back to eating unhealthy snack foods. I need to lose way more than him, and diabetes runs in the family, so I am staying on the healthy path.
A while back someone on MFP wrote, "Nothing tastes as good as healthy feels." Love it.
10 minutes into my run today I tripped on a gravel road and got up with an impressively bloody calf and hands. Did a quick check and decided it was superficial road rash and that I felt fine to complete my run (another 20 min) even though I was on a part of the loop where I could have walks home in a couple of minutes.
Got a few funny looks from the people I ran past but very pleased to have completed the run (C25K week 8 day 3) despite the mishap.
I did have to cancel my padel game tonight though, holding a racquet will be very uncomfortable for the next few days.
Welcome to the club....I don't think that there are too many runners who haven't done the exact same thing. Consider it a rite of passage! Congrats on sticking to it!
Yet another issue with my toxic extended family. Told my daughter good thing there is no chocolate in the house.
Made my husbands favorite pie, ate 1/8 slice, as budgeted for dessert later, and cut some stuff out of dinner so I can still have a lighter dessert tonight. Seems I still associate toxicity with sweets.
I will still be well within daily goal by bedtime.
I also told my husband I’m taking a run after dinner to clear my thoughts and he’s going to watch the incontinent rescue dog I convinced him to take in so I can.
Take that you SOBs. While you still have to power to bring me to tears of hurt and frustration, I’m taking back control one thing at a time.
Good for you, I have a family like that also, dont let them drive you to overeat!
Coworker told me I looked much thinner. That led to a conversation about gyms. Can't wait to be able to go to my gym again! Actually, I have not lost any weight the last 3 months, but at least I have not gained.
Just graduated the C25K programme (again) in absolutely searing heat (well, for England, anyway).
Never thought that I'd get back to this point as it's taken forever to recover from being hit by a drunk driver whilst on my bike last July. I'm still not fully recovered as my head and one shoulder remain problematic.
Tomorrow I start the 10k programme.
And I'm really looking forward to it
Welcome back! You've done an amazing job with recovery after such a traumatic injury. Mentally as well as physically. I struggled with getting back to my "before" running after breaking my arm last fall. I think the second time was harder than the first.
I’ve met up with 2 colleagues this week that I haven’t seen in person since we started WFH on March 19. They both exclaimed how slim I looked (I’m still 100kg though )
I’ve only had a 3 kg net loss in those months going up and down a lot but I’m sure they see the difference because I’ve continuously lost weight since November and the “break” just allows them to notice now. Either way a great boost to me as I’ve been struggling a bit lately.
I’ve met up with 2 colleagues this week that I haven’t seen in person since we started WFH on March 19. They both exclaimed how slim I looked (I’m still 100kg though )
I’ve only had a 3 kg net loss in those months going up and down a lot but I’m sure they see the difference because I’ve continuously lost weight since November and the “break” just allows them to notice now. Either way a great boost to me as I’ve been struggling a bit lately.
I'm hoping for the same effect at work when I go back in a few weeks. No one had said anything before we started working from home, but I don't know if it was for lack of noticing or just not wanting to comment. It's nice to get a compliment
I’ve met up with 2 colleagues this week that I haven’t seen in person since we started WFH on March 19. They both exclaimed how slim I looked (I’m still 100kg though )
I’ve only had a 3 kg net loss in those months going up and down a lot but I’m sure they see the difference because I’ve continuously lost weight since November and the “break” just allows them to notice now. Either way a great boost to me as I’ve been struggling a bit lately.
I have had exactly the same experience! It gives them the impression that I've lost all of the weight suddenly when it's really been about 2 lbs/week since mid December!
I wanted to stress eat because of a temporary situation at work. Instead, I stopped to notice that I wanted to and worked through my feelings with some friends. After I calmed down I let myself have a small treat and then exercised as planned.
After starting daily walking last September to aid weight loss and Diabetes treatment I have gradually increased my walking from being able to just manage a 2.5km walk at an average pace of 4kph to 16km very brisk walk at an average pace of 6.5 kph however, where I live is on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales(UK) and quite flat. I was a keen Hill walker in my youth but the top of the fells have been quite out of my reach for many years.
I decided on Tuesday to see if I could manage my regular length walk but with the addition of a big hill added. After a bit of research I decided to tackle a fell called 'Whernside,' the highest of Yorkshire's three peaks. Not huge in the grand scheme of things but it looked extremely intimidating to me as I arrived. Long story short, I completed the walk with no problems, 9 miles, 1700ft of ascent and I was overtaking other folk as I went! The steeps, still felt steep but I could power through and regain my breath quickly after the occasional short stop. My walk information said it should take between 3h45mins and 4h45mins. I managed it 3h50mins including a long photography stop at the top!
Not exactly Everest but 8 months ago it might as well have been!
My SV this week, even though the one above is my most important one, is finally managing to get past the 50kg weight loss mark (only by 0.2kg but hey it counts!) even though it has been quite tough to keep things going through lockdown!
I ran my first 5km two days ago. Today I shaved 3 minutes off that run.
I never used to be able to touch my toes stretching for the last two years (no matter my weight)
🤗
Started the 10K training program this week (at week 9 as had finished C25K) . I just couldn't figure out why running 4 x 10 minute segments was harder than running a single 30 minute segment. Until my son pointed out that we were actually running 40 minutes, not 30. Just running for a third longer then . . .
And to think, I used to be good at maths . . . this is clearly the effect of trying to support two teenagers with their maths GCSEs. A fuddled brain. Or maybe that's just the affect of children?
But, that aside, my Garmin thingy logged my training sessions this week as RUNNING instead of walking!
Secondly . . . my husband, whom I've been with for nearly 32 years, told me for the FIRST TIME EVER, that he thinks that I am beautiful! My husband is not one to be particularly complimentary about anyone, I know that and accept that. But to be told, after a relationship of almost 32 years (11,616 days if you're counting) that your husband, who has seen the very best and very worst of you, thinks that you are beautiful, is just astonishing. He didn't even tell me that on our wedding day and I know that I looked okay, I have photos to prove it! When we met I was larger than I should have been, ended up putting on weight after having children, so he's not really known me as a more "normal" size. Needless to say, I am still basking in that compliment and will carry that one with me forever. I don't think he has any idea that his comment meant so much to me.
Started the 10K training program this week (at week 9 as had finished C25K) . I just couldn't figure out why running 4 x 10 minute segments was harder than running a single 30 minute segment. Until my son pointed out that we were actually running 40 minutes, not 30. Just running for a third longer then . . .
And to think, I used to be good at maths . . . this is clearly the effect of trying to support two teenagers with their maths GCSEs. A fuddled brain. Or maybe that's just the affect of children?
But, that aside, my Garmin thingy logged my training sessions this week as RUNNING instead of walking!
Secondly . . . my husband, whom I've been with for nearly 32 years, told me for the FIRST TIME EVER, that he thinks that I am beautiful! My husband is not one to be particularly complimentary about anyone, I know that and accept that. But to be told, after a relationship of almost 32 years (11,616 days if you're counting) that your husband, who has seen the very best and very worst of you, thinks that you are beautiful, is just astonishing. He didn't even tell me that on our wedding day and I know that I looked okay, I have photos to prove it! When we met I was larger than I should have been, ended up putting on weight after having children, so he's not really known me as a more "normal" size. Needless to say, I am still basking in that compliment and will carry that one with me forever. I don't think he has any idea that his comment meant so much to me.
Congrats! It must feel incredible to see your body getting stronger and more fit!
And what a sweet compliment! If I were you I’d tell him how much that compliment meant to you, I’m sure that would make him feel really good too! And then maybe he’ll do it again soon 😉
I've been absolutely exhausted lately, and tested positive for very low vitamin D. The doctor put me on a supplement and told me to get outside for some exercise, as much as I can manage.
Well, today I went outside for the first time in 11 weeks that was further than the end of my driveway. Timed it so I avoided people and got a little run in. Didn't have a panic attack either.
I can't tell you how tiring it was to do that little run, but it was a big victory for me.
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A while back someone on MFP wrote, "Nothing tastes as good as healthy feels." Love it.
Welcome to the club....I don't think that there are too many runners who haven't done the exact same thing. Consider it a rite of passage! Congrats on sticking to it!
Good for you, I have a family like that also, dont let them drive you to overeat!
Welcome back! You've done an amazing job with recovery after such a traumatic injury. Mentally as well as physically. I struggled with getting back to my "before" running after breaking my arm last fall. I think the second time was harder than the first.
I fit in the medium size now.
I’ve only had a 3 kg net loss in those months going up and down a lot but I’m sure they see the difference because I’ve continuously lost weight since November and the “break” just allows them to notice now. Either way a great boost to me as I’ve been struggling a bit lately.
I'm hoping for the same effect at work when I go back in a few weeks. No one had said anything before we started working from home, but I don't know if it was for lack of noticing or just not wanting to comment. It's nice to get a compliment
I have had exactly the same experience! It gives them the impression that I've lost all of the weight suddenly when it's really been about 2 lbs/week since mid December!
One NSV and one SV this week!
After starting daily walking last September to aid weight loss and Diabetes treatment I have gradually increased my walking from being able to just manage a 2.5km walk at an average pace of 4kph to 16km very brisk walk at an average pace of 6.5 kph however, where I live is on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales(UK) and quite flat. I was a keen Hill walker in my youth but the top of the fells have been quite out of my reach for many years.
I decided on Tuesday to see if I could manage my regular length walk but with the addition of a big hill added. After a bit of research I decided to tackle a fell called 'Whernside,' the highest of Yorkshire's three peaks. Not huge in the grand scheme of things but it looked extremely intimidating to me as I arrived. Long story short, I completed the walk with no problems, 9 miles, 1700ft of ascent and I was overtaking other folk as I went! The steeps, still felt steep but I could power through and regain my breath quickly after the occasional short stop. My walk information said it should take between 3h45mins and 4h45mins. I managed it 3h50mins including a long photography stop at the top!
Not exactly Everest but 8 months ago it might as well have been!
My SV this week, even though the one above is my most important one, is finally managing to get past the 50kg weight loss mark (only by 0.2kg but hey it counts!) even though it has been quite tough to keep things going through lockdown!
I never used to be able to touch my toes stretching for the last two years (no matter my weight)
🤗
And to think, I used to be good at maths . . . this is clearly the effect of trying to support two teenagers with their maths GCSEs. A fuddled brain. Or maybe that's just the affect of children?
But, that aside, my Garmin thingy logged my training sessions this week as RUNNING instead of walking!
Secondly . . . my husband, whom I've been with for nearly 32 years, told me for the FIRST TIME EVER, that he thinks that I am beautiful! My husband is not one to be particularly complimentary about anyone, I know that and accept that. But to be told, after a relationship of almost 32 years (11,616 days if you're counting) that your husband, who has seen the very best and very worst of you, thinks that you are beautiful, is just astonishing. He didn't even tell me that on our wedding day and I know that I looked okay, I have photos to prove it! When we met I was larger than I should have been, ended up putting on weight after having children, so he's not really known me as a more "normal" size. Needless to say, I am still basking in that compliment and will carry that one with me forever. I don't think he has any idea that his comment meant so much to me.
Congrats! It must feel incredible to see your body getting stronger and more fit!
And what a sweet compliment! If I were you I’d tell him how much that compliment meant to you, I’m sure that would make him feel really good too! And then maybe he’ll do it again soon 😉
Well, today I went outside for the first time in 11 weeks that was further than the end of my driveway. Timed it so I avoided people and got a little run in. Didn't have a panic attack either.
I can't tell you how tiring it was to do that little run, but it was a big victory for me.