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)
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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.
My mom unearthed my old Girl Scout stuff from elementary school. I tried on my old vest from 4th grade (which fit back then) and it still fits nicely now. Needs an ironing, but I might wear it for Halloween haha.
I walked so much in a two week period that I could have walked from my wife's hometown in the Netherlands almost to Brussels. Putting it into a scale like that really hit home!
I’m eating much healthier food and enjoying cooking more. So much better than eating junk food for dinner because I didn’t want to cook. I feel so much better.
My charm bracelet, which I couldn't take off without opening the clasp, is now so loose it can slip off if I'm not careful. Yah for thin wrists!
I'm usually exercising 5-6 days a week, although less often if my knees hurt. According to my Fitbit Alta HR, which registers heart rate, I've lowered my resting heart rate from about 72 to 66 and my cardio fitness range for my age is now in the excellent range.
My second leg day since my gym opened back up, and first day I was able to use the squat rack again. The first leg day back, both racks were in use and people like to hog them and do split sets for 45 minutes.
I'm not quite where I was before COVID shut everything down, but I'm a lot stronger still than I expected myself to be. Especially for 7 months pregnant!
I got another one in just a day. I bought this really cute dress a while back. It has zero stretch in it. It’s a UK 12. I thrifted it, so I decided to get it even though I couldn’t quite breathe in fully with it zipped up. Now, it gapes around the ribs, which is where it was tight before.
PS this phone is pretty new and I’m just discovering the joys of portrait mode.
This is lame but I literally just started to take my goals seriously again. Today is day one and I'm proud of myself for taking matters into my own hands and starting this thing!!
Went kayak fishing this weekend and my life jacket felt a little loose, went to tighten it and ended up cinching it down all the way! Any more significant changes to my body and I will need a new one!
Walked an average of 25k steps a day for all of last week and got four separate 30 minute HIIT workouts in. More fitness time on hands since I can work from home and not commute 1.5hrs each way;)
Also, I am proud of making smarter grocery choices that allow me to practice healthier food routines.
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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.
I'm usually exercising 5-6 days a week, although less often if my knees hurt. According to my Fitbit Alta HR, which registers heart rate, I've lowered my resting heart rate from about 72 to 66 and my cardio fitness range for my age is now in the excellent range.
I'm not quite where I was before COVID shut everything down, but I'm a lot stronger still than I expected myself to be. Especially for 7 months pregnant!
PS this phone is pretty new and I’m just discovering the joys of portrait mode.
Also, I am proud of making smarter grocery choices that allow me to practice healthier food routines.