I picked up my walking/running routine right away when I got to Florida (I live in WI, but FL sister needed help after surgery). It's not a huge deal, but I know that I could be tempted to use the heat as an excuse. I've been so consistent that I've been able to add 20% to my distance over the past 2 weeks while maintaining speed. And even though I'm not worried about my diet right now, I also know I'm doing a good job making healthy choices and eating at or under maintenance most days. And I craved my healthy go-to foods so much I had to get some to add to what my sis keeps in her home. I feel like I've made really sustainable choices this time around
Saturday didn't go well. I didn't exercise except for a little walk and I'm not going to start about the food.
But I didn't quit. Today I could weigh myself or exactly track my intake since I've been away, but tonight I'm back home and back at going my workout. And I'm proud to say that today I did a full 30 seconds no stopping jumping jacks and I didn't die!!!!!! I haven't done any type of jumping for any amount of time for the last almost 8 years since I nearly lost my foot/half my lower leg in an accident.
I'm so proud of myself because it's (now I'm realizing) mostly fear that's been holding me back.
Even when it's hard, forward is the only way to go. I have to keep trying and fighting, otherwise my health will only get worse.
My wife commented on this yesterday. A year and a half ago, spending thirty minutes outside in the Tennessee heat would lead to me sweating profusely and running back in to flop on the couch and pant like I had sprinted. Now, I spend so much time outside walking that I worked in the yard for about three hours yesterday with only breaking a mild sweat. (Also I reclaimed some of my yard from the woodland brush that had grown during our four months of rain.)
I have had a weekend of sorting through my wardrobe to throw away all the things that don't fit (or at least to put them in a charity bag for when things reopen) and work out where the gaps are to buy stuff in smaller sizes. Some of my more optimistic past purchases are now wearable and a lot of the things I saved for now aren't far off being too baggy but wearable with a belt or as oversized tops over leggings etc.
The main problem is that although I have a wishlist of things I'd like to buy, I'm not confident enough in my new sizing to take the plunge and order stuff in a UK size 10, even though the sizing charts say it will probably be ok.
I've had to just do it online, and expect to return things via the post office. Did you see the statement from John Lewis saying they're not encouraging/ allowing people to try clothes on? I'm expecting more places will be the same, and.given the number of times an item of clothing is handled on the rack before you try it on, you're probably safer trying things at home. Be brave/ experiment
Saturday didn't go well. I didn't exercise except for a little walk and I'm not going to start about the food.
But I didn't quit. Today I could weigh myself or exactly track my intake since I've been away, but tonight I'm back home and back at going my workout. And I'm proud to say that today I did a full 30 seconds no stopping jumping jacks and I didn't die!!!!!! I haven't done any type of jumping for any amount of time for the last almost 8 years since I nearly lost my foot/half my lower leg in an accident.
I'm so proud of myself because it's (now I'm realizing) mostly fear that's been holding me back.
Even when it's hard, forward is the only way to go. I have to keep trying and fighting, otherwise my health will only get worse.
YES!!! "I didn't quit" is such a great NSV. And well done on the jumping jacks!
Mammogram severely delayed due to pandemic. Went this morning.
At checkin I was grilled and asked for ID because I no longer looked like the photo on file.
When I went to select a robe, I automatically reached for the XXL on the top shelf. Oh, yeah, I forgot. Selected an XS from the bottom shelf. It swam on me.
In the X-ray room, the tech asked me the routine questions. “Have you lost weight since the last mammogram?” “90 pounds”. She looked at me like I had three heads. I guess she thought the mask was muffling me. “How much?” “Ninety.” “Ninety? As in nine-zero?”
In the X-ray room, the tech asked me the routine questions. “Have you lost weight since the last mammogram?” “90 pounds”. She looked at me like I had three heads. I guess she thought the mask was muffling me. “How much?” “Ninety.” “Ninety? As in nine-zero?”
She had a really hard time comprehending that.
Oh I just LOVE that! They are probably so used to people gaining that someone showing up with a full body transformation like yours is like meeting a real live unicorn. WELL DONE!
I have been able to lose 10+ pounds since my gym closed in March. That is amazing since I have not exercised. I sure miss the gym and I have had to cut down on calories but my clothes are fitting better and better. It is way too hilly in my neighborhood for me to walk for exercise since I have a bad knee. Looking forward to going back to the gym soon and being able to eat a few more calories each day!
NSV: I'm still at it even though it's slow. Things are moving in the right direction, and I am patient. I was able to buy a new dress today, tried it on, and didn't hate how I look in it. Its been a while since I could say that.
Just listening to my body for the last 2 weeks, not counting calories. Still tracking, just to check out my natural intake and my weight levels have stayed stable.
I am wearing size 34 Levis for the first time in 50 years, feels pretty good. Last year I wore size 62 pants, when I look at the new Levis I can't believe I could fit into something so small.
Doctor was very happy with where I am at health-wise. My BP is 106/72, so my diastolic (bottom number) has come down nicely (it was floating at 85 for a while). He congratulated me on my weight loss as well.
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But I didn't quit. Today I could weigh myself or exactly track my intake since I've been away, but tonight I'm back home and back at going my workout. And I'm proud to say that today I did a full 30 seconds no stopping jumping jacks and I didn't die!!!!!! I haven't done any type of jumping for any amount of time for the last almost 8 years since I nearly lost my foot/half my lower leg in an accident.
I'm so proud of myself because it's (now I'm realizing) mostly fear that's been holding me back.
Even when it's hard, forward is the only way to go. I have to keep trying and fighting, otherwise my health will only get worse.
It doesn't hurt either. When I was heavier, attempts to lift me were often painful.
I've had to just do it online, and expect to return things via the post office. Did you see the statement from John Lewis saying they're not encouraging/ allowing people to try clothes on? I'm expecting more places will be the same, and.given the number of times an item of clothing is handled on the rack before you try it on, you're probably safer trying things at home. Be brave/ experiment
At checkin I was grilled and asked for ID because I no longer looked like the photo on file.
When I went to select a robe, I automatically reached for the XXL on the top shelf. Oh, yeah, I forgot. Selected an XS from the bottom shelf. It swam on me.
In the X-ray room, the tech asked me the routine questions. “Have you lost weight since the last mammogram?” “90 pounds”. She looked at me like I had three heads. I guess she thought the mask was muffling me. “How much?” “Ninety.” “Ninety? As in nine-zero?”
She had a really hard time comprehending that.
Oh I just LOVE that! They are probably so used to people gaining that someone showing up with a full body transformation like yours is like meeting a real live unicorn. WELL DONE!
Possibly the best user name ever!!!
It may have helped that I've been eating closer to maintenance while I've been on vacation. Trying to reduce my stress levels.
I wish I could have gone bathing suit shopping this year, but that just means next year will be bikini shopping lol.