What can you do now that you couldn't do (or didn't think yo

pghfan

I can tie my shoes with little or no grunting and groaning.
I can have fun over the weekend without alcohol (a biggie for me).
I can spend an hour working out and actually enjoy it and look forward to the next time.
I can walk past all the candy dishes at work without getting a piece from each one.

wetonia1

I joined MFP not too long ago and I am proud to say that it has encouraged me to make better choices in what I eat and also to start working out. I am now doing Zumba about once a week and other cardio at home 2-3 times a week even though I am at my heaviest I've ever been. I'm hoping that I will start to notice the results.

Everyone's comments on here are very inspiring and I hope to review these often to see what improvements everyone has made and I hope to add my own!!

Cbeth80

I can button all the buttons on my shirt without any gaps.
I can resist going to fast food restaurants
I can hold myself accountable for what goes into my mouth (thanks to MFP tracking...)

julwills

I can jog a mile without stopping and dance the entire hour long Zumba class without stopping for a break! (other than a quick sip of water between songs). I never thought I'd be able to do that!! My next goal is a 5K!

sellingsworth

I can pull my 18W jeans (the ones without elastic) down over my hips without unzipped or unbuttoning - I was pretty impressed with myself!!

fteale

I can run 10k and feel fine at the end (6 months ago I nearly collapsed doing 10k), I HOPE I can run a half marathon, which I wouldn't have dreamed of 6 months ago!
I can wear a size 10 (UK)
I can do a plank for a full minute
I can do press ups!

Cristy_AZ

I can touch my toes!
I can sit on the couch indian style!
I can control myself with food and portion sizes!
I can walk at a very brisk pace for MILES!
I can now jog some, but I'm working on improving that!
I can see my neck, LOL!

Great! Thanks for sharing, and can I just say WOW! great loss! Congratulations!!

Cristy_AZ

Lots of new posts on here today! Thanks everyone for sharing and congrats on your amazing accomplishments! I love this thread, love to see it pop up in my topics and come read these. Very, very inspiring!

Trying to think of something to add for myself and thinking there isn't anything... well that's just me being negative (or tired) which is not what this thread is about, so.....

I cam do Jillian Michaels 30 day shred levels 2 and 3 back to back. When I first got it I barely got through level one, and it took me weeks toove up levels!

foyboy

Just got back from vacation, and was able to get up on waterskis - this was a goal I had for summer, but it came early.

It had been 25 years . . . btw, destroyed my entire upper body doing so, I'll be sidelined for a bit, but totally worth it!

Cristy_AZ

Just got back from vacation, and was able to get up on waterskis - this was a goal I had for summer, but it came early.

It had been 25 years . . . btw, destroyed my entire upper body doing so, I'll be sidelined for a bit, but totally worth it!

What fun! A great accomplishment! I haven't been on wAter skis since I was a teenager (yup that was more than 25 years ago) wouldn't have thought to try it again! Way to go!

Dlibo1013

Got back from mexico a week ago. Played beach volleyaball everyday, never coudl have done that before. No extender belt on airplane either :-0

finity559

I can wear my seatbelt again, wear clothes I haven't been able to in Years!
I can Tie my shoes without turning red. I can also do more things during "intimate" moments.lol

StaciO

I can do regular push ups. I am up to 21 now. Yesssss!!!

Dlibo1013

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I can do regular push ups. I am up to 21 now. Yesssss!!!
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FearAnLoathing

I go all day without getting sleepy and no longer feel like i need to nap.
I can job a mile in 10 minutes which is pretty darn good for a smoker,that and when i started I couldnt walk a mile on the treadmill
I can shave my legs standing up!!!!!!

tammyquinnlmt

I can eat mexican food without devouring all the lard coated refried beans and stop at 10 tortilla chips.
I can get out and play catch with my son.
I can get up and take care of my family without thinking...Oh God, I have to get up.

tammyquinnlmt

I walked in 2 5Ks this year! I never thought I would be able to do that!

I'm doing my 1st 5k walk this Saturday!

astovey

cross my legs

edburg

I can run 1.5 mi non stop
I can do a REAL push up
I can do an INSANITY video without feeling like I'm gonna puke

AmyMK

Well, I can no longer wear any of my jeans - they are all too big!! lol

Also, i was able to walk up the huge hill behind my house (8 KM from the base to the top and back) under 90 minutes without taking a break!

forewiz

I can walk 10K/day. The next step is running it. (or at least 1/2 of it)

deanie0515

I can do 10 pullups, and do sets of chin ups and dips with a weighted belt.

I can run miles and miles without stopping.

I could probably steal your girlfriend.

^^^^^^^^^ Agree! LOL

Domestica

I can knock out 100 real push-ups in less than 5 minutes and I can do chin-ups. I never thought I'd be able to get a single chin-up done!

PecanTanDiva

I can walk up 3 flights of steps at my job and not feel like Im going to pass out when I get to my desk. I used to need 5 minutes just sitting in my chair before starting my day because of those stairs.
I can workout (INSANITY..week 2) and keep up a little bit better with Shaun T and the crew. Most of all I am losing weight without any of those crappy and lose weight quick methods that are not good for my body. Im doing it the correct way 8- )

mauryr

What can I do now, that I didn't think I could?

A few pull ups
50 sit ups
25 push ups
An hour on the elliptical
Play a reasonable game of racquetball
Fit into clothes from 30 years ago

Have a wonderful lover.

faithgriggs

I can admit that it isn't "just a really bad pic of me" ! thats ME

I can do push -ups much easier

I can be thrilled to wake up sore every morning

I can do my exercise time and NOT feel guilty about telling my 6 kid-o's to stay out of the room:)

I can watch my family eat dessert and not clean up their crumbs!!

Best of all....I can continue on this journey until I have formed a way of life!!

bmontgomery87

I can jog and have a conversation the whole time.
I can do weighted pullups now.
I can walk up steps without getting winded.

nehushtan

I can eat exaclty one bite of a dessert.
I can run up stairs.
I can bend over to tie my shoes.
I can see my ribcage.
I can wear "slim cut" dress shirts.
I can jog for over 20 minutes.
I can leave uneaten food on my kids' plates.
I can envision being fit for life.

Cristy_AZ

Oh, lots of new posts since last I looked on here!! You are all doing so great and thanks for sharing!!

I’d love to read more!! This is so inspirational!

Please share!!!

As for me!! I can fit into size 14 pants (actually FIT in them too, like able to leave the house!!)

I can do 100 pushups (in sets and from my knees, not all at once but I’m working on it!

I can say that I am no longer obese!

I can grocery shop and not end up back home thinking “oh, I shouldn’t have bought that!”

After months of using my food scale and measuring everything I’ve gotten much better at “eyeballing” serving sizes when I need to.

Wow, it feels so good to write those out… when I came on here I thought I had nothing to add today… LOL! Glad I pondered it a little!!

OK… YOUR turn!!!

Abrasue

I can get my skinny jeans on buttoned and zipped... can't sit or move in them... But they are ON!!!

haha I love this.