Just Happy!!!

mstcass

:blushing: I am so glad to be using MFP! I am just really excited about the benefits that I am receiving that are not related to the scale.

1.) I feel better physically The pain from my sciatica has been greatly reduced. I haven't been in any major pain for over a month. When I first started walking I thought I was might have to have surgery!
2.) Although, the scale hasn't changed several people have mentioned to me that I look like I am losing weight. My clothes feel better!
3.) when I walk listen to my iPod. I have bad habit of singing the songs out loud. I just knew the people at the track where I walk would run screaming, if nothing else be extremely annoyed. You see I have a singer's heart but not a singer's voice. I just can't help myself. When I walk I sing. It keeps me moving and motivated! Well, now there is a guy who jogs and as he passes me he always gives me the thumbs up and tells me keep it up. It was so encouraging!!!

I may not lose one pound ( although I plan on posting before and after pics when I reach my goal), but I plan on continuing what I've started here just because of NSVs feel so good!

Good to all of you!

Artemis_Acorn

Love your attitude!

mageepilot

WTG! Keep singing I sing on my walk too :laugh:

sbrown44

Hi,

I came here to lose weight because of sciatica issues as well. That and a bone density showed early signs of osteoporosis. (not sure that is spelled right). Your post is an inspiration!

bmw4deb

Keep singing girl

POETC1

If yall heard her sing you wouldn't encourage it! j/k Cass! Keep up the great work!

mstcass

Thanks, everyone! Even you, PoetC1!!!

Sbrown44, I will keep you in my prayers. The pain is horrendous!!! I see you joined in July? If that's so let me offer a few tips on relieving the pain. Stretching!! Before and and after you walk/exercise. This summer when I started walking I wanted to quit everyday for at least week because of the pain. But, I would stop in the middle of my walk and stretch some more until it felt better. I would then come home and take an ibuprofen to help with the pain. Now I don't have to take them.

If you are not having any pain forgive my assumption, but maybe the info will help someone else. Good night all! :happy: :yawn:

mstcass

And guys, poetC1 is my good friend who has heard me sing on many occasions! She loves me anyway!