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NSV -- and I didn't even know it!

ShanaDarling
ShanaDarling Posts: 97
edited October 2024 in Success Stories
So just a little something I'm proud of...

...4 months ago, getting me to hit up the gym and "work out" was like pulling teeth. I would think of any excuse to NOT go. But like many of us on MFP, I realized that life the way I was living it was not working, and if *kitten* didn't change... well, things would only go down hill.

...2 months later, I decided to make a change -- and I hopped on to an elliptical machine at the gym. Ok so I JUST ABOUT DIED about 4 1/2 *minutes* in... seriously. Four and a half minutes... I was panting, gasping for air, sweating, and almost in tears. Holy crap, talk about out of shape!

That was 2 months ago. I've been sticking to it, going to the gym regularly, eating right and staying active.
Today, on the elliptical.. I found myself panting and sweating, no gasping no tears... 50 minutes in! I could feel the burn, but not death on my doorstep and I feel sooo good about it!!

I wanted to share this because many of my MFP friends are discouraged by not seeing the numbers on the scale drop as much as they want them to... but I want you to know there are SO many other ways to measure your success throughout your journey! DON'T GIVE UP, AND DON'T LOSE SIGHT OF YOUR GOALS!! Keep fighting, guys :) You are totally worth it... ♥

Replies

  • banjobaby
    banjobaby Posts: 46 Member
    this is awesome! thanks for sharing!
  • dragonbug300
    dragonbug300 Posts: 760 Member
    You've got it going on, girl! That awesome!
  • birdlover97111
    birdlover97111 Posts: 346 Member
    Way to go, girl..!!!...I LOVE my elliptical...Even though it feels like torture when I first get on, by the time I am done I am loving it....Great Job..!!!!... :flowerforyou:
  • ericalynn104
    ericalynn104 Posts: 382 Member
    Way to go girl!!!! This is awesome!!!!
  • gsenriquez
    gsenriquez Posts: 181 Member
    Keep it up!!!
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
    woohoo great work!
  • leilani♥
    leilani♥ Posts: 579
    LOVE IT :flowerforyou: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:
  • AngelaWeber
    AngelaWeber Posts: 95 Member
    What a great story!! I sooo love the Elliptical, its my favorite machine at the gym. Running on the treadmill kills me, like I can literally only run for MAX 2 minutes and then I start to feel my lungs collapsing LOL!
  • kristlynngirl
    kristlynngirl Posts: 121 Member
    Love this! Thank you! And good job!!! :flowerforyou:
  • Keira424
    Keira424 Posts: 12
    Great post, well done you! You are so right, we are continually improving in so many areas whilst sticking to our programs/routines, cant rely on the scales alone. I get a lift out of how many cms off my waist, hips and bust each week, even if the scales dont move and how much faster i can do 1km/ 3km 5km and hopefully soon 10km. fitness and strength rocks!!!
  • Keira424
    Keira424 Posts: 12
    Great post, well done you! You are so right, we are continually improving in so many areas whilst sticking to our programs/routines, cant rely on the scales alone. I get a lift out of how many cms off my waist, hips and bust each week, even if the scales dont move and how much faster i can do 1km/ 3km 5km and hopefully soon 10km. fitness and strength rocks!!!
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