My first post here because well, it's my first NSV here!!! Y

Kaycurrier

While I know that most people only care about NSV's if therir number are not moving, I would like to take a moment and pat myself on the back for this amazing accomplishment. Yes, my numbers are still moving but I have not noticed personally how much 17 pounds can make a difference until today.

My husband (who is in shape and in the military) and I go for bike rides a couple times a week.
I am the fat kid usually holding up our mini pack of bikes going down the trail. We usually get a mile, maybe two and then I have to face embarassment and turn around, even though my pack is ready and able to keep going without me, they turn around because they believe they are only as strong as their weakest member.

Today, I biked for 90 minutes to a park I could have never made it to before without becoming ill!. I am not sure how many miles it was, all i know is that in the past I either didn't make it, or make myself sick getting there and I have only made it once.

Today, I biked there, keeping up with my husband and sometimes pulling ahead!
Today, I was not sick, winded, or in pain!
Today, I did not quit or turn around!
Today, I felt my first victory I have had in years!

Now, I am pround. Let me add the best part(and worst part).
Once at the park I had a tire that went flat from a thorn.
I biked 45 minutes back home (airing up my tire every 15 minutes) and it was much harder to with a flat tire, trust me I felt every pound of my body weight fighting gravity up hill!

When we got home, my husband for the first time said he actually got a workout in today going with me. He never gets a workout in going with me he usually just does it for fun. For the first time in our whole marriage I did not feel like a burden to my husbands workout. I actually felt like a good team mate!

kerrylou150

amazing story! thanks for sharing

Kaycurrier

Thank you, so much, you have no idea how muc your kind words mean to me!

sjtreely

HUGE deal on sooo many levels. Congrats!

Fairysoul

YAY what a great day for you! So glad!

mestupscout

Nice story. Sounds like a great day for the both of you!

sexyminxinthemaking

well done thats brilliant keep up the good work x

SeasideOasis

Fantastic! I feel the same way when my bf and I play tennis. When he finally said he was exhausted (and beat him), it was a glorious moment! I'm happy to hear your biking news! Keep up all your hard work!!

Queen_Christine

Awesome job! I know just how you feel. We live down the street from a bike trail that is 9 miles long, 18 miles round trip. I have conquered it this summer, ridden it many times now, (round trip) in 1hr 45 mins. Not only that, I can rollerskate it (1 way trip only) 9 miles in 90 minutes! And I'm 52 years old! :laugh:

GREAT NSV! Congradulations!

Kristy144

Way to go! I remember when I recently first started riding my bike again-- I about died! Now I can make it up and down hills without having to stop!

Kaycurrier

COngradulations! that is amzing for a person of any age!
Our bike trail her connects through almost all the towns in the bay area and the shortest one is 28 miles one way! My husband wants to work our way up to doing that. Making a day trip and packing a lunch. Leaving the kids at home because that is way too much for them!

Kaycurrier

Way to go! I remember when I recently first started riding my bike again-- I about died! Now I can make it up and down hills without having to stop!

Ya, I remember when i first started riding again I was sore for a month and yes I had to walk my bike uphill, now I can actually ride up!

LJSpady

Congrats! I bet it feels great to not only prove to yourself, but others that you're totally capable!!! Keep up the great work!

xginanax

awww thats great! so proud of you! hehe when you do something that you've never done, you feel soo good about yourself. i know that feeling! x

grunt0321

That was an awsome job you did this morning baby keep it up

Kaycurrier

thanks sweetie!

lmelangley

This is what it's all about - not just losing weight but making us healthier. Thanks for the inspiration!

nikkizmom1962

Great story and what an inspiration. So nice to hear positive things that is why i love this site. Thank you for sharing:)

infamousmk

Great job!!!

chedeco

Wow, I'm impressed! And proud of you! I love that feeling when you finally prove to yourself that you can do something and it only makes it better when you have loved ones around to witness your victory. Props to you for powering through and props to your hubby for being so supportive and patient! Great work all around! :happy:

NiciS72

YEAH for you. It's an AWESOME feeling I know. I can easily push myself to 20+ miles now when 2 months ago I was dying at doing 2-4miles!

kgs0201

this made me smile... that is so awesome! congrats and i hope you have many more NSV's to come! you rock!

npostma

Fantastic! Keep going it can only get better and better what a boost for your self asteem. Thanks for sharing! ~Nikki

KeepGoingRhonda

That is so great! congratulations!

Connie_TN

Awww What a wonderful sounding day! Can't wait to get my A#$% back on a bike. Wonder if I remember how to ride, been over 40 years since I have been on one.

jrcox520

Fantastic! Good for you.

ravenribbs

Congratulations!!! I think I'll probably feel much the same when I hump a 50# sack of horse feed across the yard, knowing that I was toting more than that on my body!:embarassed: Talk about motivation!!!!

Yancando

These are the kind of things that really matter! Our lives can be so much fuller and richer when our weight does not limit us. I am soooo happy for you, and thanks for sharing, as it encourages all of us. You go, girl!

Kaycurrier

All of you are too kind, thank you all so much for being so supportive and caring, and congrats on everyones elses NSV's too!