Things I never would have done a year ago....

skemery

So every once in awhile when I get down on myself because I haven't been doing so well or the scale isn't moving, I think of little things in my life that have changed over the past year. Its nice to get the bigger picture, and remind myself its not all about the scale. Two things I did today that I never would have done a year ago:

1) Gone to the grocery store because I was out of FRUIT (ice cream, cookies, soda-yes; fruit-absolutely not).
2) Said to myself "Its only four miles, I'll just walk."

Anyone else?

ETA: And BTW, I couldn't believe how heavy the 8 pounds of fruit I bought felt-how did I carry around 100 extra pounds all the time?!?

sc1572

YES! Love this!

1) I was only able to do 3 miles in 60 minutes by walking at the park, I'm definitely doing more later!
2) A mile? No problem!
3) The elevator is busy? That's okay, it's only a couple of flights.
4) Fries? No thank you.
5) Half marathon registration. Sure, why not?!
6) Having trainers know me by name
7) Refusing junk food

krystlpierce

Amazing! I've done that too! Carried around something and thought it was heavy.. Then wondering how my poor body did it doing it every day!

Great job!

rm830

Buying mostly fruits and veggies...used to be very little before
Going to the gym, being so dedicated that EVERYONE is noticing...I used to look for every excuse to avoid the gym.
Waking up extra early to get an extra workout in because I want to.


If you'd told me I'd be doing all these things a year ago, I would've told you you've lost your mind! lol

repertoire

Well, I'm new to this...just been doing this since September....but already I've had a couple of those

1. LONGED to work out. Actually can't wait to work out some days.
2. Considered going to the gym twice in one day! Haha...I'm thinking that right now. I went this morning....but was sort of rushed. So I'm thinking of going again tonight so I can have more time! LOL.
3. Thrown out a HUGE bowl of halloween candy and not cared less.

kdruga

First of all, Congrats on the 100 pounds! You look great!!

I started in January. I never thought I'd park on the fifth floor of the parking garage just so I could walk up the steps after work. And I definitely did not see myself saying, I've only burned 700 calories at the gym today, let's do another 300.

shovav91

I LOVE reading these! You are all such inspirations.
Keep up the great work

jforferris01

Try to stick to my weekly goal of going to the gym for 5 days in a row....A year ago u were lucky if I went 2 times a week....

acstansell

Soda? No thanks, I'll just drink water...
Cookie? No thanks, I've got my apple...
Honey, do you want any of this leftover food/ clean my plate? NOPE, thanks!

loverstreet

1. Pretty much only drink water or Crystal Light. Before MFP I drank lots of Diet Coke.
2. Run three times a week and like it. Trying to make it four times a week.
3. Ran a 5k in September 2011 and running another 5k on Thanksgiving morning.

Iamachocaholic

LOL ~ I know exactly what you mean!

I have been off-and-on working on my weight and eating habits since 2009, and in that time I have gone from 270 lbs down to 229 lbs, and then back up to my current 229 lbs in the last 3 months. I decided about 2 weeks ago that I am once again going to make myself a priority, and while the weight is coming off slowly, it's still coming off ... so I'm happy with that!

And like you, I too have done the supermarket shock therapy. (lol) In fact, I will never forget the day that I was actually bummed out that the grapes, bananas, and watermelon looked less-than-appetizing ... me??? Or the time that I realized carrying my mom's 20lb bag of dog food weighed HALF of what I lost ... really???

I'm still working on getting the exercise piece in the right place, so feel free to add me ... you have great spunk!

Squeaky

sabyx_is

I can now go through 1.5 - 2 litters of water without it being a big deal anymore.

Also, being able to run 10k was never something I ever dreamt of doing, but it seems that everything is possible with a 'little' work and dedication.

franny27

wow those are huge steps. congrads, just be patient with yourself, you probably hit a plateu. Try and pick it up with the excercise, if you can.

shedoos

Bought a pair of pants online.

Could never have done that before - I had to try on a gazillion pairs before finding one I could squeeze into...

silvergurl518

working out in the morning! working out after a long day at work, at like 10:30 at night. how about working out twice in a day? leaving french fries unfinished. being proud of biceps and other little muscles popping out! loving this!~!!

kit_katty

1) Running 5+ times a week
2) Getting grumpy when I can't get a run in
3) Think about songs on the radio, debate if they'd be good running songs
4) No! To the french fries and anything greasy
5) Get grumpy when there aren't good low cal options on a menu ie at a diner
6) Say hold the X, I don't need the calories
7) Take small slices of pie rather than a generous portion, as I've worked the lower slices into my calorie diary

cheri0627

I started on this journey a year ago yesterday. A friend talked me into joining the boot camp class they're offering at our office. I had never really exercises before in my life. I didn't know what I was getting into.

My friend dropped out at the end of the 12 week session. I didn't. I've kept going and I don't see myself stopping.

The class is offered by a local CrossFit box. I was terrified of going there to make up classes I'd missed. One day, I just went. I had a really fun time. I kept going back for CrossFit classes.

In June, I added Olympic weightlifting classes as well. I love that class.

These are all things I would never have done a year ago.

CoryIda

If you had asked me a year ago to describe a perfect evening spent with my son (he's 9), I highly doubt I would have told you it would include push-ups, sit-ups, jumping jacks, squats, lunges, resistance bands, lots of stretching, and sweat.
Oddly enough, that is EXACTLY what we did last night and we both agreed that it was down right heavenly.


---- Also, I totally agree about the being SHOCKED to realize that I used to carry around 120+ extra pounds on my body - no WONDER I was always so tired!

marquesajen

A year ago, well more, "It's too sweet so I add water"

seventwenty

Actually wanted to ride 5+ miles/day, and being bummed when I cannot.
Drank water, and like it
Skipped the snack food asile
Been excited for clothes shopping
Sniff the air around a fast food restaurant and not want to gag

fromaquasar

A year ago (exactly - I'm one week from my 1 year MFP anniversary! ) I would never have:
- Run 21 k (hell I wouldn't have run 2k)
- Made my lunch to take to work
- Eaten protein powder
- Worked out on the "guys" side of the gym
- Happily worn a bikini
- Thought I would EVER fit the jeans in my bottom draw again

amcanzo

Get to the gym every day at 5:30 in the morning....and like it!

sagetracey

1. Getting up early to exercise (and waking before the alarm goes off!)
2. Leaving food on my plate
3. Shopping for clothes in normal size stores
4. Dancing all night
5. Going for a walk rather than reading a book while waiting for husband to pick me up after work

sryan8408

1. Going down the baking aisle in search of nuts with nothing added to them instead of cookies etc.
2. Giving away all of my halloween candy.
3. Having a craving for the peanut chicken at a local Chinese Restaurant and ended up making a pretty good healthy version at home.
4. Running 12 minutes straight <--- my favorite.

ddiestler

1. Ran/walked a 5k
2. Ran on treadmill 2 miles without stopping to walk
3. Asked for water with a lemon
4.left food on my plate
5. Was excited and looked forward to exercise

Gerald_King

awesome weight loss way to go

CampbellHendry

1) left any sort of food on my plate!
2) been able to buy a medium t shirt online and have it fit
3) gone out on a night out without touching a drop of alcohol
4) tracked and stayed under my calories for 45 days straight !!!

dlyeates

I'm only 3 months in but I definitely have a few....

1. have to leave work on time so I can get my workout in before picking up the kiddos!!
2. logging all of my food and being honest with myself (I used to hide food, eat in secret and not be honest with anyone about my food)
3. If I had a bad day would eat my sorrows away..,.now I stick to my eating plan.
4. Has thought of Crystal Light as a "sweet treat" in the evening!!!
5. Went to a party that I knew I would go over calories at (and I did) but when I was full I left food on my plate and didn't even finish the birthday cake (who am I?!?!?!)

To name a few.....

sjones201

All the stories of success are so wonderful and they do add a boost of confidence to my journey

BombolinaM

You look great! So inpirational~!

swtcynthia4863

Never thought of this before 1 year ago I would never:

1) Been able to fit into the "goal" jeans that I bought 7 years ago and was never able to wear.
2) Run the causeway (1/2 Mile high bridge where I live)
3) Actually looked forward to workout days
4) Looked at myself in the mirror and smile
5) Choose the Oatmeal over the Pastry in the morning for breakfast.

Thanks for this I needed this today