They called me WHAT?!!! (NSV)
LurayneMarie
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Yesterday I went on my first hike in the Dublin Mountains with my housemate and 3 of her friends....
Brief History on Me: Oldest of 4. Overweight since the age of 5. Spoiled with food and sweets. Never participated in sports or even P.E. in school because I would be out of breath instantly and this was embarrassing in front of all my friends. I was obese in school. For my brothers christening, my mom had to take me to clothes shop for middle aged women because I couldn't find any other clothes to fit me - I was 14 years old. I NEVER exercised after the age of 15. I comfort eat all the time. My highest weight was around 230-240lbs. Today I weigh 148lbs...
In this 2hr hike up a mountain, I was walking next to my housemates friends who were tall and slim and had the bodies that I want! Before the hike I felt like the 'fat girl' in P.E. class all over again and I was worried I wouldn't be able to keep up with any of them.
10 minutes into the hike, I find myself leading the pack and Im not even out of breath. I was in my own 'zone' and I just kept walking away at a quick pace and I felt that I was really pushing myself and getting a good burn and I didn't want to stop! I really enjoyed it!
Next thing I know, Im at the top of the mountain and Im not even tired or that much out of breath and I turn around and all the girls are only half way up and they are shouting up to me "Wait for us!" They stopped half way up to catch their breath and drink some water. When they eventually reached the top they came up to me and said 'How fit are you?! We couldn't keep up'.
They were panting so loud that I thought one of them was going to pass out. I was stunned by what they said to me and I didn't know how to reply. They were calling ME fit???!??!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?! Ive never heard such nonsense!!! And they were all skinny girls who appeared to be the picture of fitness and health to me when we were at the bottom of the mountain and here I am waiting for them at the top and Im not even tired! I don't know how this has happened but I know for definite I have changed 200% from the girl I was in school. I don't know who she is and I don't want to know her in the future!
I literally felt on top of the world when I reached the top of that mountain yesterday and hearing those girls referring to me as 'fit' was the icing on the cake. It was the most amazing feeling Ive ever experienced. And its only when you know how unhealthy my childhood was that you will understand why this was such a milestone NSV for me
Thank you for helping me get here MFP! :flowerforyou:
Brief History on Me: Oldest of 4. Overweight since the age of 5. Spoiled with food and sweets. Never participated in sports or even P.E. in school because I would be out of breath instantly and this was embarrassing in front of all my friends. I was obese in school. For my brothers christening, my mom had to take me to clothes shop for middle aged women because I couldn't find any other clothes to fit me - I was 14 years old. I NEVER exercised after the age of 15. I comfort eat all the time. My highest weight was around 230-240lbs. Today I weigh 148lbs...
In this 2hr hike up a mountain, I was walking next to my housemates friends who were tall and slim and had the bodies that I want! Before the hike I felt like the 'fat girl' in P.E. class all over again and I was worried I wouldn't be able to keep up with any of them.
10 minutes into the hike, I find myself leading the pack and Im not even out of breath. I was in my own 'zone' and I just kept walking away at a quick pace and I felt that I was really pushing myself and getting a good burn and I didn't want to stop! I really enjoyed it!
Next thing I know, Im at the top of the mountain and Im not even tired or that much out of breath and I turn around and all the girls are only half way up and they are shouting up to me "Wait for us!" They stopped half way up to catch their breath and drink some water. When they eventually reached the top they came up to me and said 'How fit are you?! We couldn't keep up'.
They were panting so loud that I thought one of them was going to pass out. I was stunned by what they said to me and I didn't know how to reply. They were calling ME fit???!??!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?! Ive never heard such nonsense!!! And they were all skinny girls who appeared to be the picture of fitness and health to me when we were at the bottom of the mountain and here I am waiting for them at the top and Im not even tired! I don't know how this has happened but I know for definite I have changed 200% from the girl I was in school. I don't know who she is and I don't want to know her in the future!
I literally felt on top of the world when I reached the top of that mountain yesterday and hearing those girls referring to me as 'fit' was the icing on the cake. It was the most amazing feeling Ive ever experienced. And its only when you know how unhealthy my childhood was that you will understand why this was such a milestone NSV for me
Thank you for helping me get here MFP! :flowerforyou:
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Well done!! What a great affirmation for all your hard work...!!!!0
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great job
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Fantastic job! By the way, I love this post... Super Motivational!0
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Congratulations and WTG!!! You ARE fit, they are skinny. These are two very different concepts, though most people will tell you otherwise, even doctors. You now know the difference! :happy: :flowerforyou:0
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Thats Wonderful! Good Job. Nothing like walking uphill and not losing you breath lol0
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Good for you!0
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Such a Wonderful NSV!!!! Keep up the great work!!!0
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Your before and afters are AMAZING, gorgeous girl!
This is just another affirmation that skinny does not mean healthy. You'll probably live longer and have way better quality of life with the changes you have made. Great work!0 -
What a great story I love this. I had the same child hood, I would write myself notes to get out of PE lol. You are amazing. Great inspiration. :flowerforyou:0
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Brilliant NSV, well done!!0
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Great story... nothing like your fitness showing through in your everyday life!0
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Great job!!! And wonderful to be called fit.0
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Woohoo!!! Go girli go!!! Gotta love it.0
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Fab nsv, well done you!!0
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yeah, well done 'claps'0
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Hell yeah! 0
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Awesome!:happy:0
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That had to feel fantastic for you. People often forget that thin is not necessarily fit, or even healthy.0
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Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
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Way to go!!!!0
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Nice job!0
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That's so awesome! What a great feeling! Keep up the fabulous work!0
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WTG!! You look amazing! Have fun on your travels 0
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That's awesome.0
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great job! Healthy is the most important thing.0
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Great job!0
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Newsflash for you, you no longer need to look upon these girls with jealousy... not only are you fit and healthy, but you're smokin' HOT too. The complete package and an amazing transformation from your early years. All credit to you and you are truly an inspiration! 0
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Great job !!!!!_ I'm sure that was an amazing feeling 0
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