I am astounded by my body.

BeverlyBrooke

I had no idea what my body was capable of. I am twenty two years old and I weight 335 pounds. I haven't ever exercised regularly and for the past year I've been sedentary a lot of the time. I joined MFP a couple of weeks ago. When I started working out I just started by walking. Twenty to thirty minutes every other day. Then, I bought some five pound weights and began to train with those and then I incorporated yoga into the mix.
I just didn't know I would be able to handle all of this. If you would have asked me if I liked exercise three weeks ago I would have said, HELL NO. But I do. I love the feeling it gives me when I'm done. I'm happier and I feel more alive.
I can't wait until I have built up enough endurance to jog a mile and then two and so on.

I'm proud of myself.

swashburn3

Awesome!

heatherloveslifting

That's awesome! You should be proud- what a great start! Good luck!

shrinking_me

awesome stuff!!!! :bigsmile:

Roxiesmother

That is fantastic- you should be proud of yourself. Well done!

Arrabindi

You should be proud! Keep it up

painauxraisin

That's brilliant and what motivation to continue !

ConnorLynne65

Yep that sure sounds like a NSV (non scale victory) congrats and thank you for sharing. Reminded me of how great I feel after my work outs and how much I DO NOT miss the old lazy sluggish me that didn't engage in activities that involve sweat. Keep it up!!

anemoneprose

I'm happier and I feel more alive.

I'm proud of myself.

Best things ever

Congratulations!

jerbear1962

I know what you mean, take one day at a time you can't change the past and the future isn't here so live in the day and enjoy the exercise, you can do it. Have a great day

kat191

I am exactly the same I used to hate the thought of excersie and now I am excited to get up in the morning and go to the gym or for a run by the river!

mccbabe1

NSV!!!! for you!!! awesome! im happy for you!!
ive always enjoyed exercisin.. but since mfp 8wks ago i have exercised much much more/often /harder and all of it...
i also purchased a HRM and that motivates me even more!!! walks/zumba/body pump.. exercise is like a natural anti-depressant!!! endorphin high is awesome....
gr8 job on getting hand weights too!!!
:drinker:

VanessaHeartsMasr

Very cool!!! I completely understand how you feel!! Exercise used to be like TORTURE to me! Suddenly, I'm LOVING it!!! :bigsmile:

Jacole18

that's the way greatness starts. keep at it, and you will amaze yourself everyday

DewAddict

Keep kicking butt!! I have been up and down all my life. I know exactly how you feel!! When I see the results, it really pumps me up and it sounds like it does the same for you!! Congrats!!

elizgomez

That is so great! Keep going!!!!

ilyahna

You are awesome girl! Keep it up!

It's definitely a good feeling to set goals for yourself and reach them. It makes me happy to read this kind of post.

Feisty_Red

Such good things to hear!

hippichickiniki

That is awesome! I don't even know you and I'm so proud! Good job!

JenKillough

Now this is an awesome post! Happy for you I have a niece who desperately needs to lose weight... I wish she could experience what you have already. Congrats! And keep up the great work...

erinkeely4

Nice! I also used to think I hated exercise, but now I love it and exercise daily!

needles85365

Be very proud of yourself and your hard work

Chrisswa

Woohooo awesome work

Aventuria

You are absolutely awesome, and I hope you keep the work up! You'll reach every goal you want with your attitude! :flowerforyou:

stagegoddess

i am constantly surprised by what i can accomplish if i really try! great job---keep up all the work and you'll be happy you did!

tdaddybarlow

Good for you! Keep pushing your body to greater lengths!

silvergurl518

you should be! i can't wait to hear about your progress!!

meggielou1978

good job honey! Keep up the good work!