What the past 5 months have brought me

Otterluv
Otterluv Posts: 9,083 Member
in Success Stories
In the past 5 months I have gone from being a sedentary slug with borderline high blood pressure to someone who:

Can run 4 miles straight through
Can do push ups (only a few, but it's a start)
Can hike for 13 miles
Regularly works hard on the elliptical and the stationary bike for 60 minutes
Can bench press 80 lbs (again, it's a start)
Squats 160
Leg Press 360

And is almost 50 lbs lighter. When you have a lot to lose, it can feel daunting. It's important to remember that all of the in-betweens are victories that should be celebrated - not just the "goal weight" at the end.

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I would love to hear your victories, scale or otherwise.

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  • nz_deevaa
    nz_deevaa Posts: 12,209 Member
    Nice work!!
  • pixiestick
    pixiestick Posts: 839 Member
    It's amazing!!! Well done :flowerforyou: I love that you are not just seeing the scale as the mark of success. You are so much healthier than you were. I mean, think about all you can do now that you couldn't then :happy: And!!!: your heart isn't hurting as much and your other vital organs are getting better oxygen and nutrients.

    You are a hero to yourself! Well done you :smile: :wink:
  • gaylynn35
    gaylynn35 Posts: 854 Member
    Wonderful!!!! Congratulations on the 50 pounds loss!!
  • AcampoGirl
    AcampoGirl Posts: 52 Member
    What a difference 50 lbs can do! You look great, Congrats!
  • nursemindisue
    nursemindisue Posts: 22
    Great job!! I just reached 50 lbs today :) Keep up the good work, you look amazing!!
  • EuripidesII
    EuripidesII Posts: 49
    thats great work
  • cbeutler
    cbeutler Posts: 667 Member
    Congratulations, love your line about celebrating all your victories.
  • gable39
    gable39 Posts: 9 Member
    Nice reminder of the many reasons to lose weight, not just numbers , but activity levels, feeling good, dealing with old baggage, etc!
  • tequila09
    tequila09 Posts: 764 Member
    that is amazing progress! keep it up girl!!
  • Otterluv
    Otterluv Posts: 9,083 Member
    Thank you so much for the positive feedback, I am absolutely going to keep it up. I am diligently working my way up to a half marathon in April and I have more weight lifting goals to reach. Additionally, I want to take a 4 day backpacking trip next summer and run a muddy obstacle race (5K) in September. There are so many fun things to do!
  • edennew
    edennew Posts: 231 Member
    What a change! It gives me hope because I carry a lot of weight in my face and neck and you have changed completely. Way to go!
  • Colbyandsage
    Colbyandsage Posts: 751 Member
    Congrats! You have an awesome positive attitude!

    You will have a blast on your new adventures. :drinker:
  • LauriePar
    LauriePar Posts: 257 Member
    Great job!! I just reached 50 lbs today :) Keep up the good work, you look amazing!!
    great job to you too! Congrats!
  • megmay2591
    megmay2591 Posts: 621 Member
    That's amazing! You definitely look like you've lost more than 50lbs. Keep it up! :)
  • LauriePar
    LauriePar Posts: 257 Member
    that is amazing progress! keep it up girl!!
    THIS!:smile:
  • hpsNcrvs
    hpsNcrvs Posts: 74
    You have such a beautiful, happy smile..you rock!!!
  • MsJayeKaye
    MsJayeKaye Posts: 155 Member
    Great job! You have already reached so many milestones. Keep up the great work and you'll reach your goal for sure!
  • verptwerp
    verptwerp Posts: 3,641 Member
    Outstanding accomplishments ...... you have much to be proud of ....... keep on truckin' !
  • Otterluv
    Otterluv Posts: 9,083 Member
    Great job!! I just reached 50 lbs today :) Keep up the good work, you look amazing!!

    Wonderful milestone! Well done!
  • emtjmac
    emtjmac Posts: 1,320 Member
    I can run for 60+ minutes and the last time I did I ran 6.02 miles.
  • Danni3ll3
    Danni3ll3 Posts: 365 Member
    Awesome! Keep up the great work!
  • Otterluv
    Otterluv Posts: 9,083 Member
    I can run for 60+ minutes and the last time I did I ran 6.02 miles.

    Wow, that's fantastic!

    What I didn't mention is that the 4 miles I run takes me an hour or so (trail running). You are fast.
  • TommiEgan
    TommiEgan Posts: 256 Member
    Congratulations Otterluv!
  • LesaDave
    LesaDave Posts: 1,480 Member
    That is WONDERFUL!! And the loss is very obvious...especially the chin. Love the squats, leg presses and bench presses especially!

    So far my NSV is...kinda embarrassing. I was at work. Before I got to my desk, my pants were starting to fall down. By the time I got home, I took my pants off without unbuttoning or unzipping them. Yep, time to change sizes. :-)
  • phyllio77
    phyllio77 Posts: 192 Member
    My recent victory....today...did a full 20 min straight on the elliptical trainer...When last week I had to stop at 10min then go back an hour later to do only another 6 min. Everytime I went to the basement I would do 5 min. I think this has helped build my endurance. :)

    A second victory is having you as part of my cheer squad!

    You ROCK!
  • bartcal
    bartcal Posts: 40 Member
    Congratulations. You're doing great!

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