i did it!

icimani

Yesterday I did a 23-minute mile on the treadmill !!!

Now, you may not think this is a big deal - but I had both knees replaced last winter. Before that, I struggled to do my whole grocery shopping in one trip and spent most evenings with either ice or heat on my knees. Since the surgeries, I've lost about 45 pounds and I've been doing some sort of intentional exercise 5-6x per week inclding weights and cardio. Getting to a 23-minute mile is HUGE for me!

Daysednconfused

Fantastic! You have every reason to be proud. :bigsmile:

Scorpia1997

Congrats!

salsagal36

That's brilliant! What a great achievement!

1yoyoKAT

Way to go! Keep up the great job and enjoy your new knees! :flowerforyou:

cyndispot

I think this is a HUGE deal. Congrats. You are going faster than those who aren't going at all and your speed is not the important part - the important part is just that you went. Keep going. Before long you'll have more miles and faster times!

jennyrebekka

that is SO awesome....your committment is inspiring! and no doubt that number will keep getting lower and lower and even lower!

ACEgirl1

That IS huge! Congratulations!!

Mamasota

CLAP, CLAP, CLAP, CLAP, CLAP! GOOD FOR YOU!

OptimisticlyOptimistic

You SHOULD be proud! That's a huge accomplishment. You're doing great, and it's only going to get better. Keep up the great work you're doing. )

SueGeer

Amazing progress!!!!! Well done!!!!!

grandm0ther10

Wow! I am so proud of you. I have been abusing my knees and a hip with my weight, too. I am determined to loose 100 pounds of fat and add about 27 pounds of muscle so I can enjoy walking. You are an inspiration. After a few days on this site, I am addicted to the food diary. So much easier to see what's going on.

sgh10

congrats that's great well done

bronnyd

That's awesome, congratulations!! :happy:

lorcart

That's FANTASTIC!!!!!

SparkleShine

So happy for you! That is awesome!!!!:flowerforyou:

Anna800

That's awesome!

bridgelene

Pish on anyone who doesn't think it's a big deal! It's a HUGE accomplishment for you, and I bet you're dancing in your mind (if not also your body)! And really, we should all celebrate our accomplishments and measure them in terms of our own improvement, rather than against anyone else

CONGRATULATIONS!! I'm so proud of you, your progress, and your commitment!

Phoenixchichima

thats fab!! its all about the improvement and overcoming obstacles. (my spelling?)
I havent had any surgery, just started running and frankly, I find no shame in a 20 minute mile. ok. I can walk that rapidly but the idea is going THRU the mile. the rest will come. you're super to keep chipping at the goals!

sed1217

You are a rockstar, lady! Congrats!!

lrob100

So very very happy for you from the bottom of my heart! You have overcome so much!!! That 23 minute mile means a huge deal!!

jennifer52484

Great Accomplishment.

this1bigdog

Yeppers! be proud! I hope this compels you to keep going! I want everyone to succeed! Because everyone can!

bsix3

Wow! That's a wonderful accomplishment! Keep striving!!

MSam1205

Super Duper Job! Lots of Pat Pat Pat Pats. on the back for you!

cindyj7

Fantastic progress! I find it amazing how much your life can change when pain is reduced. Way to go - keep up the good work!

enigmachik

Yayy!! This is fantastic! Congratulations!!

Madholm

Awesome job!!!

jesusangelgomez

Hey Great Job!!! I have pulled tendon and muscle rips on my back. All exercise is great!!! Thanks..

elizawe

That's awesome! Keep it up! The more weight you get off your knees, the better off you will be. Also, never stop your PT exercises!