My very first NSV

myasmom
myasmom Posts: 26
in Success Stories
I've really only been motivated and serious about my weight loss for the past week or so. However, on lunch I go for a walk which is usually 2 laps around the buildings I work in/are around me. Today I decided to be adventurous and go walk in a cemetery that is nearby (forgot to mention I work in an old insane asylum/state hopsital, however you want to put it). I started my walk of and was just enjoying it when a little voice in my head said, "run to that orange post!" Now yes, maybe if I was alive when the state hospital was open they would have committed me but regardless, I just started running. I got to the post and was more out of breath than I have been in a long, long time (mainly because I haven't worked my body in a long, long time). I felt so invigorated! So I took another lap around just the opposite way and knew that orange post was at the top of the hill...there goes that voice again, so i ran up the hill to the orange post again. I've read a couple things about runners looking good on some blogs but I know that is not true! I have gray work slacks on, a sleevess dress shirt and tennis shoes, plus 280 something pounds running. It makes me laugh just thinking about how ridiculous I looked. So, one more lap to go, again the opposite way (I'm weird about walking the same way twice in a row unless it's on a track) and that orange post is now at the top of the hill. That voice comes back out, "Come on Karissa, this one is down hill and it's the last time, just do it again" Of course I did it and I felt the biggest smile I have had in a long time come across my face and inside of me. Okay, so these distances I was choosing were not far at all, probably between 50-100 meters. And my running pace was something that Usain Bolt, nor the majority of people would be proud of but I was so proud that I actually did it! Now I realize I probably could have done this a week ago before seriously starting on here but I didn't. There was always tomorrow. Oh I'll have this McDonald's today because I'm starting my diet tomorrow. Or just one more Mountain Dew since I'm starting my diet tomorrow. Last week I finally made tomorrow today and I couldn't be any happier with myself.

Sorry I wrote a book! I hope everyone is having an amazing day!

Karissa
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  • fabandfunat51
    fabandfunat51 Posts: 117 Member
    Hi Sweetie! You made me smile just as big as you did along with you while reading that NSV. I KNOW that was a major accomplishment! Keep it up 'cause it only gets easier!!!!

    Congratulations!
  • queendeej
    queendeej Posts: 214 Member
    Congratulations! Isn't it wonderful to be excited about all the wins of your journey!
  • andrewjloosbrock
    andrewjloosbrock Posts: 5
    Love that line:

    Finally made tomorrow today.

    I'm stealing that.
  • vravelline
    vravelline Posts: 8
    Great job.....I'm proud of you :)
  • futurestarz
    futurestarz Posts: 510
    This is awesome! I bet you will be running in competitions this time next year.
  • Crochetluvr
    Crochetluvr Posts: 3,332 Member
    I was smiling along with you, dear.....awesome! Keep movin....you will make it!
  • cominupmilhouse
    cominupmilhouse Posts: 257 Member
    Oh my god, this is AWESOME!

    I'm really glad I got to read this, I think everyone one MFP would thoroughly enjoy and benefit from this inspiring tidbit.

    Thanks man! You rock keep it up
  • kbmiller27
    kbmiller27 Posts: 70 Member
    That is so cool! Congratulations on making your tomorrow today. This journey is truly done one day at a time

    That is exactly how I felt about 2 weeks in to the Couch to 5k program, (maybe you should look into it a.k.a: C25k)

    I had this moment of "OMG I am RUNNING! and I feel so GOOD about myself" that your story reminded me of, so I know how it feels! I was slow too but was proud of myself and proud of the sense of accomplishment I was experiencing at that moment.
  • myasmom
    myasmom Posts: 26
    Thank you everyone for your support! I appreciate it!
  • MrDangerSass
    MrDangerSass Posts: 99
    Fun read. Considering the location you may want to check the source of the "voices" :smile: ....nevertheless congrats on your first NSV. Keep it up because many more NSVs lie ahead.
  • BEE353
    BEE353 Posts: 2
    That is awesome. I would like to say congratulations. Glad that you focused on yourself and your accomplishment!
  • EvgeniZyntx
    EvgeniZyntx Posts: 24,208 Member
    Great read, you write well.
    May all your tomorrows be todays.
  • myasmom
    myasmom Posts: 26
    You guys have me all teary eyed over here :laugh: :happy:
  • cass0107
    cass0107 Posts: 15 Member
    That's great - good for you! I'm glad you listened to the voices. :) I usually push them out - so I'll remember that next time! I also did the, well, let's have this since I'll start my diet tomorrow. Here's to not doing that anymore!
  • Gretabug33
    Gretabug33 Posts: 16
    Very proud of you!. :-) And good for you for posting!
  • veggielyndsey
    veggielyndsey Posts: 13
    I smiled while reading this because I felt the same way the first time I started jogging and made it all the way around the track. I was so happy to accomplish that. Other people were running around and around but for me it was such a big deal. Now I have to get out there and walk/jog everyday or I get antsy. Keep up the great work and I'll look forward to hearing more about your successes!
  • MissNations
    MissNations Posts: 513 Member
    Way to push yourself! Nice! :drinker:
  • myasmom
    myasmom Posts: 26
    This is why I love this site so much, without all of you I would have had a moment but it wouldn't have nearly as special without the encouragement from each of you! I appreciate it more than you will know!!!

    Karissa
  • Leezer24
    Leezer24 Posts: 3 Member
    Good job girl u are doing really good n it's going to pay off soon. I'm really proud if u!:)
  • Mich3ll36
    Mich3ll36 Posts: 96
    Girl!!! Thats awesome!!! You totally made me smile. Great job!
  • asugar
    asugar Posts: 178 Member
    I LOVE THAT STORY!!! great work. :happy:
  • shgreenw
    shgreenw Posts: 194 Member
    That is AMAZING, Karissa! Don't sell yourself short!

    I had to giggle because a friend and I always walk for our afternoon break at work. During our walk, we always run down this one little hill. One day she was wearing a dress and i was wearing a skirt. We got to the hill and......ran! It was so funny that we just giggled. Keep on going! You've made a GREAT start!
  • peles_fire
    peles_fire Posts: 501
    Doesn't that first taste of success taste a million times better than any food out there? You should be proud of yourself. You pushed your own limit. Keep doing that and there is no telling what you can do! Keep up the good work! (and thank you for sharing your NSV!)
  • Heatherjg0419
    Heatherjg0419 Posts: 52 Member
    That is a great read! And seriously ... your body is saying "thank you for doing this for me" ... spectacular! :-)
  • skt001
    skt001 Posts: 9 Member
    Me too!
  • monicamcisaac
    monicamcisaac Posts: 35 Member
    Hey what a cool story, I can't imagine myself ever running! I'm new here - what's NSV?
  • Crazyjoe11
    Crazyjoe11 Posts: 83
    Great read, you write well.
    May all your tomorrows be todays.

    Nicely put.
  • cgarand
    cgarand Posts: 541 Member
    That is awesome! I am a walker/hiker too and recently when I was on the treadmill I decided to step it up and jog a little and now I just do walk/jog intervals. And, like you I found myself smiling and even laughing. So weird! But, I haven't run since I was a kid (except to code blues). Keep up the good work!
  • kittyconni
    kittyconni Posts: 62
    You ROCK! I love these NSV that we all have. My first NSV was when I could do more than 15 minutes on the Elliptical trainer at the gym without feeling like I was having a heart attack!
    Keep on doing what you are doing. It's the victories over our past bad habits that keep us going.
  • rjsimpson2002
    rjsimpson2002 Posts: 115 Member
    This is the beginning of a new you! Congrats on changing your life :happy:

    I have only been doing this a short while - I joined a month ago - and if someone had told me I would get into doing exercise I would have laughed in their face. But now I am addicted - so wierd!!! I'm having a rest day today from the 30 day shred and I'm longing to do it but forcing myself to take the rest my body needs...

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