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My First NSV!

NyxariaMoon
Posts: 121 Member
I had my first NSV tonight and I couldn't be happier. I started here and on my path to a healthier and fitter me approximately 2 weeks ago. I made the decision to do this because I was having so much back pain just standing in the kitchen loading or unloading my dishwasher and I had begun to notice that I was getting out of breath just walking to the restroom at work. This was unacceptable! So I made a promise to myself to begin eating healthier and exercising.
The first week I was not able to walk to our neighborhood mailbox - 1/4 of a mile from my door step - without searing, burning pain in my back. By the time I made it there and started on my way back I was in tears and to the point of almost begging my husband to get the car and come pick me up. Thankfully I didn't. I stuck with it and in that week made it there and back 3 times with a lot of stopping and crying. I then began using my elliptical instead of walking, mainly because I was so embarrassed with not being able to make it there and back without having to stop.
Tonight, after two weeks of using my elliptical and strengthening my back, I walked 1 mile in a brisk pace without stopping and no back pain! I was in shock. I kept waiting for the pain and it didn't come. I am so happy! This is the main reason I began this journey and I've already accomplished one of my main goals. I still have a long way to go, but just seeing the difference 2 weeks has made has me even more motivated and I just wanted to share my happiness. :happy:
The first week I was not able to walk to our neighborhood mailbox - 1/4 of a mile from my door step - without searing, burning pain in my back. By the time I made it there and started on my way back I was in tears and to the point of almost begging my husband to get the car and come pick me up. Thankfully I didn't. I stuck with it and in that week made it there and back 3 times with a lot of stopping and crying. I then began using my elliptical instead of walking, mainly because I was so embarrassed with not being able to make it there and back without having to stop.
Tonight, after two weeks of using my elliptical and strengthening my back, I walked 1 mile in a brisk pace without stopping and no back pain! I was in shock. I kept waiting for the pain and it didn't come. I am so happy! This is the main reason I began this journey and I've already accomplished one of my main goals. I still have a long way to go, but just seeing the difference 2 weeks has made has me even more motivated and I just wanted to share my happiness. :happy:
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Definitely awesome! I can only imagine how good it feels to hit your first goal.. and so soon! Fantastic! ^_^0
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Good for you! Doesn't take long to start seeing/feeling results.0
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Well done it is amazing how quickly you can stregthen your body by regular exercise. Keep it up0
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very nice, congrats!0
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AWESOME! Keep up the fantastic work!!!0
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Way to go!0
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that is great
))) keep the good work and you'll feel your body getting stronger everyday
very proud !!!
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Thanks everyone! It really is amazing how fast it happened. Two weeks ago, I was certain that it would take me a month or more. I think I'm still in shock. lol0
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oh my goodness, that's fabulous! Keep up the good work0
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You are awesome! Great way to work through it, and think about all you can accomplish!! Hurray!!!0
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Congratulations! That's really awesome! Use this momentum to keep moving forward!!0
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Every journey begins with a single step! Very nice start!0
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WOOHOOO!!! Well done! That is so very very awesome
Getting stronger every day is the best feeling!
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Wonderful!!! :-)0
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i am so proud for you..... losing weight is so hard.....hope i can lose that fast0
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One word for you: FANTASTIC!0
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Thank you so much everyone. Just have to say that this community is awesome! I can't stop smiling.0
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Good for you!!! You will have many more NSVs but the first one is the most awesome because it's what keeps you going! You can do it!!!!!0
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Beautiful!!!!0
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