What the past 5 months have brought me

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Otterluv
Otterluv Posts: 9,083 Member
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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
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    Nice work!!
  • pixiestick
    pixiestick Posts: 839 Member
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    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
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    Wonderful!!!! Congratulations on the 50 pounds loss!!
  • AcampoGirl
    AcampoGirl Posts: 52 Member
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    What a difference 50 lbs can do! You look great, Congrats!
  • nursemindisue
    nursemindisue Posts: 22
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    Great job!! I just reached 50 lbs today :) Keep up the good work, you look amazing!!
  • EuripidesII
    EuripidesII Posts: 49
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    thats great work
  • cbeutler
    cbeutler Posts: 667 Member
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    Congratulations, love your line about celebrating all your victories.
  • gable39
    gable39 Posts: 9 Member
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    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
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    that is amazing progress! keep it up girl!!
  • Otterluv
    Otterluv Posts: 9,083 Member
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    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
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    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
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    Congrats! You have an awesome positive attitude!

    You will have a blast on your new adventures. :drinker:
  • LauriePar
    LauriePar Posts: 239 Member
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    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
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    That's amazing! You definitely look like you've lost more than 50lbs. Keep it up! :)
  • LauriePar
    LauriePar Posts: 239 Member
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    that is amazing progress! keep it up girl!!
    THIS!:smile:
  • hpsNcrvs
    hpsNcrvs Posts: 74
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    You have such a beautiful, happy smile..you rock!!!
  • MsJayeKaye
    MsJayeKaye Posts: 155 Member
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    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: 3,659 Member
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    Outstanding accomplishments ...... you have much to be proud of ....... keep on truckin' !
  • Otterluv
    Otterluv Posts: 9,083 Member
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    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
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    I can run for 60+ minutes and the last time I did I ran 6.02 miles.

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