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A Few Awesome Things So Far...

Topher1978
Topher1978 Posts: 975 Member
edited January 9 in Motivation and Support
Recently, I have been actually feeling lean. I am not. I am still 40lb overweight.... but, I can now do squats without leaning forward. Also, my belt size is down 3 loop holes. In October I purchased a pair of size 38 jeans that were a little small on me. I need a belt to wear them now. Also, I am a big hiker. I went hiking yesterday, and found that I am much stronger in areas that I did not even know I was weak. This includes my knees, quads, hamstrings, and core. It was muddy, icy, and snowy. Several times I slipped. Most of those times I never hit the ground. My leg strength held me up in ways that seemed to defy gravity 4 times. That was awesome!!!

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  • Danni1585
    Danni1585 Posts: 250 Member
    See, to not just about the scales. I am so pleased for you, your seeing real benefits and enjoying your hiking. Enjoy that feeling!
  • projektai
    projektai Posts: 107 Member
    Congrats!!!
    That's awesome!
  • Stutz77
    Stutz77 Posts: 113
    That is so great! I am sure it made you feel better on your hike and that your are seeing changes as your progress. It's a great NSV!
  • kew1952
    kew1952 Posts: 52 Member
    Good for you. That's the kind of stuff that helps to keep us all motivated.
  • squinz
    squinz Posts: 136
    Excellent. It is brilliant to feel the changes and keep these in mind when the going gets tough x
  • Topher1978
    Topher1978 Posts: 975 Member
    Excellent. It is brilliant to feel the changes and keep these in mind when the going gets tough x
    Yes, this will be key!!!
  • Topher1978
    Topher1978 Posts: 975 Member
    And thank you all!! :bigsmile:
  • Play_outside
    Play_outside Posts: 526 Member
    Way to go! :) It definitely makes a difference to not be carrying around extra weight on the trails, and the physical fitness adds to your stability. Yay! :) Just think, if you are a backpacker as well, on your backpacking trips soon you'll be carrying less when you are fully loaded for a multiday trip, than you were just out dayhiking with no big pack!
  • Topher1978
    Topher1978 Posts: 975 Member
    Way to go! :) It definitely makes a difference to not be carrying around extra weight on the trails, and the physical fitness adds to your stability. Yay! :) Just think, if you are a backpacker as well, on your backpacking trips soon you'll be carrying less when you are fully loaded for a multiday trip, than you were just out dayhiking with no big pack!
    Goodness, I have been wanting to do this for so long. I have all the gear for it!!! I may do part of the AT this year!!
  • NeverGivesUp
    NeverGivesUp Posts: 960 Member
    yes it is the little victories that make the biggest impact and keep us going, fab commitment to yourself!!!
  • verptwerp
    verptwerp Posts: 3,628 Member
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    That's fabulous ....... enjoy that feeling & keep on truckin' !
  • onyxgirl17
    onyxgirl17 Posts: 1,722 Member
    wonderful!!
  • csheltra26
    csheltra26 Posts: 272 Member
    Those things for me are more motivating than the scale moving. It's awesome to feel strong and have more endurance. Good for you!! :happy:
  • Play_outside
    Play_outside Posts: 526 Member
    Rad! No need to wait, get out there! :D I've backpacked fat and thin, and while of course it is more comfortable when you're fit, it is still amazing when you're not. It's so worth it! <3
    Way to go! :) It definitely makes a difference to not be carrying around extra weight on the trails, and the physical fitness adds to your stability. Yay! :) Just think, if you are a backpacker as well, on your backpacking trips soon you'll be carrying less when you are fully loaded for a multiday trip, than you were just out dayhiking with no big pack!
    Goodness, I have been wanting to do this for so long. I have all the gear for it!!! I may do part of the AT this year!!
  • Topher1978
    Topher1978 Posts: 975 Member
    Yes! I can play here in Raccoon. I can do a 2 day hike while I am limited with time as practice!!
  • r0ckclimbingm0m
    r0ckclimbingm0m Posts: 23
    That's awesome! Those NSVs are so nice to have!! Keep up the great work! :-)
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