Share your tiny victories!

LorinaLynn
LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
edited September 22 in Success Stories
I'm about three and a half weeks into my decision to get healthy. But it's the little things that really make me happy along the way.

Five pounds down since I started weighing myself again. Possibly a few more, since it took a week to get up the courage to get on the scale.

I have to pull up my pants when I stand up. They're getting looser. Previously, I was unbuttoning the waistband whenever I sat down.

I've stopped snoring. I was never much of a snorer, but the last few months, my husband has been waking me up to get me to roll over so I'm not honking in his ear. That's stopped.

I noticed yesterday while at the gym that even 3/4 of the way through my walking/jogging workout, I was still breathing through my nose. Not huffing and puffing. The first time I tried C25K, I had a mild asthmatic episode.

I'm using the middle instead of the last hook on my bra band.

My mood and energy level are both elevated.

How about you? What are you tiny victories?
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  • Amandac6772
    Amandac6772 Posts: 1,311 Member
    I can walk up steps without my knees hurting.
  • kdm9295
    kdm9295 Posts: 126 Member
    I'm up to 5 push ups. I know, sounds funny to be UP to 5. But it sure beats what I started being able to do.
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    I forgot one. By the end of a walk with the dog, I'm dragging him vs the other way around.
  • becky444
    becky444 Posts: 145 Member
    Sounds very very small. but I am here and my mind is in the right spot again.

    Oh and I threw out left over Christmas crap. So easy to fall into the pit of doom.
  • jeorwa
    jeorwa Posts: 92 Member
    I can see my thigh muscles past my belly!
    I am enjoying exercising - it give me such a sense of accomplishment - and is no longer tourture.
    My clothes are fitting loose..and I've been shopping in my closet!
  • ziggythecat
    ziggythecat Posts: 62 Member
    20 incline situps. That's amazing considering I've got this gut in the way.
  • vhuber
    vhuber Posts: 8,779 Member
    I fulfilled my 2010 new years resolution to be physical fit for 365 days!!!! That is a reset for 2011 along with better eating habits!!!
  • ingeborgv
    ingeborgv Posts: 175 Member
    I bought a pencil skirt in October, but needed my boyfriend to help me zip it up. Yesterday I wore it to work, zipped it all by myself and it was even a little loose around the waist and tummy!
  • sillygoose1977
    sillygoose1977 Posts: 2,151 Member
    I look forward to my workouts instead of dreading them. I also bought size medium workout pants the other day. woohoo!
  • carrietobias
    carrietobias Posts: 11
    I can ride my stationary bike with out my knees hitting my stomach!!! weehew!!!
  • jacksonde24
    jacksonde24 Posts: 103
    Yesterday, I did 30mn on the Elliptical and hour of kickboxing. This morning woke up and did P90X arms and shoulders. I can tell a big difference in my energy today.
  • hotpickles
    hotpickles Posts: 639 Member
    I did a cardio video I've been struggling with today. Made it further than I have in the past, and kept pushing myself. I've never, EVER pushed myself that hard before, and it just goes to show me, I CAN do it!

    L.
  • vhuber
    vhuber Posts: 8,779 Member
    All I can say is Be PROUD of yourself, cuz you are ALL doing GREAT!!!!
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    My biggest tiny victory just occurred to me. It's a mindset thing. Instead of feeling like I'm depriving myself by watching what I eat, and in a way, punishing myself for gaining weight, I feel like I'm rewarding myself. I'm doing something really, really good for my body and health. I'm spoiling myself by taking the time and effort to get in better shape far more than I spoil myself eating a candy bar.

    In fact, I've had a bag of Butterfingers Christmas candy in the kitchen for over a week and haven't touched them. I haven't wanted to.
  • sapphirelazuli
    sapphirelazuli Posts: 95
    Since I lost weight (last year, 10lbs), I can stand longer at gigs when watching my favourite bands. I use to find my feet and knees were sore after the first support band. Now they don't get sore at all :)
  • KaylatheChristian
    KaylatheChristian Posts: 112
    My tiny victory....I finished an entire mile on Walk Away the Pounds yesterday. It took 8 days to be able to complete a mile, but I did it!
  • BigGail
    BigGail Posts: 465 Member
    Yay! We're all doing great! I can get my work trousers on without undoing the buttons, and hubby just sat and ate 2 packets of crisps and a load of chocolate and I didn't have any!
  • StacLegg
    StacLegg Posts: 346 Member
    when I sit down, my boobs are bigger then the fat roll under them now!! :bigsmile:

    I don't need naps anymore!! :bigsmile:

    I packed up all my size large Scrubs for work and wear Medium's now!! :happy:

    I like water!! :drinker:

    I can wear my black boots with a heal and zip them up over my calves without my husbands help!! :noway:
  • Dhathri
    Dhathri Posts: 323 Member
    I am in c25k week two. I lost five pounds. I feel great doing workouts.
  • maeflower1234
    maeflower1234 Posts: 87 Member
    I can see a little definition in my upper arms now. They have been fat and straight for so long now.
  • Silver180
    Silver180 Posts: 294
    I bought fresh spinach for the first time in my life yesterday. I plan to add it to my diet regularly. For some reason, when I know something is GOOD for me, it's just more fun to eat! Odd, I know...

    Also, I'm about 3 weeks cigarette free and plan to stay that way. Too many people have expressed their concern for my health, so that's a big motivation to quit.
  • marniehodges
    marniehodges Posts: 264
    I started going to the gym for the first time in my life ever in November (I'm 45). That first day 20 min. on the elliptical just about killed me; now I can do 60 min. and THEN get on the bike for 30! I no longer take heartburn medication or tums...so nice!
  • wannbAhottie
    wannbAhottie Posts: 63 Member
    I can look down (without a bend) and see all of me instead of just boob's!
  • cddavis04
    cddavis04 Posts: 38
    I have lost an 1.5 off my waist.
  • akmartin
    akmartin Posts: 1
    Practicing portion control. Not only do I have left overs for lunch, I have lost 9 pounds.
  • aippolito1
    aippolito1 Posts: 4,894 Member
    I got on the treadmill the week before Christmas for the first time in a month... and I ran for 5 minutes straight after my 5 minute warm up. I haven't been able to run 5 minutes straight since at LEAST before summer. Needless to say...I was stoked. :bigsmile: Now whenever I run, I try to run for no less than 2 minutes at a time. FEELSADAMNGOOD!
  • eva78
    eva78 Posts: 16
    I've lost 25 lbs and been frustrated that I'm not seeing enough of a difference, although there is some muscle definition and my endurance is so much better. This morning I was putting on a skirt to wear to work and it wouldn't stay up, after zipping it up it just fell to my ankles. Rejoycing I put on a pair of jeans and they're loose. I'm also using two hooks tighter on a bra that used to be tight and is now loose despite the two hooks. :happy:
  • sgreene87
    sgreene87 Posts: 323 Member
    I made up my mind to stop making excuses about my weight, it is no longer baby weight cause well the baby is now 9!
    I ate a baked sweet potato instead of a baked potato for the first time in my life and actually liked it more than the regular spud.
    I have gotten out of bed every morning at 5:45 AM and worked out to 30 day shred for the last three days and am motivated to continue.
    I have been able to do 25 girlie push up's in a row, which for me is a major accomplishment.
    Reeses Peanut Butter cups are sitting in the candy dish and I have not been tempted once to reach for one.
    I am drinking more water.
    I am logging on to this sight everyday, logging every bite of food and second of exercise.
    And I am so enjoying reading everyones triumphs and even struggles because it makes me realize I am not alone with my food issues.
  • lulu_beans
    lulu_beans Posts: 100 Member
    I have managed to stay under my calorie goal for the last 3 days! Which I know doesn't sound like much of a victory, but when your fiance is almost 500 pounds, and doesn't seem to provide support, only temptation, it's a BIG DEAL!
  • materstater
    materstater Posts: 25 Member
    I've been working hard for 6 weeks and lost 8 lbs-very proud.
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