What was your one little victory today that deserves acknowledgement?

Awesome workout today! Worked on deadlifts and tested my kettle bell press. I was able to get 270 up, but wasn't able to lock out. Not sure when I got the bar slightly in front of me, but at the top I started leaning forward and had to set it down. However, I now know I can get it up, and will do it right on Thursday, so I can call it a new PR. That's ok, though because I still got a PR with my kettle bell military press. I was able to press a 20 kg (44 lb) bell 3 times on the right, and 5 times on the left! (And that was after doing sets of 1 and 2 on both sides.)

when I completed the diary for today I was feeling really low since I was still hungry and the projected weight loss was so-so. then I decided to take a look at my before photo, I couldn't believe what I saw when I compared the two people (I have the fat kid syndrome & I can't quite believe the physical changes). so, I went further and put on the same outfit as in the before photo & took a snap shot, just so I could check my eyes weren't deceiving me - nope, these 10 kg were apparent the visual motivated me to go on the stationary bike for 50 mins and now I have calories to spare for an after dinner snack! woohoo!

I was not loosing weight on 1200 calories because I would always have around 200 unnecessary calories I would consume and not log (1400 being my maintenance since I'm 5'1 short and 110lbs, trying to loose 5lbs)

I hit 100 days of logging every day today.

This morning while looking in the mirror I discovered I had a waist. Not just one block of body but an actual waist with curves and everything. >.> Sounds weird but I did a little dance.

2nd day back to regular exercise after a break. Did leg day, then ran 3 miles. Legs were so tired, I was so tired (thank you Daylight Saving Time), but I finished.

I realized that (despite a small gain for several reasons) 21 lbs lost has given space between my arms and sides when I put my arms down/against my sides. XD

After eating my supper I got up and put my plate in the dishwasher instead of putting seconds on my plate. I wasn't hungry i just wanted more for the taste of the food. Then I rejoined my husband and daughters while they finished their meals. Usually I just add more food to my plate.

I went to make hot chips in the oven and it weighed something like 600 grams, so I put one potato back, and now it's down to about 360 grams, so is way less calories.

Exercised for 30 minutes non-stop today! For the first time in ten years!

(Sorry to anyone who has read this already in another thread - I can't help myself! So excited, have to post everywhere )

I RAN for 15 straight minutes...and could have run more

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And, even though I wasn't able to get video of my second PR today, I was able to press a 24 kg (53 lb) kettle bell for the first time ever!! (I am totally more pumped about this than the DL, although I am pretty happy about it as well.)

I got some cardio in even though my pain level is on the high side today.

I did some searches and found stretches I didn't know about that might help me alleviate some pain some days.

I feel successful because I'm at 70 days in logging and I'm still motivated no matter who or what tries to discourage me.

I'm glad all of you are here.

AmazonMayan wrote: »

Walking up to a store and seeing my reflection in the window and being in awe instead of cringing and hurrying inside away from glass and mirrors (as if that will hide the fact I'm fat). I still have a long way to go....but wow to see how I've changed! My belly is where I'm losing most inches right now....went another notch smaller in my belt - one I couldn't even wear a few weeks ago!

Good for you!