Last June I was too fat and tired to get off the couch. Today, I hiked 7 miles!

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CoachJen71
CoachJen71 Posts: 1,200 Member
Almost a year on MFP and walking got me to a place where I could join my husband in Acadia today. It was beautiful!

I could use more strength, flexibility, and stability for those times I need to play mountain goat, and my bad knees and hips did give me some trouble, but I still managed to do it. And the cardio I have done this year was enough to keep me from getting breathless on the ascent. So I count today a win! *super proud*

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  • MK24551
    MK24551 Posts: 174 Member
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    Way to go. U should be proud!
  • mlinton_mesapark
    mlinton_mesapark Posts: 517 Member
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    Wonderful! You are rightfully proud.
  • Carol_
    Carol_ Posts: 469 Member
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    That is really wonderful!
  • Emilia777
    Emilia777 Posts: 978 Member
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    Your day looks beautiful, and you and yours look amazing - well done!!! Great job :smile:

    P.S. If strength is your goal, I always peddle strength training - Stronglifts and Starting Strength are some popular barbell training programs you could look into if you’re keen. I love feeling strong more than anything.
  • CoachJen71
    CoachJen71 Posts: 1,200 Member
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    Emilia777 wrote: »
    Your day looks beautiful, and you and yours look amazing - well done!!! Great job :smile:

    P.S. If strength is your goal, I always peddle strength training - Stronglifts and Starting Strength are some popular barbell training programs you could look into if you’re keen. I love feeling strong more than anything.

    Yes, aside from the desire to be able to eat a little more due to having more muscles :p I really want more strength for my functional fitness. Scrambling up and down rocks is hard work, and I struggled to pull myself up a lot today. It felt downright dangerous at times, and I think being in better shape would keep me safer. I will look into those programs for sure, thank you!
  • CoachJen71
    CoachJen71 Posts: 1,200 Member
    edited June 2015
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    Thank you everyone! :)
  • ColoradoGrl
    ColoradoGrl Posts: 15 Member
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    I am so thrilled for you, Jen! You SHOULD be proud!!!!
  • CoachJen71
    CoachJen71 Posts: 1,200 Member
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    Thanks, CG! *hugs*
  • MakePeasNotWar
    MakePeasNotWar Posts: 1,329 Member
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    Well done.
  • CoachJen71
    CoachJen71 Posts: 1,200 Member
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    Thank you!
  • erojoy
    erojoy Posts: 554 Member
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    This is a great NSV. Congratulations!
  • tmove2015
    tmove2015 Posts: 153 Member
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    This is great! Congrats on your success!
  • whatatime2befit
    whatatime2befit Posts: 625 Member
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    Awesome!
  • FarahSyria
    FarahSyria Posts: 12 Member
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    That is AMAZING, good job :):)
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