I did it!!

forruths
forruths Posts: 197 Member
edited December 2024 in Success Stories
I just finished walking the St. Cuthbert's Way-62 miles from Melrose in Scotland to Lindisfarne in Northumberland. This time last year I was 86lb heavier and too unfit to manage much activity, with high blood pressure and arthritic knees. I now have healthy blood pressure and am much fitter and over the last week I have seen places and done things that I never thought possible. The arthritis still causes problems but I carried ice packs to use when we stopped to eat!! I wasn't about to let it stop me.

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  • zoeysasha37
    zoeysasha37 Posts: 7,088 Member
    Awesome job! Keep up the good work!
  • ThePoeToaster
    ThePoeToaster Posts: 1,682 Member
    Whoa! Well done, you! That must be a gorgeous hike!
  • 22Brentwoodgirl
    22Brentwoodgirl Posts: 51 Member
    Beautiful scenery! Congrats on your improving health and fitness.
  • Namaste_Heart11
    Namaste_Heart11 Posts: 51 Member
    edited August 2016
    You are amazing!! Thanks for sharing your inspirational journey <3
  • KrystinaMTL
    KrystinaMTL Posts: 1,338 Member
    WOW !! Be very proud of yourself !!!
  • Wegowego
    Wegowego Posts: 16 Member
    Congratulations on all the goals achieved. You are inspiring!
  • LaceyBirds
    LaceyBirds Posts: 451 Member
    edited August 2016
    Wow, what an awesome story and accomplishment, both the weight loss and fitness increase. Did you do the trail all at once, or spread it out over weeks/months? Beautiful scenery.
  • RoseTheWarrior
    RoseTheWarrior Posts: 2,035 Member
    Fabulous!!
  • kmlbarky
    kmlbarky Posts: 16 Member
    Awesome achievement and beautiful photos!
  • 120poundstogo
    120poundstogo Posts: 700 Member
    forruths wrote: »
    I just finished walking the St. Cuthbert's Way-62 miles from Melrose in Scotland to Lindisfarne in Northumberland. This time last year I was 86lb heavier and too unfit to manage much activity, with high blood pressure and arthritic knees. I now have healthy blood pressure and am much fitter and over the last week I have seen places and done things that I never thought possible. The arthritis still causes problems but I carried ice packs to use when we stopped to eat!! I wasn't about to let it stop me.

    [img][/img]AC4715D6-BBE8-47CA-9E61-A539C2D0061B_zps5nwuoubz.jpg


    That's great! NICE Improvements Congrats on the 86lbs. lost!

  • longarmlou
    longarmlou Posts: 25 Member
    YAY!! You did it! A feat to be proud of indeed!
  • forruths
    forruths Posts: 197 Member
    LaceyBirds wrote: »
    Wow, what an awesome story and accomplishment, both the weight loss and fitness increase. Did you do the trail all at once, or spread it out over weeks/months? Beautiful scenery.

    We did it over a few days in a row. It really was fabulous.

  • KiyaK
    KiyaK Posts: 519 Member
    How awesome! Congratulations to you. You should be very proud of yourself.
  • RandiNoelle
    RandiNoelle Posts: 374 Member
    Amazing! Congrats on the feat!
  • dorisrnmsn
    dorisrnmsn Posts: 1 Member
    Good job! Keep up the good work, very encouraging!
  • jtcoccia
    jtcoccia Posts: 3 Member
    That's fantastic- great job by you.
  • HippySkoppy
    HippySkoppy Posts: 725 Member
    Wonderful. Looks like a beautiful walk.
  • Toronto6fan
    Toronto6fan Posts: 461 Member
    you are doing great!
  • cjuneau69
    cjuneau69 Posts: 20 Member
    That is awesome!!!! So proud for you!! What an inspiration!!
  • indigrrl
    indigrrl Posts: 92 Member
    That is AWESOME
  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,488 Member
    What wonderful achievements <3

    That walk must have been amazing. I know Melrose pretty well as I have my mum and sister living in the Borders.

    It looks like there was a group of you. Was it organized with pre planned overnight stops, or did you plan it yourself?

    I will be over next year, from Canada, and wouldn't mind finding out more.

    Cheers, h.
  • Jelly_Beaner
    Jelly_Beaner Posts: 61 Member
    That's amazing!!!
  • leanjogreen18
    leanjogreen18 Posts: 2,492 Member
    Fantastic!!!
  • akern1987
    akern1987 Posts: 288 Member
    wow what a wonderful accomplishment! I struggle with this a lot (feeling too out of shape to participate in things), I look forward to being able to post a success like this in the future! (hopefully not too distant future!) Great job!!
  • lujako
    lujako Posts: 87 Member
    WTG!
  • GrokRockStar
    GrokRockStar Posts: 2,950 Member
    What a great achievement, Congrats!!
  • leajas1
    leajas1 Posts: 823 Member
    Wow - I'm in awe of you - amazing!!
  • anniefituk
    anniefituk Posts: 6 Member
    Fantastic achievement! Well done!
  • rebeccaEsmith
    rebeccaEsmith Posts: 1,136 Member
    Great job keep up the good work
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