What can you do now you couldn't do before?

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  • jamieperryman
    jamieperryman Posts: 5 Member
    I have started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training. ...........and can turn around and bend over and pick stuff up in my tiny shower cubicle
  • Jellybewbie
    Jellybewbie Posts: 16 Member
    I found that I can wake up earlier in the morning and I have more motivation to actually get off the sofa/chair/bed to get going. 30LBS down this year and many more to go, but I just keep trecking on, started gymming in the morning and also found that I am able to paint my nails easier, tie my shoes, I get less pain whilst walking as although my asthma has not improved, I am able to walk without major pains in my chest. I am now able to eat more healthy food without it making me feel sick (still cant handle mushrooms) but I am able to cook healthier too!

    Amazing achievement from everyone! :D
  • JeffreyOC
    JeffreyOC Posts: 810 Member
    Here are some of mine...
    • Cross my legs comfortably
    • Walk without feeling disgusting or completely out of shape
    • Wear clothes I haven't seen since high school
    • Talk and not avoid a discussion on weight loss.
    • Take pictures that I am not 100% disgusted by
    • Walk with my head high (because I know I am making positive changes in my life)
  • tracypreiss
    tracypreiss Posts: 11 Member
    I have a much easier time picking out clothes to wear to work and I have many more choices.
  • mommarnurse
    mommarnurse Posts: 515 Member
    train for a half marathon
  • jbatinker
    jbatinker Posts: 313 Member
    I can wear skirts again with confidence

    I love to wear them but my thighs used to rub and forget about nylons. Now I wear them more than pants and even in a casual setting not at work! I can cross my legs and I no longer have to be a contortionist to put on nylons!
  • baylie1114
    baylie1114 Posts: 33 Member
    Run for 30-40 minutes. 30 seconds used to be a challenge!

    Do half a pull up. Still gotta jump to get half-way up, but then I can lift myself up the rest of the way. Just hanging from the bar used to be too painful.

    Love this thread!!
  • IremiaRe
    IremiaRe Posts: 801 Member
    headofphat wrote: »
    Mow the lawn shirtless and look damn good doing it.
    Trim the hedges shirtless and look damn good doing it.
    Take the trash to the curb shirtless......
    Watch tv shirtless
    Clean the gutters shirtless
    Play basketball shirtless...

    Can I watch? ;)

    Rock on with your Sexy Self!
  • debhurley196994
    debhurley196994 Posts: 8 Member
    Bump
  • youdoyou2016
    youdoyou2016 Posts: 393 Member
    edited November 2016
    Smile at myself ...

  • dbkyser
    dbkyser Posts: 612 Member
    Great time for the bump @debhurley196994
  • neldabg
    neldabg Posts: 1,452 Member
    *I can do splits on both sides. I'm still working on those middle splits though.
    *Climbing stairs is still tiring but MUCH easier without excess weight to carry up.
    *I can cross my legs without trying and without discomfort.
  • U2R2
    U2R2 Posts: 260 Member
    I can tie my shoes and breathe, at the same time.
  • laleehecht
    laleehecht Posts: 10 Member
    Great thread!
    I can eat salad without dressing (used to need to slather it with blue cheese or caesar dressing)
    Cook healthy
    20 consecutive push up on my toes
    10 burpees in a row without getting winded
    Hold a plank for 5 minutes
  • kingleahnidas
    kingleahnidas Posts: 280 Member
    I used to put out my arms like a little kid and have my hubby pull me up off our (low) couch lol. Or I would have to lean over and push myself up with my arms. Now I can get up with just the strength of my legs/abs. Seems crazy to think I used to be like that.
  • stacbbw
    stacbbw Posts: 7 Member
    I can cross my legs now!
  • gianna42
    gianna42 Posts: 5,991 Member
    I can run a 5K
    I can do pushups
    I can have fun shopping again
  • MissusMoon
    MissusMoon Posts: 1,900 Member
    I can run. I can walk quickly up hills and not only not hate it, but not notice a change in my breathing. Stairs are a breeze.
  • KrystinaMTL
    KrystinaMTL Posts: 1,338 Member
    138shades wrote: »
    Not rely on compliments or insults to dictate my self-esteem.

    Wow that is strong.
    This is just what I needed to read.
    Thank you !
  • CooCooPuff
    CooCooPuff Posts: 4,374 Member
    My fit through the door to the restroom without having to squeeze my arms into it.
  • amberrea82
    amberrea82 Posts: 232 Member
    I can climb up in my nephew's playhouse and go down the slide. I have energy to keep up with my own boys. Pretty great!
  • vmtama27
    vmtama27 Posts: 43 Member
    I can run 4 miles in under 50 minutes
  • micayla75
    micayla75 Posts: 219 Member
    Run for 3 minutes. I started at 30 seconds, so 3 minutes feels like forever, but I can do it.

    I can also button my favorite pair of jeans without using the rubber band trick I learned while pregnant.
  • ModernRock
    ModernRock Posts: 372 Member
    I can play with my kids in the those indoor playgrounds often found in science center/museums without worrying about getting stuck.
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