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20,000 steps on my FitBit today!24
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7 months sober, 2 sizes smaller in pants, still have the boobs, and today the dog and I did 1.7 miles in 20 mins (down from 30 just last week). Next is trying to find a sports bra that actually fits the boobs as I have been incredibly unsuccessful in this endeavor
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7 months sober, 2 sizes smaller in pants, still have the boobs, and today the dog and I did 1.7 miles in 20 mins (down from 30 just last week). Next is trying to find a sports bra that actually fits the boobs as I have been incredibly unsuccessful in this endeavor
... and congrats0 -
When I started this journey in August 2014, my measurements were 41/36/47. Today they are 33/26/38.35
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Went back to the gym after 3 week holiday and also tried the rowing machine for the first time19
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Yesterday I decided to go for a run since it looked nice out. Got myself all suited up, then wasn't sure if i should wear a fleece over my shirt or not. Checked the temperature. 12 degrees fahrenheit!!! Well I had set a rule for myself a while back that I could run if it's 15 or higher. But heck I was already dressed. So I went on my run! The sun was shining so it really didn't feel too cold. I even took my gloves and hat off halfway through. (yes I run warm but I also live in Vermont so I'm used to it). Did a full 3.1 miles in 45 min. Not bad for a freezing day.35
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It was cold. Very cold. And wet. Very wet (rain streaming down). And windy. Very, very windy.
But it was light and the roads were quiet so I went for a 21-mile cycle ride anyway.
I got back cold, wet, tired - it's hard work cycling against the wind; at one point I could have walked faster than I cycled but I was NOT getting off that bike! The wind was so strong that it kept blowing me off course, I am sure that I cycled further than usual due to the deviations from the straight line
I got back to much head-shaking from my family who all believe that I am completely crazy.
Lunch and a nice hot bath sorted out the physical problems.
It was exhilarating. I will never use the weather as an excuse not to exercise again. Unless it's really bad, of course, and then I can just head off to the gym instead.36 -
Madwife2009 wrote: »It was cold. Very cold. And wet. Very wet (rain streaming down). And windy. Very, very windy.
But it was light and the roads were quiet so I went for a 21-mile cycle ride anyway.
I got back cold, wet, tired - it's hard work cycling against the wind; at one point I could have walked faster than I cycled but I was NOT getting off that bike! The wind was so strong that it kept blowing me off course, I am sure that I cycled further than usual due to the deviations from the straight line
I got back to much head-shaking from my family who all believe that I am completely crazy.
Lunch and a nice hot bath sorted out the physical problems.
It was exhilarating. I will never use the weather as an excuse not to exercise again. Unless it's really bad, of course, and then I can just head off to the gym instead.Madwife2009 wrote: »It was cold. Very cold. And wet. Very wet (rain streaming down). And windy. Very, very windy.
But it was light and the roads were quiet so I went for a 21-mile cycle ride anyway.
I got back cold, wet, tired - it's hard work cycling against the wind; at one point I could have walked faster than I cycled but I was NOT getting off that bike! The wind was so strong that it kept blowing me off course, I am sure that I cycled further than usual due to the deviations from the straight line
I got back to much head-shaking from my family who all believe that I am completely crazy.
Lunch and a nice hot bath sorted out the physical problems.
It was exhilarating. I will never use the weather as an excuse not to exercise again. Unless it's really bad, of course, and then I can just head off to the gym instead.
I love hearing about your cycling adventures. Thanks for sharing them I am just heading out the door in beautiful sunshine for a 60 minute cross country ski. It doesn't require any intestinal fortitude because the snow and sun are calling to me. Maybe that's my nsv
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Learning to own my weight loss, and openly talk about it in my new relationship and with family. It gets hard to brush off after 70 lbs lol but I think being able to talk about it will help me keep going and keep it off17
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Madwife2009 wrote: »It was cold. Very cold. And wet. Very wet (rain streaming down). And windy. Very, very windy.
But it was light and the roads were quiet so I went for a 21-mile cycle ride anyway.
I got back cold, wet, tired - it's hard work cycling against the wind; at one point I could have walked faster than I cycled but I was NOT getting off that bike! The wind was so strong that it kept blowing me off course, I am sure that I cycled further than usual due to the deviations from the straight line
I got back to much head-shaking from my family who all believe that I am completely crazy.
Lunch and a nice hot bath sorted out the physical problems.
It was exhilarating. I will never use the weather as an excuse not to exercise again. Unless it's really bad, of course, and then I can just head off to the gym instead.
You are awesome! I can't imagine ever doing what you do, but I guess you never know! I intend to dust off my bike in the spring and start doing some gentle rides around the block just to get the hang of it again, since I haven't ridden for several years. 5 -
ridiculous59 wrote: »Madwife2009 wrote: »It was cold. Very cold. And wet. Very wet (rain streaming down). And windy. Very, very windy.
But it was light and the roads were quiet so I went for a 21-mile cycle ride anyway.
I got back cold, wet, tired - it's hard work cycling against the wind; at one point I could have walked faster than I cycled but I was NOT getting off that bike! The wind was so strong that it kept blowing me off course, I am sure that I cycled further than usual due to the deviations from the straight line
I got back to much head-shaking from my family who all believe that I am completely crazy.
Lunch and a nice hot bath sorted out the physical problems.
It was exhilarating. I will never use the weather as an excuse not to exercise again. Unless it's really bad, of course, and then I can just head off to the gym instead.
I love hearing about your cycling adventures. Thanks for sharing them I am just heading out the door in beautiful sunshine for a 60 minute cross country ski. It doesn't require any intestinal fortitude because the snow and sun are calling to me. Maybe that's my nsv
Aw, bless you, that's made my day (apart from the bike ride of course). My cycling adventures aren't that exciting really . . . I just love to cycle and hate not getting out for a daily ride
You are awesome! I can't imagine ever doing what you do, but I guess you never know! I intend to dust off my bike in the spring and start doing some gentle rides around the block just to get the hang of it again, since I haven't ridden for several years.
Yeah, you can do it! If I can do it, anyone can. Had you'd told me just over a year ago that I'd be cycling miles and WANTING to cycle miles, I'd have laughed hysterically. I didn't even consider it as an option then.
I hadn't ridden for the best part of 16 years when I started again - babies got in the way, along with too much body fat; I was embarrassed to get on a bike.
I took my children to a local once-a-week cycling session in August 2015 to get them riding bikes as they'd always refused to learn (scared of falling off). Instead of sitting around being bored whilst waiting, I decided to have a go and started using a 3-wheeled recumbent (purely because I was embarrassed at being so fat on a bike and the seat hid most of my body). I think that first time I did four laps of an athletics track. Did a bit more every week and in January 2016, when I'd shed some weight, I got back on a normal bike. Went out every day, just a little way at first, maybe a couple of miles, and built up from there.
I used to do a 10-mile circuit of where we live with my son (who did learn to ride, along with my other three children) but got bored of that. So I began getting up at 5am (last July) and cycling to the next town, a 25-mile return journey. That was mainly along gravel cycle tracks but I got fed up of that as I had a few punctures, so began the road cycling/crazy downhill speeds/crazy distances. I now do between 12 and 32 miles every day if I can, depending on the weather, what else I've got on and how I'm feeling.
I just love it though, it's exhilarating and I can really push myself, going faster, steeper hills, going further. Just me and my bike, nothing else to worry about. Absolute freedom.
If only my old PE teachers could see me now - I was the kid who used EVERY excuse to get out of PE 'cos I was fat. My periods used to last at least three weeks every month; they never cottoned on though (or maybe they did but felt sorry for me).
My ambition for the summer though, is to cycle to the city where my specialist hospital is, 45-miles one way. Planning to return on the train. Have to be well prepared for that one though, and the appointment would have to be late afternoon as it would probably take 5-6 hours to get there, knowing how hilly the terrain is. We shall see. I may start by going to the half-way point (another town) to see if it's feasible or not 14 -
becca_rup23 wrote: »Learning to own my weight loss, and openly talk about it in my new relationship and with family. It gets hard to brush off after 70 lbs lol but I think being able to talk about it will help me keep going and keep it off
I'm glad you are finding it easier to open up about your weight loss.
I find that the more you express your goals to people close to you, the more it encourages you to go on and achieve them. As you begin to hold yourself accountable.
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My cholesterol is officially down 30 points from last year. WOOHOOO!25
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jennybearlv wrote: »I bought new running clothes is misses sizes. They are all XXL and from size-inflated Old Navy, but I'm still declaring it an NSV. I have missed having variety when I shop, especially in workout clothes.
haha -good old size inflated old navy!7 -
Size 12 this week and started a year ago in a 20-2228
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I ate 3 pieces of pizza for dinner. I stayed within calories for the day. I have not had pizza for many months as I can't stop eating it at a reasonable amount it is a trigger food. I enjoyed my 3 slices and was satisfied. Pizza is no longer a problem for me26
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I've been craving Mexican food. We used to get take out at least once a week and I thought I might be able to fit it into the day. I saw the numbers in the app and decided it was time to create a new tradition. Last night we made skinny turkey "taco" lettuce boats, homemade black bean dip, and I ate a serving of Baked Tostito tortilla chips. It was amazing. We've come a long way in two months.24
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You are awesome! I can't imagine ever doing what you do, but I guess you never know! I intend to dust off my bike in the spring and start doing some gentle rides around the block just to get the hang of it again, since I haven't ridden for several years.Madwife2009 wrote: »Yeah, you can do it! If I can do it, anyone can. Had you'd told me just over a year ago that I'd be cycling miles and WANTING to cycle miles, I'd have laughed hysterically. I didn't even consider it as an option then.
I hadn't ridden for the best part of 16 years when I started again - babies got in the way, along with too much body fat; I was embarrassed to get on a bike.
(Much other goodness snipped, for brevity)
Speaking as someone who's been around here for a bit (going on 2 years) and who's been reading this thread from early on, one of the great pleasures of being here is seeing the change in people who stick with it, and keep chipping away at their goals . . . sometimes in tiny increments, but they so add up over time. @Madwife2009 is a case in point.
I haven't done this exercise, but I'm betting that if you searched her contributions to this thread, you'd see her confidence building over time from post to post, her accomplishments steadily increasing - at least that's the sense I have from reading along the way. I'm picking on her, in saying this, but she's not the only one, and this isn't the only thread.
People who stick with it on MFP, going however slowly, succeed. That's it. And it's glorious. So inspiring!38 -
Had to dress up in business casual stuff for a Scout function. Most of my clothes like that are 2x and 3x (20-24w). All of the sudden, those sizes look and feel very large (and once we're snug). I dug into the bowels of my closet and found a pair of 16w slacks that fit (but not for much longer). I had to put a tank to under my sweater, otherwise it's way too big to wear regularly any more.21
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Thinking I shrunk my new sweater in the dryer and realizing that that's just the size I wear now lol22
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