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Finally joined a gym to start lifting, thanks to all the inspirational strong women on this thread35
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I'm feeling like a Debbie downer today but I think that my brain has finally "caught up" to weight I've lost already. I've been feeling myself, strutting my stuff for weeks and all of a sudden I feel like a total frump. Weight isn't moving as quickly, the fluctuations in water weight are real, and I've not been cleared to go back to running yet.
All of this sounds like a recipe for a binge.
Guess who hasn't binged in 4 months and COUNTING!50 -
I'm feeling like a Debbie downer today but I think that my brain has finally "caught up" to weight I've lost already. I've been feeling myself, strutting my stuff for weeks and all of a sudden I feel like a total frump. Weight isn't moving as quickly, the fluctuations in water weight are real, and I've not been cleared to go back to running yet.
All of this sounds like a recipe for a binge.
Guess who hasn't binged in 4 months and COUNTING!
On a positive note, I tried on my prom dress from 5 years ago and I think I'm going to be able to fit back into it before everything is said and done! Now, off to the gym!27 -
I did 450 on the leg-press!26
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got top braces this morning, after a month of stressing about it and panicking that it'll be 18 months of treatment.
only top braces on so far as bottom teeth won't take as long to treat and my lovely dentist didn't want to overwhelm me today with both sets and elastics.
Elastics will probably be needed but definitely not until November at the earliest - possibly not until the extraction next year.
feels very odd and am popping ibuprofen to alleviate any aches, but I have begun! thanks to the phrase 'time passes anyway' I am on my way to straighter teeth!
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Been on hols-off work for 2 weeks so back to work yesterday and put my nursing uniform on and ..... the sleeves don't get stuck in my armpits anymore, yay! it was so annoying!22
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Madwife2009 wrote: »misswizard wrote: »I bought a dress in a size down without trying it on. I'm an idiot, but I couldn't leave the store without buying it and I thought (for the thousandth time in my life) "but MAYBE I'll fit into it one day..."
One day came! I zipped it up today and can't wait for an excuse to wear it
Why wait? Isn't fitting into it a good enough excuse? Just put it on and enjoy the feeling
We're just coming out of Winter in Australia, but I think I might crank the heater a bit just to enjoy the dress for a few hours16 -
I'm a frickin frackin size small in Fabletics workout bottoms!30
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Vonny198334 wrote: »Vonny198334 wrote: »I have hated exercise all of my life. I only enjoy walking if there is a "purpose" such as going somewhere specific or taking the dogs.
I've tried the gym, swimming & even running but I could only stick a routine for a couple of weeks before I'd cave.
6 weeks ago I happened to see a Zumba video (the amazing RefitRev lassies) on YouTube & it looked quite fun. I did 4 songs worth & was dripping in sweat but boy, did I have a good time! Slowly building myself up I was so proud each time I mastered a routine without having to watch the girls' every move & found when I work hard, I can even keep up with them! (Crazy In Love near offed me, I can tell you!)
As I'm typing this just now, I'm soaking sweat through my (new & smaller) sportswear having just completed 8 songs - giving it my all to the highest intensity I can...back to back. Grand totalling a full 30 minute workout!
Never ever did I think I would stick something out this long & STILL look forward to doing it everyday. If I plan some time & it gets scuppered, I ACTUALLY get disappointed!!
It's even spurred me into doing strength training twice a week too ..without complaint. Not to mention I have the stamina for longer doggie walks too. My clothes are all too big & I am starting to see muscle tone under the fat all over. I don't know how many inches I've lost, but since I joined MVP 23 days ago I've gone down 2-3 on all the main body parts. A drastic overhaul of my diet has helped tremendously too & after ironing out some tweaks, I never feel hungry or deprived which I feel so fortunate for.
I know this is non scale victories, but I've lost 16lb in these past 6 weeks (7 while on MFP) & for the first time, I feel like I can keep going. My DP is me 3 years ago at my lightest in recent years. I was happy to be there but in reality, still needed to lose a lot more weight. Instead of keeping on, I let it all slide. I'm now just 3lb off that DP weight & this time, I REALLY want to go all the way. It's a long road & a hecka lotta pounds(about 100!!) but at the moment, I really feel I can do it!
So sorry for the long post, but i really am on cloud 9 today & I've not shared what I'm doing with anyone in my life except my husband. Guess I'm just worried the pressure will cause me to fail (for the umpteenth time), so if you read all of this drivel, thank you so much. It really does mean a lot!
Edit: oop & don't worry, I'm away for a shower now haha!
I just love this!! The RevFit ladies (and a few other YouTube channels like it) were my re-introduction to fitness! And then it also lead to strength training and other changes! Dancing to those songs gave me such a realistic goal to pursue (I would do the same song on repeat until I felt I could actually follow along decently) and also just made the 30mins of exercise fly. Yay!! I'm so happy for you!!
Thank you so much, your message was a real boost. So glad you also found fun in exercise with a wee bit of dancing too! Do you have any other recommendations for channels? I've just stuck with refit so far but I know there will come a time I will want to change it up!
I loved the fact they have videos for everyone to enjoy, no matter their limitations....fast...slow...medium....high impact...low impact....just brilliant! And it is boggling how the minutes just melt away!. I moved from six songs to eight when I started to say "awww, is that it??" Never thought I'd see that day!
You're welcome! I could definitely say the same for yours, it's always a real joy to me to hear of others discovering the enjoyment of exercise and what works for them!
As for other channels, I'll share the two I used the most. Dance Fitness with Jessica and The Fitness Marshall. It's honestly been quite a while since I've been to these channels but when I was visiting regularly they always had good uploads and the choreography was something I felt I could figure out after a day or so of working out to the same song on repeat Hahahaha!
And since you mentioned enjoying the variety of low impact, fast, slow and other ways to customize your workout + the mention of strength training I'm gonna name drop my FAVORITE way to workout. Fitnessblender.com !! Allllll 600+ of their videos are on YouTube/their website. And on the website you can search for the videos by low impact, high impact, cardio, recovery, duration of the video, dumbbells vs no equipment, strength training, HIIT, yoga/Pilates inspired...all the things (thus the name...Fitness all mixed up = fitness blender!) oh. And it's all free. Go check it out if you're feeling like you want to lift some weights but don't have the brain energy to decide which exercises to do. (This is my absolutely shameless motivator ) It's definitely a different feel than the dancing...I'd still call it fun but in a totally different way! Haha
Seriously, I'm so excited for you! I remember wanting to workout again as a new mama but my standby of running wasn't an option at the time b/c of some injuries + figuring out how to do it with child care. That's when I discovered the dancing! And it was a total catalyst into exercising in a variety of different ways simply for the enjoyment of it from the comfort of my own home and on my own schedule. Yay!!
Thank you SO much for your lovely encouragement & recommendations! Definitely going to have a look at fitness blender first...that sounds so intriguing...
I'm so happy to be on the right path & your story is so encouraging. Really sounds like your baby has a Mama they can be super proud of! You look so fit & healthy in your DP. Really hope to be in your position one day!
I had a wee daft moment today...I have watched a refit dance I really liked the look of but when I first tried it (Life Bekah Shae(?)think about 5 weeks ago) I had no chance. I could see how to do it, it was just too fast paced for me. Decided to give it another bash this morning & I was away..kept up and everything. When it ended (talk about full disclosure) I had to stop a minute & have a wee cry...just hit home how far I've come in less than 2 months *blush*17 -
I took the littles on a bike ride after dinner last night to the park. While they played, I listened to my music and did step ups for 20 minutes on the benches adjacent to play area. When I was done I noticed another parent sitting across the play area and he gave me a thumbs up...and then said "your work is paying off". Ummmmmm blushing....22
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Starting week 3 of c25k with my 11 year old - the goal is for the two of us to run a 5k at the end of October.25
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These words actually came out of my mouth... "are we swimming or running or lifting tonight?" I'm a gym rat!31
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My baby is almost 1 1/2 and I can finally retire my maternity clothes.38
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got top braces this morning, after a month of stressing about it and panicking that it'll be 18 months of treatment.
only top braces on so far as bottom teeth won't take as long to treat and my lovely dentist didn't want to overwhelm me today with both sets and elastics.
Elastics will probably be needed but definitely not until November at the earliest - possibly not until the extraction next year.
feels very odd and am popping ibuprofen to alleviate any aches, but I have begun! thanks to the phrase 'time passes anyway' I am on my way to straighter teeth!
I'm actually in Invisaligns now --- my second set of braces (had the metal ones when I was a kid). 18 months is not that bad at all.8 -
The shorts that were tight two weeks ago feel looser around my waist.16
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I wore a shirt tucked in today, with jeans that needed a belt to stay up. And my belt was on the third hole, not the loosest.21
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Skateboarded about four miles to pick up a new board. Last time I made the trek I was about 215 lbs. At 175, the trip felt so different. It was just easy and it made me realize how much more stamina I have. I can only imagine how light I'm going to feel at my goal weight of 150.23
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While getting dressed today, I took a look at my profile. I was so surprised to see an indentation showing off where my ribs are. I haven't seen that in almost 40 years. I still have a long way to go, but that was so inspiring.
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I went to the gym last night, wore shorts first time in a long time. Walked by what I call "the truth mirror"near the entrance.
WOAH.... OMG.... I have a line ...in the side of my calf... a sign of a little bit of defining...
Oh My Goodness !
I have the beginnings of calf muscles!29 -
I overslept this morning after planning to swim before my doctor's appointment. I went anyway and only swam for 36 min, but I didn't blow it off altogether just because I couldn't get a full hour in.37
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