I've been running again lately and have had two NSVs this past week in the running world: I ran one full mile nonstop! Hadn't been able to for a while. And a few days later I ran two miles and only slowed to a walk for about a tenth of a mile! I honestly didn't think I would get back to this point so quickly after restarting. It's incredible how your body can quickly recover, with the right work and attitude!
But more importantly....my butt is soooooo hard!!! I swear it was Jello a few weeks ago...all the jello is gone and it doesn't jiggle when I run or touch it! I can like, no longer grab handfuls of it and wiggle it! Squats are paying off
Bought shorts at Target yesterday. Carried an 8 and 10 into dressing room, had to go back out and get 6. Could get into a 4 with serious muffin top but figured I’d treat myself and downsize later this summer.
Had to get shorter shorts than I’m used to. My calves are so muscular, I couldn’t even get in the knee length shorts. Will have to get comfortable with being exposed. How strange to think of it that way. Since technically there’ll be less of me to expose, right?
When I bought shorts this time last year, well tried to anyway, the 20W wouldn’t fit. I was so upset I went all summer with no shorts. That was a brutal decision for the Deep South, lol.
1. I can wear a size medium t-shirt now. 6 months ago, I couldn't even get a medium past my shoulders.
2. I have severe hip arthritis. Usually, walking for more than 5 minutes aggravates it. Usually when I go to Wal-Mart, I have to be the one to push the shopping cart, so that I have something to lean on. Today, I let my husband push the cart, and I walked around Wal-Mart a good 30+ minutes without pain. THIS MEANT THE WORLD TO ME!
1. I can wear a size medium t-shirt now. 6 months ago, I couldn't even get a medium past my shoulders.
2. I have severe hip arthritis. Usually, walking for more than 5 minutes aggravates it. Usually when I go to Wal-Mart, I have to be the one to push the shopping cart, so that I have something to lean on. Today, I let my husband push the cart, and I walked around Wal-Mart a good 30+ minutes without pain. THIS MEANT THE WORLD TO ME!
When my alarm first went off this morning I checked the radar and it looked like there was going to be some rain in about 15-30 minutes. I'm usually prone to colds and flues so I try to stay out of the rain for prolonged periods. Reset my alarm for quarter past 5 (figured in 45 minutes the rain would have passed since it was only a small amount coming over us). Got up at 5:15 and my partner informed me it was spitting outside. Considered going back to bed and trying again tonight, then I realised I have bootcamp (weather permitting) and firies training so unless I wanted to be out until 10pm, I either had to brave the rain or skip it all together. I chose to brave the rain. It was that very light misty stuff so didn't affect me too much. As of this morning I am now up to 30 minutes of jogging every morning. I was alternating the final run of c25k with week 8 (days 1 and 2 were 28 minutes of jogging) but tomorrow is the final day of my repeat of week 8, which is a 30 minute jog as well. Pretty excited that I'm turning into the kind of person who jogs for half an hour every morning, for me, this is a big deal 😁
Yep, you’re a runner now!
You may end up being pleasantly surprised about your immune system too - I used to get sick several times a year, and since becoming a runner I’ve only gotten one cold in two years. I honestly think getting out there in all kinds of weather is better for me than staying inside and hiding from weather used to be. As my grandma used to say, “You’re not made of sugar, you won’t melt!”
Thank you! It feels pretty good to be a runner 😁
I was actually just saying to my other half the other day how I hadn't been sick yet this year and there's been a flu going around already. I have been taking immune boosters as well to help, but I'm certain the change in diet and being even more active than what I already was is definitely helping a lot!
NSV- yesterday I pulled all the clothes that have been too small for me for years out of the spare room cupboard and tried them on. Some of the pants have been washed to go in my current cupboard and I've got a heap that I will try on again in a few weeks because I can get them done up at the moment, but they're just a little bit tight for me to be comfortable wearing them. Massive one being that I fit into my non stretch Wranglers from quiet a few years ago. I wouldn't be able to ride in them at the moment as they're still a bit tight to be comfortable in the riding position, and being able to reach the stirrup would be a bit difficult with how tight they are, but I am confident I will be riding in them by the end of this month 😁
I recently updated my wardrobe because I had gotten rid of all my too big clothes. I just bought enough to get me through Spring and I bought the absolute smallest sizes I could fit.
I’ve gotten so many compliments but the best is my friends are calling dibs on tops and dresses they like because they know it will all be too big in a few months.
Bought a new jacket this weekend since I left mine at home when we left on vacation. I found all the larges were too big but a medium fit like a glove!
I slept over at a relatives and I had some clothes there, but no jeans. Except an old uncomfortable pair that I had planned to donate, they were tight in the waist and low rise. Tried them on and they fit! (still going to donate them because I don't like the cut)
Someone at work noticed that I've lost weight! Finally someone noticed!
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I've been running again lately and have had two NSVs this past week in the running world: I ran one full mile nonstop! Hadn't been able to for a while. And a few days later I ran two miles and only slowed to a walk for about a tenth of a mile! I honestly didn't think I would get back to this point so quickly after restarting. It's incredible how your body can quickly recover, with the right work and attitude!
But more importantly....my butt is soooooo hard!!! I swear it was Jello a few weeks ago...all the jello is gone and it doesn't jiggle when I run or touch it! I can like, no longer grab handfuls of it and wiggle it! Squats are paying off
Had to get shorter shorts than I’m used to. My calves are so muscular, I couldn’t even get in the knee length shorts. Will have to get comfortable with being exposed. How strange to think of it that way. Since technically there’ll be less of me to expose, right?
When I bought shorts this time last year, well tried to anyway, the 20W wouldn’t fit. I was so upset I went all summer with no shorts. That was a brutal decision for the Deep South, lol.
1. I can wear a size medium t-shirt now. 6 months ago, I couldn't even get a medium past my shoulders.
2. I have severe hip arthritis. Usually, walking for more than 5 minutes aggravates it. Usually when I go to Wal-Mart, I have to be the one to push the shopping cart, so that I have something to lean on. Today, I let my husband push the cart, and I walked around Wal-Mart a good 30+ minutes without pain. THIS MEANT THE WORLD TO ME!
Well done!!
Awesome!
Thank you! It feels pretty good to be a runner 😁
I was actually just saying to my other half the other day how I hadn't been sick yet this year and there's been a flu going around already. I have been taking immune boosters as well to help, but I'm certain the change in diet and being even more active than what I already was is definitely helping a lot!
NSV- yesterday I pulled all the clothes that have been too small for me for years out of the spare room cupboard and tried them on. Some of the pants have been washed to go in my current cupboard and I've got a heap that I will try on again in a few weeks because I can get them done up at the moment, but they're just a little bit tight for me to be comfortable wearing them. Massive one being that I fit into my non stretch Wranglers from quiet a few years ago. I wouldn't be able to ride in them at the moment as they're still a bit tight to be comfortable in the riding position, and being able to reach the stirrup would be a bit difficult with how tight they are, but I am confident I will be riding in them by the end of this month 😁
I’ve gotten so many compliments but the best is my friends are calling dibs on tops and dresses they like because they know it will all be too big in a few months.
I slept over at a relatives and I had some clothes there, but no jeans. Except an old uncomfortable pair that I had planned to donate, they were tight in the waist and low rise. Tried them on and they fit! (still going to donate them because I don't like the cut)
Someone at work noticed that I've lost weight! Finally someone noticed!
Fasting glucose down from 103 to 77
HDL up from 34 to 50
LDL down from 120 to 100
PSA down from .82 to .60
A1C finally below 5
Losing weight is no joke.