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!
I'm currently wearing a suit coat that did not fit 50 days ago. Good timing as I have a big meeting today and this makes me look way more professional than my usual sweater
At my local grocery store they were giving away Royals t-shirts if you spent more than $100. The couple in front of me got 2 shirts (a lot of groceries). When I checked out the clerk said - I'm going to hook you up with a shirt, all I have is mediums but that should be fine for you. My first thought was - does he think I'm a medium? My second thought was is he saying that fully knowing I'm not a medium but he's trying to be nice? Or trying to be "friendly"? I decided to go with he thinks I'm a medium!! I took the shirt and it does fit, though not well. My hope is by the time it's warm enough to wear short sleeves it will fit.
Most recent NSV: Back over 102+ down. Have hit 100-105 a few times recently, but steadily trending down while building a ton of muscle along the way. Hopefully I'll be posting here this month about hitting 106lbs down, my halfway point.
My sister-in-law, who I hadn't seen in 2 weeks, commented that my face looks thinner already. She works at the gym I go to so she may just be trying to help keep me motivated but I'll take it!
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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.
Since my mother died of heart disease I was quite pleased I changed my ratio from 5.6 to 3.6
Awesome. Keep it up.
Truly something I'd like to achieve. Way to go!
I love that feeling, when you go down another notch on the old belt.
Congratulations.