Non Scale Victories
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I ran 3 miles this morning without stopping to walk. I still can't get over how far I've come since I started running -- at the beginning of August I was barely making it through a minute and a half jogging interval without being completely out of breath and having pain in my lower legs.11
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I ran 3 miles this morning without stopping to walk. I still can't get over how far I've come since I started running -- at the beginning of August I was barely making it through a minute and a half jogging interval without being completely out of breath and having pain in my lower legs.
That’s a huge improvement in mobility. 5k competition here you come!
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I ran 3 miles this morning without stopping to walk. I still can't get over how far I've come since I started running -- at the beginning of August I was barely making it through a minute and a half jogging interval without being completely out of breath and having pain in my lower legs.
that's awesome! great job! man, it's crazy what a body can do with training and support. that's basically a 5k right there! next up: 10k?
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I dunno. I'm interested in 10k training, but I'm already pressed for time in the morning when I run. That'd mean I'd need to get up at 5am instead of 6. For now, I'm going to focus on 5k and work on my pace.4
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that's an excellent plan. plus, it should be as enjoyable as possible! less sleep doesn't sound super fun.2
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I ran 3 miles this morning without stopping to walk. I still can't get over how far I've come since I started running -- at the beginning of August I was barely making it through a minute and a half jogging interval without being completely out of breath and having pain in my lower legs.
That is absolutely brilliant, it just goes to show what can be achieved if you put your mind to it.3 -
I love reading these. Well done Losers
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I went to the store with my mother this weekend and saw a really cute sweater that I wanted, but couldn't find it in my (supposed) size. She insisted I try on the next size down. It fit! With a little wiggle room! So I'm down another size, even though my scale is currently taunting me with what I assume is this month's water weight.6
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One thing I have been noticing more and more lately. I seem to have more time or time seems to move slower. Because I am feeling better I get so much more done.
There was a time where even the smallest of tasks like getting dressed were more of a chore. When that is the case it is hard to have an "attack the day" mentality. I still seldom hit the floor running. I need a few minutes to gather myself but it doesn't take long.6 -
My daughters’ volleyball game tonight is doing a “Pink Out” benefit to support a local breast cancer charity. They asked fans to wear pink, but my only pink shirt is dirty. So I went into my 16 yo daughter’s closet to borrow something! She’s about 60 pounds lighter than me (she’s my goal weight), but she likes things baggy, so her tshirts are mostly XL. So it’s not like I think I’m the same size as her, lol... but a few months ago, I was stretching out my XXL shirts. Now her XL is nice and loose. I can’t wait to hear her complain about me taking her stuff! Haha!11
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Hello everyone, I have 72lbs to lose and I've started well so far, losing 7lbs. I'm keen to keep it going. Reading through the comments above and I know the feeling.
The non scale victories are the best ones. I was able to tighten my belt hole to the 2nd before last rather than the last one this morning.
I'm finding that drinking more water has helped me a lot.
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Usman70lbs wrote: »Hello everyone, I have 72lbs to lose and I've started well so far, losing 7lbs. I'm keen to keep it going. Reading through the comments above and I know the feeling.
The non scale victories are the best ones. I was able to tighten my belt hole to the 2nd before last rather than the last one this morning.
I'm finding that drinking more water has helped me a lot.
Happy for you guys to add me to stay motivated
@Usman70lbs
Hello and congrats on the belt hole. I do think the NSVs are more meaningful especially in this group because we are not really fighting numbers on a scale as much as fighting to get to versions of ourselves that are healthier, more freely active, and comfortable. The scale number helps me manage what is happening and, yes, I like a good milestone number but the NSVs are how I measure the improvement in my life.4 -
I had a 50% off coupon for one of my favorite sites (ModCloth!) which I decided to use because... 50% off. typically I've ordered plus sizes 2x, or 3x for their dresses. in an attempt to be strategic, since I will continue losing weight and inches, I ordered two dresses that are smaller: an XL and an L. when I tried them on, the XL was actually slightly to big (!), and the L mostly fit--it just has a side zipper that will be zippable in a few more inches.
so yeah! I got to exchange an XL for a L, which will be just right in a couple of months (based on current trends). and I'll have two dresses that I've been eyeing for a while now. this was a helpful experiment for my thrift store trip that got delayed until this weekend.
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I was shocked at the gym yesterday, there is a machine similar to a stair climber that I refer to as my nemesis. When I started in January I managed just under 3mins on it so that was that, I couldn't do it so I haven't been on it since.
After some mild competitive pressure from my gym buddy I got back on it and did
"drum roll"
FORTY FIVE MINUTES!!!
Absolutely buzzing
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awesome, @Jackie90033
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@amkita I did that same thing with work shirts. There was a nice *kitten* designed I liked at DXL (Men's Big and Tall store). I initially got a 4x shirt as a gift, then bought a 3x and a 2x.
Unfortunately, the 2x is getting baggy now (the shirts run a little large) and I don't think they make smaller sizes, so I'll have to find something else going forward.1 -
@amkita I did that same thing with work shirts. There was a nice *kitten* designed I liked at DXL (Men's Big and Tall store). I initially got a 4x shirt as a gift, then bought a 3x and a 2x.
Unfortunately, the 2x is getting baggy now (the shirts run a little large) and I don't think they make smaller sizes, so I'll have to find something else going forward.
I have found that my initial excitement of being done with Big and Tall shops is being muted by the fact that I really liked some of the shirts I got from there (design-wise) and I cannot find similar elsewhere. Kingsize has them in my size but I need too many clothes right now to be paying full price for more shirts from which I am going to size down. I don't know for sure but with my frame I am assuming I will stop at the Large size.
How does 'size down' seem as an opposite of "grow out of"? I have struggled finding an opposite expression for a long time.
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@novusdies My wife suggested that I tried shopping at Peter Harris, which sells heavily discounted surplus clothes. I don't know if they have them around you, but I was able to get quite a lot of 2x clothing for not a lot of money.
The downside of the store is that the clothing tends to run small for the size and there's virtually nothing 3x.
Right now I've got my closet split into halves -- left side fits me, right side doesn't yet. I keep trying stuff on intermittently and eventually more from the right side migrates over.1
