What's Your Most Recent NSV
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ElizabethKalmbach wrote: »... I am not a runner. I get shin splints and stitches in my side and I've never been able to run, though I've been fairly fit for most of my life.
I got on the treadmill yesterday and decided to see if I could jog for just a little while before things started to hurt. Figured I'd go 3 minutes and then slow the pace to something manageable. Maybe try some HIIT or something to keep isolation interesting.
... I jogged 2 miles in 22 minutes, and then walked 2 more miles in 30 minutes and felt pretty good.
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I keep checking my house for the pod that I must have hatched from. It's like I don't even know me anymore. I might try jogging again tomorrow if I don't feel like taking 2 hours to get my normal step count...
That is FANTASTIC! And a safe way to get out of the damn house if you try it. If you end up walking, that's awesome, too.
Keep looking for that pod. It's got to be there somewhere.
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I got my right leg splits back today! I’m surprised that my body regained flexibility back in a few weeks after not having stretched for a couple years.9
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peonycarol wrote: »I can wear my wedding ring for the first time in 3 years!
Me too!!!4 -
My wedding ring is getting so loose I'm in danger of losing it. I hate to put it away but I have an old ring from high school that might fit as a stand-in soon. I think I'll get my wedding ring resized after I hit goal weight and prove I can hold steady there.11
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ElizabethKalmbach wrote: »... I am not a runner. I get shin splints and stitches in my side and I've never been able to run, though I've been fairly fit for most of my life.
I got on the treadmill yesterday and decided to see if I could jog for just a little while before things started to hurt. Figured I'd go 3 minutes and then slow the pace to something manageable. Maybe try some HIIT or something to keep isolation interesting.
... I jogged 2 miles in 22 minutes, and then walked 2 more miles in 30 minutes and felt pretty good.
O_O
I keep checking my house for the pod that I must have hatched from. It's like I don't even know me anymore. I might try jogging again tomorrow if I don't feel like taking 2 hours to get my normal step count...
You're a runner, homeslice!! That's awesome. A friend of mine HATED running but loved CrossFit (I LOVE running and hate strength training), but after a couple of weeks of CrossFit she went from a painful struggle mile to a 10k at a better pace than mine. Loathe as I am to admit it, that cross training REALLY pays off in running!!11 -
First exercise I logged in this saga, 2.03 miles in 34 minutes.
Today’s exercise, 8.24 miles in 81 minutes.13 -
I did a lot of quick cleaning (because I'd got behind and the realtor was coming over to look at the house) yesterday, and today.... I'm not nearly as footsore as I would ordinarily be after a day where I cleaned all the floors up and down and did a ton of picking up and arranging. Maybe carrying 20 pounds less helps with that, hm?12
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Today is exactly 365 days since I downloaded MFP.
I've somehow kept up this weight loss thing for an entire year. :0
Honestly when I started I didn't think I could do it. I'm just THAT stubborn I guess.38 -
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Stress walked 26k steps inside my home rather than stress ate25
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Well, I was getting dressed today and said, "Eh, I'm undressed now, let's try on those size 16 jeans and see where they stop." Last time I tried them on, three weeks ago, they went up my thighs, but not over my behind and had no hope of fastening and zipping. I tried them on today.....
Reader, I am wearing them. Comfortably.52 -
Yep, most I've done in one day since the order to stay at home. And it was the most stressful day since day one. My extrovert loved ones were freaking out needing extrovert attention from me (empath and introvert so extremely draining) so put out several of their emotional fires. On top of that dealing with my own shock of finding out my school district extended closure for another month. Plus attending 2 online trainings to learn how to implement distance learning and learn 2 new programs to accomplish it.9 -
A while back, I bought a fitness jacket at goodwill and it fit like a glove. I wanted to wear it today for bike riding because it is pink and I want to be a little more visible, but for this weather, I needed to layer. I was able to layer a baggy, thick college sweatshirt under it. I lost a whole college sweatshirt in size lol.23
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What sort of martial arts are you doing @Elo_getsfit0
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I haven't killed my husband. 35
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quiksylver296 wrote: »I haven't killed my husband.
Resistance training, I see.30 -
I rode my bike three times this week already. (: Last year I barely got out twice the whole season. So much nicer than using the stationary.12
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RelCanonical wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »I haven't killed my husband.
Resistance training, I see.
It's only been four hours so far. I'm really going to have to build up my resistance!8 -
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I've made the decision to go back to school.
I only just finished a few months ago. Don't get me wrong, I like my career as a corrections officer. I could live with it if I was working in this profession for the rest of my life.
But, that's the thing... I don't want to just pick something I can live with. I want to chase something I have a true passion for. My criminal justice degree was a panic decision. I felt backed into a corner so I just jumped into something. It was never my dream.
I guess expecting a baby has really put things into perspective for me. How can I tell my child that s/he can be anything they want and to chase their dreams if I'm too afraid to chase my own?
So, likely next spring or fall, I will be starting Pre-Veterinary. I've let the anxiety that I won't be able to handle performing surgeries hold me back, but I'm not letting that stop me anymore. I'm so thankful that I have a supportive partner that is pushing me, also.26 -
My dawg and I have been getting pretty regular walks in, yesterday we went 2.5 miles on the beach playing with his ball and rope. He loves to get on the rope and have me spin in circles and play tug of war. Yesterdays walk was more like a full body W/O. Thought I'd be sore AF today but I'm rather fine.
I also bid a few sets of push ups, crunches, planks and body weight crunches afterwards.
Gotta find ways to stay active with all the gyms closed.11 -
brittanystebbins95 wrote: »I've made the decision to go back to school.
I only just finished a few months ago. Don't get me wrong, I like my career as a corrections officer. I could live with it if I was working in this profession for the rest of my life.
But, that's the thing... I don't want to just pick something I can live with. I want to chase something I have a true passion for. My criminal justice degree was a panic decision. I felt backed into a corner so I just jumped into something. It was never my dream.
I guess expecting a baby has really put things into perspective for me. How can I tell my child that s/he can be anything they want and to chase their dreams if I'm too afraid to chase my own?
So, likely next spring or fall, I will be starting Pre-Veterinary. I've let the anxiety that I won't be able to handle performing surgeries hold me back, but I'm not letting that stop me anymore. I'm so thankful that I have a supportive partner that is pushing me, also.
Not sure what your anxiety stemmed from by my daughter had anxiety over doing anything where a life was in her hands. First she looked in to EMT work, then her love for animals made her look into animal care. But she again was concerned with the what ifs. I told her she had to look at it differently, what if she didn't. How many animals may suffer because she wasn't there for them? Plus there are other avenues for pet care. So she is finally looking at vet-tech schools and has been working with animals at a pet hotel service. And is truly enjoying it.
I guess I said all that to say this, never focus on the negative always focus on the positive.
I wish you all the best.11 -
Elo_getsfit wrote: »
Fitting into my martial arts uniform 😀
Looking sharp!
I can't help but notice that your other hand is in a fairly tight gripped fist. Always ready!3 -
brittanystebbins95 wrote: »I've made the decision to go back to school.
I only just finished a few months ago. Don't get me wrong, I like my career as a corrections officer. I could live with it if I was working in this profession for the rest of my life.
But, that's the thing... I don't want to just pick something I can live with. I want to chase something I have a true passion for. My criminal justice degree was a panic decision. I felt backed into a corner so I just jumped into something. It was never my dream.
I guess expecting a baby has really put things into perspective for me. How can I tell my child that s/he can be anything they want and to chase their dreams if I'm too afraid to chase my own?
So, likely next spring or fall, I will be starting Pre-Veterinary. I've let the anxiety that I won't be able to handle performing surgeries hold me back, but I'm not letting that stop me anymore. I'm so thankful that I have a supportive partner that is pushing me, also.
Not sure what your anxiety stemmed from by my daughter had anxiety over doing anything where a life was in her hands. First she looked in to EMT work, then her love for animals made her look into animal care. But she again was concerned with the what ifs. I told her she had to look at it differently, what if she didn't. How many animals may suffer because she wasn't there for them? Plus there are other avenues for pet care. So she is finally looking at vet-tech schools and has been working with animals at a pet hotel service. And is truly enjoying it.
I guess I said all that to say this, never focus on the negative always focus on the positive.
I wish you all the best.
I did a preceptorship at a vet clinic, and assisted a spay surgery. I got super lightheaded and had to sit down and ever since then, I've been afraid I won't be able to do it. It's not so much the anxiety of having a life in my hands, more so I'm just not sure if I can handle the gory aspect of it.
It's weird though, I wasn't grossed out or anything. I was fascinated. I just found myself on the floor. I was reassured that for most people entering the field, the first couple surgeries they witness go like that, but it just added a lot of self doubt.6 -
brittanystebbins95 wrote: »brittanystebbins95 wrote: »I've made the decision to go back to school.
I only just finished a few months ago. Don't get me wrong, I like my career as a corrections officer. I could live with it if I was working in this profession for the rest of my life.
But, that's the thing... I don't want to just pick something I can live with. I want to chase something I have a true passion for. My criminal justice degree was a panic decision. I felt backed into a corner so I just jumped into something. It was never my dream.
I guess expecting a baby has really put things into perspective for me. How can I tell my child that s/he can be anything they want and to chase their dreams if I'm too afraid to chase my own?
So, likely next spring or fall, I will be starting Pre-Veterinary. I've let the anxiety that I won't be able to handle performing surgeries hold me back, but I'm not letting that stop me anymore. I'm so thankful that I have a supportive partner that is pushing me, also.
Not sure what your anxiety stemmed from by my daughter had anxiety over doing anything where a life was in her hands. First she looked in to EMT work, then her love for animals made her look into animal care. But she again was concerned with the what ifs. I told her she had to look at it differently, what if she didn't. How many animals may suffer because she wasn't there for them? Plus there are other avenues for pet care. So she is finally looking at vet-tech schools and has been working with animals at a pet hotel service. And is truly enjoying it.
I guess I said all that to say this, never focus on the negative always focus on the positive.
I wish you all the best.
I did a preceptorship at a vet clinic, and assisted a spay surgery. I got super lightheaded and had to sit down and ever since then, I've been afraid I won't be able to do it. It's not so much the anxiety of having a life in my hands, more so I'm just not sure if I can handle the gory aspect of it.
It's weird though, I wasn't grossed out or anything. I was fascinated. I just found myself on the floor. I was reassured that for most people entering the field, the first couple surgeries they witness go like that, but it just added a lot of self doubt.
I would imagine that they are correct and the first few times can be a little hairy. But even if that doesn't change there are so many other avenues in animal care that you could entertain.
It's like the old saying, do something you love and you'll never work a day in your life.2 -
brittanystebbins95 wrote: »brittanystebbins95 wrote: »I've made the decision to go back to school.
I only just finished a few months ago. Don't get me wrong, I like my career as a corrections officer. I could live with it if I was working in this profession for the rest of my life.
But, that's the thing... I don't want to just pick something I can live with. I want to chase something I have a true passion for. My criminal justice degree was a panic decision. I felt backed into a corner so I just jumped into something. It was never my dream.
I guess expecting a baby has really put things into perspective for me. How can I tell my child that s/he can be anything they want and to chase their dreams if I'm too afraid to chase my own?
So, likely next spring or fall, I will be starting Pre-Veterinary. I've let the anxiety that I won't be able to handle performing surgeries hold me back, but I'm not letting that stop me anymore. I'm so thankful that I have a supportive partner that is pushing me, also.
Not sure what your anxiety stemmed from by my daughter had anxiety over doing anything where a life was in her hands. First she looked in to EMT work, then her love for animals made her look into animal care. But she again was concerned with the what ifs. I told her she had to look at it differently, what if she didn't. How many animals may suffer because she wasn't there for them? Plus there are other avenues for pet care. So she is finally looking at vet-tech schools and has been working with animals at a pet hotel service. And is truly enjoying it.
I guess I said all that to say this, never focus on the negative always focus on the positive.
I wish you all the best.
I did a preceptorship at a vet clinic, and assisted a spay surgery. I got super lightheaded and had to sit down and ever since then, I've been afraid I won't be able to do it. It's not so much the anxiety of having a life in my hands, more so I'm just not sure if I can handle the gory aspect of it.
It's weird though, I wasn't grossed out or anything. I was fascinated. I just found myself on the floor. I was reassured that for most people entering the field, the first couple surgeries they witness go like that, but it just added a lot of self doubt.
I would imagine that they are correct and the first few times can be a little hairy. But even if that doesn't change there are so many other avenues in animal care that you could entertain.
It's like the old saying, do something you love and you'll never work a day in your life.
That is true! And I've reasoned with myself that if all else fails, I could be a large animal veterinarian. It is extremely rare that they do any type of major surgery. My heart definitely lies with animals, though, and I can't wait to see where this path takes me.5
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