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Broke the 200 barrier! and hard workouts

ukaryote
ukaryote Posts: 850 Member
edited October 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Today I broke the 200 lb barrier and weight in at 199! I have not been under 200 for over 15 years, at least!

The scale said 199 yesterday, i thought it was a fluke, weighted in today and yes, it was repeatable. A year ago I had a 44" waist. Now I fit in 38" waist pants.

I am also working out to gain strength for cycling. Cardio will come later. Currently I am trying to develop a weaker right leg and protect the knee so they are equal. It is HARD work. I learned all over again how to move. I started with no weights, then with very light resistance, and now I have confidence to read my limits and use heavier weights without getting hurt. The weight is still very little compared to some people, but that's not the point.

I really, really, really want to get in shape for 2012 and cycle a metric century (about 65 miles). Then, maybe, a century of miles.

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  • staceyseeger
    staceyseeger Posts: 778 Member
    Congrats on your success! I bet you feel on top of the world! :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
  • TashaP2011
    TashaP2011 Posts: 142 Member
    Congratulations! Sounds like you are on the right road!
  • iamahealthychick
    iamahealthychick Posts: 207 Member
    Congratulations on having a '1' first!
  • buddha5050
    buddha5050 Posts: 40 Member
    comgrats!!
  • dukes418
    dukes418 Posts: 207 Member
    Awesome. Way to go!
  • kalexander2005
    kalexander2005 Posts: 223 Member
    Great news! Hope to join you in a week or so. :)
  • Scatterdragon
    Scatterdragon Posts: 225 Member
    way to go!!! I am so excited to get there myself. Keep it up!
  • rowlandk
    rowlandk Posts: 146 Member
    Congratulations! I just did that last week and I know it's only a couple of pounds difference but not seeing that big 2 on the scale is such a good feeling!
  • PhilipByrne
    PhilipByrne Posts: 276 Member
    Great news! Hope to join you in a week or so. :)

    ^^^^^^Me Too.
  • achtracy
    achtracy Posts: 17 Member
    Whoo,Hoo! Way to go!!! Strong work, keep going, you are doing fantastic!!!


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  • ReinasWrath
    ReinasWrath Posts: 1,173 Member
    Great start!! :D
  • felicityksr
    felicityksr Posts: 208 Member
    Onederland!! Woot woot!!
  • ycc1964
    ycc1964 Posts: 698 Member
    Wow, great job.
  • KettyLan
    KettyLan Posts: 440 Member
    Welcome to Onederland!!! Your hard work and dedication has really pay off...Congratulations! I am sure you will reach all of your goals!!!!
  • Robinkinchen
    Robinkinchen Posts: 39 Member
    Congrats, I'm working on getting to onederland myself! Keep up the great work!
  • emaline614
    emaline614 Posts: 86 Member
    excellent job... i hope ONEderland treats you well!
  • Angimom
    Angimom Posts: 1,463 Member
    That is so AWESOME and inspiring! You go girl! I love hearing stories like yours, because I believe hard work and dedication pays off! Not fad diets. Thank you so much for sharing your story, GOOOD JOB!!
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