VICTORIES (scale AND non-scale)
MaryTheIceCube
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Share your victories along the journey here -- scale and, more importantly, non-scale. Mastered a tough move? Let us know!
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First Victory- My weight went up this week. I know, I know, that's anti-intuitive, right? Well, yes. But it also means that the weight lifting part of this workout, which I wasn't doing before at all, is finally paying off. I'm gaining some muscle! I can tell b/c picking up my boys is getting even easier. lol
Second Victory- I'm on the last notch on my belt! I've never used this notch before and it's easy and comfortable to use now! I need a new belt AND new jeans that are smaller. A little background, due to fluctuating weight, I never have more than one pair of jeans that fit me. We don't have that kind of money and my kids have much better reasons for needing new clothes. This rocks!:bigsmile:
ETA: I'm on day 4 of level 1 of 30ds.0 -
Just the fact that i got up two times and worked out and got all 3 kids ready for school on time (sorta, one was a minute late) was a victory. I know its small but its a victory none-the less!:happy:0
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Just the fact that i got up two times and worked out and got all 3 kids ready for school on time (sorta, one was a minute late) was a victory. I know its small but its a victory none-the less!:happy:
Excellent!! That's no easy task!0 -
Just the fact that i got up two times and worked out and got all 3 kids ready for school on time (sorta, one was a minute late) was a victory. I know its small but its a victory none-the less!:happy:
Never discount the small victories! Every day I get out of bed is a victory and I think this is true for a lot more people than truly admit it. Never discount these things. Count every victory.0 -
I have no idea what the scale says yet (I haven't weighed in yet this week). But as I was getting the water ready for my shower Sunday morning I noticed something. I sat down on the side of the tub and looked at my thigh. I usually try not to, because the big chunk of chubby that sticks out to the side is not nice. But this time I really looked. It IS smaller! WAY smaller! Mama will be taking measurements asap of calves, thighs, and other portions to track as well as weight. I have one before photo. I want to start taking weekly shots, though.
I think it's cool-I no longer hate looking at my thighs!0 -
I managed to do ALL of the bicycle crunches at the end of level one with out stopping. I cussed a lot, but darn it, I did ALL of those bad boys!0
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I managed to do ALL of the bicycle crunches at the end of level one with out stopping. I cussed a lot, but darn it, I did ALL of those bad boys!
Great work!! That's not an easy thing to get through. I made it through them yesterday too, barely.. lol0 -
I managed to do ALL of the bicycle crunches at the end of level one with out stopping. I cussed a lot, but darn it, I did ALL of those bad boys!
Congratulations! That's quite an achievement!0 -
Hi Group!
So I had a NSV this morning as I was getting dressed for work. I noticed a muscle line forming on my inner thigh. Weird? Maybe. But I find this inner thigh thing a little sexy (even more weird). I dont know why. I just do! When I see celebrities w/ lean and toned legs I always notice if they have this. It may not even be a real muslce but there's a line there and I've always wanted that. My legs are my biggest dislike of my body so when I was putting my jeans on and my legs flexed....what did I see? Yep, that "muscle" is forming! It felt great to see that excercising is paying off in some way!
Hope that didnt sound strange, but that was my little NSV for the day :happy:0 -
Managed to keep going with ALL the bicycle crunches today! I was growling and snarling "Come on, come ON" by the end of it, willing them to be done, but I DID IT!0
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Not weird.That's cool! We all have parts we'd like to see different on our own bodies, that rocks. I"ve gotten through a week but am not sure when to start measuring for any change, how long have you been doing 30 DS?
I tried level 3 just to see how hard it was, what a joke! I will stick to level 1 and 2 for now...its only been a week....0 -
Kind of an NSV this morning...as I dragged myself out of bed and changed into my workout clothes for 30DS, my hubby told me "I know it's tough getting up this early to exercise, but you're doing a good thing. I'm proud of you." Awww...thanks honey!
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Kind of an NSV this morning...as I dragged myself out of bed and changed into my workout clothes for 30DS, my hubby told me "I know it's tough getting up this early to exercise, but you're doing a good thing. I'm proud of you." Awww...thanks honey!
Awww...that's really sweet! What a good man!0 -
I lost 2 pounds already! I'm expecting AF anytime this weekend, so I hope when she is gone I can move that marker in my ticker to the right 0
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Kind of an NSV this morning...as I dragged myself out of bed and changed into my workout clothes for 30DS, my hubby told me "I know it's tough getting up this early to exercise, but you're doing a good thing. I'm proud of you." Awww...thanks honey!
Awww...that's really sweet! What a good man!
I agree, how sweet! It's great to have such awesome support from our loved ones. 0 -
I've lost 3 pounds and the level 1 doesn't feel so so hard anymore. Thinking about moving on to level 2 any day now!0
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My HRM puts my resting heart rate around 50bpm. It used to be over 100. Win!0
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Today was my 6th consecutive day of level one. Did 10 knee pushups in a row today! Maybe not that impressive but on day 1 I could barely do two in a row. still too scared to try them on my toes!
I also lost one inch off my waist and half an inch off my bust and hips as of day 4. Ill measure again who level one is over (day 8). Woo!0 -
After level 1 (I did probably 7 or 8 days; I pulled a muscle in my back so I needed more rest days than I normally would. During 30DS rest days, I still tried to go to the pool and do laps, though) I measured myself and was pleased to find the following:
Neck: 14.75" (-0.25)
Waist: 39.25" (-0.75)
Hips: 42.75" (-0.75)
Bust: 37.0" (-2.75!!)
Bicep: 13.0" (-0.50)
Thigh: 25.5" (-0.00, boo)
I've seen at least a half-inch difference in all but two of my measurements, and I'm only a third of the way through. Neato! 0 -
After level 1 (I did probably 7 or 8 days; I pulled a muscle in my back so I needed more rest days than I normally would. During 30DS rest days, I still tried to go to the pool and do laps, though) I measured myself and was pleased to find the following:
Neck: 14.75" (-0.25)
Waist: 39.25" (-0.75)
Hips: 42.75" (-0.75)
Bust: 37.0" (-2.75!!)
Bicep: 13.0" (-0.50)
Thigh: 25.5" (-0.00, boo)
I've seen at least a half-inch difference in all but two of my measurements, and I'm only a third of the way through. Neato!
Why is our bust the first to go. Le sigh. :ohwell:
I also pulled a muscle in my back, but it was when I was pulling up my girdle shorts, so it healed pretty quick. :blushing:0 -
Congrats on the thigh victory! I ASPIRE to get there. I HATE my legs and belly right now. HATE THEM. Want to shower in clothes hate them.
You're down 21 - congrats! It gives me hope that I'll see progress before I hit goal. I'm in some sort of day 3 slump :-) Sorry! Truly thought - GREAT JOB! Can't wait to see those "after" pix!0 -
After level 1 (I did probably 7 or 8 days; I pulled a muscle in my back so I needed more rest days than I normally would. During 30DS rest days, I still tried to go to the pool and do laps, though) I measured myself and was pleased to find the following:
Neck: 14.75" (-0.25)
Waist: 39.25" (-0.75)
Hips: 42.75" (-0.75)
Bust: 37.0" (-2.75!!)
Bicep: 13.0" (-0.50)
Thigh: 25.5" (-0.00, boo)
I've seen at least a half-inch difference in all but two of my measurements, and I'm only a third of the way through. Neato!
Why is our bust the first to go. Le sigh. :ohwell:
I also pulled a muscle in my back, but it was when I was pulling up my girdle shorts, so it healed pretty quick. :blushing:
If anyone wants my boobs, you can have them! I looked better w/out them. Mine just make me look fatter. As for the "girdle shorts" comment - LOL.0 -
I'm almost back down to the weight my drivers' license says I am. :laugh:0
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I was getting ready to go out this afternoon, but since I need to do laundry and my normal jeans are dirty, I decided to squeeze into an old pair...and surprisingly, no squeezing was necessary! I tried one of these pairs on a few weeks ago and they just would *not* button up, but they were EASY today! I have a little bit of a muffin top situation going on, because I've always bought super low rise jeans, but it's nothing a shirt won't easily conceal.
So then I tried a few other pairs on too...well let's just say my wardrobe is up 5 pairs of jeans :P Still need to do a bit of work to get them fitting perfectly like a year ago when I bought them...but this is an improvement!0 -
I've been thinking about changing my username away from my full name (just because, hey, random internet people) - and I finally did so. My dad actually commented a while ago that it amazed him that I just keep going. I'm on a fitness journey, yes, but he was also referring to my academic work, my job, my research, my activism and my theatre work (I like being busy). He said, "Nothing gets you down. You're like a machine. I wanna be like you when I grow up."
So I changed my username to remind myself of my dad's comment. Why? Because, really, is there anything more invigorating than inspiring the people you love by your actions?
Total NSV. *\o/*0 -
I find myself a little bummed that I can't do 30 DS tonight (I have a board meeting after work). Even though I only do it 4-5 times a week, I kinda miss it on the days off. Am I a sicko or what?!?
I'm going with "it's now a habit, a good one, and therefore it is a victory"!0 -
Fitting into a size 12! A few months ago I was in a 16/18! And I'm able to do my pushups (girly style) while my 18mo old sits on the back of my legs or on my back...she likes to help 0
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Oh and I'm ready to move up to 8 or 10lb weights, because the rows and bicep curls are getting too 'easy'.0
