5 things you can do now...

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  • jamlastsforages
    jamlastsforages Posts: 70
    Loving this thread and here's a virtual congratulatory hug for every one. *hug* You are all an inspiration.

    I still do push-ups on my knees and still struggling at it. I can't really run. Yet. I still use a 1.5kg (3lbs?) dumbbells haha but here are five things I can now do that I had trouble doing before:

    1: I can sprint after my train/bus without panting for ten minutes afterwards.
    2: I can fit into a UK size 12 jeans! I used to have to buy size 16 and get the legs cut short which made them just look hideous.
    3: I can look at myself in the mirror and not feel like I want to break it. I still have a weird face but hey, is that really my body? XD
    4: I can manage my glucose level better now (I have Type 1 diabetes) with a healthy diet and regular exercise.
    5: I can sleep better, too!
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    1. I couldn't run 1/3 of a mile. I ran 11 miles the other day.

    2. I couldn't touch my toes. I still struggle with it, because I have a very short torso, but I can do it.

    3. I couldn't imagine ever fitting into clothes I wore in high school. They don't fit comfortably, but I can get them on!

    4. I couldn't wear the ring I wore as an engagement ring on any finger but my pinky. It fits my ring finger now.

    5. I couldn't see myself ever winning anything in a race. I have two medals for best in age group and one for second in group.
  • kflynn28147
    kflynn28147 Posts: 37 Member
    1. I can wear a size 8.
    2. I can tye my shoes so much easier.
    3. I can look in the mirror and see a difference.
    4. I can get up and down better.
    5. I just feel better about my self.
  • i_am_asparagus
    i_am_asparagus Posts: 336 Member
    Run a sub 25 min 5K.
    Do proper push-ups.
    See muscles in my arms and legs.
    Wear my old jeans.
    Cook and bake awesome tasting healthy stuff. (Thanks everyone who's shared a recipe! :flowerforyou: )
  • niquecar
    niquecar Posts: 3 Member
    1. I can fit comfortably in an airplane seat.
    2. I can 45 + minutes of exercise without any breathing issues.
    3. I can fit into size 10 pants!
    4. I can comfortably wear a bikini in public for the first time since I was three years old.
    5. I can take a shower with my husband in our tiny shower stall and still have room to move!
  • TheFitHooker
    TheFitHooker Posts: 3,357 Member
    1. Put my feet over my head
    2. Run 2 laps around my apartment complex
    3. Look in the mirror and be happy about what I see
    4. See my collar bone
    5. I can say I am smaller then I've every been. I am in a 5/6 jean and that's never happened before.
  • _AllieCat_
    _AllieCat_ Posts: 515 Member
    1. I couldn't wake up in the morning and actually want to get out of bed, now I feel like I have more purpose in life.
    2. I can go for long walks without getting winded or sore.
    3. I can resist junk food easily.
    4. I can wear a snug t-shirt and not feel as self-conscious about my tummy.
    5. I can believe that things are getting better, because I am making them better.

    LOVE this thread
  • jennfeustel123
    jennfeustel123 Posts: 29 Member
    Five things... I'm just starting out on MFP with a serious goal so only a little to post right now.
    1. Jogging for 10 minutes straight, 13 minute mile.
    2. Not AS winded when climbimg stairs.
    3. Enjoy the feeling of eating healthy and feel better when I do it


    I'll post 4 and 5 when I have a few more accomplishments! LOL
  • deeva2266
    deeva2266 Posts: 65 Member
    I can now do more challenging yoga poses

    I can now make smarter food choices and know what does are

    I am more open to trying new things because my self confidence is coming back

    I was able to quit smoking and I am now 95 days smoke free with no cheats! !!!!

    I can step away from the tablw even if there is food left on my plate
  • swtgrl42
    swtgrl42 Posts: 100 Member
    what an awesome thread, thank you to everyone for sharing
    1. paint toenails comfortably
    2. cross my legs
    3. run 4 miles straight
    4. do 5 regular pushups
    5. go to my bootcamp class and know that I can do all the exercises
  • toysbigkid
    toysbigkid Posts: 545 Member
    I can walk without feeling like I'm going to die (I have asthma too)
    I can ride my bike all over the place and never get winded from riding it.
    I don't make excuses no more for doing something that needs to be done because I'd get winded..
    I see muscle tone that I earned from all the working out I have done. An accomplishment in itself.
    I look in the mirror and I love what I am seeing (best of all)
    I brought myself back to a wonderful place I belonged all the time.
  • BosLady1
    BosLady1 Posts: 83
    Love this... I don't have 5, but once I get more... if this is still around I will add more.

    1. I can now see that being a calorie counting "freak" is a good thing lol. Today I have passed a mini mile stone..I have lost my first 15 pounds on my journey... :bigsmile: Which I didn't think would be possible, but now realize it is.. and so many more to come!

    So I guess my 1 thing I can do now... is believe I can do this!
  • 7bel0
    7bel0 Posts: 192 Member
    in love with this thread! <3

    1) Wrap a towel (NORMAL sized towel) around me. And tuck it! So great to be able to carry things a towel since your hands aren't holding that towel up anymore!
    2) I can cross my legs
    3) Wore a skirt for the first time in 5 years this past weekend
    4) I have kneecaps, collar bones, and ankles. Holy wow! Never thought I'd see these things again.
    5) Go into public without wanting to cover up from neck to toes.
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