My first non-scale victories (NSV's)

Dad_of_3
Dad_of_3 Posts: 517 Member
edited December 2024 in Success Stories
I meant to post this last week, so here goes:

Last week when I measured it was four weeks into C25K, my resting heart rate has dropped from 100 BPM to 68 BPM. I've lost:

1 inch in my neck
3 1/2 inches in my waist
3 inches in my hips

Success is measured not just in pounds, but in every inch lost and every beat your heart doesn't have to pump just to keep you alive.

Replies

  • dr3wman
    dr3wman Posts: 205
    Congrats! Thats a great accomplishment and a significant difference in resting heart rate. Your stroke volume must be way up! I agree that inches lost is a way more satisfying number than pounds, keep up the good work
  • KristenBru
    KristenBru Posts: 25
    Great work!!! It's great to see someone recognize the importance of inches over weight. I've only lost 4 pounds, but many, many inches!
  • Dad_of_3
    Dad_of_3 Posts: 517 Member
    Congrats! Thats a great accomplishment and a significant difference in resting heart rate. Your stroke volume must be way up! I agree that inches lost is a way more satisfying number than pounds, keep up the good work

    I Googled stroke volume, I hadn't thought about that since college- had to refresh my memory. How do I keep it up, just continue doing the same- running, walking, eating right?
  • historygirldd
    historygirldd Posts: 209 Member
    awesome!! During my journey I am looking at more healthy NSVs that don't include weight loss. I know that as I get healthier, the weight will come. Again, Great Job! Keep it up and don't you just love C25k
  • Krys_140
    Krys_140 Posts: 648 Member
    That is fantastic! Congratulations!!!
  • Dad_of_3
    Dad_of_3 Posts: 517 Member
    awesome!! During my journey I am looking at more healthy NSVs that don't include weight loss. I know that as I get healthier, the weight will come. Again, Great Job! Keep it up and don't you just love C25k

    Yes I do, it has been a literal Godsend for me. And thanks Krys_140!
  • dr3wman
    dr3wman Posts: 205
    Congrats! Thats a great accomplishment and a significant difference in resting heart rate. Your stroke volume must be way up! I agree that inches lost is a way more satisfying number than pounds, keep up the good work

    I Googled stroke volume, I hadn't thought about that since college- had to refresh my memory. How do I keep it up, just continue doing the same- running, walking, eating right?

    Yup! Cardiovascular exercise is the best way to increase stroke volume. Generally what happens when someone becomes more fit (cardio), their resting heart rate decreases, and their stroke volume increases (more blood pumped per heart beat). The overall output of blood from your heart = HR * SV. So your resting cardiac output will always remain about the same, but your heart will become much more effecient at pumping the blood!
This discussion has been closed.

Categories

Do you Love MyFitnessPal? Have you crushed a goal or improved your life through better nutrition using MyFitnessPal?
Share your success and inspire others. Leave us a review on Apple Or Google Play stores!