Two NSV's for me!
First I increased my weights on all the exercises during my strength training class last night, except shoulders, I can't seem to get my shoulders stronger.
And second I am wearing a pair for misses 18 pants today. I was up to a 20W and had been wearing a 18W for that last month or so.
I have an incredible NSV today. It's a little over 1 year since my first time on a tread mill.
1 year ago I could barely walk on the treadmill. I would get shin splints. One year ago I could jog for maybe a minute before my calves were killing me. One year ago, I had to go to the elliptical to get my cardio because I was sure that my shin splints would forever keep me away from running.
Today I ran two miles on the treadmill. My legs feel fine. I actually felt a bit cheated since when I run without the treadmill two miles has at least my butt and hamstrings a bit achy. My friend who was with me last year and today was amazed. The best part is that I could have kept going, but my stubby little legs go slow and I had to go to work.
So there were go. A year ago I couldn't work out on a treadmill because I couldn't stay on it long enough. Today, I think it's actually easier than the elliptical. Whodda thunk?
I found this amazing skirt on clearance for $3, and decided I would buy it. Even though my weight hasn't been going down as fast as I would like, my clothes are starting to be looser. I didn't have time to try it on, and I have been wearing 12's, but the 10 looked like it would fit. I'm never a good judge of that anymore, but I decided to go with the 10 and make it a goal skirt if it didn't fit. BUT IT FIT! Actually, it's a little too loose in the waist (but not in the hips - *SIGH*) A Wal-Mart 10, but still a 10.
laurie
That is so great. Getting into a smaller size can mean so much more than the lbs going down on the scale.
archy See how far you have come. Story's like yours are an inspiration to us all when we don't think we will ever be able to do something.
aerot
Nice going on the skinny skirt.
switz
Hey adding more weight is a big deal.
Zen
Doesn't it feel great to see the difference in your body
gr8
So glad to hear that. Eating right isn't the only thing we have to do. Sitting down and taking time to eat and enjoy what we are eating is important too.
Last edited by Shy Moment; 02-05-2008 at 03:18 PM.
I wore a pair of bike shorts in public yesterday. It may be my biggest NSV ever. LOL. I bought myself a road bike and had to suck it up and buy the shorts that went with it. Eight months ago I couldn't have even dreamed about wearing bike shorts; I don't think they make that much Spandex.
I'm not saying they won't look better 10 pounds from now, but I looked pretty normal in them. Or as normal as anybody looks wearing a pair of shorts that has a padded seat sewn into them.
Barby
Nice going on the jeans. Looks like all us Dawn's are doing really well. Must be the name Dawn lol.
Robin
I had no idea there was padding sewn into the shorts. I wondered how people could stay on those bikes so long lol. You must feel very proud of all you do.
Last edited by Shy Moment; 02-06-2008 at 04:40 PM.
Had a great NSV today. One of my friends at work said a coworker of ours went up to her and said that it looked like I had lost a lot of weight. She said I had and he asked if I was sick cause I had lost so much. That made me laugh. And another coworker came up to me and told me that I was looking good. I've been walking around with a smile on my face not feeling grossly fat for the first time in a long while.
Yesterday as I was going around the house the hubby asked me why I was wearing pants that didn't fit (they're really loose in the butt and thighs), he suggested instead that I put on "those pants you bought that are too small". I looked at him and laughed, I was wearing those pants that I'd bought that were too small.
Also, I exercised today for the first time since December! Woot!
See how far you have come. Story's like yours are an inspiration to us all when we don't think we will ever be able to do something.
