Oh Happy Day!
 

Hello everyone,

I would like to share some wonderful news.

On October 12 I decided it was do or die time. I was 185 pounds (5'7", 41 y/o) and living a pretty unhealthy life. So, I went back to swimming with the Masters Swim Club, three or four days a week. Usually when I joined back up I would ease into it, only doing part of the workout. Not this time. I was doing nearly 3 km each time. I also decided to once again track all my calories, using a program called Protrack (like Fitday) which I had success with before. On non-swimming days I would try to do some stuff in the gym, plus yoga or something.

I had a couple of goals, which I shared with no one. One, to lose 30 pounds by the time my husband and I left for Costa Rica on Feb. 15 - I figured four months was reasonable. Two, to run 5 km, which is something I don't think i've ever done (I was a very good athlete in high school, but that was a long time ago!!). The running goal was pretty vague, but I was pretty serious about the weight one.

Anyway, yesterday I was at the track. A couple of days earlier I ran 3 km. Yesterday I thought, well, give it a go, so I just kept going. Ta dah!! I was red as a beet, even my eyes were red :cool: , but I did it! And then last night went I went to swim practice - two big workouts in one day.

This morning I weighed in and... ta dah!! 155 pounds, 30 pounds lost. I am walking on air (and not falling through!! :lol: ).

I thought when I started 145 would be a good goal, since I vaguely remember weighing that when I was on the swim team in high school, but it's pretty clear now that 135 makes more sense. I'm not thrilled with all the saggy wrinkly bits, but I would a million times rather have them than all that fat.

Anyway, these forums have been a big inspiration to me, so I wanted to share my success with you and hope that it can also be an inspiration.

cheerio,
Sue

Wicked! Well done Sue!

You go girl! :bravo:

I wish I had the willpower you have to do all of that work without looking at the scale and letting myself get discouraged.

Enjoy the vacation!

:bravo: Way to go Sue!

You sound like you're in great shape. I was on the swim team in high school and I would love to be able to join a master's team. Unfortunately, in the last couple years my eyes have become very sensitive. The last time I went swimming I got a killer eye infection. Swimming is great exercise. Anyone looking to lose weight who can swim should get to a lap pool. The pounds will just shed off.


Congrats again! Enjoy your vacation. You totally deserve it.

Sue that is awesome. You met both goals together.
have fun on your trip

wtg sue. how are you doing? glen

Sue,
Super! You are doing so great - you will be at 135 in no time, you have proven that you have what it takes to set goals and achieve them! You inspire us all. Enjoy your well-deserved trip.

Best,

Good Job!!!!