Things I'm proud of because of Fitness

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Things I'm proud of because of Fitness
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Tue, 07-10-2007 - 2:00pm

 



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Tue, 07-10-2007 - 2:36pm

Great thread!!

 

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Tue, 07-10-2007 - 5:25pm

I don't think I'm as far as you yet to see results, however, this is what I'm proud of so far....


- I'm proud of myself for working out everyday, even when I'm not up to it


- I'm proud that when I do workout, I'm finishing the exercise (even if it's not at a high level)


- I"m proud that I am truly trying to stick to this program


- I'm proud of most of the food choices I have made.


That's it for me for now. :) I hope to post many more. And like you, I have tried to not be so hard on myself. so when I ate the chocolate caramel last night, I just told myself.....at least you stopped at one and enjoyed it to the fullest.


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Registered: 05-07-2003
Wed, 07-11-2007 - 4:16am

What a nice thread! Really makes you reflect on why you are doing and how much you have achieved. I am proud of the following:

1. That I am back down to my smaller size before moving.
2. That I can go to a shop and find a pair of trousers that fit and look good and are in the normal/average section.
3. That I have taken so long to lose this weight (24pds), especially with my eating disorder history.
4. My boyfriend now looks at me and is proud rather than annoyed that I am going for another cookie.
5. I can run circles around the skinny girls 10 years my junior.
6. All of my clothes are getting a little big, and those are the new ones!
7. That I can take pictures and not feel ashamed.
8. I feel healthy and happy.
9. I got into a wetsuit without feeling like a beached whale.
10.That in another 8pds I can say that I am not overweight!
11. I am not just another fat American living in England..lol
12. That I am far more knowledgeable about what I am eating and how it makes me feel; that I don't need to eat so much and be healthy.

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Registered: 01-17-2007
Wed, 07-11-2007 - 8:27am

Love this thread!


I am proud:



  • how I feel after I jog for over a mile

  • what I accomplish after a workout

  • that I am going back to my aerobic classes for more motivation

  • that my dh accepts me and motivates me

  • that I eat healthier and feel good about me

  • I take a 'me' time out to catch up on my mental status

Oh I can ramble on and on... I love the positive reinforcement!

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Registered: 10-11-2004
Wed, 07-11-2007 - 9:17am

Way to go everyone!!!

 



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Registered: 11-22-2006
Wed, 07-11-2007 - 9:46am

I've come so far...even if the scale isn't moving, here are some things I'm proud of:



  • I love getting a good night's sleep...my CPAP machine has made all the difference in my energy level and ability to get off my fanny. (I stopped breathing 97 times, on average, in a 60 min. period and woke up 9 times in 3 hours).

  • I now have my B-12 shots replacing the vitamin that I can't metabolize.

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Registered: 06-06-2007
Wed, 07-11-2007 - 11:28am

What a great motivator,

1. I am proud that even though I have never been able to run in my whole life, even high school. I can run a mile now.

2. I am proud that I am setting a good example for my kids and family. (Even if they are not joining me...yet)

3. I am proud that my family is proud of me.

4. I am proud of the way my formerly fat calves are all muscly, according to my 14 year old daughter who said, "oh my gosh mom, look at your legs!"

5. I am proud for sticking to it and finishing every time I work out even when it's too hot, too hard, or I have to pee really bad.

Having a great summer,

Windy

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Wed, 07-11-2007 - 3:01pm

Wonderful thread to start Angie-- part of being successful in this journey is recognizing how far we've come!


I'm proud of




  • Being stronger


  • Happier in my 'skin'


  • Feeling great after a good 'sweaty' workout


  • Being active


  • Knowing when it's ok to slow down!


  • Enjoying 'healthy' foods


  • Hearing positive comments

I'm sure there are others....but that's good enough for now :-)







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Registered: 12-04-2003
Wed, 07-11-2007 - 10:14pm

What a fabulous thread! I've loved reading how everyone's fitness journey is really having a positive effect on our well being!

I'm proud of ...

Riding to and from work on the days when it's nice

The way my clothes are starting to fit a little looser

The comments that others have made on how I look

The fact that I'm starting to think of fitness as a way of life instead of something I have to do!





June 11 – July 16

The WeatherPixie
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Registered: 11-12-2001
Thu, 07-12-2007 - 12:00am

Great thread!


I'm proud of:



  • The dedication I have shown as far as getting in regular workouts

  • A lot of the dietary changes I have incorporated into my life

  • The girls at work commenting on my "cut' arms

  • Feeling good about the way I look