Noticeable difference

Cerrin · 05-12-2008, 10:24 AM

I went to the water park this weekend and to exit the park you have to walk up a very big hill. Every year before I have had to stop at all the benches to catch my breath. This weekend I walked up the hill and bypassed all the benches. I didn’t even have to stop once I was not out of breath. It was amazing.
This is the first time I noticed a difference in my level of fitness.
I have to say it felt so great.

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I had this goofy smile on my face for the rest of the weekend.:biggrin2:

Ariel · 05-12-2008, 10:34 AM

Congrats!!! Thats Great!

Cerrin · 05-12-2008, 10:35 AM

I was so hyped. I just have to say it was the most amazing feeling ever.

tls5799 · 05-12-2008, 10:41 AM

That's awesome. Keep up the good work. I'm proud of you. I was just banded April 17th and going for my first fill on May 22nd. I have not lost as much as you have. I'm 24lbs down but I can already recogize little things that I couldn't do before I can do now, makes you feel good. I can't wait to ready more about your success.

Cerrin · 05-12-2008, 12:21 PM

Thanks, I havent lost that much weight. But My fitness level is thru the roof. So I have gained muscle.
And that is better because if I keep the muscle their then I cant help but to lose weight. lol

waikiki · 05-12-2008, 09:43 PM

Awesome!!! I watch my kids and my husband with all of their energy and I can't wait for the day to keep up with them!!! I get there just not as fast and so tired I am ready to take a nap..

Way to go!!! I can't wait!!!!

**Jack** · 05-12-2008, 09:46 PM

That certainly is worth an NSV

Cerrin · 05-13-2008, 07:52 AM

Thanks! It is just so amazing to me that I can really do it.

luluc · 05-13-2008, 08:20 AM

cerrin - that is a fantastic accomplishment.
all that hardwork paid off!! congrats.

ReadySteadyGo · 05-13-2008, 08:48 AM

Well you, in general, rock Cerrin. I started the oliptical because of you- Did you know that. I can still only do 8.5 minutes, but I used to be able to barely do three so I'm improving.

tapshoes · 05-13-2008, 09:00 AM

What a great NSV Cerrin! Congratulations.

Cerrin · 05-13-2008, 10:19 AM

Thanks guys! it really means a lot to hear that.

And 8.5 is not bad We all start somewhere. I didnt start off doing the Elliptical for 60 minutes. ButI worked up to it. And now I am so glad I stuck with it.

But I do still play the mind games with myself. When I dont really want to go to the gym I will tell myself I will JUST do 2 miles. Then when I hit the 2 mile mark I am kinda like Oh I will do one more I will just go slower. Then I hit 3 and tell myself well I did 3 I can do the last mile slow. But then I look at the time and am like If I kick it up I will still be done in 60 minutes.
LOL it works for my brain.
I am really wanting to do a marathon like losingjustme did. I was so impressed with her for doing the Minnie Marathon I want to do one now too.

aubrie · 05-13-2008, 02:34 PM

I went on a business trip with two slim, fit, 30 year olds. They wanted to see everything!! So did I, but hadn't considered having to walk. I thought, "oh no....this is going to be really bad, I'm going to slow them down." Well guess what? We walked about 4 and a half miles and I never got winded!!! I didn't stop for any breaks. I just had a ball. I know how you feel Cerrin. It's the best feeling in the world. Such an improvement in my quality of life!!! Congrats....

Cerrin · 05-13-2008, 02:53 PM

Yea! Aubrie that is great! it is just so odd for my mind to be NOT thinking about how BAD I am going to feel if I do something like that. NOW I dont think about it as much. I think about the fun I am having and not about IF I am going to be able to keep up.
It is such an amazing feeling. I never really thought I would experience it.