06/01/2010 20:53
LOTS OF GOOD NEWS!!!
OK... Where to start?
First: the weigh in. I am 7 pounds down this week, making it 69 lbs in 3 months.
I continued the weight training this week. I was sore for a few days. My arms, neck and back weren't too bad, but my Quads (or fronts of upper legs as I call them) were VERY sore for 3 days.
ALSO, my trainer has been texting me to meet her at the high school track to walk. We started with 2 laps, which is 1/2 mile. Sunday I was determined and walked 4. 1 WHOLE MILE!!! It's the first time for me in over 10 years.
I thought I would not be able to walk the next day, because of my knees and feet (they can't handle much), but I was ok and actually walked yesterday as well! I only made 3/4 mile yesterday because I picked the wrong time to walk. I went at 3pm. In Alabama in June, 3pm is the time to stay inside because of the humidity. My head was swimming, and I wore all black. Duh!
Anyway, All in All this has been a great week.
I am pushing for 75 pounds by June 19th (big family reunion). I will be seeing people I haven't seen in at least a year.
Hope you all have a great day and rest of the week!
Posted By: jon2520
06/01/2010 09:12
That's major progress...
That's major progress - a full mile! If I recall correctly, you were having trouble walking just a couple blocks not too long ago. Oh yeah, AL is like FL walking should be done before 9 a.m or after 7 p.m so you don't overheat - ditch the black fabric, too.
Great loss, too! I'm rooting for you to lose the 75 lb. by reunion time!
06/01/2010 11:35
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LOOK at you! Congrats! WOW @ walking a mile!
06/02/2010 03:57
A Mile
Man i'M amazed you could walk a mile at that weight. I started at 348 and couldnt make but 1/2 mile to begin with, them moved up to the mile after a couple o f weeks. I can now go a little more than that but at my age I'm at my limits, back, knees and all that stuff. Good Luck and keep up the good work! Ed
06/03/2010 10:28
Huge wins!
Almost 70 lbs! Fantastic! And walking a mile is HUGE! I remember when I started walking at 365 lbs I thought a mile was impossible. But it's amazing what you can push your body to do. It's only taken me a year, but I just walked my first 5k (3.1 miles). I thought that was something only athletes did! Congratulations on your wins. And keep up with the weight training. Not only will the muscle you build burn weight more efficiently, but the extra strength you get will help you with all your other cardio too.
Have fun at your reunion. It's so great to see people when you look good and feel good!
