Daily Success and Accomplishments

I am so proud of you!

Today I lifted weights - It's been a while, and I'm proud to have gotten back to it.

Girl! I am so proud of you! You are very, very awesome! And a true inspiration!!!

YAY! Another day at the gym at work with 60 minutes of Zumba!!! YAY ME!

Wow! That is amazing! Woo Hoo! Way to go!!!

Feeling very proud today. Less than a month ago, I ran my first 5k in 43:05 (a 13:45 pace). Today, I ran 5k in a training run for the first time, and I did it in 39:00 (a 12:24 pace). I still won't be winning my age division any time soon, but dang, that feels good! :)

Woo Hoo! You go girl! Way to go IBUCORNTZ!! You are doing awesome! Yes, it does help to come on here! It definitely distracts from mindless eating! Woo Hoo!

LDION2005...that's hilarious! Now you can just relax for a few months. :D But seriously, that's amazing...you're doing so great at getting your minutes in!

Just have to say I love this team and all the positivity that everyone brings...feeling like eating a horse today so I'm on here trying to distract myself and I think it's working. :)

I had gained a little over the weekend, but kept pushing forward and now am totally on track. We CAN do it!!! Here's to a Motivating new week!

Wow! You are rockin it girl! That's a surprise! Goodness! I have been looking to figure out about that, but, my friend, I am not sure. I think another one for the message boards. I know there is something somewhere to fix it, but you ARE doing amazing and I think you totally rock!

Guess what??? I don't have to exercise until next year! LOL I have been on Spark since July 3 and today just completed the minutes goal for the year. I have browsed around and didn't find where the year minutes goal can be changed. Not too sure how that was calculated for me.

Nanceykw---Please know I have great admiration for those of you that can run a 5K. Congrats!
Today we have our blueberry fair---5 K first thing. I will be handing out water and watching!!!

Wow! Way to go NANLEYKW! That is totally fantastic! What a wonderful accomplishment!

And way to go LDION!! Want a fantastic non scale victory! We can have some many wonderful victories that aren't scale related! And you are achieving them!! Great job!!

NANLEYKW, way to go on your 5K!! That's awesome...keep riding that runner's high!


LDION2005...yay for finding a dress!

OK this is not exercise related but I drove 3 hours to the city, walked through 5 dress shops and the mall, (and walmart and penny's), and "did" find a dress for my son's wedding. Still same ol' size 22, and need to hit QVC for spanks but feel real relief. Has any one else noted that as the sizes get wider they get longer too, even petite? According to their charts I should be 8 ft. 2 in. LOL

Today, I ran a 5k! Wasn't planning on it at all--didn't even know there was one until last night. But this morning was supposed to be my "graduating" C25K run, so even though my longest run so far had only been about 2.5 miles, I figured why not. And I ran the whole way and didn't finish last!, so I've been feeling awesome about the accomplishment all day.

Wow!! Good for you LDION2005, that's awesome! That is WAY better than losing weight but staying weak. NICE WORK!!

That is so amazing! Way to go! You are awesome! And I am so proud of all of you! We can work through any obstacles that come our way. There are great accomplishments and successes that go way beyond the scale. Woo Hoo!

That is awesome! Even if it isn't showing up as weight loss quite yet, that's a great health improvement!!

I am excited! When I started personal training in May, I could not do 5 shallow squats even with a ball at the wall. I used the vertical leg press today for the first time and had no difficulty. It is 65 lbs with no added weights and she had suggested I not even try. It was my last day with her so I made the request. No problem! I know I will be able to use it independently now---even add weight after I practice a while. 14 weeks later-Weight loss-no, strength and flexibility-YES!

Thank you my friend! We CAN do it! Woo Hoo! I think I am going to do another short term goal of not eating past 7:00 at night! Woo Hoo! You are awesome and I am so proud of you!

Pattie, congratulations on your walking. You did it! I know now you will continue now!

Lost 1 pound this week and achieved a short term goal of walking minutes everyday this week.

Edited by: PATTIE441 at: 8/4/2012 (20:09)

Woo Hoo! You rock!

Aww, thanks! I added you. :)

You are awesome! Way to go! Fantastic job and fantastic weight loss! I would love to send you a goodie. Please feel free to add me as a friend. Great job and great you!!

Congrats to everyone on your accomplishments!

My success for the day is that I finally broke a 13-minute mile! I just finished Week 7 of the C25K program and have been feeling very slow, so even though I know that a 13mm is hardly speedy, it's the best I've done since I started running more than 8-minute intervals.

Way go go! You all are awesome! We ARE doing it!

@LDION - be thankful that you didn't gain!!! I am slowly learning that even when you do everything right, it doesn't happen just like we want it to.

As for me... it's been too hot for my lunch walks, which means I've been slacking a little on exercise. So I hopped out of bed this morning (okay, I drug myself out of bed this morning!!!) and walked 2 miles while it was still somewhat cool. Felt great

Thank you so much TINKSTREASURES! That means so much to me! And way to go for you! You are awesome!!!

You are doing a fantastic job LDION! People lose differently. Here is an article that I hope will help. Keep up the great work! You are so worth it! You all are wonderful!

www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutriti
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_articles.asp?id=1605

I did not loose any weight this week. It is so hard when I am trying with all my effort!!! Must be doing something wrong! Summer is slipping away!

Hurrah for you Pattie!!! You are such a good motivator and I am really glad you are our team leader!!!

I had a great Monday, stayed within all of my nutrition ranges and had a tough water aerobics workout. Just working on those last 2 glasses of water

I didn't lose any weight this week, but I maintained and I didn't gain! For me, that is a big accomplishment. I have learned so much from this team, and I appreciate you all and thank you for all of your great postings and great you!

Woo Hoo! Here's to great support and wonderful encouragement and knowing our hard work is paying off!

Hard to believe it! Finally found something that works! Thanks for the support, I need it!

Congratulations Womanatwork. Your hard work is paying off!

Thanks Pattie and LDION2005!! Your support is really encouraging! This is one of my favorite things about Spark People!!!

Just want to say congratulations to Womanatwork! I envy you! WOW Send vibes my way!

Have I told you how amazing you are! Because you ARE!!!!!!

Edited by: PATTIE441 at: 7/27/2012 (19:44)

First official medical weigh in this morning -- I've lost 18 pounds on Spark this month! WOWOWOW! I'm so grateful to have found this website!

That's just brill another 2 lbs.

So excited I lost 2 pounds this week. It is getting into gear again!

Oh! Thank you so much! You ARE awesome!

I want to jump on the "We love Pattie" train!!

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it and I really appreciate you! and everyone!

Good article, thanks Pattie!!! You are a HUGE help and motivator

I am so proud of you! Way to go! Awesome job! We will have setbacks from time to time, but you are doing a fantastic job of moving forward. It will definitely pay off.

Here is a link you might find helpful too. But you ARE doing it! Way to go!

www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/stage_di
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_strategies.asp?diet_stage=3&strategR>y_num=4

After feeling discouraged about my 1 lb gain this week, I gave myself a pep talk, took a walk at lunch (yes, it was really really hot!!!!), and went to water aerobics this evening. I was also pleased to see that for the first day this week, I was within all my nutrition ranges!!!

Woo Hoo! Yay you!! I am so proud of you! You rock! And I really enjoyed the game! I love doing word games, and sometimes I can't sleep at night, and I love to get involved in Word Association or anything that is going on. It really helps so I don't go into the kitchen and eat, which was an old habit of mine. I am so glad you learned that technique from the Stress Busters Group! You are awesome! Way to go! and Fantastic job!!!

This brag starts off with a BOOOO ... I was so stressed out last night, I woke up an hour after going to bed with tension and muscle pain in my shoulders, neck, and back -- all personal reactions to stress, I know them well. I got up and got some warm fat free milk and sat down at the computer. Thank God for Pattie who played a word game with me for an hour while I caught up on my SparkMail, email, etc. I finally conked out at 230 but that 605 alarm came too soon. I popped right up and put my workout clothes and shoes on before I could make a different choice. I grabbed my phone and earplugs and got out the door. My walk started slowly, but as the beat of the music picked up, so did I. I felt great for doing it! Completely destressed for the morning. Of course, once I got to my office and the students started lining up at the door (we're nearing the end of summer semester), I felt it rise up again. This time I closed my door for a few minutes and used the breathing technique I learned on the Stress Busters group. When I opened the door, I was revived and renewed! YEAH ME and YEAH SPARK!!

Edited by: WOMANATWORK1 at: 7/17/2012 (16:58)

Onward and upward! You are doing great Peter! Way to go!!

Started week 3 today with the weigh-in, down from 99.2kg to 99.0 so after the first two weeks I've lost 2kgs (4.4lbs) which is great. I expected a slow down this week (blame the weekend really) slightly disappointed that I haven't reduced my vital stats (yep we men have them as well) so I need to do some abs this week.

Thanks for all the support, I think this site is just great. Onwards and upwards,
Peter

That's a great success! Way to go!!

I did not have a coke this morning for breakfast!!! Instead of coffee i have a coke but this morning i decided to have a slim fast shake instead.

That is fantastic! Oh what a feeling! Way to go!

This morning when I was buckling my belt I got it closed on the next loop! So excited to see what next week brings! Consistency in exercise is the key for me!

You are doing fantastic! Way to go!

Had an awesome night of sleep -- changing my mind about what activities belong in the bedroom has really helped me! No more TV, reading, hanging out. Now my bedroom is a haven for sleeping and spending time with the DH...All lights, including that little blue light on the cable box, have to be OFF so it's completely dark. I have enjoyed sleeping this past two weeks in ways I haven't enjoyed since before I had children (20 years!!)

Took a walk with the uncontrollable dog this morning and the DH... although it wasn't a steady walk at first (he had to sniff everyone's mailboxes!), we dropped him back off at the house and continued to walk.

YEAH ME!

That is so awesome! Way to go!! Yes, here comes a new store for smaller sizes!!! Great job!!

Great work everyone, looks like there is a market in a new store for smaller sizes !!!! Enjoy the weekend,
Peter

Three weeks ago I went out and bought a few new T-shirts in a larger size because I was sick of seeing my stomach so bulgy....but today all those tops were WAY TOO BIG! I mean I was swimming in them, lol. Kinda feel I wasted my money on them now, but if feels good to be getting smaller.

That's great Peter!

Today I was able to fit into shorts that I couldn't wear for a long time. I couldn't believe it! I almost fell over! It is definitely worth it! We can do it!!

Hi Guy's, Well dinner lived up to your expectations, all plates cleared !!!
Peter

Way to go Peter! Yes, I agree with ANGIESLP80, dinner sounds so wonderful!

Peter, Great job! And, dinner sounds delicious!!

Hi All,
Lovely morning here (that means its not raining !!!) I even had to put the sun screen on - another great sign. Went for another lovely walk this morning around the coast - increased the distance a wee bit and did not break in the middle this time - had the water on the go.
So feeling fine, even had the energy to get on the bike and cycle into town to do the shopping so its salmon tonight with some broccoli and lovely new season Dublin Queens potatoes.

Enjoy your day,Peter

I was able to swim a little farther yesterday and not be so out of breath.

That's right! And you are doing fantastic!

Nice job all. I managed to get off the couch where I was watching TV with my wife and overcame some sloth for my 10th day in a row on the bike. Little victories!

Fantastic job! Way to go!!

That's great DLKGOSLING!!

Got a great walk in this morning and managed to drop in and visit my grandchild, son and daughter-in-law on the way home. Nice to combine exercise with a visit and a glass of water !!

Woo Hoo! So proud of you girl! That is so awesome!! You are doing it!! and I am totally inspired!! Way to go!

Edited by: PATTIE441 at: 7/10/2012 (07:16)

I started my exercise goals with just 15 minutes 6 days a week. I met that goal and today I added 5 more minutes. I just don't want to go overboard and then fizzle out. 20 minutes was nothing but it added additional exercise calories!!

Wow! That is awesome! Great job and the parfait sounds so yummy! Way to go! Great successes!!

Edited by: PATTIE441 at: 7/9/2012 (16:52)

Here's my successes for today
I set up wii active 2 and started my first workout. Found out it really was exercise too , wheew.
And I went out and bought some healthy ingredients to make myself a nice parfait to snack on or have for breakfast :)

Pretty happy with today's accomplishments :)

Thank you so much Peter! And way to go on your weight loss! Woo Hoo! I am so thrilled for you!! And an inch off the hips and waist! Wow! Way to go!! You are doing such a fantastic job!!!

We have a drop off the pounds thread, if you would like to "drop off" those pounds. That would be great! We've had 7 drop off so far! Wow! Oh, what an awesome feeling!!

Edited by: PATTIE441 at: 7/9/2012 (10:49)

Well done Pattie441, I have a favourite pair of jeans I hope to get into, but it will be a few months I think, so I'm delighted you got into the T-Shirt well done.

Well after 1 week, the weigh in was this morning and I've lost 4 pound, an inch off the waist and an inch off the hips so I'm delighted .

All set for week 2 onwards and upwards !!!!

Peter

I had one of my favorite shirts I had saved, that maybe I would get into, and I was able to wear it this weekend! Woo Hoo! Oh, what a feeling!!!

I lost 2 pounds this week when I weighed in yesterday, and I feel awesome! I have lost now a total of 40 pounds, and I was told that was how much a bag of fertilizer weighed. And that is pretty heavy! No wonder I was feeling bad. We can do it and we ARE! I am so glad you all are here!

This thread is for talking up our successes. It's okay to brag - in fact, I'd encourage you to brag as MUCH as you want - it's an essential life skill! Brag on yourself, on all your achievements, and accomplishments, little or big.

You'll find, the more you celebrate the little wins, the more your mind and body will cooperate to create the bigger ones.

Make it happen - and come TELL us about it on this thread!

Woo Hoo! We can do it!! I'll start.....


I feel so proud of this team and the people in it and feel it is a huge success! Thank you everyone for taking that great step to a healthy you! You are so worth it! Woo Hoo!

Edited by: PATTIE441 at: 7/12/2012 (02:19)