I just wanted to post something in regards to people like me who have so much weight to lose, that it seems impossible. My advice is always savor the small milestones, because looking at it from a big picture view point, will make you crazy and want to stop. When I first started this wol, I tried to go outside and walk, I could only walk past 4 houses and then barely turn back and come back home. I would breathe so hard that I had to chew gum to cover up the heavy breathing. So I just do my walking now on the treadmill. This morning being Mother's Day, I decided to go outside and see how far I could walk, see my progress. A gift to myself. I doned my son's Ipod, and started to walk, I was bopping to the music, enjoying the scenary. I figured that since coming back to my house was uphill, I better turn around and start walking back. Then I went by car to measure the distance. I did half a mile. I have come along way since my 4 houses down and back again. This is why I always advise people to bask in the small successes as they will bring you to larger successes.
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Congratulations, Melly!!!
And thanks for sharing!"Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster."
-- Theodore Roosevelt
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Way to go! It is a beautiful day here in the pacific northwest and you have inspired me to get off my rear and take a walk.Comment
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Thanks you guys, it's almost embarassing to post that.. but for people like me that have such an uphill battle, I thought it was worth it...even though really half a mile isn't that much...Comment
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Great Job
I think this is a wonderful post for encouragment...5'8" 38 years old Atkins start date 4-8-2010
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Super. I think that is very good progress.
You are inspirational. Thanks for postingStartdate: November 18, 2007. Female 5'2"
May Challenges 2010
Push-ups: 450/800
Abs: 850/1900
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Lunges: 500/1000
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Thanks Summerfun and Liv....one good thing, considering what may have turned into a good day.... has turned into a bad one.. but oh well, such is lifeComment
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What a great positive post, Melly
I hope today gets better for you
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Why did it turn into a bad day? I was so motivated by your post. I hope everything is alright. Good luck and congrats on your walking.
NicholeMom to 3 wonderful BoysBrett 20(US MARINE)
Zach 8Ethan 42004 pre-pregnancy 60 lb loss with Atkins(SW 240/177 LW)
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Thanks Elizellen and Soulthinking...I just have teenagers in the house.. sometimes like a light switch, everything changes fast...what turned into a good day..turned real fast..lol.. but I am happy about my accomplishment...it really shows me that it works...Comment
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Way to go! I had to start out small too
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