ThatCyndiGirl Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 That's what dh said to me today. It came on the heels of my question, "how much do you weigh?" We finally figured out today that for the first time in our marraige I weigh LESS than my husband. Yeah, you read that right! I said,"I just bought these jeans a week ago and they are already too big on me" and he said,"Yeah, you walked through the living room earlier and I thought, "Wow, that is NOT the woman I married!" I took it as a good thing. I've lost 80 pounds recently. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalieclare Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Congrats!:party::party::party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Wow. Congratulations!!!:party::party::party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovin Learnin Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Wonderful! Do tell your secret. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2scouts Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Good for you! I need to lose about 80 pounds, so can I ask how you did it and how long it took? I may be able to do something next year that I'd love to do, but I'll need to be in much better shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeaganS Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 My husband has lost 60 lbs since January, and he now weighs significantly less than he did our entire courtship and marriage. I'm so proud of him and all the work he's been doing. Congratulations! I understand what a huge accomplishment that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCyndiGirl Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 (edited) In all transparency I will say that I had lapband surgery four years ago. I do NOT recommend that, though! If you don't deal with the REASON for overeating not even surgery will help. I eventually had to deal with THAT. Then I joined Weight Watchers and started training for a triathlon. I have ADD and triathlon training was much more suited to my personality than anything else. By the time I get bored with something, that's okay because I'm moving on to something else anyway! :001_smile: I threw some kayaking in there, too, but dh and I havn't been able to get to the Lake as much lately. In the winter I plan to do P90X. I tried to do it about 40 pounds ago, but it just left me in a lot of pain. This time I will start a lot slower and steadier. I stopped Weight Watchers awhile ago b/c it was making me a little TOO obsessive about food/points,etc. And, I wanted to use that $40/month for pool fees instead of WW. ETA: The last 40 pounds has been in the last year or so. I finally decided that I am going to try everything that sounds fun: kayaking (we loved it so much we bought kayaks!), zumba (still havn't tried that yet), etc. I made a list of everything that sounded fun and I'm slowly working my way through it. I took up tapdancing while pg with my son, tried bellydancing while pg with my youngest. (I attended bellydancing classes for a bit earlier this year, then lost childcare, so that was out.) It all adds up! What works for me may not work for the next person. Tennis and raquetball don't sound like fun to me, but if that is what is fun to you/dh then do it! I don't like going to the gym and working out on machines. I thought back to what I liked as a kid and did that stuff. All summer we swam, rode bikes and ran around. That is triathlon. Edited August 13, 2011 by ThatCyndiGirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Wow! Amazing! Good for you! (And your dh sounds sweet and encouraging -- woohoo!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 That's what dh said to me today. It came on the heels of my question, "how much do you weigh?" We finally figured out today that for the first time in our marraige I weigh LESS than my husband. Yeah, you read that right! I said,"I just bought these jeans a week ago and they are already too big on me" and he said,"Yeah, you walked through the living room earlier and I thought, "Wow, that is NOT the woman I married!" I took it as a good thing. I've lost 80 pounds recently. :) That is awesome. So impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 ...and started training for a triathlon. I have ADD and triathlon training was much more suited to my personality than anything else. By the time I get bored with something, that's okay because I'm moving on to something else anyway! :001_smile: ... I did my first triathlon this summer. I may not be ADD, but I felt just as you do about the boredom factor. Training for a half marathon BORED me silly. Training for a triathlon meant there was always something *different* to look forward to doing next. Much more motivating for me. :) One of these days I'd like to try CrossFit. There's one within walking distance of my house, but I'm not sure when I'll feel comfortable spending the money on it. (Okay, I'm also afraid of feeling like a fool, but if I can train for a half marathon where the little old women pass me, and survive a triathlon where the little children pass me, I bet I can manage looking like a fool at CF.) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCyndiGirl Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 I've heard GREAT things about crossfit! My first triathlon is Sep 25. I try not to think about it too much because everytime I think about it I feel a bit pukey. I was the same way about the swim team in high school and (knock on wood, throw salt over shoulder, spit through fingers) I never threw up in front of anybody at a swim meet! I'm doing one that starts in a pool. Our local lake had a Poo Problem recently. (not Winnie the....) :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 :hurray::hurray: Impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 That's great!:hurray::hurray::hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 I've heard GREAT things about crossfit! My first triathlon is Sep 25. I try not to think about it too much because everytime I think about it I feel a bit pukey. I was the same way about the swim team in high school and (knock on wood, throw salt over shoulder, spit through fingers) I never threw up in front of anybody at a swim meet! I'm doing one that starts in a pool. Our local lake had a Poo Problem recently. (not Winnie the....) :001_huh: Well, IF you throw up in front of people at the triathlon, you *won't* be the only one. ;) ... Oh, hm, I guess that wasn't actually very reassuring, huh? ;) A pool would be nice. Mine was in a lake, but I only trained in a pool. Every time I hit the equivalent of one length of the pool, my head popped up and I'd tread water for a second while I looked around and got my bearings again. I knew I was wasting time, but I was just *so* used only going a certain number of strokes... ... And also not to mention the whole dirt-and-swimming-things in the water too. Ew. ;) Anyway, it was more exhausting than I expected, and an awful lot of fun. I'll definitely do another one next year. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Congratulations! That is awesome! As someone who has herself lost a significant amount of weight, I *know* how hard it is to kick off those pounds! It's an accomplishment! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Yay for you! I've done a few triathalons and I'm doing one tomorrow. I did a Duathalon earlier this summer I will say the tri does do wonders for the ADD in me. I also think it's a bunch easier on your body. My husband and I did some marathons before having kids and it would be incredibly difficult for me to train for that distance in terms of time and keeping my knees and hips in good shape. It is totally doable to train for a sprint triathalon to finish comfortably. I could stand to lose some weight too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnsinkableKristen Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 That is fantastic!! And what a fun plan, too :D! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margo out of lurking Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 That is awesome, Cyndi!!! :party: However, I know where 20 of your lbs. went . . . :glare: and I'm not too happy about that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCyndiGirl Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 That is awesome, Cyndi!!! However, I know where 20 of your lbs. went . . . :glare: and I'm not too happy about that! That's funny. (Well, not really!) My dh found the other 60. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 :grouphug: :party: :hurray: :D Cyndi, soooo happy for you! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertmum Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 So proud of you. I know how hard it is to loose weight. :cheers2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Way to go!! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Awesome!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2denj Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Congrats!!! What a great accomplishment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 That is totally awesome way to go! I have the same workout plan- I refuse to do activities that I don't want- life is too short! My friend and I just decided that we are going to train together for a Splash and Dash- tri minus the bike ride. I cannot train the riding while pregnant(which is likely to be soon). Plus, I've never swam so it will be a lot just to train that! So, excited to read about everyone doing that. I'm just hoping to finish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabel Lee Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Cyndi, that is QUITE an accomplishment!!! :hurray::party:That applies even with your full disclosure. I think getting through the root causes & issues is the hardest part (but don't try telling me that during a bad craving, lol). Wow! You are inspiring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodgollycr Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 That's awesome, cyndi! :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 :hurray: :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berta Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Congratulations!! I have recently lost 38 lbs on the hCG diet, still have about 50 more to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Wow - congratulations! :party::cheers2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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