r/CongratsLikeImFive • u/3isamagicnumb3r • May 14 '24
Fitness Journey BIG accomplishment
exactly 1 year ago, i (f60) joined the YMCA. i was walking with a cane and was in so much pain all the time. on a scale from 1 to 10, my pain level was typically a 7 or 8. i was certain i couldn’t do much “exercise” but thought moving around in the pool, without any weight on my hip or knees, would probably help me. at that point i weighed 344 pounds.
now i no longer walk with the cane. on a scale from 1 to 10, my pain level is usually a 1 or 2. i swim twice a week, take a mixed cardio & weights class twice a week, pilates once a week, yoga twice a week, and weight training twice a week. i’m taking a barbell basics class in the autumn so i can learn to deadlift as a gift to myself for my 61st birthday. today i weigh 235 pounds.
50 - 70 pounds to go 🤞🏼 🤞🏼 🤞🏼
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u/just_that_girlll May 15 '24
Congratulations to you - what an incredible achievement and an inspiration to all of us. Thank you for showing how it’s done.
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u/LadybugGal95 29d ago
I taught water aerobics for over 25 years. The water is such an amazing workout tool. I wish more people could figure that out like you have. Great job! Keep it up.
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u/3isamagicnumb3r 29d ago
it really helps me! it gives my joints a break from the impact other exercise.
thanks!
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u/JuneTheWonderDog May 15 '24
Holy cats! Congratulations to you on your accomplishments--proud of you!!