You may or may not have noticed that I have neglected talking about my health journey lately. You know I'm pretty open about everything, but lately I just haven't felt like talking about it. The first 20 lbs seemed relatively easy to lose, but now I'm feeling stagnant which is extremely frustrating.When I don't have to talk about it, I can do my best to push those negative feelings to the back of my thoughts.
The good news is that even when the scale isn't budging, there are still plenty of things that make this all worth it. Sometimes it takes an unexpected moment to just slap you in the face and remind you that you're kicking ass.
Obviously it's going to be story time..
Unless you're new around here, you should know about my love for all things Red Rocks. I love going there during concerts and I also love going there on any random day just to take in how gorgeous it is. I try and take any visitors there so they too can be obsessed.
Anyways, about two years ago my Mom and I went to a Gavin DeGraw, Maroon 5, and Train concert at Red Rocks. It was general admission so we got there early to stand at the bottom and wait for them to let us go up and pick our seats. Once they let people in it is a free for all for the best seats. I took off running to claim our seats and by the time I got settled in the best ones I could find I started having an asthma attack which turned into an anxiety attack because I was so freaked out. I was wheezing and I couldn't breathe and I was terrified. I was also severely out of shape. Some deep breaths and water later I was fine and we enjoyed the concert, but I can't lie and say it wasn't a pretty embarrassing moment for me.
Fast forward two years to Monday night when my Mom and I went to the Bruno Mars concert at Red Rocks. We got there late so we ended up having to park far away and had quite a trek to the venue. Part of that trek involved some wooden hiking stairs that went up a steep hill. I walked up those 5 flights of stairs and when I got to the top I realized I hadn't even broken a sweat and I was breathing normally as if I was sitting at a desk. I couldn't believe it! People around me were struggling and I was doing just fine. I was overwhelmed with what an incredible feeling that was.
Now I almost wish I had gone to a doctor before I started this thing, because I am pretty sure that I've made strides in my health. Instead of dreading physical activity, I am excited about it! In fact, I'm ready to go back to Red Rocks and hike all over again just for fun.
The moral of the story is.. even the little things can make this whole thing worth it and sometimes all you need is a reminder!
34 comments:
Congrats! That is impressive. I am exhausted after going up just two flights of stairs! I just moved to FoCo and really want to see a concert at Red Rocks sometime soon!
That's such an accomplishment! Way to go! Besides the feat of walking all those stairs, I noticed you were looking slimmer, too.
That is great Sami! It is always nice to see improvemnt in other places besides the scale, because that pesky thing hates to move!!
I'm slacking too, with my weight lost. I lost 10 pounds, and just haven't been super motivated lately. BUT- this helps!
so proud of you!
Congrats! I follow you on myfitnesspal too and you're doing awesome! :)
This is so great! Working out and eating healthy can get you down if you don't see the scale changing, but there are sooo many other changes you don't realize until you stop to notice them. Thanks for sharing :)
What a great story, Sami! I was totally thinking of you last night (in the most non-creepy way) when I left the gym and was dying. I wondered if you were still keepin on the keepin on!
this is awesome sami!!!!! so happy and proud of you!!!
way to go lady! and isn't red rocks awesome? we love going hiking there!
that is awesome sami!!! You look amazing and are such an inspiration! :) love U!
Thats awesome girl!!!!!
That's a really impressive and inspiring story! Keep it up!
I really need to get better about getting into shape! It is about small victories.
So proud of you girl (which you already know).
But seriously - these kinds of achievements are the BEST. They really show how far you've come - and you're only going to grow from here.
Just remember girl, the scale shows ONLY a number. Numbers don't mean shit.
That is awesome to just recognize those little things. You are right, it isn't always about the number on the scale. Thanks for putting this in perspective for all of us again!
Thats great! You should be proud of yourself!
great job, great reminder to us all!
Lauren
Good timing on this... I have been really off track lately, and it just doesn't feel good. I'm going to use this inspiration, because we forget about these things when we REALLY want that extra sleep, or those cheese fries...
I just started following you from the giveaway on livinginyellow. I love this story! Sometimes you don't realize what a big difference your choices are making until something like that happens! Keep up the good work!
amen! feeling good is more important than any number on a scale.
The way you feel is the most important measurement! Good job girl!
Congrats Sami! It's not about numbers, it's about how you feel. I'm so happy for you!
That is wonderful! Honestly gave me chills. *That* is the feeling you are working hard for!
Good for you, Sami! It's so good to see difference other than the scale. Keep kicking booty!
Hey! Just found your blog through the $1000 giveaway...I also live in Colorado, in Evergreen to be exact :) I love Red Rocks, such an amazing place to see music!! Come check out my blog if you want!
That is SO awesome! I really needed to read this. I also got my first 20 off and then ... nothin'. I haven't really been able to talk about it on the blog either. It's great that you were able to see non-scale progress. Keep it up, and I will too!
Totally agree... My post for tomorrow is all about celebrating the little things. Great minds :)
I feel the exact same way you do, the first twenty pounds was really easy and now I am just hanging in that same area! its totally my fault but still frustrating! I bet it felt amazing to get up all of those stairs and feel like it was nothing!! What an awesome reminder of how worth it this journey is and that your hard work is paying off for you!! Keep it up, and thanks for linking up with us!!
awesomely, awesome! Good for you girl!!
NSVs are just as important as losing pounds and losing inches! celebrate the victories - big and small - because weight loss is hard!
also, we often don't notice all the great things happening *internally* when we change our lifestyle; we always focus on the external to measure our progress but what happens inside is more important than the outside, imo :) so congrats!!
-kathy
Vodka and Soda
Every little victory counts and that's one big victory - it proves just how much more fit you are! I personally don't weigh myself bc I obsess over weight too much so I measure myself instead.
You da bomb! Please tell me you're taking me with you when you go back to Red Rocks to hike. Kthanks. Text me ;)
That's really what count! Improving and just being healthy!! Yay!!
Way to go!!! You should be proud of your accomplishment.
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