For those sleeved, what have been big physical goals you have accomplished?

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Came back to review this thread because it's an enjoyable one.
Since mid-January, I've been doing yoga most mornings. It's my most consistent, sustained practice apart from attending weekly classes for a year or so (about 18 years ago). I am happy to see myself able to do poses again which I loved before but was unable to do before surgery. I've even been to some classes and kept up.
I like the way my body feels when I do the yoga and I am more comfortable all day because of it. Less aches and pains altogether and more energy.
One of my goals before the surgery was to be able to sit cross-legged on the ground again. Pleased that I am able to do that again now.
Nel

[niamh]

Fantastic progress Nel. Since I last posted, I've done lots of things and also had a period of injury. I did my short-course triathlon and finished it all without having to stop (my big fear was not having enough energy to keep running in the final leg). I did a night-time 5k and did it in around 36:30, I did another 5k which was uphill for the entire last 1k and did it in around 38:00. Then I was doing another 5k charity event last December and developed runner's knee about 2.5km in, and had to stop. Damn! So I took some time away from running, got myself some physio, and crossed my fingers. My first long-ish run back was a jog when I was in Paris that took me past the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe - running in style!! But I got a sore knee again at the end of that run. Now I'm back in regular training, and haven't had knee pain (fingers crossed), and I've got another short-course triathlon coming up next month. Then I've booked myself to do a 10k in September, and an 8k in Amsterdam in October. I have fantasies of half-marathon distance next year - who knows?!

I think yoga sounds like a good idea but I've struggled to find a class locally that suits my work time.

[christine53]

sitting on my Hubby's lap and giving him a hug

[susan_b]

Sitting in theater and airline seats comfortably without encroaching on anyone else's space. Nice.

[AmyM]

Shopping in the regular womens section of the store.

[Lee6Lee]

Can I tell you all a secret? I lost weight and got a tummy tuck about 12 years ago. I didn't look good in a swimming suit, but when I put on a wetsuit the guys looked at me like I was a goddess. There are light weight swim suits of all kinds, some called "sun suits". Too many of us are trying to look good in a bikini. There's just something about a figure-hugging black thing. Going to get back into that soon!

[svjj1]

I just completed my 2nd 1/2 marathon last weekend finished in 2:10 and I have another one next Saturday. I never would have dreamed I could run 13.1 miles and noe I am doing it twice in 2 weeks. Love my sleeve best thing I have ever done

[jessiejess]

I've been working out every day for 6 weeks. I am losing 4 inches a week now and went from a 14 to a 10 in pants, and an 8 and med in tops and dresses. My weight is moving at about 2lbs a week but my clothes feel so much looser than that. I love it!
I have increased my cardio resistance to 9 on the recumbent bike and do 30-40 mins depending on how much time I have. I have also increased the variety of arm work I do. I still haven't been able to do ab work bc it hurts my lower back, but arms and legs are great!
For the record, I have NEVER been one to workout but it makes me feel so good now that I look forward to it and if I miss a day, I feel like I haven't accomplished anything.
I love this new life! Working out has raised my self esteem and mood. I don't ever want to fall out of this habit. It's great!!

[swimbikerun]

Did a marathon, won several swimming challenges, placed in a Zone Championships long course swim meet, placed in a national event. Been able to do a lot of things like volunteering and the like I couldn't do before.

[aroundhky]

Way to go "swim"...that's awesome!!

[swimbikerun]

Ta. Hey my family is from NC.

[Babs4531]

Still swimming. But now only 2 or 3 days a week. I have had to change things up again. 50 laps wasn't doing the trick anymore. Really? My body tends to figure out the new routine fairly fast. It's a few months and again the wight loss stopped. No big deal this time. I realized what was going on and made a change. I am now doing the Orange Theory workout 4 days a week and swimming only 2 or 3 days a week. I miss swimming more, but the change is doing me good.

I am so sorry SunsetWaves. I have only seen your message now. I waited until I got the ok from my doctor. It was at about 3 months for me. He didn't want me in the chemicals until well healed.

As far as being embarrassed in a bathing suit at the gym, I can say this... When I first started out, I was one of the larger woman there, but I was not alone by any means. There were several large people. I didn't move fast, but I did keep moving. The pool is a great way to get moving without pain. So I was not alone. Time has past now and I am no longer one of the bigger people there. But guess what? There are still lots of big people there getting started. The cycle of life, I am thinking. I am just farther along now.

[swimbikerun]

In swimming no one really cares. Most people can't be airbrushed in Speedos, so we just get over it and get in the pool. LOL.

[mbrit008]

Shadow,

I can ride a roller coaster now :-) I love going to Busch Gardens. I bought a season pass:-) I am still trying to get my exercise down pack :-)

[12NVDiva]

No marathons but my husband and I walk/run about 2-7 miles every other day.