Went ice skating tonight!
So I haven't been skating in at least 10 years, probably closer to 12. I bought myself some ice skates a couple of weeks back, promising myself that I'd get back out there when I was down to a more reasonable weight for skating (thinking that would probably be well into the New Year). I want to be able to go with my 6-year old to public skates.
Tonight after dinner, I decided to go for it! Instead of my normal walk on the track, I hit the ice. I wasn't even sure if I'd remember how to skate, but I did great! I didn't fall down once, and was circling the ice at a pretty good pace.
I went for 45 mins total - the time flew by much faster than when I walk or ride the recumbent bike. Most importantly, I was having fun doing it!
There's my NSV for today. I love my RNY!
Referral - December 2011 * Orientation TWH - March 13th, 2012 * Nurse Practitioner - April 17th, 2012 * Nutrition Class - April 17th, 2012 * Social Worker - April 24th, 2012 * Dietician - May 1st, 2012 * Psych - May 1st, 2012 * Surgeon - August 17th, 2012 * PATTS - Sept. 12th, 2012 * SURGERY TEGH, Dr. Cyriac - October 16th, 2012
Starting Weight - 320 lbs * Current Weight - 178 lbs * Goal Weight - 165 lbs
It was awesome! I felt like a kid again (even though there were lots of kids skating faster than me!).
Referral - December 2011 * Orientation TWH - March 13th, 2012 * Nurse Practitioner - April 17th, 2012 * Nutrition Class - April 17th, 2012 * Social Worker - April 24th, 2012 * Dietician - May 1st, 2012 * Psych - May 1st, 2012 * Surgeon - August 17th, 2012 * PATTS - Sept. 12th, 2012 * SURGERY TEGH, Dr. Cyriac - October 16th, 2012
Starting Weight - 320 lbs * Current Weight - 178 lbs * Goal Weight - 165 lbs
Thanks! I came close a couple of times. I need to figure out how to stop on figure skates again!
Referral - December 2011 * Orientation TWH - March 13th, 2012 * Nurse Practitioner - April 17th, 2012 * Nutrition Class - April 17th, 2012 * Social Worker - April 24th, 2012 * Dietician - May 1st, 2012 * Psych - May 1st, 2012 * Surgeon - August 17th, 2012 * PATTS - Sept. 12th, 2012 * SURGERY TEGH, Dr. Cyriac - October 16th, 2012
Starting Weight - 320 lbs * Current Weight - 178 lbs * Goal Weight - 165 lbs
I love skating. I did it at my heaviest and now it is so much easier and enjoyable (especially since I can tie the darn things easier).
Nothing like feeling the wind in you hair ! lol Keep it up you are doing great !
Nut/Psych/SW: Spring 2012 Surgeon Meet: July 6, 2012 Surgery: August 30, 2012
Thanks! Yes, bending over and being able to tie the laces without issue was awesome, too!
Referral - December 2011 * Orientation TWH - March 13th, 2012 * Nurse Practitioner - April 17th, 2012 * Nutrition Class - April 17th, 2012 * Social Worker - April 24th, 2012 * Dietician - May 1st, 2012 * Psych - May 1st, 2012 * Surgeon - August 17th, 2012 * PATTS - Sept. 12th, 2012 * SURGERY TEGH, Dr. Cyriac - October 16th, 2012
Starting Weight - 320 lbs * Current Weight - 178 lbs * Goal Weight - 165 lbs
Oh, that's exciting! Good for you!
I lost some weight on WW a few years ago and went ice skating for the first time in something like 15 or 20 years. It was so difficult! I had to hang onto a friend off and on for about half an hour before I finally got my legs, and even then I was kind of pathetic. :) Maybe I'll try it again sometime when I lose a bit more weight.
Referral to registry: Oct 21, 2011 Orientation (TWH): Feb 22, 2012 Surgery: Nov 7, 2012
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