Backpacking trip and a huge NSV
Just a happy note...
I have always wanted to do a backpacking trip, but the weight was a dealbreaker. Just decided on a whim with the hubby to go and picked a moderate/challenging trail. I was pretty nervous because I have never tried it, but it went splendidly! 8.2 miles on day one, no problems sleeping in a tent at night, and 10 miles on day 2... all hiking had tons of hills and such too! Had a great time and just dropped $800 on gear for the hubby and I so we don't have to borrow again. Can't wait to do it again, and I love my sleeve!
And yea- we are both pretty sore!
Surgeon: Chengelis Surgery on 12/19/2011 A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!
1Mo: -21 2Mo: -16 3Mo: -12 4MO - 13 5MO: -11 6MO: -10 7MO: -10.3 8MO: -6 Goal in 8 months 4 days!! 6' 2'' EWL 103% Starting size 28 or 4x (tight) now size 12 or large, shoe size 12 w to 10.5 150+ pounds lost
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CONGRATS!! This is such an accomplishment - so great!
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That's fantastic! I guess you had to haul the gear around as well, so that added to the experience. :) I'm so glad you pushed the envelope and found out by doing that you love that type of trip. It's inspiring on a couple of levels.
5'8" HRW 357 on 7/09/12 SW 339 >196 8/26/13 (surgeon's goal) TWL 193 CW 164
*:•-:¦:-•:*1st pers. goal 178 on 10/16/13; ultimate goal 164 on 12/13/13*:•-:¦:-•:*
I am proud that I hauled my own gear- most would think that is kinda goofy, but I suspect folks on this board understand why that is a big deal to me! With that said though, all of the gear I am buying has to be on the light end. My pack weighed in at 28 pounds, and I for sure would not want an ounce heavier. Lightened up the gear though compared to my son's stuff :)
Surgeon: Chengelis Surgery on 12/19/2011 A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!
1Mo: -21 2Mo: -16 3Mo: -12 4MO - 13 5MO: -11 6MO: -10 7MO: -10.3 8MO: -6 Goal in 8 months 4 days!! 6' 2'' EWL 103% Starting size 28 or 4x (tight) now size 12 or large, shoe size 12 w to 10.5 150+ pounds lost
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Oh, the joy! This last weeken I spent the afternoon playing tennis with my hubby. First time in 27 years. Again I say, Oh, the joy!!!
Its all about " the doing- the sharing-- the living! 10 miles! Wowie-kazowie! You go, girl!
goal!!! August 20, 2013 age: 59 High weight: 345 (June, 2011) Consult weight: 293 (June, 2012) Pre-Op: 253 (Nov., 2012) Surgery weight: 235 (Dec. 12, 2012) Current weight: 145
TOTAL POUNDS LOST- 200 (110 pounds lost before surgery, 90 pounds lost Post Op.diabetes in remission-blood pressure normal-cholesterol and triglyceride levels normal! BMI from 55.6 supermorbidly obese to 23.6 normal!!!!
That is super cool!!! I LOVE doing things with the hubby that I did a couple decades ago, but have not been able to for too long! Tennis NSV is a beautiful thing! I totally wish the hubby played tennis, or would be willing to learn. Not his cup of tea though.
Surgeon: Chengelis Surgery on 12/19/2011 A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!
1Mo: -21 2Mo: -16 3Mo: -12 4MO - 13 5MO: -11 6MO: -10 7MO: -10.3 8MO: -6 Goal in 8 months 4 days!! 6' 2'' EWL 103% Starting size 28 or 4x (tight) now size 12 or large, shoe size 12 w to 10.5 150+ pounds lost
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WOW! How cool!!! Sounds like you had a blast!!! Congrats on such a fun NSV!!!
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