Why Aren't There More Success Story Postings?

[wake up eager]

I would love to read more success stories. I'd like to be able to come here and read a list of good things that are happening for people. Not only the "big" successes, but all the daily wins, like:
-I did some straight leg push ups this week (I did, yea for me!)
-I did 4DS for the second time last week and actually got through it all and really enjoyed it more this time AND actually (kind of) got through the high step part of day 1
-Did Low Max, first time in awhile, thoroughly enjoyed it AND could tell I've advanced from the last time I did it...I stayed with CF more and was on it with all the steps and my cardio endurance was strong.

Yea!! All wins...

What wins have you been having lately?
Also, why do you think there's not been many posts here?

[LaughingWater]

Straight-leg push ups? Good for you! I hope to do that some day.

I know I haven't posted anything because I guess I just don't feel like my success is big enough for an official "success story."

But that's not the best attitude, so here goes:

Since starting with Cathe in April, I've lost 9 pounds. I didn't have much to lose to begin with (the photo of me in my album was pre-Cathe), so I'm surprised but happy. I'm also eating much better, looking for more nutrition out of my food and no longer chosing in a mindless fashion.

Now I look forward to building some muscle.

[wake up eager]

Congrats on the 9 lbs and the eating success...THAT is success.
If making change was easy everyone would be doing it...celebrating every bit of progress helps build even more success. Cheers, cheers, cheers....

[fitover40]

Let's see, one of what I view many successes I've had since starting working out with Cathe is.....

I can do 2 unassisted pullups! In May I could do 0 and then to my surprise I stopped at the park one day and tried again and I eeked out 2. Wow I felt strong after that!

[MommaPew]

I've can finally do both the step routines with very little stopping & staring and going WTH!

I think anyone who can complete those 2 step routines can classify themselves as a success storey!!

[Sweetpea1]

I like the idea of adding our small successes so I'll add my success story.... Since starting working out with Cathe last July I have gained muscle definition in my scrawny arms and upper back. I would still like to work more on my legs however. Lifting weights makes me feel so strong and accomplished. On a side note, I helped my mom move this weekend to a third floor apartment and was able to lift and carry heavy boxes that I never would have been able to carry three flights of stairs.

[jodijodi]

Since starting with Cathe 3 years ago I have had many successes. Most of them have been kind of small, but have meant a lot to me. So I've never posted in this forum because I didn't really have a "big" success. Here are some of my accomplishments:

• I lost 17 pounds, and I've gained muscle definition I didn't think was possible for me. I actually have a waist now, and I get a kick out of flexing my muscles to impress friends and family. And who knew my DH has a thing for back muscles?
• I have gotten much much stronger; my DH and I have been able to move furniture and redo some rooms in our house without help because I can lift heavier now.
• I have barely had a cold in the last 3 years. Working out with Cathe has improved my immune system immensely.
• A year ago I would have laughed if someone told me this would happen, but I actually like kickboxing now!
• After thinking that my knees and back could not handle heavy lifting with a barbell, I picked one up again the other day after a loooong break from it, and WOW, I can actually do squats with it! I have had some great leg workouts in the last couple of weeks, something I never thought would happen!
• And yes, I can finally do straight leg pushups. I can't do quite as many as Cathe does in the videos, but I can usually get through about 75-80% of them.
• Cathe workouts have greatly improved my balance and coordination. (I'm still kind of a klutz, though.)

Sorry this was so long...once I started thinking smaller, I came up with a whole bunch of successes!

Jodi

[lioness]

This is a great idea. Congratulations to all!

I lost about 35 pounds 9 years ago but my most recent success has been running. I hate running but in October 2007 I was going through a bad time and needed something to focus on. I set a goal of running a 5k and a 10k. To date I have done 5-5ks, 1-8k and 1-10k. I'm not the fastest runner but I haven't come in last yet. I consider it a success every time I cross the finish line, even though my time isn't always the best.

Also, on Sunday I did 10 kettlebell swings with 35 pounds. I'm thinking about asking for a 44 pounder for my birthday.

[benman]

I agree that we need more Success stories. I especially am motivated by "Before & After" photos, not just the beginning and the end, but along the way. I posted a "Before" picture on my MyCatheSpace mostly for the pressure to keep going..... no one wants to see a before without an after. A small success would be for me to do full pushups again with perfect form or a pull up with my legs out (straight) in front of me. I'll post again when I have accomplished either of these. I think there are a thousand other small successes that I would love to achieve and post.......I will try as they happen if they are an encouragement to others. I have never been on a blog or forum before, but doing this is keeping me motivated. I'd love to see everyone's successes......keep posting!

[RapidBreath]

I would hate for all of you to know just how pudgy I still am. Even 78 pounds later. ick.

I prefer to think of that smiley as my disgusted smiley face btw.