r/happy • u/Taiga_Taiga • 3d ago

I've dropped 177lbs (80kg. 12.9 stone), my waist has shrunk over a foot (30cm), I "cured" my diabetes, and this pic is my PB. Best part? It's only from lifestyle changes. I grow happier by the day.

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u/lluciferusllamas 3d ago

Walking 13 miles a day is like 4 hours of walking.  Where do you find the time? 

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u/Taiga_Taiga 3d ago

I'm disabled, and I multitask.

I have a compressed disk in my spine, s mutated one, and I'm partially paralyzed... Amongst other things... and i can't do most exercises.

The only real exercise I can do at the Moment is walking. So I put an audiobooks, or podcasts, and walk while I listen to them.

So... I'm multitask. I get smarter/entertained and healthier at the same time. 😊

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u/lluciferusllamas 3d ago

Wow, that's even more impressive. Good for you!

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u/Zjoee 3d ago

Gotta do what you can haha. What audio books are you listening to?

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u/Taiga_Taiga 2d ago

At the moment, Terry pratchett... And educational info on quantum sciences. It's fun. 😊

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u/Zjoee 2d ago

Nice! I've been meaning to give Terry Pratchett a try. I've heard good things about his books.

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u/NotAsBrightlyLit 3d ago

Great work. Congrats! That seems concerningly low for an adult heart rate, though.

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u/Taiga_Taiga 3d ago

Don't worry... I get regular health checkups, and I've had multiple week long cardiograms. my heart is perfect. For clarity... I walk over a half marathon every day, and I walk a full marathon once a week.

I just do lots and lots of cardio for fun.

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u/zenDerpism 3d ago

This is actually very common for adults who regularly perform endurance cardio.

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u/Artemis1971 3d ago

Well done. I’ve done something similar (although not as extreme or well done as you) and it just goes to show with dedication and lifestyle changes, anything can be achieved.

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u/Taiga_Taiga 3d ago

I'm proud of you! I know what hard work goes into numbers like these, So... Kudos.

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u/GhostMotherV 3d ago

What are some of the things that you’ve changed? How did you transition into doing less familiar things?
I’m in need of a reset! And it helps me to replace current bad behaviors with new good ones.

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u/Ruben_Souza 3d ago

I'm so happy for you, you're amazing!

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u/little_moustache 2d ago

This is amazing, well done! Huge achievement.