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I was losing weight. I had lost as much as diet by itself was going to change. I needed to move more. This was right as Pokemon Go was released and the headlines were "Kids aren't used to walking this much." Well that's exactly what I needed for those last 10 pounds.
I miscalculated. Accidentally lost 20. But the plan worked.
In 2021 I broke my back. It took years just to get the goal of "I would like to be able to walk five miles again." A few weeks ago I pulled it off. Pokemon Go was there with me to keep me moving. I hurt. I hurt a lot. I probably shouldn't have done it. But I pulled it off.
I certainly hope you're staying healthy, but I'm glad you managed to hit your goal. I'll be honest, I'm not sure what to say to a story like this without it coming off performative.
Healthy enough weight wise. I managed to regain the excessive 10 pounds of loss after a few years which helped. Now all my problems are sleep apnea and back related. Stressing my back is painful but absolutely necessary. But I definitely overdid it that day.
Yesterday and today I moved a lot of mud with a shovel because the septic tank was full and needed the cap uncovered and, after pumping, recovered. Not pleasant but good for the back.