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AIBU to be really really proud of... myself..!!

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BathshebaKnickerStickers · 31/03/2019 17:59

18 months ago I was a fat, dumpy 47 year old going into her first ever adult swimming lesson, unable to swim a stroke.

Today i’m Still a fat dumpy 48 year old who swum 100 25 metre lengths this afternoon in the Swimathon, raising around £400 in sponsorship money.

Tonight when my husband and children take me out for dinner, for once i’ll Feel I actually deserve my wine.

AIBU to be really really proud of... myself..!!
AIBU to be really really proud of... myself..!!
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8FencingWire · 31/03/2019 19:54

Awww, that really put a smile on my face! Congratulations, you’ve done amazingly well! You really are an inspiration Flowers

Notonthestairs · 31/03/2019 20:00

As a fat dumpy 47 year old you've inspired me to dig out my trainers this week and start C25k again.

MorningsEleven · 31/03/2019 20:04

BTW you look far younger than your age.

justasyouare · 31/03/2019 20:06

Well done that is amazing! Also, you are neither fat nor dumpy and look lovely!

avocadosrus · 31/03/2019 20:08

You are amazing, well done you x

LadyNina00 · 31/03/2019 20:09

That's an amazing achievement!! Well done and so inspirational. Congrats!!

Wigeon · 31/03/2019 20:14

What a lovely photo of you! Very well done! SmileFlowersStar

CMOTDibbler · 31/03/2019 20:16

Congratulations! I loved seeing all the different people at the Swimathon session I went to last night and chatting beforehand

HollowTalk · 31/03/2019 20:17

Did you lose any weight through swimming? You look great!

longtimelurkerhelen · 31/03/2019 20:24

YANBU

I did the same as a fit and healthy 12 year old and I'm pretty sure I took longer than 90 minutes. I WAS KNACKERED, there is no way I could do it now. You should be so proud of yourself, that is an amazing achievement.

You definitely deserve Cake now.

froggybiby · 31/03/2019 20:34

Well done! Flowers Amazing achievement! I'd like to do something like this next year. 😁 I am 47 too & although I can do the breast stroke, I don't (or didn't use to) put my head under water. After years of putting myself second, and juggling full time job & ferrying my daughter to after school activities, I decided to take the plunge too. I enrolled on a swimming course too in January. Although getting a very bad flu did slow me down as I missed 3 weeks, I have made good progress already & try to go additional days with my daughter too. I am looking forward to the summer.

SnowyAlpsandPeaks · 31/03/2019 20:36

Congratulations!! That is really impressive X

Overtheborder · 31/03/2019 20:41

Well done you!! What an achievement! And what a beautiful photograph, though can I point out that you're neither fat or dumpy- you look beautiful and proud Flowers

MrsDrudge · 31/03/2019 20:43

YANBU - you are incredible, well done!!! Such a great achievement I hope you enjoyed your well deserved wine x

MrHaroldFry · 31/03/2019 20:48

Bravo! You did yourself proud.

blackcoffeeinbed · 31/03/2019 20:50

Awesome, massive congratulations to you! Enjoy your wine xx

brittabot · 31/03/2019 20:52

Well done, brilliant achievement. Enjoy your wine!

user1486131602 · 31/03/2019 21:04

Well done you! Girl power, nothing like it 💪🏻⭐️

Justkeeprollingalong · 31/03/2019 21:07

Well done! 🥇

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BathshebaKnickerStickers · 31/03/2019 21:49

I’m now awfully tiddly. I’m finishing this glass of wine and then off to bed....

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