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One month in..
MissusSpags
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I joined MFP a month ago. During that time, I've completely overhauled my life. I have started eating better, drinking at least 100oz. of water per day, logging my meals and taking 2 mile walks/hikes each day...4 miles on the weekend days. My husband bought me a Fitbit Charge for a joint Mother's Day/birthday gift and I'm becoming slightly obsessed with pushing myself to walk longer/faster/stronger.
I've struggled with my weight since my youngest child was born 12 years ago. After I had him, I was 120. Then, I started to gain weight..never losing..just gaining. The final straw came on Easter this year. My daughter had taken a picture of me sitting on my sister's couch and I was horrified at how I looked. 209 pounds and miserable as heck.
Fast forward to today. I had planned on not weighing in after May 4 to have a "No Weigh May" but I caved. And I'm kind of glad I did.
Since April 11th, I have lost 10.2 pounds. Just this past week alone, I lost 4.2. I'm so excited to keep this going and to see where I end up. I know there will be setbacks and plateaus but for the first time in my life, I'm okay with that.
I've struggled with my weight since my youngest child was born 12 years ago. After I had him, I was 120. Then, I started to gain weight..never losing..just gaining. The final straw came on Easter this year. My daughter had taken a picture of me sitting on my sister's couch and I was horrified at how I looked. 209 pounds and miserable as heck.
Fast forward to today. I had planned on not weighing in after May 4 to have a "No Weigh May" but I caved. And I'm kind of glad I did.
Since April 11th, I have lost 10.2 pounds. Just this past week alone, I lost 4.2. I'm so excited to keep this going and to see where I end up. I know there will be setbacks and plateaus but for the first time in my life, I'm okay with that.
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Brilliant, well done, keep it up!0
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Awesome! Keep up the good work!!0
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oh u cheated lol kidding. Congrats
i still don't know what i weight yet but last time i checked it was 146 but i was on my period end of april so not sure what now.0 -
I know, I know...lol. I've decided to make it a Monday May instead of No Weigh May.
I totally caved. 0 -
Congrats to you!!!0
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oh sweetheart ur good i understand. if i had scale i probably done the same thing lol good thing i don't have one heheheMissusSpags wrote: »I know, I know...lol. I've decided to make it a Monday May instead of No Weigh May. I totally caved.0
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I'm just looking forward to the next time I have to go to the doctor's and stepping on their scale. My doctor has been after me for YEARS to lose weight and now I can say, "Chill out, I'm a work in progress!". 0
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well i can't wait to read ur success story and pic of before and after. and good luck with ur DR. i hope its nothing serious.0
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Excellent, just keep up the good work and stay motivated ! 0
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Just a check in with my meds...high blood pressure..lol. Hoping once I lose the weight, I won't need them anymore!!0
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oh i hope u won't be needing any of that soon but only check up once year. keep doing what u doing its working so far right.
am hoping i'll lose something this month too lol wish me luckMissusSpags wrote: »Just a check in with my meds...high blood pressure..lol. Hoping once I lose the weight, I won't need them anymore!!
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Well done you!!!!0
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way to go, well done on your progress so far0
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Congrats! Just remember its marathon not a sprint. create habits, not diets. Its a lifestyle change and make it sustainable.
awesome job so far!0
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