Progress Pics - 21 lbs and 20 inches

Init_to_winit

I still want to lose more but I'm proud of how far I've come. Granted, it's taken me almost a year but slow and steady right? I think the biggest takeaway I have from this go at losing weight is I just don't give up. Yes I slip, yes I gain and take two step forwards followed by one step back, but I don't go into a full on spiral back to binge eating and packing on all the weight I lost and then some. Which is my usual M.O.

I have trialed and errored so much. I've tried numerous routines and diets and was successful for a while, then learned it wasn't for me. But rather than just quit all together, I moved on to something different until I found what works for me. I learned I am not a dieter, I just simply love food and that's that. I also have no willpower, so there is never junk food or snack food in my house, I just can't resist it. I can't go to a BBQ and not want to eat something from every dish and dessert, so I just try and be smart, a little less potato salad, a little more green beans and a small bite of dessert for me oh and WATER WATER all day everyday! Tons of water!

What took me almost this entire year to find out is I love lifting weights, and I love crossfit. This has been life changing for me, before I hated lifting and I didn't like pushing myself. But this class, the workouts are always different, my coaches are so encouraging, and the culture in general is just awesome. My classmates push me and motivate me to do better and be stronger. It's affected other aspects of my life, I feel like I can take on other challenges and want to challenge myself. Feeling stronger physically has made me feel stronger intellectually and emotionally. I love it!

So here I am, a work in progress, hoping so badly that one day I will be a full blown success story. Good luck to everyone on the same journey as me, it may not be easy, but we'll get there! Just don't get discouraged, life will happen, you will make mistakes but learn from them! Eating bad for one day won't make you gain all your weight back just like eating good for one day won't make you lose all your weight. Don't give up, don't ever give up!

maureented

You are awesome. You've worked hard, keep it up.

woznube7

Great work, you have come so far!! Thanks for sharing! Keep it up, be proud of yourself!!

krystals84

way to go!!

suemcmurry

Great job! You look sooooo much happier!!! WTG!

aledba

Woo hoo! What a success!

believeinme0430

Awesome job!!

Init_to_winit

Thanks everyone!

goldthistime

Fantastic! You must feel a lot better too!

Crochet180

Really good job. I loved what you said about feeling stronger emotionally and intellectually. I find the empowerment and control aspect of this journey almost more exciting than the actual weight loss.

tmove2015

Like it! Always be real with yourself is starting to become my theme for this weight loss journey! Great job!

BekahC1980

wow awesome way to go job well done fabulous

michelleellis

Great job!!!

deannster1

Well said. Your hard work & message are inspiring to everyone who struggles on their journey to becoming fit.

Timshel_

Can TOTALLY see it in your face. Props.

urloved33

AWESOME.

Erinsmiles2015

You are doing so great! I will never give up, thanks for your inspiring words!

spencendawn

Fabulous!!!!

Init_to_winit

You guys are all so great and making me feel like a million bucks!

DaniYelli27

You're awesome. I love food, too! High five for making better choices!

Emartz2

What a difference! Very inspiring!!!

I think you've just motivated me to post to story!

Sinnister78

You look great Init! Very motivational!

PeloMichelle

So inspiring-Thank You!!

Datarn

I am excited for you. I also have discovered how much I like to lift weights!! Looking forward to seeing more!

swiftyoung

Thanks so much for sharing. I really needed that today. Please know that your honesty and perseverance are inspiring. Congratulations and much success.

alltheweigh170

Wow, your story feels like something I would have written myself. As I was reading each sentence I was going, "Yep, that's me" You are doing great! Excellent progress.

ImOneStepCloser

Great job sweetie.

pinkys008

Your changes are amazing! Thank you so much for sharing this here!

pinkys008

Init_to_winit wrote: »

You guys are all so great and making me feel like a million bucks!

I am glad it helps you, too. I have to tell you, though, when I see something like this, it makes me feel so much better about my own potential. You are committed, you are making changes and seeing results. This gives me hope for my own success. As much as I am happy for you to be doing so great, I am also thrilled (in a very selfish way) to see that it is possible, it does work, results happen.

So, yeah. Thank you so much for sharing this!

cahf

HUGE difference! It took me a year to lose 23 pounds (I have lots more to go) but I suspect you are right, slow and steady is one great way to go about weight loss!

codycsweet

Congrats you can see a huge difference and I also was nodding yep that has been me. In particular over the last year.