just need to share with those who'll understand
gsp90x
Posts: 416 Member
Hey folks!
I just wanted to share (and digitally celebrate) with those who will understand this monumentous occasion.
For over 3 months I've been (often) 1 pound away from an official 45lb loss. I've tweaked and tried and regrouped and binged and completely started over once. There have been some really challenging times (and some easy goes). But this morning the scale finally gave way and I was at a solid 45lb loss.
When I told the Beast however, it was rather anti-climactic. Don't get me wrong. He was happy for me in that weird kind of I-know-this-is-a-big-deal-to-you kinda way. But I don't think anyone can understand the countless hours of talking yourself out of the binges, the self talk and motivation you do to eat your chosen meal while others are eating ice cream and whatever, and the strength it can take sometimes to pick yourself up and recommit. I don't think they can really understand the victory unless they've also faught the war, like you guys.
So. there it is!!! I did it. I did it. I did it. I know it's only one pound and it's only a number but what a relief.
45 down, 30 to go. and none too soon!
I just wanted to share (and digitally celebrate) with those who will understand this monumentous occasion.
For over 3 months I've been (often) 1 pound away from an official 45lb loss. I've tweaked and tried and regrouped and binged and completely started over once. There have been some really challenging times (and some easy goes). But this morning the scale finally gave way and I was at a solid 45lb loss.
When I told the Beast however, it was rather anti-climactic. Don't get me wrong. He was happy for me in that weird kind of I-know-this-is-a-big-deal-to-you kinda way. But I don't think anyone can understand the countless hours of talking yourself out of the binges, the self talk and motivation you do to eat your chosen meal while others are eating ice cream and whatever, and the strength it can take sometimes to pick yourself up and recommit. I don't think they can really understand the victory unless they've also faught the war, like you guys.
So. there it is!!! I did it. I did it. I did it. I know it's only one pound and it's only a number but what a relief.
45 down, 30 to go. and none too soon!
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WooHoo. Great success. I am soooo excited for you. I am 4 lbs away from my goal. I can't wait to hit it.0
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Woohoo! The hardest victories are the sweetest.
It sounds like you worked really hard for that. Awesome! 0 -
Fantastic work! You stuck with it, and didn't give in! You got this!0
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Wonderful news :flowerforyou: I totally get how you would have felt. My hubby would have just rolled his eyes and said "whatever" hehe
I've been 4 kgs away from my goal weight for moooonths lol I'm only very new to low carbing though.0 -
That is Awesome! 45 pounds....great job 0
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Congrats!! Great News! I just don't think guys understand. My husband for a few weeks was getting closer and closer to 200 lbs. I said, you gotta tell me when you hit 199 - that's quite the accomplishment. He was perplexed that would mean something. But it does!! We need to celebrate all achievements - they really do mean something! 0
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Awesome job!
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That is momentous! Great accomplishment, I know it takes strength, it's many, many small victories that one day bear fruit and we need to celebrate!
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How absolutely fabulous! You Rock! Sometimes its just baffling at how hard it is to keep going but you did it! Happy dance and all that. Hope you have an awesome non food treat lined up for yourself! I know I would.0
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Congratulations! I'm so impressed with your determination. Good on you. 0
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Congratulations! I had been bouncing around the lower 150s (think 151-153) for weeks. This morning: 149.4! I can't even describe how relieving and exciting it was to see that number. Even if I'm back up tomorrow--I still have a new low to bask in. 0
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Great job! !!0
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Wahoo! Over halfway there! Congrats!
Onward and downward!
When I hit my recent milestone, DH was like: "Ummmm. Okay."
Huge deal, dude.
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congratulations! What a great accomplishment! Truly inspiring!!!!0
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So happy for you to reach that milestone! Keep up the good work and don't forget there are lots of unseen victories going on inside the body as its getting healthy. Every single good choice made is a victory of its own. 0
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Congratulations!!! YES I know how you feel. I also wanted to hit that magical 45 pounds gone before I went back to the doctor after several months. It seemed to be the magical number and like you the scale hung at 44 day after day week or more. I did not make it until a few days after doctor day but I was shouting it to the world when I finally did.
I know how hard you worked. You are doing wonderful. Keep your resolve going. Nothing tastes as good as being thin and healthy. My mantra.
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Big smiles here for you!! Love your perseverance!!0
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Woohoo!! I hear you, and it's a beautiful victory!0
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Your success gives hope to the rest of us. It can be done and you are proof. Thank you.0
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Congratulations!0
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Congratulations!!! I'm on the cusp of 50 lbs lost, and totally know where you're coming from!0
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Well done, great loss! I love reaching milestones!0
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That is amazing! Way to go, and good job sticking at it no matter what!0
