So far so good...
SaraMakingChanges
Posts: 178 Member
I joined MFP in July 2016 and spent the next 10 months wasting time and barely committed to logging but managed to lose about 10 lbs and finally find just that little bit of confidence that I needed to take it to the next level - full commitment to logging and trying to stay under.
At my highest weight I was 410 lbs and barely able to walk. I avoided socializing and spent most of my time sitting alone, eating and drinking myself towards an early grave. So many of my thoughts about myself at that time were extremely negative. Self loathing, depression, suicide, guilt, shame - these were always playing in the back of my mind.
When I started on full commitment mode I had a lot to learn and I made a lot of mistakes. But slowly changing what I ate, how I cooked and working to increase my activity level from zero to something - anything - started to work! I started to gain confidence and see that every time I avoided temptation I was winning. It's not about the war, it's about the outcome of each little battle that you have with yourself, with temptation.
I've gotten this far with some wonderful family - who patiently walked my pace as I slowly gained strength and ability; my MFP friends - who motivated, inspired and encouraged me; and with a heck of a lot of patience.
I am so grateful that I found this tool and the amazing community connection. I am so grateful to my body for healing itself and accepting my gradual changes - and doing what it's supposed to do by shedding the fat. I have gained hope, confidence, energy and my most favourite of all - the knowledge that I am capable. I can. I will. I am strong. I am worthy of health, happiness and a fulfilling life.
Thank you
And now on to the next 100!
At my highest weight I was 410 lbs and barely able to walk. I avoided socializing and spent most of my time sitting alone, eating and drinking myself towards an early grave. So many of my thoughts about myself at that time were extremely negative. Self loathing, depression, suicide, guilt, shame - these were always playing in the back of my mind.
When I started on full commitment mode I had a lot to learn and I made a lot of mistakes. But slowly changing what I ate, how I cooked and working to increase my activity level from zero to something - anything - started to work! I started to gain confidence and see that every time I avoided temptation I was winning. It's not about the war, it's about the outcome of each little battle that you have with yourself, with temptation.
I've gotten this far with some wonderful family - who patiently walked my pace as I slowly gained strength and ability; my MFP friends - who motivated, inspired and encouraged me; and with a heck of a lot of patience.
I am so grateful that I found this tool and the amazing community connection. I am so grateful to my body for healing itself and accepting my gradual changes - and doing what it's supposed to do by shedding the fat. I have gained hope, confidence, energy and my most favourite of all - the knowledge that I am capable. I can. I will. I am strong. I am worthy of health, happiness and a fulfilling life.
Thank you
And now on to the next 100!
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Wow, I mean wow! What an incredible difference and progress! I'm so glad to hear you've made this decision and am thrilled with what you've done so far! Keep it up, we're all with you, you're awesome!3
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That is an inspiring story! Congratulations on the what you have done so far, you look fantastic!1
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congrats on your weight loss, fabulous job! Keep at it, you can do it!1
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Beautiful!! You are so amazing and SO WORTH IT!!1
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Amazing1
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Thank you. Your story will help me and, I'm sure, many others. It must feel good to be able to do more--and that alone can be so motivating. I know that getting back to exercising regularly was hard, but being able to do a little bit made me want to be able to do more. Good luck with your next goal.2
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So inspiring, thank you for sharing!1
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Your story is stronger than your weight loss and your weight loss is pretty amazing! Your story has a great strength behind it that u found the power and now can tell the whole wide world that u are strong and a warrior. Its so great that everyone is gonna read your story and find some strength in it. Changing yourself and now other people. Awesome job! Keep going and being so vibrant. I have lost 158 pounds so far and I can understand the strength it takes. You remind me of myself a conquer. You will succeed cuz u have the strength it takes.5
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Thank you so much for the lovely comments and support!!!2
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You look great !! What a inspiration you are !!!
You go girl !!1 -
Congratulations!!!1
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Great work so far!!!1
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So happy for you and your commitment to make your life the best it can be. I love that your family is there to support you. I'm looking forward to reading about your continued success.2
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Wow awesome job! You’re beautiful! God bless you.1
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Thank you so much everyone for all the support. 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
Things are going well. I’ve continued to lose approx 10 pounds per month. I’m getting stronger and so being more and more active is happening naturally. Acquaintances, neighbors, coworkers are all starting to come right out and say - wow you’ve lost so much weight! Old clothes have been taken in or donated. All of this and some days I still feel huge! And I know the reality is, I am both smaller and still too big... I still have about 100 pounds to go until I am at the “correct” weight for my height. Not sure I will ever actually get there... but it’s a soft goal. I just want to find my happy place. Again, thank you so much to each of you for stopping by and leaving a comment. Your support and the support of the MFP community have meant so much to me and have been vital to my success.5 -
You're approach is really inspiring. Yes, it reaklly comes down to the little daily battles with temptation and being honest with ourselves. You look fantastic in your "after" pic, and I have no doubt, you'll reach your next goal(s). Thanks for sharing3
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You are awesome! Keep doing what you're doing!1
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Oh my goodness I'm so happy this got bumped today so I could read it! What a beautiful story of strength and family and love for yourself and others. You made my day and strengthened my resolve too.1
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Amazing story and weight loss and you should feel proud of yourself by what you have and can achieve1
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amazing! great job.1
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