Weight Loss 1st(Success Stories)since losing50lbs+(even if it's the1st time in a LONG time)

NewLIFEstyle4ME

I'll start:

I'm 52lbs down as of today (an amazing feat after 6+ years of trying) I'm 168.4 lbs down from almost 220lbs--my highest weight since joining Mfp wayyyy back in 2012. I haven't been in the 160's in many many moons. My body fat percentage has gone down from 48+ to 22% Today, for the FIRST TIME in more years than I care to count, I wore a size medium shirt. Even if it was a kinda big medium...still the tag says medium and I'M THRILLED ABOUT THAT!

Last week for the FIRST time in SUPER LONG time (toooooo many years to dare think about) somebody called me "skinny"(they said "hey skinny")--uh, W W and YAY

The first time in YEARS I now wear sleeveless tops that aren't "flowy, boxy, big and long and "generous" size to cover/hide my excessupper all over body fat/rolls . How I used to dread summer time, because I never felt good wearing "summer clothes"- finding clothes to look good was mission impossible, but no more--YAY!

I've got a waist...I've got a WAISTLINE and it's looking good----WOW and YAY! First time in YEARS I've now FINALLY got a nice looking waistline on me.

How I FINALLY got here (and I'm not done, I want to get rid of 30-35 more pounds). Simply CICO, eating whatever I want to, just not as much nor as frequently.

Okay, your turn: What are some of your weigh-loss "Firsts" even if it's just a FIRST in a long-time first since ridding your body of 50lbs+ Pls. do share (even if you haven't lost 50lbs--if you've rid/shed yourself a nice amount bodyfat) what are some of your "Firsts" since becoming slimmer and trimmer!

GOT_Obsessed

Great job!
My first was a couple weeks ago bathing suit shopping and then wearing it later. I didn't feel like a beached whale. I felt at ease. I by no means was smokin' hot in it, but I did not feel like I would stand out in a crowd.

NewLIFEstyle4ME

GOT_Obsessed wrote: »

Great job!
My first was a couple weeks ago bathing suit shopping and then wearing it later. I didn't feel like a beached whale. I felt at ease. I by no means was smokin' hot in it, but I did not feel like I would stand out in a crowd.

Girl, I totally know whatcha mean/can relate 100%. You're looking super GOOD btw, keep up the GREAT work and thanks so much for your reply!

NewLIFEstyle4ME

Is it possible to "feel" yourself shrinking/losing weight? I've lost as much as 32lbs or so before (in my 6+ years being on Mfp trying to lose 50lbs). I'm down 52lbs now and I *think* I felt my stomach shrinking (a kinda "tightening of sorts) last night as I was laying in bed, going to sleep. Perhaps wishful thinking/feeling, but if so...it's a FIRST for sure

GOT_Obsessed

I have not experienced that personally but nothing would surprise me really. Everyone is different.

amyn73

For the first time in a while (I lost a ton of weight 3 years ago, almost the same as OP's weight loss, and then gained 40 pounds back) I feel in control of my eating again...and I'm not eating to make myself feel better or deal with stress. I've gone lower carb and it has helped cravings. It gives me confidence to know that I can control what I eat, and I've lost 10 pounds already. 25 or so to go before I feel like I'm myself again..but it's a start.

NewLIFEstyle4ME

GOT_Obsessed wrote: »

I have not experienced that personally but nothing would surprise me really. Everyone is different.

You rock, period. Thanks so much for your reply!

NewLIFEstyle4ME

I've got another FIRST today. This time it's a REAL first and not a "first in a long time first". This morning, as my prepared and gave my beloved hubby his coffee, he did a double take looking at me. Then he stared at me for a few moments and said "you look like you got taller". I started laughing, because in all the many, many, MANY years that we've been together, he's NEVER said that to me EVER (when when I was stick skinny when I was a younger woman). He said "Wow, you look so beautiful and you've always looked beautiful to me, but I'm used to you looking (then he "sheepishly" said) I'm used to you looking "rounder" but now you look taller--you're looking good".

How thrilling!

Ya know what's funny? I never thought about it until he said that...but I feel taller {{giggles}}. I certainly am walking taller/far better posture and more, ummm, let's say positive.

NewLIFEstyle4ME

amyn73 wrote: »

For the first time in a while (I lost a ton of weight 3 years ago, almost the same as OP's weight loss, and then gained 40 pounds back) I feel in control of my eating again...and I'm not eating to make myself feel better or deal with stress. I've gone lower carb and it has helped cravings. It gives me confidence to know that I can control what I eat, and I've lost 10 pounds already. 25 or so to go before I feel like I'm myself again..but it's a start.

So GLAD you're back on track and ridding your body of 10lbs is thrilling. I'm so with you, for me it was/is the same. Being in "control of y/our eating" was and is key. Using food (or whatever) to battle and even deal with stress was a losing battle for me--consistently. It's going to take time, but "they" say "all good things takes some time". Here's to cheering you on! Thank you so much for your reply!

NewLIFEstyle4ME

This is a SUPER FIRST for me and I'm so happy, I could cry (tears of utter JOY, gratitude, humility and mega pleasant SURPRISE--actually shock). My sons just told me "you're looking good Ma, you're not fat AT ALL". (which is a first, because ALL of they're lives, they've only seen me fat/obese). Everyone in my entire family is slim and trim and even knocking on skinny as a rail's door). My husband is a studly 6"2 1/2 180-185lbs--super slim and handsome as can be.


ANYWAY, my youngest son just told me..."you look so good Ma, you don't need to lose anymore weight." I have never had anyone tell me that EVER. He didn't say it in a "condemning way" at all it was the most complimentary and GOOD way EVER, I'm more than thrilled. I'm 165.8lbs as of today from down anywhere from 190-200lbs to maximum weight of almost 220lbs that's the way they've seen me ALL of their lives. My bodyfat percentage has gone down from the highest of 48+% plus to today, 21%. I was shooting for 135-140lbs or so as my goal, but changed my goal yesterday to 153-154lbs (just 12 or so more pounds away WOW), as that's the highest so-called "normal range" BMI for my height. (taking me out of the overweight range).

WOW....just WOW!!! I love this first so very much--I feel so blessed and mega motivated and totally encouraged to the MAX--BOOM!!!!!