Name 3 awesome things that happened since you started MFP

odddrums

1) I've gotten fitter and stronger than I've ever been in my life [I can do a pull up!]
2) I've realized how much food I actually eat and now have a much better idea of how much food I can and should eat.
3) I've finally fit into these 4 pairs of nice pants I bought in 2008 that literally never fit me, but I couldn't seem to give away for whatever reason.

PinkyPan1

Only 3? Where do I start....
1. I feel better than I have in 8 years.
2. My chronic pain is not as debilitating
3. I am so much more optimistic and happy about my future

kelly_e_montana

1) I've met a community of people who provide me guidance and encouragement regarding my fitness goals;
2) I've had the courage to try new activities like pole dancing and CrossFit; and
3) I've been successfully in recovery for Binge Eating Disorder for nearly a year. I count when it works for me; I don't count when it doesn't. Connecting with other folks in eating disorder recovery has really helped!

LVCeltGirl

Just 3 is going to be difficult....

1) I've gotten too small for my fat clothes.
2) I've learned correct portion sizes and even when I relaxed on my regimen, I naturally ate at maintenance (3 to 4 lbs gained at most over the past month, already back on the "wagon" for deficit and losing it slowly).
3) Feel that Ex-Husband is noticing how great I look without him in my life daily (I've lost over 50 lbs since he walked out. He sees me each weekend when we exchange our son).

I know that #3 is actually the gaining of my own self-confidence and the glow of "I can do this" for achieving my goal but I like the fact that there is even a touch of regret for walking out by the ex. Especially since I feel so much better about myself (again due to less weight, both physical and mental) that the door is firmly closed to him ever coming back.

cggrlsteph

I forgot... I have to add a #4...
I can cross my legs like a lady lol instead of crossing my ankles... I realized this at work the other day...

bizgirl26

1) I was able to stop taking my acid reflux pills due to my healthier eating
2) I can do more activity without getting out of breath
3) I dont have to worry if the largest size will fit me

ew_david

I revealed some muscle
I got strong
I met some cool people and got rid of dead weight

170oakst

Thyroid medication has decreased.
More physically active.
Stop emotional eating.

emily_whitworth

1) Went from size 12 to size 6.
2) Entirely different outlook on health and life.
3) An ability for self-control I never had before.

DanNight

1. I've lost 41 lbs since August of 2013 (I have about 25 lbs to go).
2. My pant size went from tight 38 to 34
3. Getting my friends and family involved in weight loss (Wife - down 70 lbs, mother in law - down 85 lbs, father in law - down 55 lbs, various friends - down an average of 15 lbs)

JoeMO

1. Clothes are fitting better
2. I pursue exercise instead of avoiding it
3. Have a nice supportive group of friends on MFP

just to add, I'm looking forward to

1. Fitting into clothes I haven't worn in years
2. Hiking some longer trails in our National Parks - Highline in Glacier, Rim to Rim in Grand Canyon, Lake Solitude in Grand Tetons.
3. Hopefully getting rid of my CPap. Not sure that's even possible, but I'm hoping.

I actually read all three pages on here and for those of you off your meds, that is freaking awesome!!!

Joe

kwantlen2051

Thank you for this post to remind me to count my blessings!:

1. went 2 dress sizes down
2. Less congestion and allergies and joint pain
3. More control over what I eat!

lavaughan69

I lost 52lbs
I'm sexy as hell
I love me now

Belleartist

1) I was able to complete the 30 day shred
2) I dropped a jean size and my new jeans are already starting to get loose
3) Stopped with the boredom eating

postrockandcats

1) I can kneel without hurting.
2) I don't have food guilt.
3) I feel really good about myself.

2dare2dream

1} Dress size down from uk 30 to uk 18
2) I can walk for miles and enjoy it.
3) I have a level of accountability here that fits my lifestyle

alpine1994

1. I can sleep like a normal person, thanks to regular exercise
2. I learned that I can lose or maintain without starving myself or cutting out food items/groups (hence live this way forever)
3. My body can do things I never thought possible, and my mind has realized it and stopped holding me back

winyin

I have finally lost that pesky 10 lbs I've been trying to lose for the last 2 yrs. I hit my goal weight. YEA

seltzermint555

I forgot... I have to add a #4...
I can cross my legs like a lady lol instead of crossing my ankles... I realized this at work the other day...

This is a great one my mom brought it to my attention...I haven't been my current size since I was about 14, and I was kind of a rough and tumble teenager so the past few months has been my first time ever to have neatly crossed legs all lady-style and I'm 37!?

I also love being able to cross my legs under my desk at work. A lot of my previous jobs, when I was much larger I could barely even fit my legs under the desk comfortably -- much less cross 'em!

So many weird little victories along the way!

midnightjogger

1) Going from a size 22 down to a size 16
2) More energy
3) More flexibility

davemunger

1. People compliment me on how thin I look.
2. I can run a freaking marathon.
3. I can run 10 freaking marathons.

karllundy

1. I can shop in any men's clothing store / department, EXCEPT big and tall!
2. I can run a 5k in ~25 minutes and it counts as a regular workout.
3. ALL of my fasting labs are in the good / excellent range.

at_night_bookstore

Went to thailand
Went to tomorrowland
Went to california

LianaG1115

1. I joined a gym, got a trainer, and workout with him 4 days a week.
2. I'm the most active and fit than I've ever been in my life.
3. I'm in clothing sizes I haven't seen in over 20 years!

kward0222

1. I have lost 70lbs and I feel really good in my clothes.
2. I can fit in roller coaster seats so I can ride with my daughter.
3. My husband wraps his arms around me and tells me I am so little now...

LianaG1115

Went to thailand
Went to tomorrowland
Went to california

OMG at 42 I want to go to Tomorrowworld in Georgia! Definately on my Bucketlist!!

fitplease

1. I learned to enjoy running as sport.
2. I joined a gym. Am still in shock. ;-)
3. I got to know some really cool & caring people.

farfromthetree

1. My family is so proud of me (though they never made me feel bad about myself)
2. I am off my blood pressure meds
3. Burpees do not suck nearly as much

jrose1982

1. I finally beat my oldest sister at something - I'm way better at logging regularly than she is. And I think I'm losing weight faster, too.

2. I think I've finally found a diet that I can stick to. Being able to look at logs a few weeks back, compare that to how I felt, and then seeing what others have to say about having experienced the same challenges I have... these all have really helped me tweak my diet over the couple years I've been on here.

3. Finally getting accepted to Hogwarts.

kbmnurse

I bought a digital food scale
Conscious of portion size
share the website with my mbrs