Name 3 awesome things that happened since you started MFP

khkjkk

1) Quit smoking because it was getting in the way of workouts
2) Discovered willpower
3) Started strength training again.

klkateri

Well I still consider myself only at the beginning but here are my top three:

1. I've gone from 20/22 in pants to ALMOST a 16!! (Just can't get the button done lol but another pound or two and I'll be golden!!)

2. My one friend and my SO say I am inspiring them with my weight loss and they are looking to start losing now as well.

3. I know that my knee replacement is very happy with nearly 30 pounds off of it!!

But in general, I think I just kinda feel better.

walk757

1. feeling good about myself, healthier me
2. back into my old clothes, having to buy new, smaller clothes
3. inspirational people on MFP, you rock!

BlueEyed_Beauty

1.) I am down 40 pounds
2.) I am no longer on medication for my stomach issues
3.) I discovered my love for running and how it releases stress/ brings me inner peace

Koldnomore

What a great topic!

Hard to pick just 3....

1. Lost 35 pounds
2. Can shop in regular stores and have my sizes be in stock
3. No longer get the dreaded thigh chaffing!!!!

I'll second your 2 & 3!

Also:

I'm finally able to tuck my shirt into my jeans and not feel self-conscious because my muffin top is now gone!
I've lost over 20" from my waist, going from an 18/20 to a 6/7.
I'm able to look at a picture of myself or in the mirror and for the first time in almost 20 years like what I see!

Saucy_lil_Minx

1) I am not having anxiety attacks anymore. I leave my stress at the gym.
2) I am in better shape than I've been in 12 years
3) I am totally happy to be in front of a camera again

mdallas6

1) My anxiety has lessened
2) When I look down at my thighs/legs in size 12 jeans, or M athletic shorts, it looks like someone else's body to me
3) My back fat (enormous rolls) went away

Love your 1 and 2! Isnt it weird to see clothes in your closet and your like...are those mine????

Yes! Or taking them out of the dryer...that is so weird. I still have a thing about buying jeans or pants, I always think "well yes I can wear some 12/14 but this looks tiny..." then I try them on and they fit. Yay!

WOOHOO!!

perfectlytrained

1. I'm off my bp meds and high cholesterol meds (yay!)
2. I'm strong and sexy and developing a killer body (yay!)
3. I'm loving shopping and mirrors again (yay!)

OPile

1. I've started cycling and love it. I did my first 30 mile ride yesterday with my husband's club at 15 mph and survived.
2. I fit into my old clothes from when I was thin at university (15 years ago).
3. I can order and eat a personal pizza and be happy. Before I had to have the large and then I'd be miserable.

larryc0923

- Learned about the right amount of and to log calorie consumption.
- Lost 75-80 lbs, 12 inches around the middle
- Inspired and motivated a number of other people that they too can lose weight

harphy

1. Friends
2. Friends
3. Friends!

On more serious note...

1. Make order in my food routine, macros and calories.
2. Cut calores from drinks completly.
3. Start regular exercise - running and weight lifting.

seltzermint555

I already posted but I love this thread so here's another go...

1) I look at some of my favorite fashion bloggers' high/low (price) posts and in the low category, I'm often like, "ooh I have that top/those jeans/that jacket!" - for years I just read their blogs and tried to translate whatever would work in plus sizes.

2) I inspired a friend of mine to lose 3 pant sizes (so far)

3) I've been mistaken for younger than my real age a lot more. Like, enough by now that I'm truly flattered and don't think it's just a fluke or someone trying to fluff my ego. Yay!

PinkPanther318

I learned that not everything revolves around the scale- there are also measurements
I cook at home a lot more
I am finally starting to enjoy working out - which is great because when I first met with my nutritionist I told him I was never going to exercise (seriously) I look back and can't understand how I could say that!
Also learned logging is so beneficial now I now how many calories I really eat. When I first started doing this journey I was eating between 2200 and 3000 calories!! How scary!

rainbowfaye

1.I am down from size 22 to size 18.
2. I am so much more flexible now. Which makes daily life like painting my toes or shaving my legs so much easier.
3. I don't lose my breath as much. Maybe one day my asthma will be gone.

Edited to fix typos/grammatical errors.

don3_16

1. Follow up sleep study showed I no longer have sleep apnea.

2. Life insurance denial was changed to approved status because of all the positive lifestyle changes and the numbers were all normal.

3. Feel great about myself because of how I look, how I feel physically and how I feel mentally about doing this for myself.

I read the boards a lot and it's a pretty common theme to want to do this for others...your family, kids, etc, but there's no shame in being selfish and wanting to do this for yourself, either. I did this for myself and for the fat guy that never thought he was ever worth it. I am so glad I did.

sparklelioness

I lost 111 lbs

I fell in love

I decided that it's worth it to take a risk and follow my dreams

LuckyLynell

I went from a size 22 to a size 12!

My confidence has skyrocketed, which means I'm actually doing the things on my bucket list instead of just talking about them.

I discovered that I can run and I actually enjoy it.

MyChocolateDiet

I lost 25 lbs.

I learned about TDEE and net cals.

I met awesome people.

meabea

1. As of about 5 pounds ago, I can shop comfortably for Large and X-Large clothes instead of the Plus sized department.
2. No pain in my back, hip, feet joints, knees or balls of feet, (plantar fasciitis.)
3. Out of obese category.

hilaria81

1) For once, I had a good doctor's appointment where the doctor was excited about my weight loss and told me to keep doing whatever I've been doing.

2) I put up a new profile picture on Facebook and 2 strangers sent me messages complimenting it. Not super relevant, but it was the first time in quite a few years a stranger had complimented my looks!

3) Hmmm...Nothing super drastic yet, but I can wear some clothes I didn't find comfortable before. I mostly still wear the same clothes though, and coworkers tell me they look a lot looser now.

I'm still hoping for various aches and pains (for instance, nightly back pain) to go away. That alone gives me motivation to keep going.

londonlemming

1. My quality of sleep has improved tremendously
2. I can get up off the floor without needing something to lever myself up
3. My wife can get her arms all the way around me again!

yungibear

1. I know what feeling full is like, now!
2. I found out that I can still eat what I like and not need to restrict.
3. I have met many inspiring people who are also doing this with me.

claudineer

1. My hips do not hurt when I sleep.
2. I like ME more.
3. NO food guilt.

kathleenjoyful

1. I'm no longer in chronic pain.
2. I started powerlifting, something I never imagined my body could do, and I'm the most confident and strongest I've ever been. I feel powerful.
3. I have healed my relationship with my body and food.

beautifulwarrior18

I can't get by with just pulling my pants up once in a while now. I need a belt.
My scrub pants now drag on the ground because my bubble butt that was holding them up so high is now shrinking (in a good way)
I found a zumba instructor I love!

Velum_cado

1. Lost 90 lbs (I haven't been this weight since I was about 13? 14?)
2. Started pole dancing and have even performed for an audience
3. ...finished uni? That one's kind of unrelated, but as today is my final hand in, it's what's on my mind

Kisha352

1. I am awear of what I shove in my mouth
2. I have lost 14lb
3. I feel better about myselft!!!

jennifer_417

1. I aquired a hot boyfriend.
2. I feel way better about my body.
3. I can cross my legs!

MagdaSea

1. I've stopped making excuses.
2. I have learned about macros.
3. I've discovered the importance of protein.

shapefitter

I can't think...I EAT a lot every day. I SWEAT a lot every day. I DRINK a lot every day.