Surprise! Your the biggest loser...

Amyhue

This is a story of why you should not give up... I am doing a biggest loser-style team weight loss challenge with my husband and two friends at our local gym, complete with weigh-ins and rankings based on percentage of weight loss. It's been an especially tough challenge for me, because I have MS and I am currently struggling through a relapse. That means that I don;t know from day to day whether my legs will carry me or exercise will leave me wiped out for days. Just last week, I fell down a flight of stairs, leaving me pretty banged up an unable to exercise for a week. Just wanted to quit and thought to myself, "Who am I fooling. I give up. I'm never going to be able to reach my goal. My body sucks and there is nothing I can do about it!" So you can imagine how awesome it was to get a call from one of my team members today who informed me that I am ranked 16th out of 200 people in the weight loss challenge! I am the #5 woman! Holy moly, I am the biggest loser! So I will keep going to the gym with my cane in my hand and find whatever it is my body CAN do that day. So think of this "loser" when you think it's just not worth it... and don't give up!!!

thedreamhazer

Congratulations! You are an absolute inspiration, and you should be so proud of yourself!

vero_1

You are an inspiration. :flowerforyou:

Lexie28

Thanks for your story. Totally inspirational :happy:

whiskey9890

congratulations it just goes to show what we can achieve when we really want it. keep up the amazing work x

dawny78

Congrats , what a awesome success , and i know what a struggle you must be having as my mum had MS thats not easy to deal with on it's own so a massive well done to you keep up all that good work :happy:

Mads1997

Massive achievement..Congrats.

I kinda know how you feel about only doing what the body will allow you to do. I have good intentions and motivation I just don't have a body that wants to play the same game. I don't have MS but I have MG.

keepitoff99

Keep it up - that's awesome. Sounds like a great idea to keep yourself motivated.
Sorry about your fall though. Take it easy!! :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

CherylYMerritt

wow! You rock!

Great example of courage, strength, and perseverance, you should be very proud of yourself:)

bullmastifflover

Wow, that's what they call "kicking *kitten* & taking names"! You are a true inspiration!

beth65

Awesome job!!!!

Janworkingitout

What an inspirational story! Congratulations, you rock!!!

JillyCornwall

Wow that is fantastic, Well done..you should be so proud of yourself to achieve so much...inspite of the obstacles that life has placed in your way...there are many on here, myself included that need to learn by your example. You rock!!!

sarahliftsUP

Thank you so much for sharing this. It's just what I need... I was feeling down for not losing much weight this week.

You are so inspiring!!!

hofficoffi

Well done hunni!
such an inspiration, I don't have MS but I have TM (Transverse Myelitis). Exercise has helped me so much, yes physically but more than anything....mentally! I think exercise releases those wonderful endorphins and seratonin which really helps people like us who have chronic illnesses. Sure we will prob have bad days now and again, but now I can limit it to a 'day' rather than a week or month like I used to before exercise!
Good on you hun! Fab news and so so so happy for you!!
xxx

Secret_Agent_007

Impressive!

I have to flag this thread for a family member who also has MS. I'm sure you two will have some thoughts to share.

Best of luck.

Bubbles2626

I can totally relate!!! I have MS, and knock on wood in "remission" right now!!! But the energy can still be zapped out and leave me on the couch for the whole next day if i overdo it. Your right, sometimes it feels like one step forward only to get stopped in your tracks waiting to be able to go again!!! Its good to hear others who know how difficult fighting the battle of the bulge when you have MS can be!! Keep rockin' it out!!!!

Twinsytoo

You may be their "biggest loser" but you are a winner to me! You go girl!

Cyndi146

Congrats!!! Wonderful inspiration!

mk820

Your post gave me goose bumps. What a strong person you are.

Mariposa187

I needed this... you are truly an inspiration. After reading this I know i cant make excuses for myself because if you can do it so can i. So glad you shared this with us!

Amyhue

*kitten* kicking can be a good thing! It just looks a little different than it did in my healthier days.

Amyhue

I just think of the MS patients who can't walk as well as I can. I just think of the fact that using a cane to get out of the gym is far worse that never being able to get in there in the first place! Hey, if I ever do end up in a wheelchair, at least my jeans will fit.