I have a few NSV's and a SV

beatlemom

Today my son and I went out and were grocery shopping and he wanted to buy some snack type food. He actually turned the box around and said "I better look and see how many calories in a serving before I put it in the cart". He then decided it was too unhealthy and found something lower calorie and healthier. He is 10. I don't want him to grow up overweight like my husband and I did, so I am happy that my healthier ways are making an impact on his decisions. Perhaps he won't struggle like I have done.

Since I started on here 6 weeks ago I have lost 21 pounds, I no longer have heartburn from overeating. My pants and shirts are loose to the point of needing a smaller size. I have more energy, which I am amazed by every day. I wake up wanting to work out, which if you knew me would surprise you. And I have motivated a few people in my personal life to work on their health.

I owe alot of my successes to this website and my MFP friends, as well as my husband who supports me and thinks I am perfect at any size. And to my sheer determination.

It can be done. You just have to want it more than anything else.

BrandNewMia

Congrats to you!!! :flowerforyou: Those are all fabulous victories, and you should be really proud of yourself. I love these kind of posts!

Mustangsally1000

Nie work. Kuddo's to you!!:flowerforyou:

Crystal817

Awww that's awesome!

jkestens63

Very cool for you and your boy!!

Moonbeamlissie

My 9 yr old now does the same thing when we are in the store. She wanted a bag of Funyons today turned over the bag found out one bag was a serving and it had like 120 cals in it and decided that was ok.!!! She cracks me up!!! Now if I could get my 15yr old to do the same it would be like heaven!!!

jeannas

Loved your post..very motivating!!!

StaceyZombie

Yay love it all!! Congrats on the amazing weight loss.
Coming from somebody who was also overweight my entire life, I am so happy that you are teaching your son healthy eating habits. I wish that my parents could have enstilled that in me and I love that you are breaking the cycle

kasmir8199

OUTSTANDING!!!!

Loving those victories and am so proud of YOU!!!!

beatlemom

Thank you guys!

thetrishwarp

That's awesome that you are teaching your son great habits! I will probably be the reverse - trying to impose my new eating habits on my parents. THAT will be interesting..