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waster196

I realised something on my walk in to work today (which, by the way, is one hell of a lot easier than it was in January!).

When I first started visiting the MFP forums I would see these success stories of these people who had lost 50, 60, 100+lbs and achieving those numbers seemed like a pipe dream. To lose that much weight and hit goal seemed, if not impossible, improbable. It felt like people who had achieved those numbers must have dedication on a higher level to my own. It was all so daunting!

Gradually, "I can never do that!" became "yeah maybe I could do that." which became "holy crap, I can't believe I'm doing that!", which is gradually becoming "yeah, I got this".

Seeing other peoples success stories became a big motivation boost to me (as I'm sure it does many of you!) and whenever I was feeling down or like things weren't quite going my way, I would remember certain MFPers and their successes and I would remember that they are just regular people who wanted it badly enough. Every time I needed a little dose of motivation or a shot to my self control, I would remember at least one other person's successes and it'd help to drive me through a workout or to skip something that might tip me over my calorie limits. Without my even realising it; you were effectively welcoming me to the club, transforming me into a success story of my own.

I'm under no illusions, I know there is a long way to go, but I hope I can inspire even just one person in the same way.

The next round is on me.

em_lou007

Thanks for that!

Cheers :drinker:

jellyfishjen

Gradually, "I can never do that!" became "yeah maybe I could do that." which became "holy crap, I can't believe I'm doing that!", which is gradually becoming "yeah, I got this".

YES and it feels good:drinker:

kenlad64

Yes ... thank you for that, your insight is appreciated and your motivation contagious!

redfroggie

Well I am glad I came across this topic today. I stepped on the scale to no weight loss I did lose 1 inch on my hips but would rather have the pounds come off at this point. Some days I think, is it really all worth it? Why am I putting myself through this when no one can yet see the changes, because they are coming so slow. I love food, I do not have an unhealthy relationship with it, I don't comfort eat, I don't binge, I am just a really good cook (friends and family say so) and I love food, I said that already huh? I am at the 'I hope I can get there one day' stage, but for now I will just keep watching what I eat and hit the gym.

I'm glad to see someone else who has had these feelings, I'm sure all of you have. I know when I decided to quit smoking, I would hear about people who said how great it is etc. etc. Almost 2 years later, I now see what they did.

I want to remember this topic and want to write my own story soon. Thanks for posting yours, good luck and well done.

froglegjack

Thanks for writing this it is a big motivation. Especially when the scale is not moving.

Bearface115

your a motivation now! How good you must feel to be apart of what i call, "The Selected" You Selected yourself to what it badly enough. your mindset is SPOT on and you could be more right! Your my motivation! im so proud of you!!!!!!!!!

dusk1977

thanks for the motivation, really needed at this early stage in my hopefully huge transformation - well done you :drinker: