What did you accomplish in the month of May?

ruffledviolet

What goals did you meet (weight/fitness/health)? What were your best NSV's? What are your goals for June?

Rules for this thread:
Please only post positive things. No whining about unmet goals, however; you may mention them as goals for next month.

I'm having a rough week, and I'd just really like to see a long list of positive things here. i hope those who are too shy to start their own success topic, will at least reply here. And those who already posted their success stories may repost here as well!

karikariboberry

I ran for 1 hour straight, and I've never done that before, I love running!
Also, I threw out all my clothes from last summer as they do not fit me
yay!
a positive thread haha

bella_baby

I lost 13 pounds and began the C25k program!

michlingle

I got pregnant!!!!!!! Was on b/c for 12years, went off, never got a period, and bam. It must've happened when I first started ovulating.....so happy!!!!!

maritimemom

I started my new lifestyle on May 10 and since then, I've lost 7lbs! Two out of the three weeks I did next to no exercise because I injured my ankle exercising but I still managed to be under my calorie goal 99% of the time. Yay me!

For June, I'm trying to start off slowly so I don't injure myself again! My goal is to walk 60 miles this month and start incorporating some strength training.

Seajolly

I joined MFP and began the journey to a healthier & happier me! I also lost 5 pounds in May. :bigsmile:

lexrobin2

started mfp may 1st and I lost 9 pounds. the goal was 10, but i am very happy with the 9. 12 more pounds gets me to my goal of 150 by my birthday June 27. its a lot, but i know i can dig deep and do it. i have learned a lot this month and after reviewing my progress charts and going over my mistakes, i know where to focus to get this done in the month of June.

marlabelle

In May I hit the 100 lbs. lost milestone & I bought (and can wear) a size 14 jean for the first time in 14 years!! This month I am shooting for onederland!!

- I'm one of those who haven't posted a success story.

lexrobin2

congrats! being a mommy is the most rewarding and important job of your life. and keeping healthy during pregnancy is the best start you can give to your baby. losing baby weight will be easier and the next challenge! God Bless you and the Little One!!!!!

sla0814

I'm hoping to lose 11 lbs in June!:) In May after going through a major personal life shift, instead of turning to food to medicate, I made a lifestyle change and have stuck to it for 4 + weeks! I'm so thankful for my faith and the support or my family and friends. I know I'm just starting out but I'm looking forward to seeing even more positive changes in the future!

Happy healthy livin for all of you in June!

God bless

lclarkjr

Here was my May 2011:
May 1st - Ran my first marathon
May 2nd - Starting using MFP to keep track of my food and exercise
May 30th - weighed in under 200 lbs (5.2 lbs lost since May 2nd!)

And for June 2011:
Get down to 195 by May 20th
Get a new PR in the 10k I am running on father's day
Keep using MFP to my benefit all month long

mamagooskie

For may I met my goal of losing 5 lbs. I entered into the Healthy zone of the BMI. I fit into 2 dresses and 4 bikinis nicer than previously, I also lost another 1/2 inch off each thigh and 1/4 inch off each upper arm (those are my 2 trouble zones) so I was thrilled.

My goal for June is to lose another 5lbs (and hopefully the bikinis and dresses will fit even better) I want to finish month 2 of my 2nd round of P90X and hopefully see some good results regarding my muscles. I want to try and eat more non meat dishes this month and successfully go to several functions without majorly pigging out.

SarahE12345

I made an account on Sunday May 22nd. Start date was Monday the 23rd. Between when I weighted myself (Sunday night) and the end of may I lost 7 pounds!!!! That is 7 pounds in 9 days. And exercised a lot and ate a lot (but mostly healthy!) and was never hungry for munchy food (that alone is a HUGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE accomplishment!)

maureendonahue

Lots of success for May!

1) Joined MFP!
2) Lost 6 lbs. in May.
3) Reached my goal of completing a mile in 20 min.

For June goals:
1) Start strength training (meet with trainer tomorrow to learn how to do it!)
2) Cardio workout 5X per week.
3) lose another 8 lbs.

I can do this!

maureendonahue

In May I hit the 100 lbs. lost milestone & I bought (and can wear) a size 14 jean for the first time in 14 years!! This month I am shooting for onederland!!

- I'm one of those who haven't posted a success story.

WOW!! You are an inspiration! Great work.

SarahE12345

In May I hit the 100 lbs. lost milestone & I bought (and can wear) a size 14 jean for the first time in 14 years!! This month I am shooting for onederland!!

- I'm one of those who haven't posted a success story.

WOW!! You are an inspiration! Great work.

What is "ONEDERLAND"

MarshallLuke

I lost 20 lbs. I ran 11 miles. My new "short" run on busy days is 5 miles (as opposed to 2). I fit in some old clothes. As for June, I'm just going to keep on being awesome!

christine24t

1) Joined MFP and love it!
2) Lost a little over 3 pounds
3) Overcame several days of bad eating and got back on the wagon!

Goals for June: hit 176 pounds by my birthday! (currently 180)
Best NSV: realizing that the scale doesn't matter so much as how I feel.

officiallymrswhite

I started MFP and signed up for a personal trainer!!

shreddingit

Made me a better butt!

Dalmacagain

That is totally amazing. I hope I can say the same thing some day. Congratulations

Legs_McGee

In May I hit the 100 lbs. lost milestone & I bought (and can wear) a size 14 jean for the first time in 14 years!! This month I am shooting for onederland!!

- I'm one of those who haven't posted a success story.

WOW!! You are an inspiration! Great work.

What is "ONEDERLAND"

Getting under 200 pounds and having your weight start with a ONE.

thoughtfulnest

Thanks for posting this! I was feeling stuck for the last week or two of the month and things are looking up again. This reminds me of what I accomplished before my very temporary pause; I am on a mission!

I started the month by running a big 10K race I haven't done since before my oldest was born four years ago. I just checked the difference in my time and I beat my 2006 run by over 7 minutes!

I also joined Jazzercise, which I used to do over ten years ago, and I LOVE it. I can only get to about three classes a week with my 2 & 4 year old boys, but the instructor is a fireball and makes me do things I would never do to myself! I know that as the weight comes off I will develop muscle tone as well thanks to this. AND I LOST 7 POUNDS IN TWO WEEKS doing this and running on alternate days.

I figured out how to use an ipod - well, mostly (my husband is still on task as my trouble shooter)...

AND, I was invited by a friend to join a secret Facebook support page for other moms trying to drop excess poundage. Every week I am accountable by a photo of my feet on the scale and we can write to one another for support or encouragement. I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT THIS, IT'S LIFTING ME OFF AGAIN!!!! WHEEE...35 lbs, get ready to say goodbye to this sassy *kitten*! LOL

thoughtfulnest

Thanks for posting this! I was feeling stuck for the last week or two of the month and things are looking up again. This reminds me of what I accomplished before my very temporary pause; I am on a mission!

I started the month by running a big 10K race I haven't done since before my oldest was born four years ago. I just checked the difference in my time and I beat my 2006 run by over 7 minutes!

I also joined Jazzercise, which I used to do over ten years ago, and I LOVE it. I can only get to about three classes a week with my 2 & 4 year old boys, but the instructor is a fireball and makes me do things I would never do to myself! I know that as the weight comes off I will develop muscle tone as well thanks to this. AND I LOST 7 POUNDS IN TWO WEEKS doing this and running on alternate days.

I figured out how to use an ipod - well, mostly (my husband is still on task as my trouble shooter)...

AND, I was invited by a friend to join a secret Facebook support page for other moms trying to drop excess poundage. Every week I am accountable by a photo of my feet on the scale and we can write to one another for support or encouragement. I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT THIS, IT'S LIFTING ME OFF AGAIN!!!! WHEEE...35 lbs, get ready to say goodbye to this sassy *kitten*! LOL

Legs_McGee

I ran 20 miles - my longest run ever. And I did a pull-up (actually I did 2 "sets" of 2 pull-ups). Being able to do a pull-up has been on my goal list at boot camp since I first started 18 mos ago.

My goal for June: run my first marathon

thoughtfulnest

Awesome, congratulations

Lutherangirl

Although I started mfp in March. I did win our biggest looser competition at my work. I lost 18 lbs.We are continuning it through the summer. My proudest moment was accomplishing Jillian Michaels 30 day shred level 3 and starting on getting ripped in 30 days. When I started in March I could barely do a jumping jack.sThanks to the support of my friends and family and co workers. I still have a long way to go.

BethanyMasters

I haven't reached any huge weight loss goals.

Though I have accomplished getting back on the wagon after falling off for a long time.

I have binged a little this month but I have not purged. I'm starting to feel like I might have a fighting chance against bulimia.

lisafred24

1. Lost 15 lbs.
2. Went down 2 pants sizes and 1 shirt size
3. Working out with a trainer 3x per week (never had a trainer before)
4. Stuck to my diet and ate healthy and smart
5. Decided to own the fact that I am a strong, awesome woman and I can make my own destiny
6. Decided to Never Settle for Less than God's Best for my life from here on out.

Athena413

In May I ran my second 5K, didn't gain any weight throughout all of our tornado nonsense, quit getting XL t-shirts because I can now fit into a L, and squeezed my butt into a size 16 (which I haven't been able to do since high school)!!

AshDHart

In May:
Joined MFP.
Lost 18 lbs.
Didn't have any chocolate candy.
Cut my sodium to under 2000 mg most days.

In June:
Lose 15 lbs.
Continue to improve my eating.