Realization this weekend that rolled into today...

bluiz13

i posted this to my blog but really wanted to share with others that may not see it in the hopes to inspire those just getting started or thinking that this damn journey is taking tooooo long........

as of this past saturday, from my highest weight ever of 263lbs, i have lost 85.2lbs....holy shiat....that might as well be a 100....when i'm done i'll have lost almost 120, but for right now i have lost 85.2lbs.....really???? seriously???

even if i never lose another pound i have soooo much to be happy about, to celebrate, to be proud of.....i have had several people recently friend me due to my large amount of weight lost but i honestly did not realize how great it truly was until i saw the 85lbs on my screen this weekend after my most recent weigh in....i know i seek out people who have lost lots of weight as inspiration so why wouldnt i be an inspiration to others?? duh????? i guess i am lol..

now i feel like for the first time ever i can actually say i have done amazing things....

i have lost 85.2lbs....i dont need to add that i still have more to go or that it has taken me over 3 years to do it...i have lost 85.2lbs....

i can run for 3 miles straight...i dont need to add that i'm working on my pace and speed.....

i drink over 14cups of water most days.....i still drink diet soda when i want it and the occasional glass of wine when needed

i eat 3 balanced meals and at least 2 snacks a day, sometimes 3 depending on how late we eat dinner and/or when i finish my nighttime workout....and that includes take out chinese on thursdays with a meal that "costs" me about 1000 cals to enjoy BUT i work my *kitten* off that day to make the room for it in my daily food diary...

i work out 4-6 days a week depending on my schedule but dont live in the gym and i think i have finally found the right balance of weights and cardio to keep my weight loss moving and my body tightening up....

let me rephrase that...i continue to do amazing things because none of the things i have changed in my life are things i can not continue to do for the rest of my life....for the first time i have made a lifestyle change not just been on a diet and THAT MY FRIENDS is the difference...

on jan 1st 2008 i set out to change my life but making healthier food choices and moving my *kitten*....and all the way up until today june 27th 2011 i can say i am happy with each and every choice....i wouldnt have changed a thing.....i'm not even gonna add that of course i would love to be at my goal right now but in the end what difference does it make when i get there, i'm gonna get there, i might as well take as long as my body needs so it can be rid of those pesky last few pounds for good...

the fact that i found this website and the amazing community to share this journey with has been the icing on the cake....good thing i'm not a sweets freak because that statement might have sent me looking for a snack

thank you to my friends here on MFP that have encouraged me and inspired me every day....you are an amazing group of people and i am forever grateful to you...

Brownski860

what an inspirational post. thank you so much for sharing your story and giving us newcomers a reason to strive each and every day!

sjackson902

OMG! You are so cool!

Congratulations on your loss and congratulations on finding such a well balanced lifestyle.

BADAS5

Truly inspirational, congratulations on all of your success!

cccathyyy

Thanks for sharing, and congrats on the 85 lost!!!!

Cordy_in_CT

You ARE an inspiration to others!!!! Congratulations and THANKS FOR SHARING THIS!!!! If ya don't mind, I'm going to print it out, and read it over and over and over. I believe everything you have said to be the truth - and I know it will be my truth too!!!! I love this website, and although my "loss" is much smaller than yours, the meaning for me is the same. I am not there yet either, but one day at a time, I will be.
Thanks again. And YEEEAAAAAHHHH for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great spirit and positive energy!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's contagious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Lets_Do_It

WOW! That is great! Congrats!

Hollycat

let me rephrase that...i continue to do amazing things because none of the things i have changed in my life are things i can not continue to do for the rest of my life....for the first time i have made a lifestyle change not just been on a diet and THAT MY FRIENDS is the difference...

Thanks for the confirmation that I'm on the right track! Really makes me happy.

Hollycat
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bluiz13

anytime...i'm glad my experience can help others...