Anyone else close to 50lb mark??

MyaPapaya75

Hiya I am just wondering is anyone else close to the 50lb mark like within 5lbs or so...How do you feel and How have you achieved this and stuck with it so far?:drinker:

MyaPapaya75

Hiya I am just wondering is anyone else close to the 50lb mark like within 5lbs or so...How do you feel and How have you achieved this and stuck with it so far?:drinker:

sassiebritches

Soon I hope....................I will be at 50 soon..............................:flowerforyou:

:flowerforyou:

jdelisle

You ladies are amazing, that is so awesome! I am getting close to the 20 lb mark and am so excited! I can only image how happy you must be feeling! Keep up the great work! :flowerforyou:

stillkristi

I am no where near 50 lbs, but I wanted to check in anyway and say GREAT JOB! Myasty and Sassie, I see your comments frequently, and you are always encouraging everyone. Thanks for that, too. And again, CONGRATS!!!:drinker: :drinker:

MyaPapaya75

You ladies are amazing, that is so awesome! I am getting close to the 20 lb mark and am so excited! I can only image how happy you must be feeling! Keep up the great work! :flowerforyou:

I think your amazing as well I see you post a lot of kind comments to others ..and you sticking with it is truly inspiration....

MyaPapaya75

I am no where near 50 lbs, but I wanted to check in anyway and say GREAT JOB! Myasty and Sassie, I see your comments frequently, and you are always encouraging everyone. Thanks for that, too. And again, CONGRATS!!!:drinker: :drinker:

Kristi you are right "YES WE CAN" Im glad there is such a place like MFP where we can all get the support and avice we need...Im gonna be watching that ticker lady.....Keep pushing hard and you will reach the stars!!!:drinker:

MyaPapaya75

I am no where near 50 lbs, but I wanted to check in anyway and say GREAT JOB! Myasty and Sassie, I see your comments frequently, and you are always encouraging everyone. Thanks for that, too. And again, CONGRATS!!!:drinker: :drinker:

Kristi you are right "YES WE CAN" Im glad there is such a place like MFP where we can all get the support and avice we need...Im gonna be watching that ticker lady.....Keep pushing hard and you will reach the stars!!!:drinker: Heck you already got 11 of those shiny stars already!!!

3babybeans

I'm 3# away from my 50lb mark! Soooo close, yet so far away! The last pounds are proving to be more tricky than the first 40!

thejarviclan

I passed the fifty pound mark 5 and a half years ago - my main memory is going to the space museum with my children where they had scales designed to tell you what you weighed on different planets (gravity being at play.) I loved the planets where I weighed 80 or so instead of 170! :laugh:

Seriously though, I was so thrilled to finally fit into regular sizes at that point! I didn't have a 'W' after my size anymore. (Once, I was looking at the tag on the size 22W pants I wanted to buy and I asked my own mother, "What does the W" mean? And she answered, "Wide, I guess." UNH. - it does not, btw.)

But it definitely felt wonderful to look back on those pounds (and at photos!) and KNOW the strength it took - and how much self-discipline and hard work it took to get there! Honestly, I don't know how I did it and some days now, just staring down 20 pounds, I think, "I couldn't do that now." But we are doing it, aren't we?!

At the time, I was proud that I had never hired a personal trainer or bought into a diet program. I exercised at home and counted my own calories (in my head...cause I didn't have MFP yet. :frown: ) Now, I realize it doesn't matter how you get there - it requires digging deep and discovering your own power no matter how you do it!

Honestly, I think that's the reason I was fat. It created a path through which I could un-bury my Self.

MyaPapaya75

I'm 3# away from my 50lb mark! Soooo close, yet so far away! The last pounds are proving to be more tricky than the first 40!

Ha so true Sassie knows I fought with mine ROFL....im 4 away and every day is a little struggle pushing myself harder and fighting through it..I really try to think of all my goals while Im punching towards the tv screen kickboxing at Jillian Michaels ...lol

3babybeans

I suppose I could answer your questions. :laugh:

I feel AWESOME! I took a 44# bag of dog food out of my truck, into my house & down my basement stairs on Friday. I don't know how I used to walk around with that much extra weight on my body! I am very rarely out of breath any more (except for when I'm kicking my own butt working out). I went shopping today for the first time in a LONG time & went from a size 18 jeans back in June to a size 8 today! I haven't been an 8 since I can't tell you when.

Hhmmm...how did I manage to stay on this "journey"? Determination. I'm done having kids so I can't use any of those little monsters as excuses any more. My dad was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in his 30s & I am fighting the fight on that one. I'm lowering every risk I can for that. My mom's family has cholesterol problems coming out of their ears. Fighting the predisposition to that as well. I want to be the healthiest mom I can be for my kids. No one in my family exercises so I had no good examples. THAT will change for my kids. My boys already like working out with me. They do jumping jacks, crunches & pushups like little pros. :laugh: I LOVE the "new" me & I am now looking for ways all the time on how to improve even more!

Great work so far, everyone! Keep up the awesome jobs! :flowerforyou:

MyaPapaya75

I passed the fifty pound mark 5 and a half years ago - my main memory is going to the space museum with my children where they had scales designed to tell you what you weighed on different planets (gravity being at play.) I loved the planets where I weighed 80 or so instead of 170! :laugh:

Seriously though, I was so thrilled to finally fit into regular sizes at that point! I didn't have a 'W' after my size anymore. (Once, I was looking at the tag on the size 22W pants I wanted to buy and I asked my own mother, "What does the W" mean? And she answered, "Wide, I guess." UNH. - it does not, btw.)

But it definitely felt wonderful to look back on those pounds (and at photos!) and KNOW the strength it took - and how much self-discipline and hard work it took to get there! Honestly, I don't know how I did it and some days now, just staring down 20 pounds, I think, "I couldn't do that now." But we are doing it, aren't we?!

At the time, I was proud that I had never hired a personal trainer or bought into a diet program. I exercised at home and counted my own calories (in my head...cause I didn't have MFP yet. :frown: ) Now, I realize it doesn't matter how you get there - it requires digging deep and discovering your own power no matter how you do it!

Honestly, I think that's the reason I was fat. It created a path through which I could un-bury my Self.

The W stands for Waffles..lol I never thought of that before but your right WTH does the W stand for MY lord "WIDE" How horrid!!! I dunno how clothing manufacturers get away with that....Blah! Congrats on your weight loss you look great!!! I was thinking to get a trainer once I get closer to my goal only because I really want to be pushed Jillian Michael style...but we shall see..Im a cheapskate...lol

MyaPapaya75

I suppose I could answer your questions. :laugh:

I feel AWESOME! I took a 44# bag of dog food out of my truck, into my house & down my basement stairs on Friday. I don't know how I used to walk around with that much extra weight on my body! I am very rarely out of breath any more (except for when I'm kicking my own butt working out). I went shopping today for the first time in a LONG time & went from a size 18 jeans back in June to a size 8 today! I haven't been an 8 since I can't tell you when.

Hhmmm...how did I manage to stay on this "journey"? Determination. I'm done having kids so I can't use any of those little monsters as excuses any more. My dad was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in his 30s & I am fighting the fight on that one. I'm lowering every risk I can for that. My mom's family has cholesterol problems coming out of their ears. Fighting the predisposition to that as well. I want to be the healthiest mom I can be for my kids. No one in my family exercises so I had no good examples. THAT will change for my kids. My boys already like working out with me. They do jumping jacks, crunches & pushups like little pros. :laugh: I LOVE the "new" me & I am now looking for ways all the time on how to improve even more!

Great work so far, everyone! Keep up the awesome jobs! :flowerforyou:

I totally envy you a size 8!!!! Amazing!!!....You know when I first started I would say to myself 1lb Blah! thats not enough but then I got a 1lb weight and was like hmm thats a lot of weight to lose ...so then I would look at 5lb potato sacks and think Hmmm Wow!! finally it sunk in be it 1lb or 100 its still a lot....I can totally relate to the 44lbs bag thing...its crazy to think our legs are that strong to carry that weight for years.. yet leg lifts are so dang hard!!!

ChubbyBunny

W, stands for Womens
M, stands for Misses
P, stands for Petites.

3babybeans

W stands for wings
M stands for marbles
P stands for pansies.

Just kidding, Chubby Bunny. I was channeling Sesame Street.

Myastyme - So, lady, how do YOU feel being so close to the 50# mark?!

ivykivy

I hit 50lbs the 1st of Feb (I weigh once a month).

I've stuck with it because I've have made a decision in my mind to do so. I know what I can and can't do and what I will and won't it. I have made it my goal to have at least one "clean" meal a day. I try to do four days clean and 3 days not so.

I have five fattening foods that I will not give up. I eat them in moderation. I eat the same things I used to (burgers, pizza). I just don't do it on a regular basis and it has to fit in my day calorically. (Moderation)

Instead of covering my emotions with food, I release them through exercise and/or letting people know how I feel in the most respectful way possible. I know if I am ready to pimp slap someone I need to up my calories. (Because what is the use of have a smaller waist a couple of weeks sooner if I alienate everyone in my life.)

I know everyone is different. I have learned a great deal from other people's journey. I take what I can use and discard the rest.

3babybeans

I know if I am ready to pimp slap someone I need to up my calories. (Because what is the use of have a smaller waist a couple of weeks sooner if I alienate everyone in my life.)

:laugh: HILARIOUS! I love it!

stillkristi

Thanks! I will be weighing on Monday. I really admire you and everyone who has worked so hard for so long. I hope I can stick with it as well as you have!

thejarviclan

"WIDE" How horrid!!! I dunno how clothing manufacturers get away with that....Blah!

Or the MOTHER! LOL!

I was thinking to get a trainer once I get closer to my goal only because I really want to be pushed Jillian Michael style...but we shall see..Im a cheapskate...lol

You can find a trainer who's more Bob's speed! :happy: And once any trainer finds out you lost 50 pounds on your own?! Well, you send 'em to me if they're mean to you! I think they'll be inspired and quite respectful.

*You* look fabulous, btw. And you're always so encouraging to everyone. I'm proud and pleased to see you're so close!

MOMOFTWO29

you two are simply amazing, I am just reaching the 25 pound mark but I can't wait to get to the 50 pound mark but I think it will be quite awhile before I get there. Anyways congrats.

MyaPapaya75

W stands for wings
M stands for marbles
P stands for pansies.

Just kidding, Chubby Bunny. I was channeling Sesame Street.

Myastyme - So, lady, how do YOU feel being so close to the 50# mark?!

I feel confused LOL I havent been this weight in a long time just being able to slip back on some of my old favorite clothing is pretty overwhelming....I get very emotional thinking about it ....I think because it seemed so hopeless but yet all it took was effort. Im kinda mad at myself for not buckling down prior and paying attention to my body instead of my taste buds.....Im fighting to get out of the 220's..I know it wil get harder the thinner I get but with that comes plenty of more options for excercise and a ton of self confidence....there are so many things I want to try and do so I just look forward to those days....

MyaPapaya75

I hit 50lbs the 1st of Feb (I weigh once a month).

I've stuck with it because I've have made a decision in my mind to do so. I know what I can and can't do and what I will and won't it. I have made it my goal to have at least one "clean" meal a day. I try to do four days clean and 3 days not so.

I have five fattening foods that I will not give up. I eat them in moderation. I eat the same things I used to (burgers, pizza). I just don't do it on a regular basis and it has to fit in my day calorically. (Moderation)

Instead of covering my emotions with food, I release them through exercise and/or letting people know how I feel in the most respectful way possible. I know if I am ready to pimp slap someone I need to up my calories. (Because what is the use of have a smaller waist a couple of weeks sooner if I alienate everyone in my life.)

I know everyone is different. I have learned a great deal from other people's journey. I take what I can use and discard the rest.

I luv the pimp slap comment...its funny how much you can learn from others...Good luck in continuing your journey

MyaPapaya75

Thanks! I will be weighing on Monday. I really admire you and everyone who has worked so hard for so long. I hope I can stick with it as well as you have!

Dont hope....hope is kind of another 4 letter word at times.....You know you can ..the reason your here is because you KNOW you can do this ..you might need a little push along the way but you will succeed!!!:drinker:

Losing_It

I am 2 pounds away from the 50# mark!!!!!!! I want to be there ALREADY!!!! I've been at 162 for a while now. Hopefully by next week I can say YAY!:laugh:

3babybeans

I am 2 pounds away from the 50# mark!!!!!!! I want to be there ALREADY!!!! I've been at 162 for a while now. Hopefully by next week I can say YAY!:laugh:

WTG, Becky! You are SO close!!!! I know the feeling of just wanting it to BE HERE! Come on! We've worked hard to get to the high 40s! BRING IT!!!!

3babybeans

W stands for wings
M stands for marbles
P stands for pansies.

Just kidding, Chubby Bunny. I was channeling Sesame Street.

Myastyme - So, lady, how do YOU feel being so close to the 50# mark?!

I feel confused LOL I havent been this weight in a long time just being able to slip back on some of my old favorite clothing is pretty overwhelming....I get very emotional thinking about it ....I think because it seemed so hopeless but yet all it took was effort. Im kinda mad at myself for not buckling down prior and paying attention to my body instead of my taste buds.....Im fighting to get out of the 220's..I know it wil get harder the thinner I get but with that comes plenty of more options for excercise and a ton of self confidence....there are so many things I want to try and do so I just look forward to those days....

That is such a good perspective on it. The things you can do more of & better as you lose weight! You'll get there! :flowerforyou: You're doing awesome so far!

stillkristi

You're right! Do or do not, there is no try. Thanks for the pep talk!