My one week success story!

tistal
tistal Posts: 869 Member
edited November 8 in Success Stories
Just wanted to share my week one results with those who are needing a little motivation. I joined MFP a week ago. Started doing the 30 Day Shred and Zumba everyday (except for 1 day I had to give my knee a break). Tracked everything I ate (even ate out once). I weighed and did my measurements Monday before I started all this. I was 201.8lbs. This morning I weighed 196.4. That is a 5.4lb loss! I am thrilled!! I was also down 1.5 in on my bust line, 1 in on my left arm (right arm stayed the same) 1 in off my waist and .5 off of each thigh!

I know everyone is always saying "If I can do, anyone can do it!" Well, that is how I feel this morning. After 9 years of not working out and eating bad its not easy to jump into a lifestyle change, but I have done it!! And with a great first week it makes me want to work even harder!

So to all those just starting out, YOU CAN DO IT!!!! You really can!

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  • melsinct
    melsinct Posts: 3,512 Member
    Good for you, and a HUGE congratulations on being under 200 now! Keep up the great work. It really is motivating when you see results so quickly in that first week.
  • woo hoo! awesome work!
  • misslady007
    misslady007 Posts: 6 Member
    Motivation it is!!!!! I am going to eyeball your diary for last week LOL! I'm doing ok but I would love to lose 5 lbs in 1 week like twice in a row!
  • Frumpy2Fit
    Frumpy2Fit Posts: 137 Member
    Exactly the kind of story I needed to read this morning :) Congrats and thanks for sharing!!! Don't stop celebrating all of your successes :)
  • mandemonious
    mandemonious Posts: 217 Member
    Congrats! What a way to reinforce your positive lifestyle changes! Keep it up. I started at 193 myself. Lots of ups and downs, but overall losing trend. Jillian (circuit training in general) and Zumba are some of the faves around this place. Have fun, mix it up, eat well and good luck with your efforts!!
  • timadotcom
    timadotcom Posts: 653 Member
    i'm thrilled for you... good job!!
  • SassyCalyGirl
    SassyCalyGirl Posts: 1,932 Member
    awesome job!
  • Great Job Keep it up!
  • MrsSullivan08
    MrsSullivan08 Posts: 274 Member
    Congrats! I'm sure it is an awesome feeling to be under 200 lbs. :) I weighed in this morning and reached my mini goal for last week and that was to be under 190. :) It feels amazing to reach the little goals we set and it is more reason to stay motivated and to continue on with our journeys. :)
  • kspoon5
    kspoon5 Posts: 239 Member
    That is great - thanks for the motivation!!
  • avonchik
    avonchik Posts: 106
    That is awesome! I weigh in tomorrow! i don't expect a 5lb loss but i hope i get at least 2 lbs! Good Job!!:bigsmile:
  • yspen42
    yspen42 Posts: 285 Member
    Good job and thanks for the motivation!

    Keep up the good work!
  • 5kidsforme
    5kidsforme Posts: 131 Member
    Congratulations! So proud of you. Keep going, don't ever give up. I find it best to take it one day at a time!
  • tistal
    tistal Posts: 869 Member
    Thanks everyone! I have been at 200-205 (I am 5'8 1/2) for the past 5 years so I ♥ that I am under 200 now. It took my BMI from being obese to overweight!
  • soonersgirl
    soonersgirl Posts: 254 Member
    That's a great start! Congrats :)
  • Smithvalerie
    Smithvalerie Posts: 49 Member
    Great job!!
  • Diva4Live
    Diva4Live Posts: 2 Member
    Congradulations. Keep up the hard work.



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  • ojell
    ojell Posts: 748 Member
    That is AMAZING!!! Great job!!
  • Thanks for the Monday motivation! Great job!! Keep it up! :)
  • Congrats! What a great accomplishment! Keep up the amazing work
  • jspage73
    jspage73 Posts: 15 Member
    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Keep up the great work!!!
    Thanks for sharing your personal journey with all of us and inspiring us.
  • This is so inspirational! It's exactly what I needed to read, recently.
    Congratulations on your quick and well-earned loss and good luck on your journey!
  • tabithajoyy
    tabithajoyy Posts: 680 Member
    Thats fantastic!

    I started in June 2011...went till Aug..lost 30lbs...fell off the wagon..gained 6lbs back...and i started my journey again on Jan 2 2012..I was 199 and i am 192.4 now. GW 130ish!

    I was only having 250-500 cal burns 6-7x/wk but now i am going to try for at LEAST 500 cal burns every single day!

    Keep up the great work, you rock! Feel free to add me =)
  • tistal
    tistal Posts: 869 Member
    Thank you again everyone!
  • Hulonrideout
    Hulonrideout Posts: 11 Member
    Good to hear cause today is my first day!
  • GiiaSoCrazii
    GiiaSoCrazii Posts: 66 Member
    Very motivating....Congrats on the loss!!!
  • tistal
    tistal Posts: 869 Member
    You will do great! If I can do it, anyone can do it! :)
  • Great job....well done keep up the good work.:happy: :happy:
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