A Tear Jerking NSV

bnaile

That's what it's all about, Brother.

foremant86

that is fantastic and congratulations to you!!

children can be a great motivator for weight loss, i know my niece and nephew motivate me because i want to be able to run around and play with them instead of sitting on a bench and telling them "no not this time"

charlotte3176

Congratulations!! What great choices you are making!! You should be proud!!

sunshineandblueskies

Thanks for sharing. I agree with you that weight loss it is not always about looking good and feeling good but is a lifestyle change. I know if I were at a healthy weight I would have totally taken the kids to the beach more but not being there we went there once or twice which is shame for Floridians . I’m working on making changes to my lifestyle so that it will not happen this year.

famlyluv

def a life perspective moment! congrats on your NSV! its amazing the impact these little people have on our lives!!

rfarinha

Those are the momemts! Congratulations, and here is to many more days at the park with your son!

Maria_Goose

Awwww.... ^^

RainbowBrite86

Aw! I know the feeling. I was playing with my son for the first time in years. Climbing, going in the loops, sliding down the slides. Just the simple things like this, matter the most. xo great job

18emeralds

Congraulations!! How exciting. Definitely a tear jerker.

chatterbox3110

Congratulations, I know how you feel - yesterday I took 2 of my grandchildren over to their park. We played football, I jogged for a few yards (haven't quite got the hang of getting my feet back off the ground yet LOL) I shot a few hoops and chased them around the park.

This time last year, I would have sat on the bench and watched them...........

We are getting our lives back, and giving others memories that will last forever.

stephstar15

Such a great story. Thanks for sharing! I am going to give my kids great big hugs when I see them this afternoon!

EmCarroll1990

That is so awesome, good for you!!

_Kitten_Kate

Very Awesome!

kerrphy_2011

Very inspirational! Thank you for sharing. I can't wait until I can share moments like that with my husband and children.

kealambert

I don't consider myself that much of a sensitive guy but today I had a nice NSV that made me a bit teary eyed.

I have a soon to be 2 year old and we finally took him to the park next to our new place and ... I was running around with him, jumping, laying down in front of him and letting him run me over with his bubble lawn mower, going down slides with him, climbing on the jungle gym, jumping from the jungle gym.

My wife pointed out that 120 lbs ago I would not have been able to even fit through one of the things I was climbing up too..

Kind of hit me like a bag of bricks when I realized how much we didn't do a little over a year ago and if I would have continued to do what I was doing I would have ruined my sons life and my wife's life... Either by having them pick up my bad habits or simply missing my son growing up...

This isn't always about looking good and feeling good about weight loss, this is a lifestyle change. This changes your life, your behavior and it can impact your entire family. It was cool.

these are the kinds of stories and experiences people who haven't had to live both lifestyles will never understand! and hopefully your son will never have to understand how it feels, either. all the hard work, temptations, and investments to your health are so worth it, and these stories make it so worth it

ryansgram

You are a very special daddy. Thanks for posting this.

dadoffo

That is awesome. I got 4 kids 12, 8, 7 and 4 and my 3 youngest ones wants to have a back ride from me once in a while. Either going up or down the stairs. I'm always glad that I can do it cause seeing those smile from their face and hearing them laugh is priceless.

RunHardBeStrong

Congrats! I've had that same exact realization and it brought me to tears as well!

Sul3i

That is a fantastic nsv!! So happy for you!

wannabehotmomma

Awww that is very touching!! Congrats on your weight loss and your new life!!

SixCatFaerie

Well said! We are all proud of you & hope to achieve the same. :bigsmile:

Cold_Steel

Thanks again too all the well wishes. The post with the image of 24 bricks was particulary amusing . Yeah this summer is going to be great, I use to swim boogey board and dive but the last 6 years or so I let myself go and got out of control .Now I plan on showing him how to have fun ..

jhehle

I totally agree, i am so happy for you! What a great moment and accomplishment. You are a great role model for your son. I have an almost 4 yr old son and 8 mo old daughter and i hope to do the same for them. 24lbs down since Jan 9, 2012, but lots more to go.

Enjoy your son, wife, and have a fantastic and healthy life!

committomittxoxo

My wife pointed out that 120 lbs ago I would not have been able to even fit through one of the things I was climbing up too..

Kind of hit me like a bag of bricks when I realized how much we didn't do a little over a year ago . . .

That "bag of bricks" could be the 120 lbs you've lost. 120 lbs is about 24 bricks!

That's crazy!!!!!!! Quite the visual... good post.

Aprill20

Very true! A BIG congrats to you

MrsGreenTea703

such a beautiful NSV!

iKristine

This is fantastic. I think I would tear too.