Six months in - 40% there, and lessons learned

KBear68

" I know, I know - not that impressive "

WHAT?!?!? Well, I am impressed!

twangmeister

Great insights. I rarely lurk on the forum but you articulated much of what I'd been thinking about in a concise and honest way. And congratulations on your impressive accomplishment.

Soniatantu

Thank you for the post. It is not only helpful but very positive and hopeful! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, they are very encouraging.

luvinmefirst

Thanks for sharing...this was very helpful for me especially the part about not making deadlines and remembering that this is not a race!

airangel59

Thanks to someone for bumping this up apparently....those are fantastic insights and I've put them on my fridge as they really hit home for me. I can relate to all 9 of them, definitely words to live by.

Great job on the weight loss. It's posts like yours that keep me inspired.

KrystieNye

Great post! Congrats on the weight loss- 45 lbs. in 6 months is AWESOME!!

emilywagers13

Thanks so much for sharing this:flowerforyou:

ferrytrip

I'm three months in and have only lost 12lbs but its more than I've lost before. Thanks for the post.

PennyLorraine

Way to go!!!

monyango

It's refreshing to see someone who knows this isn't a race! It's about a lifestyle change and making better decisions for themselves.

Congratulations and good luck with the rest of your journey:)

chameleon77

Thank you so much for posting this! And a BIG HUGE congratulations on all the hard work you have accomplished!

Serenstar75

Thank you very much for posting this. I love how you worded everything and you're dead on. I'm going to check out the link for fun.

For me? I DID drop 50 lbs in 4 months....by not eating. It was a bad deal. I gained back 25. I've now lost 8 by doing it the RIGHT way. I'm far from perfect. I work within the limits I have. I can barely stand going without exercise and I never did that before. I love it. This was just so right to read today.

pamelaf2

great weight loss - great attitude. Excellent lessons, thanks

soulynyc

Thanks and congrats. 45 lbs is a huge number! bet you can do alot things better. i celebrate with you. i started a lose weight journey in december and since then have lost only 14 lbs. its frustrating but like you im trying to make this life time so... i don't let it demotivate me. you are doing a wonderful job. and doing it how you want and what is working for you. thanks for the article.

Ahanaz

BUMP

ediblepotential

Awesome job, keep it up!

debobrien1

Excellent advice! Congrats on your loss!

DoozerDMB

Congratulations on your loss! Thank you for posting this... it's a great advice!

PennyLorraine

Truly a great post and great advice. Thanks!

brittanylock09

Thanks! I really needed to hear this!!

Louisequeen1970

Brilliant post, 40lbs is a great loss. You have done an amazing job.
It was encouraging to read how all the little steps add up and become one. I feel that ive carried this weight for this amount of time, just to know its coming off is good for me. It may have slowed me down up to now, but it wont be there for ever now ive worked out that I can get if 'off'.
Thanks for posting xx

LFiestan

love this post! i should read this everytime i feel down about not losing a pound or two. Ive been at it for 3months and the 3rd month i hit a plateau and ive just lost 11lbs doesnt matter though, im still working hard and reading this has motivated me. Thank you.

bumbledust

Non-scale victories are the only thing keeping me motivated, some days.

I also use reddit.com/r/loseit for motivation.

kdeaux1959

Most people who lose weight fast regain it faster than they lost it. Slow and steady is the better course. congrats on your milestone.

CassieReannan

Thank you!

kcmoore08

Congratulations...How did you do it? I work overnight, in a call center...I am addicted to chocolate, but I really want to lose weight. It is now the doctor's orders and not just mine. I have two girls that I go outside with for 15 minutes and have to come back in because I'm tired of walking. I'm 175lbs on my 5'3 frame and I really want to be 160 by August 30th and 135 by November 28th (Cruise)

babsbrack

Congratulations on your success 55 pounds, you must feel like a new person, thank you for your post, very inspiring and motivational, :-) im only on my first week so this is good advice going forward.

marilou0511

Thank you for this inspiring post!

julest25

Great Post and the link is very inspiring! Well done on your success so far!

Dauntlessness

Bump for friends. Great Post!