For the newbies: here is what losing 80 pounds is like

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  • gorbygirl
    gorbygirl Posts: 27 Member
    Thank you for the reminder that even though it will not be easy, it will definitely be worth it!
  • Cp731
    Cp731 Posts: 3,195 Member
    So true. I find myself in one of those states of mind at least 364 days of the year.
  • avongirl74
    avongirl74 Posts: 44 Member
    awesome post...thank you!
  • wendybird5
    wendybird5 Posts: 577 Member
    I wish there was a way to make this required reading before posting complaints in the forums! ;-)

    Thanks. I've been seeing people posting links to this post on other forum topics so hopefully it's helping all those two-weekers who want to give up because they haven't already lost five pounds.
  • You rock!!! This is one of the most inspiring posts I've read.
  • starryk
    starryk Posts: 53
    I love this post!
    Bumpin for later :)
  • Love this post!! X
  • 1JenMilam
    1JenMilam Posts: 108 Member
    Awesome post!!! I have gone through this too! :happy:
  • tiffanycsmith
    tiffanycsmith Posts: 12 Member
    Thanks for the encouragement and letting us 80 pounders know what to look forward to. I just started and quickly lost about 10 pounds but have since hit a plateau despite working out and eating way less/healthier. I'm hoping months 2 and 3 are much better to me. :)
  • emills1970
    emills1970 Posts: 118 Member
    I love this! Thanks...
  • terijoestoes
    terijoestoes Posts: 205 Member
    Bump
  • Very inspiring! Just got on here today and have over 100 to lose, what you said is so spot on and encouraging, thanks for sharing!:flowerforyou:
  • JackieAC1951
    JackieAC1951 Posts: 94 Member
    Really cute! Thoroughly enjoyed it.
  • you're hysterical! thanks for sharing your journey and CONGRATS! 80lbs is a HUGE accomplishment

    I had only 45lbs to lose when I began my weight loss journey 2 years ago. Losing 15lbs in 30 days through nutritional rebalancing was effortless as was keeping it off, so I can't really relate to all the challenges.

    My challenge is EXERCISE!

    I lump the people who say they LOVE to exercise with the women who say giving birth is wonderful and doesn't hurt. Those lying liars! haha

    So ... when you say you started to LOVE exercise, what exactly was it that flipped that switch for you?
  • DarthH8
    DarthH8 Posts: 298 Member
    hahhahaha this is too awesome
  • Geeky_Girl
    Geeky_Girl Posts: 239 Member
    Bump, love :)
  • scrapscot
    scrapscot Posts: 123 Member
    What a great post!
  • momswanson
    momswanson Posts: 76 Member
    OMG, I think you read my mind! :laugh:
  • Hauntedhollywood
    Hauntedhollywood Posts: 272 Member
    Thank You ....awesome Post
  • melodymedlin
    melodymedlin Posts: 254 Member
    love this going to bookmark it. Your amazing thanks for sharing :)
    "You give hope to me because your normal and thats what this lifestyle change is about"
    God bless
  • runwmeNC
    runwmeNC Posts: 612 Member


    3rd month - Um.... hello??? What happened? Why aren't we losing weight now. I didn't change anything. I even worked out more. Why do you hate me?!?!? I want cake!

    Hahahaa!!! I so want some cake!
  • 1PoisonIvy
    1PoisonIvy Posts: 933 Member
    YOU NAILED IT!!!

    YEP, YEP, THAT'S ME...........well at the first part, cause I still have a ways to go........love it!!

    Congratulations
  • Cynduck
    Cynduck Posts: 255 Member
    Loved this!!!
  • jpenticuff
    jpenticuff Posts: 4 Member
    Wow!!! Thank you so much! I really needed to read this. I have 170 pounds to lose so this is great. I really appreciate this post. You will probley never know what it has ment to me./
    Thanks
  • Thanks, fabulous. And congratulations! :)

    One question: When you say "BMR and TDEE all the way!" does this mean your calorie intake was at/above your BMR? MFP has my daily allowance at about 200 cals less than my BMR and I'm wondering what to do...
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  • mooglysmom
    mooglysmom Posts: 319 Member
    Love it :)
  • connie_messina
    connie_messina Posts: 495 Member
    Love this
  • ktrn0312
    ktrn0312 Posts: 722 Member
    Fabulous post & so identifiable.
  • Neraks
    Neraks Posts: 30 Member
    This was great....I'm printing this off and keeping it close!!!