Any Family success stories?

NewLIFEstyle4ME

Any family success stories? How is your family helping you win your battle of the bulge? Maybe you're the one who is slim and trim and you are the one helping your family get healthy and in shape. Whether it's you in need of the help or you that are helping your family, please do share any family success stories.

RoadsterGirlie

My mom and I lost all of our weight together. She lost 65 lbs and I lost 90. She hit hers a month before I did in November 2011, and we've both maintained the losses to this point. She lives out of state, but we talk every day.

My husband started Weight Watchers in January, and he is down 18 lbs with about 30 more to go. It's so cute to hear him try on clothes that ultimately are too big and get all excited. He asks me questions all the time about the program, and it's fun cooking healthy recipes together.

tommctech

My wife and I are taking the journey together. One day in a couple of months ago we were doing grocery shopping. For no reason at all (well other than we were overweight) we decided to make the change. We weren't following a diet or anything, we just bought a bunch of fresh fruit and veggies and searched for some recipes while we were shopping.

A couple of days later I signed us up for the gym and we haven't looked back. I am 5'10" and started at 359 and she is 5'1 and started at 270. Now around 2 months in lim down to 316 and she is at 237. We both have a bunch more we want to lose, but we are committed. I think the reason that it is working for us is because we have made a lifestyle change as opposed to a diet. We basically didnt do much of anything physical before and now we both do at least 2.5 miles of cardio per day and strength training and love every minute of it.

If we can do it, anyone can.

nxd10

I have been impressed by 'network thinness' - how one person's weight loss triggers another. There is even research out there supporting this.

A friend of mine lost 20 pounds and the other people in our band said something. She mentioned she used MFP. I downloaded it and have since lost 35 pounds. Another person in my band saw me loose, and re-joined Weight Watchers and lost 20 pounds. A fourth bandmember has seen all of us succeed and is getting ready to re-lose the 10 pounds she's regained of the 20 she lost two years ago. Seeing other people lose has really helped and all of us are now a bit more conscious of what we bring and what we eat at our rehearsals.

My sister and husband have each seen me lose, both tried MFP and have lost 13 and 22 pounds respectively. Another sister is thinking about losing too and did start by downloading MFP.

My slim 14 year old son - who can eat anything in his pubertal grown spurt - has become even more healthy in his eating. He still loves to eat, but we've taken him out twice in the last few days to great restaurants. Both times he's had a wonderful meal, but skipped dessert because it would taste great, but he was full.

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My husband took a long time to really start logging. But he seems committed now. He has been so supportive of me and has really come to believe that - yes, you really HAVE to log to lose. Wanting to lose and exercising alone just won't do it.

NewLIFEstyle4ME

My mom and I lost all of our weight together. She lost 65 lbs and I lost 90. She hit hers a month before I did in November 2011, and we've both maintained the losses to this point. She lives out of state, but we talk every day.

My husband started Weight Watchers in January, and he is down 18 lbs with about 30 more to go. It's so cute to hear him try on clothes that ultimately are too big and get all excited. He asks me questions all the time about the program, and it's fun cooking healthy recipes together.

Wow, you are ALL just a family of sheros and heros...you guys ROCK!

Pamko57

My husband tells people he's lost 26 pounds as a residual affect of my diet. He needed to lose it, and is looking forward to getting in the size 36 jeans in his closet, as well as his good suits and being able to button the top buttons of his dress shirts. (Men lose in their necks!)

It's really just a matter of eating better and being a little careful. He's not doing any cardio at all, but he is lifting weights, as he's noticed major muscle loss since retiring from his extremely physical job.

We're happy. I'm 55 and he's 15 years older.

peacemongernc

My husband and I are doing this together. He has lost about 50, and I've lost about 105. He's down to 11% BF! I'm still above 32%, and have another 10 or 12 pounds to get down to "overweight" instead of "obese". But I started at morbidly obese.

I have 3 children. The oldest has lost about 10 pounds, but he is too thin... my middle and youngest were about 40 pounds overweight when we started. I'm not sure where they are now, but they have made some small improvements. My middle son has grown about 5 inches, but I don't think he has lost weight... but managed to stay close to the same. My youngest has lost about 5 pounds, and grown about an inch. We recently found out she has food allergies, and I really think her weight loss is from changes to her diet to get gluten, dairy and soy out.

BUT all three kids are going to join our gym for the summer when they are out of school. I'm excited to see what sorts of improvements we can make in 8 weeks.

But it seems like everyone else in my extended family is gaining weight and keeps talking about how I'm inspiring them to make changes. We'll see. They have been saying that for months!

NewLIFEstyle4ME

My wife and I are taking the journey together. One day in a couple of months ago we were doing grocery shopping. For no reason at all (well other than we were overweight) we decided to make the change. We weren't following a diet or anything, we just bought a bunch of fresh fruit and veggies and searched for some recipes while we were shopping.

A couple of days later I signed us up for the gym and we haven't looked back. I am 5'10" and started at 359 and she is 5'1 and started at 270. Now around 2 months in lim down to 316 and she is at 237. We both have a bunch more we want to lose, but we are committed. I think the reason that it is working for us is because we have made a lifestyle change as opposed to a diet. We basically didnt do much of anything physical before and now we both do at least 2.5 miles of cardio per day and strength training and love every minute of it.

If we can do it, anyone can.

What a tremendous dynamic duo you guys are and I'm so proud of you all and thank you so much for posting this very encouraging and inspirational post--WOOT!!!!!!

NewLIFEstyle4ME

I have been impressed by 'network thinness' - how one person's weight loss triggers another. There is even research out there supporting this.

A friend of mine lost 20 pounds and the other people in our band said something. She mentioned she used MFP. I downloaded it and have since lost 35 pounds. Another person in my band saw me loose, and re-joined Weight Watchers and lost 20 pounds. A fourth bandmember has seen all of us succeed and is getting ready to re-lose the 10 pounds she's regained of the 20 she lost two years ago. Seeing other people lose has really helped and all of us are now a bit more conscious of what we bring and what we eat at our rehearsals.

My sister and husband have each seen me lose, both tried MFP and have lost 13 and 22 pounds respectively. Another sister is thinking about losing too and did start by downloading MFP.

My slim 14 year old son - who can eat anything in his pubertal grown spurt - has become even more healthy in his eating. He still loves to eat, but we've taken him out twice in the last few days to great restaurants. Both times he's had a wonderful meal, but skipped dessert because it would taste great, but he was full.

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My husband took a long time to really start logging. But he seems committed now. He has been so supportive of me and has really come to believe that - yes, you really HAVE to log to lose. Wanting to lose and exercising alone just won't do it.

LOVE this post and so proud of YOU and you fabulous family! To be such a tremendous influence on your family and friends is just plain spectacular and I'm so GLAD you've posted this inspiration for us/me...you and your family and friends ROCK, period.

NewLIFEstyle4ME

My husband tells people he's lost 26 pounds as a residual affect of my diet. He needed to lose it, and is looking forward to getting in the size 36 jeans in his closet, as well as his good suits and being able to button the top buttons of his dress shirts. (Men lose in their necks!)

It's really just a matter of eating better and being a little careful. He's not doing any cardio at all, but he is lifting weights, as he's noticed major muscle loss since retiring from his extremely physical job.

We're happy. I'm 55 and he's 15 years older.

What fabulous news...you guys ROCK! I'm especially happy because you're around my age, that's so encouraging!!!

CharT5188

My husband and I are on the journey together. We have tried separately in the past and failed so this time we decided to do it together. So on January 7th we both set our minds on getting healthy. Although our eating habits are completely opposite (he's doing low carb, I'm counting calories) we work out together every day at the gym at his work. We even bring our 4 year old daughter with us. She enjoys using the skipping ropes and building towers from the free weights...lol.

So...how are we doing...in 12 weeks he has gone from 281 to 240 (total loss of 41 lbs) and I have gone from 300.2 to 261.2 (total loss of 39 lbs). He would like to lose another 40 lbs or so and I have 66 lbs to go until my first goal of weighing 195 lbs. I know as long as we keep working at it together we can do it.

It has done wonders for our marriage.

binglebandit

I started losing weight and about half way to my goal my husband jumped on board. Now it's a race to the finish to see who gets to their goal faster. lol Together we've lost over 100lbs, and we're hoping to both lose our last 20 or so lbs each. He's kinda fallen off the wagon a little, so I keep teasing him I'll get there faster as motivation for him. Both of our moms have been inspired by my weight loss. They know it's mostly through calorie restriction and light cardio, so it's given them hope as they have more joint problems. They've both lost between 5-20lbs. I originally got started after seeing how easy it was for my siblings to lose weight. I thought, well if my younger brother can do it that easily, it must be simple. lol

I really appreciated it when my husband jumped on board because it made it easier for me to stay motivated. Congrats to all of you fit families!

gordismami

My mother, son, daughter and I have lost a combined amount of 164 lbs since July of last year. My mother and I go to the gym to work out together every day and my kids go walking with me or will join in with me on my weekly challenges.

NewLIFEstyle4ME

My husband and I are doing this together. He has lost about 50, and I've lost about 105. He's down to 11% BF! I'm still above 32%, and have another 10 or 12 pounds to get down to "overweight" instead of "obese". But I started at morbidly obese.

I have 3 children. The oldest has lost about 10 pounds, but he is too thin... my middle and youngest were about 40 pounds overweight when we started. I'm not sure where they are now, but they have made some small improvements. My middle son has grown about 5 inches, but I don't think he has lost weight... but managed to stay close to the same. My youngest has lost about 5 pounds, and grown about an inch. We recently found out she has food allergies, and I really think her weight loss is from changes to her diet to get gluten, dairy and soy out.

BUT all three kids are going to join our gym for the summer when they are out of school. I'm excited to see what sorts of improvements we can make in 8 weeks.

But it seems like everyone else in my extended family is gaining weight and keeps talking about how I'm inspiring them to make changes. We'll see. They have been saying that for months!

How utterly fantastic--I love this and for you to drop well over 100lbs and your family losing and getting healthier--WOW, this is super impressive and inspirational...thanks so much for posting!!!

NewLIFEstyle4ME

I started losing weight and about half way to my goal my husband jumped on board. Now it's a race to the finish to see who gets to their goal faster. lol Together we've lost over 100lbs, and we're hoping to both lose our last 20 or so lbs each. He's kinda fallen off the wagon a little, so I keep teasing him I'll get there faster as motivation for him. Both of our moms have been inspired by my weight loss. They know it's mostly through calorie restriction and light cardio, so it's given them hope as they have more joint problems. They've both lost between 5-20lbs. I originally got started after seeing how easy it was for my siblings to lose weight. I thought, well if my younger brother can do it that easily, it must be simple. lol

I really appreciated it when my husband jumped on board because it made it easier for me to stay motivated. Congrats to all of you fit families!

Congrats to you and I LOVE your post!!!! 70 pounds lost is tremendous--you rock!

NewLIFEstyle4ME

I have a new one...

My slim and trim hubby is now inviting me...asking me daily to go walking, instead of me dragging him to go walking with me...I LOVE that!!!!

Mexicanbigfoot

This isn't necessarily a MFP only success story, but my mom was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes a few years ago. Through diet changes alone, she lost almost 50 pounds. Recently, my brother has changed the way he's eating and he has lost a good amount of weight (not sure how much) then after I re-committed myself to MFP in January after a few less-than-good doctors visits, my dad started watching what he's eating and he has lost 16 pounds. All around, a great success! All of still have a ways to go (I have the longest) but they support me all the time and when we go out to eat as a family, they are very conscious of where we go that will allow me to stay within my calorie goals. Good luck to everyone on their journeys!

keriberi9

My husband and I decided to do this together. We started in August 2012 about two months after our second child was born. As if today, he has lost 83 lbs and I have lost 51 (plus 15 more of baby weight before we started mfp). I don't feel like its been
Terribly difficult to do this since we've both been doing it! We plan meals and recipes together. I like to enter my dinner early in the morning so that I know how many calories I have available. My mom, dad, and sister have all joined mfp in the last few months as well! It's definitely a life change. I still have about 40 lbs to lose but there is no question that I will do it.

NewLIFEstyle4ME

My mother, son, daughter and I have lost a combined amount of 164 lbs since July of last year. My mother and I go to the gym to work out together every day and my kids go walking with me or will join in with me on my weekly challenges.

:flowerforyou: Soooooo tremendous--LOVE this story!!!

KrazyAsianNic

Not a success yet, but my boyfriend and I are doing this journey together.

bkelley32148

what an amazing story.

MaryMackay

My Niece Sonya has lost 108 lbs so far just by using my fitness pal! I am so proud of her, it took a little over a year but she keeps going. I myself have lost the 10 lbs I have been trying to lose for years and my sister Helen has lost 25 lbs using my fitness pal!

lilbearzmom

I don't know how inspirational my story is because there's nothing particularly magical about it. I was morbidly obese a year ago and my husband was seriously overweight. I started my journey with WLS (had VSG in December 2012) and have lost 88 or so pounds (I only weigh every two weeks). My husband, who had worked from home for 3 years and had put on a lot of weight started a new job where he is out of the house and more active, has dropped about 25 pounds. I have to select the right foods (think lean protein and few carbs) and I go to the gym for the elliptical and Zumba 3-5 days a week depending on my schedule. I also am completing an internship at a hospital where I am on my feet 80% of the time. We are pretty happy with the way our health is improving!

-Kendra

NewLIFEstyle4ME

My husband and I are on the journey together. We have tried separately in the past and failed so this time we decided to do it together. So on January 7th we both set our minds on getting healthy. Although our eating habits are completely opposite (he's doing low carb, I'm counting calories) we work out together every day at the gym at his work. We even bring our 4 year old daughter with us. She enjoys using the skipping ropes and building towers from the free weights...lol.

So...how are we doing...in 12 weeks he has gone from 281 to 240 (total loss of 41 lbs) and I have gone from 300.2 to 261.2 (total loss of 39 lbs). He would like to lose another 40 lbs or so and I have 66 lbs to go until my first goal of weighing 195 lbs. I know as long as we keep working at it together we can do it.

It has done wonders for our marriage.

This is utterly impressive and tremendous! I LOVE how you guys are not only getting fit physically, but your marriage improving is just beautiful and I'm so GLAD you've posted this! I'm proud of you guys!!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

2stepscloser

My husband and I decided this year we were taking control of our health and making it a priority. It has been SO MUCH easier with his support and doing it together. We arent tempted by what the other is eating and we plan meals together, think of new recipes, etc. Although, our gym schedules are different, we try to find times where we can workout together. So far this year, he's lost about 40 lbs and I'm not too far behind with about 35 lb loss.

We are just counting calories and going to the gym. It remains a little competitive for us and I've learned to accept that he can eat fast food and drink beer and still do great on the scale :huh:

NewLIFEstyle4ME

I started losing weight and about half way to my goal my husband jumped on board. Now it's a race to the finish to see who gets to their goal faster. lol Together we've lost over 100lbs, and we're hoping to both lose our last 20 or so lbs each. He's kinda fallen off the wagon a little, so I keep teasing him I'll get there faster as motivation for him. Both of our moms have been inspired by my weight loss. They know it's mostly through calorie restriction and light cardio, so it's given them hope as they have more joint problems. They've both lost between 5-20lbs. I originally got started after seeing how easy it was for my siblings to lose weight. I thought, well if my younger brother can do it that easily, it must be simple. lol

I really appreciated it when my husband jumped on board because it made it easier for me to stay motivated. Congrats to all of you fit families!

Wow, this is the most beautiful and fun competition EVER. You guys are a super inspiration and to inspire your moms to lose it's nothing less than tremendous--You guys ROCK!:drinker:

dale38fan

My daughter and I are in this together. We started the beginning of the year and my daughter has lost 40 pounds to date and I have lost 34 pounds. We have started the C25K and although it is a struggle for me, we are doing each and I am more and more proud each day.

valeriewxy

My wife and I are taking the journey together. One day in a couple of months ago we were doing grocery shopping. For no reason at all (well other than we were overweight) we decided to make the change.

Oh oh! I thought it was only me that had no real reason which prompted my lifestyle change!! ^_^

Well, my sis really needs to put on weight rather than lose it. My mum (who could probably lose a little) is just pleased that her "fat" daughter has finally decided to do something. My dad has always had to keep some semblance of fitness anyway cos he's in the Navy XDD

And 2 months after I started, and after confirming that I was still eating normally and healthily, my SO joined me on MFP! Yay ^___^

kr1stadee

Not yet, but it's coming!

I've been here since the last day in August. Down 45ish lbs ..
My father started last month, and he's down over 10lbs
My brother started a few weeks ago and he's down about 10lbs
My husband started 2 weeks ago and he's down 8lbs.

We're all feeling fantastic and know we'll look fantastic in time!!

teamike

My wife and I have both lost over 20 pounds each since the beginning of Feb. Our son (13 yrs old) is as skinny as a bean pole and our daughter (19 yrs old) might weigh 115 ponds.

kcaffee1

I've been heavy ... no, be truthful... FAT... most of my life. Growing up in the country, I was very muscular, and when you add in that we also had horses, and my uncle often supplemented his income with bucking hay for near by growers and/or farmers and the kids got drafted, I had LOTS of exercise that built up a solid base of muscle and bone density. Until the family moved to the city, and I had nowhere to actually work off the excess energy, no desire to go "out" and do things, and generally turned into an absolute hermit. I maintained the basic ability to lift just about anything heavy I wanted - up to, and including those heavy square bales (the ones in the 75 lb range), but I didn't have the endurance any more to do it hour after hour. This caused me to slow down, and SIT down even more. Then, biology caught up with me - dad's side of the family had diabetes popping up in my generation. And, I am one of the ones who got caught.

With this diagnosis, an inability to handle the meds, something HAD to change, and change FAST. So, as of December last year, I re-dedicated myself to MFP. I'd been a member since January when the weight mysteriously started dropping off, but hadn't been serious about it until December. Dad's one of the best sorts - if it's cooked, and it tastes fairly reasonable, he'll eat what's in front of him. He just has the appetite of a bird! (No matter what is cooked, so it's not because he doesn't like it.) When I started making a serious commitment, and actually hit a first mile stone of 360 (down about 50 pounds) mom decided to give MFP a try.

Mom and I have tried before to loose weight through just about every conceivable method available. (Notably WW - back fired on me, Carb Addicts Diet - great success, until I reintroduced carbs, then back fire, Adkins - again, great success until phasing back in the carbs - back fire, Protein power - see above, you get the idea). But, with the weight continuing to come off, mom wanted to see if this was something SHE could do as well. She's pretty much stated "I've lived this long, and if I'm going to be fat, then I'll just be fat."

She quit MFP as a constant logging sight, because she found food was dominating her life, not her dominating the food. (I can perfectly understand! She's retired, and deserves to be able to do things she WANTS to do, not things she's obsessing over.) But, along the way, she's become my biggest fan, staunchest supporter, and best motivator. She hadn't given up on the idea of loosing weight, and has since found another way that works for her.

However! With that said (and, I do apologize for this being so long, it's all back ground for this...)

Because I HAD to change MY eating habits, the FAMILY has changed theirs to support me in my necessary life style changes. If the menu has something carb laced (pasta, buns, rice, potatoes, what have you) mom either will walk me through making my chosen alternative (usually either fried cabbage or spaghetti squash for noodles, or cauliflower for rice and potatoes) or will go ahead and cook it while she's making the rest of the meal. And, in the process, she's lost close to 28 pounds.

I've lost over 100 now, and still have a ways to go before I reach what I think is going to be my ultimate goal weight. But, I know that no matter how hard it is, my parents are there to make sure I reach it. And, things that are not-so-healthy have some how mysteriously vanished off our grocery list. (Except for dad's candy and fig newtons, which I can't stand the taste of.) The few times they bring in something that would be a massive attractant for me, they make sure it doesn't last, and TRY to make sure I don't know it was there. (Usually by bringing over my aunt and uncle to eat it all before I find out!)

Truly, it's not a full-fledged MFP success, but the overall result of everyone in the family eating healthier, and being more conscious of what comes in the door in the groceries IS all from MFP and the diabetes that decided I won that particular unwanted door prize.