Why are you proud of yourself?

CrazyTrackLady

I am proud of myself for staying with an exercise regime I love for almost two years.

I am proud of myself for understanding the connection between eating right/exercising/good health.

I am proud of myself for never falling victim to the many, many diet scams that are out there -- opting for hard work and determination instead.

I am proud of OTHERS for their commitment, hard work and determination.

tekwriter

Great Post!!

I am proud because, now that I have started here, I have also began a quest to eat healthy and cleaner which in turn has caused me to begin recycling and gardening. I now have a plastics bag, a bottle bag, a compost container, and a burn pile. My trash has gone down considerably, i no longer use foam plates or plastic cups, and I have some georgeous tomato plants started with some squash and others to follow this weekend. It is totally changing my life!!

mazdauk

I'm proud because I'm over half-way to my goal weight and have lost 21lb in less than 4 months.

I'm proud because I have stuck to - and increased - my exercise since January - longest time ever I have done this, and the most exercise I've ever done in a week, even when I was very young and doing dance classes 4 times a week.

I'm proud because for the first time in my life I actually look for exercise rather than avoid it.

I'm proud that clothes I bought before Christmas will be heading to the charity shops.

And I'm slightly ashamed I doubted my PE teachers who used to say things like "If you do more you'll have more energy":blushing:

bnbestme

I proud because I don't care what others think of me trying to do this. I will do it anyway.:mad:
I am proud of myself because I lost 8 pounds.
I am proud of myself I am stronger and have more energy.
I am proud of myself because I recognize that I can do this.

NHoughton13

I'm proud I made it to the 20 lb mark
I'm proud I completed 30 Day Shred
I'm proud that even though I've stalled recently, I'm not giving up
I'm proud I exercise 5-6 days a week after years on the couch
I'm proud I don't need energy drinks anymore

I needed this list today, I was having one of those, "Why do I bother?" days.

shelbymkoenig

I'm proud of myself because this was MY decision and unlike so many my age, I'm not turning to diet pills or dangerous crash diets. Heck, I even found out I like spinach so I can eat salads!

bunnymum150

wow wow wow!!!
good for you!
what a great journey you have chosen for your self!
it is good to be proud and acknowledge what you have chosen to do - not only for you but for the environment

Turtle1794

All of these posts make me feel good to read :], whenever I have those bad days it's always nice to remember what you did so far. ^^

TheFitHooker

I'm proud I can say I've lost over half myself.

joleenl

I'm proud because...

Ive lost almost 30 pounds.
Ive logged more then 100 days.
I fit some of my skinnier clothes.
My acne is gone because of my healthier eating.
I had a really hard month, last month, and made it through it.
I'm way stronger and healthier.
I'm doing it "diet" free, pill free, surgery free, and gimmick free.

Southernb3lle

I am proud that I am finally within 7 lbs of my first goal weight. I never thought I would get here..but I have and am.

casy84

I am proud because now I'm at my highschool weight, I'm still on MFP eating healthy instead of 'celebrating' my loss. I'm specially proud I finally started working out(using the elliptical I bought 3 years ago + some rollerblading)

Jessieamoore

I am proud that I am on my third week and I'm still going strong.
I usually quit after a few days.
I am proud that I LOVE working out! I use to dread doing anything physically challenging, now I go into a funk when I don't.
I am proud that I am down 6 lbs
I am proud that I have set a realistic goal for myself and I know I can do it

lisaanne1369

Last week I ran my first 5-K and got first place in my age division !!! :bigsmile:

bcattoes

I am proud to be at my goal wt
I am proud I am exercising weekly
I am proud to be off my meds and not in a wheelchair
I no longer need a walker or use a cane
I am proud I no longer wear oxygen at night

You should be proud. Those are awesome achievements!

Seaglass1123

I am proud of myself for sticking to this. I lost 40 lbs before and gained half back before finding mfp and changing my life. I have stayed focused and tried my best to not get frustrated. I have learned to not just rely on the scale for results. I am proud of myself for having the strength and courage to face my fear of the hard work it takes to lose weight. I am proud that I am almost at my goal weight.

I am also proud of all my friends who log in every day and have made a choice to change their lives too.

mlcantwell

I'm proud I'm actually starting to work out for once in my life! It's hard but I don't hate it, and I feel more energetic!

bcattoes

I am proud that I've stuck to my plan for more than 2 years, and the level of fitness I've achieved during that time.

katherinelangley

I am proud of myself for gaining 1 and 1/2 stone!

Turtle1794

Awesome!, you guys deserve to feel proud. ^^, I found I have trouble enjoying music when I'm not on the treadmill walking, which is motivation to get on it since I love music!

michellesz

I am proud because I have lost 85 pounds since my daughter was born.
I am proud that I lost 50 pounds of that in 26 weeks from May to October last year and met my goals.
I am proud that I have been able to keep it off for 6 months (thru Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, Valentine’s Day, St. Paddy’s Day & Easter ~ Woo hoo!) & now maintaining.
I am proud that I have been logging on this site for 315 days straight today
I am proud that I have awesome MFP friends and many have shared that I am an inspiration to them.
I am proud that I have come to the realization that this is a lifestyle and not a diet & that I don’t have to deprive myself of living or enjoying life.
I am proud that my 4 year old daughter will pick a yogurt or grapes over cake, cookie or candy for a snack.
I am proud that I lost 10+ sizes in my clothing from XXL/18-24 to M/L-8.
I am proud that I have had elbow surgery, knee surgery & spinal fusion back surgery & I make no excuses.
I am proud that I leg press 3 sets of 15 at 315 pounds.
I am proud that I am 42 years old & healthy & fit and feel like I am 24!!!

bedot

I ran my very first mile last night without walking. In all 34 years of my life I've never been able to do that!!

sullykat

The other day, I put on a bathing suit for the first time since last summer, decided to take a pic or two to see what I actually look like… I saw abs!!! I'm like.. BOOM!

longin2bsexy

I am proud because last night I did 3 miles on the treadmill and lifted weights. Usually I am doing good to do 2 miles but I made myself do 3 and then lifted also. It was the longest time I have spent in the gym, but today I feel so proud of myself.

juliemouse83

I'm proud because:

-I started back at it in mid-January @ 192 lbs and this morning weighed 165 lbs. (27 lbs!)
-I started (and got hooked on) lifting heavy in mid-Feb.
-I completed my first 5K mud run on Saturday and finished, even with an injury.
-I get frustrated and irritable when I can't do more than a low impact workout. (It used to be I'd get irritable when I had to do ANY workout.)
-At 47 years of age, I am starting to look as good as all my younger friends! (Altho, I do have a chunk to go, yet.)

missymakayla

I'm Proud of myself!!! I have never stuck to any kind of diet or change for more than a week or two. I have been on this journey since 1/15/13 add have lost 38 lbs. I feel great.....

prjoy98

Wow what a loaded question!!
I am proud that
- Ive gone from not doing any exercise to doing 3 Jillian Michaels' dvds and completing them
- lost 19lbs
- went from NOT running to being registered and 12 days away from a 1/2 marathon!!! :drinker: :bigsmile:
- zero to 20 non-stop regular push-ups
-eating and cooking healthier

SO MANY THINGS!!!
KUDOS to all of you for your awesome accomplishments!! :flowerforyou:

VictoriaFitness2010

I am proud that after 16 years of gaining and losing weight, I haven't abandoned my goal. I am no where near where I need to be, but I haven't given up on myself. I will release this weight...

LjD1067

I am a 264 pound 45 year old female and i just started the 30 day shred. Day one done and over with. If i can do it you can to! I can't believe i actually started it.

bmqbonnie

I'm proud that I've gotten to the point where working out is a habit and I don't find it any more difficult to motivate myself to do it than I do to go to work or brush my teeth. It's just something I do most days, and I enjoy it.

I'm proud that yesterday I did overhead presses for the first time. I didn't think I could do that with the big Olympic bar but I did!