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mmm_drop
mmm_drop Posts: 1,126 Member
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I keep gaining all these awesome things; instead of talking about what we're losing, how about talking about what we've gained.

Awesome things I've gained:

I can now do REAL push-ups. Only about 5, but that is 5 more than I could do a month ago.
Pain-free days. I have rheumatoid arthritis and a couple of years ago it was hard to walk a mile some days. Today I can walk a 10k, no problem.
Awesome friends. Yeah, you guys, the ones I talk to daily on here. Thanks!
Being considered athletic. Whoa, that hasn't happened since high school, but yesterday a coworker commented on how "buff" I look.

And last, but not least: Confidence. I like what I see when I look in the mirror now, and yeah, I notice you looking too!

So fess up everyone. What have you GAINED this year? :drinker:

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  • Moviegal77
    Moviegal77 Posts: 65 Member
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    I love this post :heart:

    I hasn't been long since I changed my lifestyle, but I'm looking forward to all the things I will gain.

    Thank you.
  • madd791
    madd791 Posts: 13 Member
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    i have gained confidence which is more important than looks.
  • mmm_drop
    mmm_drop Posts: 1,126 Member
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    I love this post :heart:

    I hasn't been long since I changed my lifestyle, but I'm looking forward to all the things I will gain.

    Thank you.

    :flowerforyou:
  • mmm_drop
    mmm_drop Posts: 1,126 Member
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    i have gained confidence which is more important than looks.

    Absolutely! My looks haven't really changed all that much; it is just perception I have of myself now. :)
  • lcvaughn520
    lcvaughn520 Posts: 219 Member
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    Confidence and contentedness. I know I still have room for improvement, but my overall enjoyment of life has increased.
  • EmiluuRuiz
    EmiluuRuiz Posts: 31
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    Ive gaine accountability for what I eat. I think about everything I put in my mouth (good or bad) and its nutritional value! You are sooooo successful and thanks so much for being so supportive!
  • mmm_drop
    mmm_drop Posts: 1,126 Member
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    Ive gaine accountability for what I eat. I think about everything I put in my mouth (good or bad) and its nutritional value! You are sooooo successful and thanks so much for being so supportive!

    You are absolutely one of those awesome friends I have gained!
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
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    I've gained:

    - increased mobility
    - increased stamina
    - increased confidence
    - increased strength

    I'm looking forward to gaining some more. :wink:
  • saxmaniac
    saxmaniac Posts: 1,133 Member
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    I'm kind of on maintenance, so this year I haven't made any much progress. In previous years, I went from barely able to *hang* on the pull up bar to a set of real pull-ups, that's been my biggest accomplishment so far!

    Oh, I've gained a cool friend or three :blushing:
  • cynthiadmail
    cynthiadmail Posts: 90 Member
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    I've gained:

    - increased mobility
    - increased stamina
    - increased confidence
    - increased strength

    I'm looking forward to gaining some more. :wink:


    DITTO :happy:
  • mmm_drop
    mmm_drop Posts: 1,126 Member
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    I've gained:

    - increased mobility
    - increased stamina
    - increased confidence
    - increased strength

    I'm looking forward to gaining some more. :wink:

    Maybe you didn't know until now, but you're a super bada$$ to me. :drinker:
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
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    I've gained:

    - increased mobility
    - increased stamina
    - increased confidence
    - increased strength

    I'm looking forward to gaining some more. :wink:

    Maybe you didn't know until now, but you're a super bada$$ to me. :drinker:

    awwww shucks :flowerforyou:
  • Kaypix
    Kaypix Posts: 72 Member
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    I've gained accountability through MFP >> My diary is public, so if I'm cheating one day, the whole world is gonna know it! I'm also not afraid of strength training or the gym anymore. Hooray!
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,874 Member
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    Awesome...

    I've gained:

    1. confidence
    2. my ability to go from point a to point b without feeling like I'm going to die
    3. endurance, stamina, strength, balance, flexibility
    4. still making awesome linear strength gains
    5. a lot of admiration from friends, family, and co-workers.
  • mmm_drop
    mmm_drop Posts: 1,126 Member
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    I've gained accountability through MFP >> My diary is public, so if I'm cheating one day, the whole world is gonna know it! I'm also not afraid of strength training or the gym anymore. Hooray!

    That's awesome! I love the accountability here too!
  • mmm_drop
    mmm_drop Posts: 1,126 Member
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    Awesome...

    I've gained:

    1. confidence
    2. my ability to go from point a to point b without feeling like I'm going to die
    3. endurance, stamina, strength, balance, flexibility
    4. still making awesome linear strength gains
    5. a lot of admiration from friends, family, and co-workers.

    :heart:
  • kahyee
    kahyee Posts: 63
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    I've gained discipline, accountability, and self control. Loving not giving in to every craving I have. It feels good to actually work for that ice cream on Saturday though I'm thinking about it M-F.
  • RllyGudTweetr
    RllyGudTweetr Posts: 2,019 Member
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    Control over my hate handles. . . I mean love handles.

    The ability to work out for 45 minutes at an aerobic pace and still talk, rather than wheeze, while I do it.

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