3+ months on Mfp--What changes RU seeing in/around you?

WhaddoWino

I feel STRONG! It is so awesome to be over 40 and feel like my body's just getting healthier and stronger as months goes by. Using MFP has kept me on task and I am addicted to logging every day. It's 125 days now and I feel better than I have in 20 years!

torymichaels

Let's see. I can (as I discovered yesterday) walk 3 miles at one time (though my feet are STILL in agony today - I think I've got a problem there that's not just weight-related), I've lost about 7 inches at both my hips & waist, I'm down a size and a half (started with snug 24s, and am now starting to notice my 22's are getting fairly loose, with my sole size 20 fitting wonderfully) and I'm steadily (albeit slowly) adding stairs I can climb in a single shot.

Haven't lost any pounds in the past two weeks or so, which is starting to aggravate since my food log shows me consistently at or under my daily net goal. Even assuming I'm underestimating food (which is possible, though I weigh many things more now than I was), I somehow can't believe I'm underestimating by at LEAST 7000 calories a week (per FitBit, I'm operating at least at a 7,000/week deficit even with some surges lately in what I've been eating).

But my activity and energy levels have definitely skyrocketed, and it's just 30 pounds. I can't wait to see what I might be like when I've lost 130.

Sparlingo

I think 3 months was the tipping point where I finally started to *feel* like I was getting somewhere significant. A lot of that was looking at my photos (so glad I took those!!). I looked back in my blog to see where I was at at 3 months:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Sparlingo/view/three-months-in-489591

And you know what the great thing is? If you find your momentum and motivation, three months turns in to six months:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Sparlingo/view/six-months-on-mfp-pics-progress-530324

And six will turn into twelve (seriously excited to see what a year on MFP will bring me!!)....

JUST DON'T GIVE UP!!

CCusedtodance

I have been on MFP about 80 days and in that time I have seen the following:

1. I have to cinch my belt up two more notches and will need a new one when one more is needed.
2. Two shirts that were to tight in the arms to wear, now slide on easily.
3. The size 18 jeans that used to be unbearably tight are now comfortable.
4. I slid into a movie theater seat this weekend without touching the sides and the last time I was there (a year ago), I felt the arms on each side.
5. My energy level has skyrocketed. I sleep better, however I need less sleep. I take the stairs instead of the elevator and I am not out-of-breathe.
6. The image in my mirror or my progress pictures is showing less lumps and my rear end is lifting up instead of heading south. My breast are even starting to look perkier thanks to my strength training.
7. I do not hurt as much, again thanks to strength training. When I started on MFP I had chronic neck pain and lower back pain. My neck acts up once in a while now and my back rarely hurts. I believe that in a few months I will be pain free.

NewLIFEstyle4ME

Let's see. I can (as I discovered yesterday) walk 3 miles at one time (though my feet are STILL in agony today - I think I've got a problem there that's not just weight-related), I've lost about 7 inches at both my hips & waist, I'm down a size and a half (started with snug 24s, and am now starting to notice my 22's are getting fairly loose, with my sole size 20 fitting wonderfully) and I'm steadily (albeit slowly) adding stairs I can climb in a single shot.

Haven't lost any pounds in the past two weeks or so, which is starting to aggravate since my food log shows me consistently at or under my daily net goal. Even assuming I'm underestimating food (which is possible, though I weigh many things more now than I was), I somehow can't believe I'm underestimating by at LEAST 7000 calories a week (per FitBit, I'm operating at least at a 7,000/week deficit even with some surges lately in what I've been eating).

But my activity and energy levels have definitely skyrocketed, and it's just 30 pounds. I can't wait to see what I might be like when I've lost 130.

You're rocking this thing Tory!!!! 30 pounds is awesome. Ya know, I noticed as I'm losing (far more inches than pounds at this point), my shoes are getting bigger--and when I put on smaller shoes (a.k.a. shoes that actually fit) my feet don't hurt like when I'm wearing my now too loose/big shoes. See if perhaps your shoes are a bit too big, that may be causing some of your foot pain!

dangerousdumpling

My last update said I've been logging daily for 105 days. I've had so many changes.
I've lost 17 pounds.
I've lost one pant size and two top sizes.
I no longer want to take a nap every afternoon.
I sleep better and wake up feeling better.
I no longer have an extreme struggle to get myself not to eat certain things, although I have treats and food I want regularly.
I feel that this has become my new normal. I've accepted that this is how I need to eat and live if I want to be healthy and look good.
My family has adjusted to not having junk food in the house all the time. Just sometimes.
I feel much more confident.
I enjoy clothes shopping again.
My husband tries to cop a feel every time I walk by. :laugh:

NewLIFEstyle4ME

What changes are you seeing and feeling in and around you after 3+ months of being on Mfp?

What comments are people making about you/your changes?

If you are not seeing/feeling changes after being here 3 months...what do you think is wrong/what do you need to change?

I can hardly begin to list the changes I am seeing and feeling now that I'm about 3 months into MFP. I've lost 41 lbs, mostly through eating right and walking, and I feel better now than I have for years. When I started I was determined that I was going to lose weight and not deprive myself of the things I like to eat. I had tried Atkins, shakes and a few other diets over the years and eventually they failed because I was denying myself the foods I like. This time the only concession I made to my diet was to quit eating white bread (and cut way back on whole grain bread too) and to severely limit my intake of white rice and other high glycemic starches. I started eating quinoa and brown rice and watched my calories and the weight started to come off. Great right! But here's the thing, the healthy eating has started to snowball. Now I'm getting more and more interested in making healthier food choices. I've started looking for organic foods and reading up on nutrition. I've started adding flax and chia seeds to my morning oatmeal and I love it (the nutty crunch of the flax really perks up a bowl of oatmeal). I've taken a renewed interest in cooking and I'm now looking for new recipes and experimenting on my own. One of the things I've rediscovered is that the addition of a little bit (and I mean little, no more than a tablespoon or two) of sauce to chicken or fish can go a long way to creating a meal that is still healthy but also satisfying to the palate. Don't be afraid to add a little bit of a cream or butter sauce to dinner. It adds a few calories, but I find I'm more satisfied and less likely to want to snack later. Lastly, I find that I WANT to walk and exercise now and when I get to 210 lbs I'm going to start a C25K program.

People started to notice that I was losing weight about 20 lbs ago, but the comments are really starting to pick up now. There have been a few of the "you're getting too skinny" or "are you sick?" comments but most of them have been positive. I just assume that the "too skinny" comments are people being jealous and I smile to myself.

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msewe171

I am down 11 pounds and went from a size 8 to a size 4! I feel great.

dewsmom78

I've been on here 3 months. I am noticing inches lost and feeling stronger in general thanks to JMBR. But unfortunately, I still am having problems with finding the right calorie intake since I have not lost any scale weight yet. Super frustrating, but as long as I keep losing inches, I try not to care about my weight.

carolemorden9

I have been here for almost 3 months. I've lost 27 pounds so far. My clothes are getting huge on me and I've had to buy some smaller clothes. The best and most important change for me is that my blood sugars are way better and I've been able to decrease Lantus (long acting insulin) from 80 units a night to 50 units a night.

gmiker

I think my weight loss is around 22lbs which is shocking since my goal was not to lose but just get healthy. The most important change is "food decisions".

1) No more junk and this means many things that might be considered "ok". I read the labels and make decisions on the nutrition balance.

2) The concept of starving myself was shocking. I now actually am eating more (of the right stuff) but closely matching my burn (BodyMedia).

Thanks for BeachBody workouts to keep me working hard - they are GREAT. (I am not a coach)

skalkbrenn

I haven't lost much, but have already been getting compliments about it. I have so much more energ and I am not having the severe cravings for junk food like I used. to. I still allow it every once in a while, but my self control has improved. I'm actually accepted that this is my life now (eating right and exercising) and that if I'm consistent I will reach my goal weight someday!!

eazy_

I don't recognize my own reflection when I open glass doors.

sonieve

This is my third month...I have lost about 25lbs. NSV-I can fit clothes that I could not fit before. Although I still have a long way to go to reach my ultimate goal of losing 100Lb, I am a quarter of the way there. I eat well...I don't deprive myself of the things I want. I am working out now. I have more energy. My kids seem to be proud of me...they want to work out more. My co-workers are calling me skinny (mind you I am still 250lbs...maybe 249....lol), but it feels good. I am not as puffy. I drink water. I don't waste my calolries on liquid anymore, unless it is a healthy smoothie...no more soda (well soda that is not diet).

I am conscious of what i eat, but I am not spazzing out about it.

And I am committed...

knitbytes

I've been on MFP for about 3 months, but working out/eating better since Jan 7 (5 months and a week). I've lost almost 40lb.

No one has mentioned it unless they already knew I was trying to lose weight, but those that did already know have said it's very obvious.

I've gone from a size 22 pants to a size 18, size 2x shirt to a size L, size 42DDD bra to a size 38DDD (and that's already getting loose).

I did stall out for a while and I chose to change from 1200 cal diet to TDEE-20%. It's been slower going since then but at least the scale is moving- and I have a LOT more energy than I did on such a low cal diet.

Mostly, though, I just feel SO MUCH BETTER. I can run up a flight of stairs, I can wear high heels without my feet killing me, I can lift a 40lb bag of cat food and toss it over my shoulder like it's no big deal, my back and knees have stopped hurting... it goes on. Plus, my arms and legs are starting to look pretty awesome (though my midsection has a LOT of catching up to do... sigh).

BL_Mark

More Energy
More Stamina
Eating Healthier
Eating Less
Clothes.. my clothes... I'm wearing jeans that I haven't worn in nearly a decade!
Friends & Family reactions... that's pretty cool too, I'm not gonna lie.
No "2 o'clock Feeling" at work

bulacaflocka

I've been on the site for a year now. Lost 15 pounds last summer, but when I moved to a new place with a new roommate, I fell back into old habits and gained them back. This past March, I hit a low point in my life, and decided then and there I'm going to change. Since then, I've lost 25 pounds. Looking in the mirror doesn't seem that different at all, but my clothes are fitting better, and I've already had to go out and buy a new belt. There's definitely a struggle some days, whether it be mentally or physically, but I keep chugging along.

likitisplit

I feel back to normal. Except I'm now running 15 miles a week. Woo hoo!

NewLIFEstyle4ME

I think 3 months was the tipping point where I finally started to *feel* like I was getting somewhere significant. A lot of that was looking at my photos (so glad I took those!!). I looked back in my blog to see where I was at at 3 months:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Sparlingo/view/three-months-in-489591

And you know what the great thing is? If you find your momentum and motivation, three months turns in to six months:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Sparlingo/view/six-months-on-mfp-pics-progress-530324

And six will turn into twelve (seriously excited to see what a year on MFP will bring me!!)....

JUST DON'T GIVE UP!!

This is sooooo encouraging and inspirational....you ROCK!!!!

NewLIFEstyle4ME

More Energy
More Stamina
Eating Healthier
Eating Less
Clothes.. my clothes... I'm wearing jeans that I haven't worn in nearly a decade!
Friends & Family reactions... that's pretty cool too, I'm not gonna lie.
No "2 o'clock Feeling" at work

You Rock sir! I know the feeling well now too myself. Yesterday I got into a top I hadn't ever worn, because it was so small on me the last time I tried it on, I could hardly get it off...now it fits and looks tremendous--I LOVE that!!!