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That magic number "50"

PrayerofAmity
PrayerofAmity Posts: 176 Member
edited December 2024 in Success Stories
I have no idea why 50 is such a magic number, but it is so true. I've been losing quite steadily and luckily for myself rather than anyone else, or I would have been discouraged by the total seeming lack of anyone noticing. Now that I have hit 47 pounds lost, and gotten right near that 50 pound loss mark, everyone I see is noticing and telling me how much thinner I look. I always heard people say it was about 50 pounds when yourself and others would really start to notice and boy is it true! I had a friend take a current picture the other day...waiting to get it and then I can do a before and after shot.

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  • nxd10
    nxd10 Posts: 4,571 Member
    Congratulations!!! That is a huge change. Keep on going. The progress always seems so slow but you re doing great.
  • Roseysue
    Roseysue Posts: 12 Member
    Even 40 lbs is a great success!! Keep up the good work!!
  • leanne9876
    leanne9876 Posts: 301 Member
    Well done, are you going to post the before and after pics?
  • LCBinGA
    LCBinGA Posts: 102 Member
    "50" is a "clink" over on the doctor's scales (50-100-150-200).....of course it's a magic number! the little "whizzzzz" on the doctor's scales of single pounds (1-2-3-4-5) doesn't make the big sound like that of the "CLINK!!!!"....awesome!!
  • SawyersMomma85
    SawyersMomma85 Posts: 9
    You're doing great! You are an inspiration to me. Would love to see some before/after pics :)
  • PrayerofAmity
    PrayerofAmity Posts: 176 Member
    I'll post pics as soon as I get them...and My doctor has a digital scale lol...no clinks
  • IrenieL
    IrenieL Posts: 42 Member
    You are doing so great ! I can not wait to get to where you are!!!!
  • kgprice11
    kgprice11 Posts: 749 Member
    congrats!!
  • yougojo170
    yougojo170 Posts: 62
    WTG! Keep up the great work!!! I am looking forward to hitting that magic number one day also!
  • kaaatherine
    kaaatherine Posts: 9 Member
    congratulations!
  • Behavior_Modification
    Behavior_Modification Posts: 24,482 Member
    A big giant 47lb congratulations to you!!! WOW
  • GardaniaM
    GardaniaM Posts: 38 Member
    That's great. I hope you are going to celebrate/treat yourself to something awesome =)
  • auntiemsgr8
    auntiemsgr8 Posts: 483 Member
    I think any number that ends in zero is a milestone but in increments of 50 is a biggie. I oved the comment about the clink. Maybe you could ask the Nurse at your Doctor's office to drop a quarter in an empty jar. Then you get that clinkc sound. :love: :laugh:
  • gerripho
    gerripho Posts: 479 Member
    I think any number that ends in zero is a milestone but in increments of 50 is a biggie. I oved the comment about the clink. Maybe you could ask the Nurse at your Doctor's office to drop a quarter in an empty jar. Then you get that clinkc sound. :love: :laugh:

    Aw, heck, just change doctors. :wink: The clink is a marvelous thing and hat tip to you for getting there. Can't wait to see the pics.
  • marvelmo
    marvelmo Posts: 119 Member
    please share your current photo
    47 pounds is such a success story to me who is struggling with one pound
    you are the magic
    50 is just a number
    congrats
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    Great job!
  • cindergirl73
    cindergirl73 Posts: 51
    Can't wait to see the comparison!!
  • babyblue1333
    babyblue1333 Posts: 8 Member
    CONGRATS!!! well done!
  • blb1230
    blb1230 Posts: 69 Member
    Great job!! I can't wait to get there myself :flowerforyou:
  • ZombieMercy
    ZombieMercy Posts: 87 Member
    "50" is a "clink" over on the doctor's scales (50-100-150-200).....of course it's a magic number! the little "whizzzzz" on the doctor's scales of single pounds (1-2-3-4-5) doesn't make the big sound like that of the "CLINK!!!!"....awesome!!

    Can't wait for that "clink" :happy: :laugh:
  • jimgatewood
    jimgatewood Posts: 85 Member
    Awsome! Fantastic! There is no question that you will get the 50. It's truely a wonderful feeling, like there's a new you coming everyday. Look good, Feel good, that's what it's all about.

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  • ncsjodi
    ncsjodi Posts: 102 Member
    50 is a big deal! Of course, this is coming from the woman who has been sitting at 98 & 99 for months....just waiting to turn triple digits! Hoping this will be the week!
  • mom2handh1975
    mom2handh1975 Posts: 224 Member
    Congrats! That's a HUGE loss. It's like carrying around 10 5-pound bags of sugar. Your body LOVES you right now! The hard work is really paying off!:bigsmile:
  • lorihalsted
    lorihalsted Posts: 326 Member
    Fifty is a magic number!!!! You just slid below a milestone number as well. Seeing yourself go below 350, to 300, to 250, etc., is exciting too! Go pick up a 50 lb bag of dog food and climb up a flight of stairs....that's where you have came from!
  • SairahRose
    SairahRose Posts: 412 Member
    Congrats! That's brilliant :)
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