I have "only lost" ..... (Insert pounds here) BUT!

I have only lost 14 pounds but I
learned how to eat in moderation
drink more water
stop eating so much sugar
went from a 18/20 to a size 16!!!

I have only lost 79 pounds...BUT:

I am now loose size 14 instead of a 22.

I am the smallest I have been since middle school (yea thats sad).

I have discovered that I do infact have cheekbones, a jaw line, and collar bones.

I can fit in a medium or large shirt instead of a Extra Extra Large.

I no longer have high blood pressure.

I am starting to like the way I look and I havent felt that way in a long time.

I have gained confidence.

I can now walk 8 miles instead of being completely out of breathe in 1.

I have a waist line!

And I now love working out instead of hating it.

I have only lost 60 lbs but...

After 10 years, I'm no longer on medication for high blood pressure.
I no longer have to take meds for IBS or acid reflux either.
I'm much less worried about dying of a heart attack in my 40s like my mom did.
I can run 10 miles without stopping.
I can shop at Victoria's Secret because they carry my size.
I can fit into shorts I haven't been able to since I was in high school.
Painting my toenails is a lot easier.

So many of us have a bad habit of saying, I have only lost 5lbs, 10lbs, 20lbs etc etc when we haven't hit our goal yet. I'm guilty of it too! So I was thinking we could encourage each other by playing a bit of a game and at the same time, remind ourselves of how far we have really come! Share your Successes behind your Success!

I'll start:

I have only lost 52lbs, but I......

Am now a size 10 INSTEAD of a size 20!
Can now wear Medium tops instead of 2X!
Can run for several minutes straight, when before I would get winded walking upstairs!
Can see my toes instead of my belly!
Can feel my hip bones! (Who knew I even had them?!)
Most Importantly --- I can trust myself to do what is healthy for me, but also not beat myself up if I don't always stick to the plan!

Okay this totally sounds like it should be my post... not sure what size you started out but I have lost 55 lbs
I can wear a 14 instead of a 20
I am working on being able to run a 5k (up to running 2 blocks walking one etc.)
I can see that I have hips and ribs when I am laying down and I can feel the hip bones regardless
I know I am getting healthier and stronger!!!
I have brought my A1C down to the 6 range instead of 11.3
I no longer get heart burn after eating

You rock girl, your achievements are outstanding

I have taken off 80lbs but....

I am the smallest I have ever been in my life...
I went from a size 16 to a size 7(sometimes a 6)
I went from hating dresses and shorts to wanting to show off my nice thighs and calves.
I went from hating exercise to loving the feeling or sweat (even though I still have weeks of being lazy)
I went from not wanting to show my body off to my husband to parading around naked proudly
I went from being the fat, overweight wife, to the hot wife
But most importantly

I went from not wanting to be outside with my kids to chasing them around the yard when the weather permits!

I have only lost 14 pounds but...
I feel more confident in myself
My collarbones are starting to show
I have a flatter belly
I don't binge anymore
I can wear some of my old clothes

I have only lost 8 pounds BUT

I can now do 40 pushups (on my feet) when before the most I could do was 10, on my knees
I can now make it through 2 back-to-back intense cardio classes with high energy, and motivate others, when before I struggled with an hour of zumba
I am now a size 4-6 when before I was a size 8-10

bump

I have only lost 14 pds BUT..

I am now wearing M and L instead of XL

Wearing 10 and 12 jeans instead of 14 or 16

I am able to walk longer distances and up the stairs without feeling like I am about to pass out

I am able to eat in moderation and say NO to too much junk food and candy

I am feeling better about myself

:happy:

I have only lost 7.8 pounds...BUT

I have more energy than I have had in years.
I'm proud of my daily Zumba workout.
My face already looks thinner!
My pants (size 20) are already starting to feel loose.
My confidence is building.
I am more aware of the world around me, because I'm not drugged up on binge foods.
I am more aware of what my body needs throughout the day.
I have a better understanding of things - what I like to eat, what nutrients I lack, how much I can push my body in a workout..
I am learning to enjoy my food as part of my day, not all of my day.
I still obsess about food - but I'm getting a lot better, and I do not feel like food is ruling my day!

I have only lost 23lbs BUT
~ I am now in a size 14 over the old size 20's
~ I no longer dread my workout everynight
~ I smile instead of frown when looking in the mirror
~ I am learning what being proud of myself means
~ And who knew....vegetables are not so bad!!

LOVE, LOVE LOVE THIS!!!! GREAT JOB EVERYONE! CAN'T WAIT TO ADD TO THIS ONE DAY!

I have only lost 140 pounds (not all through MFP) but my knees hurt less, I look better and I can work out without having to stop lots. I am not there yet but I have done well even if it has taken me 7 years (with a three and a bit year gap due to pregnancy and being lazy and preoccupied).

I have lost only 50 pounds BUT:

Am now a size 2 or 4 instead of a size 14!
Can now wear small tops, dresses and pants!
I have more energy than I ever had in my 20s
I make healthy decisions for myself every day
I actually WANT to be active instead of dreading it. I feel awful when I don't move at least once a day!
I am mindful of the food I put into my body and the energy I expend!
I try new things all the time. I'm not afraid to try any new physical activities.
I love shopping. I don't buy shoes and purses anymore because clothes fit!
I can do a headstand and a handstand
I can see my ribs, but it's a good thing!
I can see/feel my hip bones no problem.
I can wear a two-piece bathing suit if I want to. (Well, anyone can, but now I am not afraid to)
I WANT to quit smoking now and know I'm ready
People call me skinny. I used to snort because I haven't been skinny since I was 10.
I weigh less than my husband for the first time ever. (By 2 pounds but I'll take it. I can wear his pants!)
I can beat him arm wrestling (left-handed, but hey, I'll take it!)
My bloodwork is ACES (no more high tri-glycerides or cholesterol)
My doctor is pleased with me, for once!

Great thread... love reading about everyone's amazing transformations!

I have only lost 52lbs, but....

I am now in a much smaller clothing size.
I'm stronger than the eating disorder that used to run my life.
I have hip and collar bones that stick out.
I have a lot more energy
I love going to the gym
I'm setting a good example for my daughters
I have lost A LOT of inches
I am a lot healthier.
I'm happier....

most of all i can trust myself to make the right choices and know that i can have mess ups and still keep moving forward. life is not about being perfect.