I have "only lost" ..... (Insert pounds here) BUT!
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I have only lost 13 pounds.
But I have also lost 13 inches in my arms-stomach-legs!
I feel great even though I have more to lose.
Whenever I get that sweet-tooth craving I drink a diet A&W root beer,
I know its not grea to drink pop but oh well!0 -
I have only lost 13 lbs but....
I can see my face shrinking...
my pants are fitting me big...
my boobs are shrinking yay!
I can stand and walk longer without being in pain
it's been weeks since I've had a migraine
I have more energy
My body doesn't swell to the point of agonizing pain anymore!0 -
I have only lost 36 lbs but I...
Now wear a size 16 instead of a 24.
Can feel proud of myself everytime I look in the mirror.
Am the happiest I have ever been even though I am not the thinnest.
Feel a million times stronger than I did a six months ago.
Can play with my son without getting winded.
Wake up every morning excited about my new lifestyle.
Wonder, if I feel this good now, how great is it going to feel when I lose 60 more lbs and reach my goal?
like that last part....0 -
I have only Lost 38 pounds.
(I have a long way to go) BUT...
I have stopped both Blood Pressure Medications
I don't get out of breathe walking to my car.
I have more energy
I take better care of my self
My skin looks better
and I have increased my life span!0 -
I have 'only lost' 55 pounds but..
I now have a neck (my double chin is going away)
I wear size 20 shirts instead of 26/28.
There is definition between my breasts and stomach, when before it looked like one giant lump
I don't get as many boils, cysts and rashes between the flabs of my skin
I don't have as many migraines
I don't sweat as much
I can go to the lake and not be terrified someone is going to see me
I wear tank tops outside of the house. I used to be terrified of what people would think of my arms. But I don't care anymore.
I can fit in a chair at the theater (and in November I'll find out if I can fit into a plane seat)
I can say no to that plate of fetticini alfredo and venti frappuccino
I bought my first pair of skinny (stretch) jeans four sizes smaller
The other day a man stopped me to tell me I have a beautiful smile. That's never happened.
But most of all, I'm not so afraid I am going to screw this up again.0 -
I've only lost 8 pounds but....
*Learning that change requires patience.
*I'm very proud that for the past 4 months I push myself out of bed at 430am.
*Realized that I AM an active person.
*Love looking at myself and seeing how my body is changing.
*I can't wait till Next April to really see how far I've come! (1 Year on MFP)
Never knew how great online support really is. Thank you everone , your stories and lives really do motivate me and make me excited for what is to come!0 -
I have only lost 50 pounds, but....
I lowered my cholesterol 42 points, and don't take medicine anymore.
I don't drink soda. EVER.
I feel like I HAVE to exercise everyday.0 -
I have only lost 60lbs... but
- I'm wearing a 16 instead of a 22
- I'm wearing a XL shirt instead of a 2X
- I sleep better
- I don't get winded going up stairs
- I don't feel the need to eat as much as I used to
- I'm learning to trust myself.
.... I've gained my life and my self-respect back.0 -
I've only lost 30 lbs but.....
I can shop in the regular section at the department store.
I wear a very comfortable size 14 instead of a tight size 18
I wear a L vs a 2X
When I look down I see the ground and not my stomach
I don't have heartburn/acid reflux any more.
I can stand without my back hurting
I eat healthy
I feel great
I get compliments on my appearance
And my old lady boobs are almost gone!:blushing:0 -
I have only lost 5 lbs, but my love handles are much smaller
I am looking much thinner
I am feeling much better!
My size 10 pants/shorts, no longer fit right, they are ever so loose on my hips.0 -
I have "only lost" 17 lbs, but...
- I'm the smallest I've been in at least a year.
- I can see my collar bones!
- My clothes keep getting bigger and bigger (I figure I'm only a few pounds away from being able to comfortably fit into a size 14 pant, I'm a 16 now and I can pull some of my pants off without unbuttoning them).
- I don't remember my last real binge. It's been at least 2 or 3 weeks.
- I haven't had fast food (other than Subway and I made sure to get veggies on my sandwich) in over a week, and I've discovered that I don't really crave it lately.
- I LOVE feeling sweaty and gross after a workout.
-Oh! I also have less back fat and muffin toppage.0 -
I have only lost 27 pounds but....
I can wear a size 18-20 pants instead of size 24
I can ride my bike like a maniac up small hills and NOT feel like I'm going to die
I can wear clothes that have been hanging in my closet for 6 years
I can say no to food that is not healthy and yes to food that is
I can feel a sense of accomplishment-while ackowledging that there is much work ahead0 -
bumping .... good topic :happy:0
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I have "only lost" 10lbs but...
I now make my breakfast and not let hardee's or mcdonalds make it for me.
I now make and take my lunch and snacks and let Jimmy John's or other places make it for me
I finally "get" it. I eat right, and exercise and I can lose weight
I have only been logging in 11 days but I'm proud of tracking everything that goes into my body for 11 days straight
I have gained and whole new support group!!!0 -
I have only lost 72 pounds... but gained the upper arm on foods that call my name.
I can now buy part of my clothes in a regular store and not through mail order.
I have learned that soft drinks so not have to be drank the whole time I am awake.
I actually only drink water now.
My kids actually said they are PROUD of me for what I have done so far.
I have almost NO double chin anymore.
I am PROUD of ME!0 -
I have "only lost" 110 pounds total but
I accept and love myself
I am the smallest I have ever been, even smaller than I was in middle school.
I know I can do this the rest of my life.
I wear a size 10 pants and S/M tops down from 24W pants and 2x tops
I no longer have to shop in the plus sized section/stores
I have a zest for life
I enjoy exercising and looking my best
I feel powerful..that I can do Anything0 -
I have only lost 7ish pounds, but....
I've kept them off, even though I really lost them in June/July!
The pants I ripped sitting in a car in May are now a little baggy!
It's a start.0 -
I have only lost 65 pounds, but...
It's only been 9 months!
I have lowered my blood pressure
I have lowered my cholesterol
I have gone from a size 26 to 18
I have inspired others
I feel awesome 9 out of 10 days
I am making progress everyday!0 -
I have only lost 31 pounds but,
I started this in April, and it's only August
I am now a size 20 not a 22 in my bridesmaid's dresses
I am making progress everyday
I can walk walk 4 miles in just under an hour
I have more money in my wallet because I don't eat as much fast food
Or junk food
I've learned more about good nutrition (still not expert by any means)
I get complimented by co-workers everyday, and in turn I have inspired a few
I'm now more interested in being happy and healthy than ever before.
I went from a 40H in my bra size to a 38G and I'm still getting smaller. Maybe someday I won't have to spend a fortune on a bra. :-]
I can wear a large instead of an Extra-extra larger shirt (well sometimes I wear an extra-large, depends on how much room there is for my ginormous boobs).
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I've already posted in this thread, but I thought of some more/had some NSV's
still 128 pounds gone, never to return, EVER...
I am now wearing my original wedding band, not one of the 3 larger sized ones that had replaced the original
I need some of my favorite rings re-sized, because they are too big even for my thumbs!
My old comfy shoes are literally sliding off my feet
I no longer hate mowing my yard - I used to end up exhausted even using the riding mower, but now that it's broken, I actually look FORWARD to mowing for 3 hours with the push mower!!!!
One of my son's teachers told me tonight that he didn't know what I have been doing to lose this weight (he's known me for many years) but that I am looking really good (He wasn't hitting on me, he's like a son to me in many ways, as he is one of my older son's best friends)
I am 15 pounds away from my goal of 150. After 25 years of being fat, I never dreamed I'd ever have that number within reach. It's almost surreal.0
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