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

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  • onyxgirl17
    onyxgirl17 Posts: 1,721 Member
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    I have only lost 15 pounds BUT....

    -I began 3 months ag
    -my hips, thighs, and stomach are all noticeably thinner
    -I went from not being able to get size 11 ****ies up my thighs (and busting a pair of 13's) to being able to shimmy into a pair of 11's (albeit with a muffin top).
    -Anybody who has seen me recently who hasn't seen me in months comments on the fact I've lost weight
    -I can walk up a flight of stairs without feeling like I'm going to die like I was feeling back in May
    -I can now do 200 squats and 200 sit-ups! YAY!
  • kthunn
    kthunn Posts: 3
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    I have only lost 34 lbs but....

    I can wear a 10 instead of a 14
    I fit in Medium tops instead of L or XL
    I can literally run a mile (even as a kid I walked the mile in PE and I was underweight then!)
    I'm more muscle than I've ever been
    I can say that I enjoy exercising and certainly never regret it, even if its hard to get started sometimes
    I have control
  • seed_of_wonder
    seed_of_wonder Posts: 202 Member
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    i have only lost 17 pounds but I'm already over half way to my goal
    and I've made a lifestyle change to be much more healthy
  • wecummings
    wecummings Posts: 1
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    I have only lost 5 lbs. in my quest to get smaller But....

    I have gained significant muscle mass, more confidence, more energy, more stamina, and more motivation to continue on. I have a bit of ways to go before I will reach my goal, but I feel confident that I will reach it eventually. :)
  • Jett8888
    Jett8888 Posts: 43 Member
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    I have only lost 54 lbs but:
    I can buy a freaking bra in the store again.
    I'm wearing scrubs that haven't fit since 2006.
    I'm into a loose 22 from a tight 28 pants.
    My t-shirts are almost dresses.
    I can drive my husbands car without moving the steering wheel.
    I like looking in the mirror again.
  • binderz
    binderz Posts: 9
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    I have only lost 6 lbs but...

    *I am more confident in myself and in the process. NO MORE YO-YO DIETING
    *I rethink my food choices.
    *I am excited for Tuesdays because I love hopping onto that scale and seeing results of my hard work.
    *I like the MFP family I have talked to (feel free to add me!)
    *I actually enjoy running
    *I ran my very first non-stop mile in my entire life last week and I plan on running a 5k someday =]
    *I know I can reach my goals!
  • scorp7003
    scorp7003 Posts: 18
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    Great post!

    I have "only" lost 39 pounds, but ...

    I am proud that I have stayed on plan every day/week since I started in February.
    I am truly optimistic and hopeful about my future.
    I know I can and will stay on track and reach my goals.
    My plantar fasciitis has all but disappeared.
    I am down a full size in clothing.
    I hardly ever experience heartburn at night anymore.
    I have more energy and don't get winded as easily walking, climbing stairs, etc.
    I am changing life-long habits of comforting myself with food, eating when stressed or frustrated.
    I am losing this excess weight as a kindness to myself, because I deserve to live a long, full, healthy, happy, love-filled, joy-filled, prosperous life surrounded by positive people I love and who love me.
  • Shantae785
    Shantae785 Posts: 15 Member
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    I have only lost 23 pounds but.....


    But I have more energy to start over and try for more
    I eat better and dont snack as much
    I get on the scale every morning (motivation)
    I feel better when I get dressed
    I know I can do it because I did it before
  • Sbkoontz
    Sbkoontz Posts: 3
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    I have only lost 7 lbs BUT

    I am feeling so happy all the time
    I have learned I can eat more and be more full with the right types of food
    I am going for rice cakes as a snack instead of candy, walks instead of beers
    I can actually wake up when my alarm goes off
    I have more confidence and am feeling sexy all the time

    And most importantly I know I am in it for the long haul this time and I will achieve my goal!

    This website offers so much encouragement and inspiration. It makes my goals seem possible. And when I do start doubting, I just come to the success stories for a pick me up. (which is exactly why I came here tonight and, look, my first post and a reminder of how we should be looking at things! Love it!)
  • asbonita3
    asbonita3 Posts: 29 Member
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    I have "only lost" 35 lbs BUT

    I have more energy
    I have more confidence in myself
    I have gone from a tight 22 to an 18
    I don't deprive myself in order to keep myself on track
    I get more attention because of the great confidence
    I still sometimes see myself as the old person sometimes. It's in pictures where I can see my weight loss difference
    I have had up and downs, but am here for the long haul.

    Thank you to all my supporters and MFP!!!
  • 1Kristine1
    1Kristine1 Posts: 697 Member
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    I have only lost 25lbs but...
    I am down a jean size (32 to 31)
    I have shrunk my waist, thighs, and pesky love handles
    I am gaining strength and confidence
    I will reach my goal in my own time
    I am finally putting my health first
  • anneruppert
    anneruppert Posts: 13
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    I have only lost 5 pounds but...
    my pants are loose and
    I can see my love handles shrinking.
  • ChristineDiet
    ChristineDiet Posts: 719 Member
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    Bump for motivation.

    I've only lost 19lbs (was 24 but then went on holiday!!! Damn)

    but:

    I've gone down 3 dress sizes
    I'm fitter (i.e. I can run up the stairs without being all puffed out! - oh and can blow dry and straighen my hair without my arms feeling like they are about to fall off!)
    Oh my latest - bought a size UK 14 dress from a 'regular' shop 2 days ago for my party and it fits (picture will be posted tomorrow or Sat)

    Still have a LONG way to go.

    x
  • KeithChanning
    KeithChanning Posts: 214 Member
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    Sorry, but "only" doesn't come into it. Any loss, however large or small, is an achievement.

    So

    I have lost 2Kg and already...
    I am starting to feel less fat, and
    I am walking more purposefully, and
    My head is held high!
  • Mummy2EliandAda
    Mummy2EliandAda Posts: 13 Member
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    I have only lost 62 pounds but..


    I can now tie my own shoes again.
    feel like im not suffocating in my own body
    i can get my old jeans pretty much over my bum but cant do up zip at all yet
    no more double chin
    i can work in my very physical job to help support my family
    i have my dignity back..
  • thatgirllesley
    thatgirllesley Posts: 64
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    I have only lost 31lbs, but

    I am the fittest I have been in my adult life
    My clothes are getting baggier and baggier
    I can feel my hip bones when I lie down (whew hew!)
    My stomach is shrinking and I'm feeling more self confident and less 'oh no, people think I'm pregnant, wah'
    I can fit into a pair of shorts that I never thought I'd be able to fit into (and they're getting looser!)
    I HAVE MUSCLES IN MY ARMS :O
    My immune system is FANTASTIC, I haven't been sick since I started my weight loss journey (and it's flu season here at the moment!)
    My skin is clearer
    My depression and anxiety isn't as bad!
    I'm happier :)
  • JSlattery79
    JSlattery79 Posts: 116 Member
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    I've only lost 23 pounds but....


    I look much younger
    My “skinny jeans” now fit me loose
    My stomach doesn’t stick out when I sit down
    I can almost touch fingertips when I put my hands on my waist!
    I can do 60 minutes on the elliptical
    I can train with my body builder husband and keep up
    I can see muscle definition in my arms
    My double chin is gone completely!
    My BIGGEST critic (my 14 year old daughter) told me, “you look great!”
  • nikkishai
    nikkishai Posts: 407 Member
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    (I absolutely love this)

    I have only lost 31 pounds but...

    I'm a size 10 instead of 14/16
    I can run over a mile non-stop
    My asthma is under control
    I earned a P90X tshirt
    I earned a TurboFire tshirt
    I'm working on earning my Insanity tshirt
    I'm actually an inspiration to others
  • jkcrawford
    jkcrawford Posts: 435 Member
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    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. :)

    Good for you keep up the good work.
  • dodihere
    dodihere Posts: 490
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    I've only lost 12 pounds, but I feel like a million bucks because I am eating so much healthier.

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