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Met my first goal: I made it to onederland!

gratefulandrelentless
gratefulandrelentless Posts: 33
edited December 2024 in Success Stories
Hi MFPers!

I am still a newbie here, but I'm really finding that this works for me! I am a 25 year old grad student, and I finally weighed in under 200 lbs for the first time since high school! My starting weight (about a year ago, before starting here) was 235. In July I was 211. Today I'm 199. :) It probably isn't a big deal to most people, but it is a huge accomplishment for me to be on this side of 200 -- and I'm never going back!

I'm aiming to get down to about 150-155 to start out. My next short term goal is 185. I would love to make more friends on here with similar goals!


I hope you're all having a successful and happy day -- if I can do it, so can you.
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  • cjs3001
    cjs3001 Posts: 273 Member
    It's a huge deal! Hitting onderland is a massive massive deal for a hell of a lot of people on here so congratulations! When I hit 199 a few months ago I said exactly the same: Never going back.

    Very very well done again :smile:

    Caroline.
  • rudy7020
    rudy7020 Posts: 62
    Congratulations! It's a big deal and I'm so happy for you! I love :happy: :flowerforyou: MFP it's a great tool and a great community of people.
  • fatgottago
    fatgottago Posts: 224 Member
    Hi! We have similar goals... I started out at 247 and want to be at 199. That is my first goal. I can't tell you how many times I have started and quit..... I wanted to be 199 by my birthday but I quit and now I am starting again. Right now I am at 221.5 so I have 22 pounds to go.

    Congrats on such an acomplishment I understand how important it is to finally break the 200's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAY
  • mckramer1999
    mckramer1999 Posts: 31 Member
    Yay!!!!!!! I am hoping to join you in onederland very soon. Congratulations, and keep up the good work!
  • doberfan
    doberfan Posts: 33
    very big deal for many of us. Congrats!!! I am hoping to join you quite soon.
  • SwtMelissa86
    SwtMelissa86 Posts: 165
    Onederland is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • N_Laplante
    N_Laplante Posts: 29 Member
    great job! can't wait until I hit that -200 goal too; currently at 207 and losing about 2lbs a week :) great accomplishment!
  • spfldpam
    spfldpam Posts: 738 Member
    It IS a BIG DEAL! It was to me when I hit onderland! Congrats on all your hard work and keep it up! I love MFP!
  • ChristyRunStarr
    ChristyRunStarr Posts: 1,600 Member
    Of course it's a big deal! You're doing awesome, keep it up!
  • ck1416
    ck1416 Posts: 154 Member
    Congratulations! That is quite an accomplishment. Thank you for posting and for the inspiration. :flowerforyou:
  • AlphamaleBAMF
    AlphamaleBAMF Posts: 373 Member
    Yay!!!!!!! I am hoping to join you in onederland very soon.

    What is this "Onederland" of which you all speak? It sounds very Peter Pan like. I don't think I want to go there.
  • spfldpam
    spfldpam Posts: 738 Member
    LOL! It's when you weigh 199 or less!

    "What is this "Onederland" of which you all speak? It sounds very Peter Pan like. I don't think I want to go there."
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  • gratefulandrelentless
    gratefulandrelentless Posts: 33
    Thanks everyone! I'm so excited!
  • rfarinha
    rfarinha Posts: 388 Member
    Onederland is a HUGE deal!!! Congratulations! :flowerforyou:
  • Lynn625
    Lynn625 Posts: 56 Member
    I can't wait for "onederland". I am 230 right now and when I see 199 on my scale i will be on cloud nine!!
  • TinaKeniston
    TinaKeniston Posts: 76 Member
    Yay for you!! It's quite a momentous milestone! Enjoy it and keep going!
  • gratefulandrelentless
    gratefulandrelentless Posts: 33
    I can't wait for "onederland". I am 230 right now and when I see 199 on my scale i will be on cloud nine!!

    I've been there, and now look where I am! Slow and steady wins the race. You can do it!
  • Sharlene113
    Sharlene113 Posts: 52 Member
    That's AMAZING! Congratulations. I started at 222 and I'm down 8, currently at 214. Can't wait to join you in the Under100 Club! Great work!
  • marvelmo
    marvelmo Posts: 119 Member
    it's a big deal! it's a big deal! ITS A BIG DEAL!!!!
    this onederland place must be like the other side of the rainbow:)
    I'm working on being there one day
    Congratulation and keep on keepin on
  • SairahRose
    SairahRose Posts: 412 Member
    Amazing!! Well done you!! :D And good luck with your next goal, you can do it!
  • happyfeetrebel1
    happyfeetrebel1 Posts: 1,005 Member
    Onederland is a great place to be. After many years, I rediscovered it too :)

    Go get some new clothes and celebrate!
  • missmuse06
    missmuse06 Posts: 50
    Congrats!!!
  • emdf7a
    emdf7a Posts: 36
    Thats a huge deal! GREAT WORK! Keep it up! You can do it!
  • Yellerie
    Yellerie Posts: 221 Member
    Congrats that's awsome I hope I will be there next week. It looks like we have very similar goals.Feel free to add me.
  • VinoFonseca
    VinoFonseca Posts: 51 Member
    Congratulations! Onederland is a BIG deal. I just joined the club last week after a decade in the 200s so I truly recognize and appreciate your accomplishment.

    Best of luck on your next goal. You CAN do it :)
  • fit4lifeUcan2
    fit4lifeUcan2 Posts: 1,458 Member
    way to go! Welcome to onederland!
  • katielangley
    katielangley Posts: 152 Member
    THis is HUGE!!!! Congrats! I can't wait to be in onederland:) Great job!!
  • linz1125
    linz1125 Posts: 441 Member
    Congrats! That is a huge accomplishment. Be proud of yourself!
  • Green_Ash
    Green_Ash Posts: 16 Member
    Congratulations! I bet it feels great to be in Onederland!! I actually started at 224 myself (before MFP) and am only 4-5 pounds away from that glorious feeling.

    Keep it up!!
  • jnrinwa
    jnrinwa Posts: 66 Member
    Great job! Looks like we have similar goals. Feel free to add me too. I am 5lbs from199 and cannot wait to hit under that mark. :)
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