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

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  • fergalizcious
    fergalizcious Posts: 42
    I have only lost 28 lbs (8 lbs before MFP) but....

    - I went 12 weeks with no desserts/candy, and now when I eat them, I eat one bite and I'm satisfied. I made a peanut butter ball (normal size) last 3 days.
    - All of the pants that fit tightly in May are now baggy, and all the pants that I couldn't fit into now fit comfortably.
    - All of my shirts are falling off of me/ have turned into dresses.
    - My mini skirts aren't mini skirts any more.
    - I did a triathlon and felt good at the end.
    - I plan ahead for eating so that I'm not at the mercy of vending machines and fast food.
  • aylawill
    aylawill Posts: 65
    I have only lost 18 lbs (7 lbs from goal), but...

    I've gone from a size 8/M-L to a size 4/5/S-XS depending on the clothes.
    I can hike for a few hours without getting winded, vs barely being able to hike for 20 minutes before.
    I can do all levels of Jillian Michaels' Ripped in 30 without stopping.
    My tummy is almost flat again!
    I can use 5 lb dumbbells for all my workouts rather than the 2-3 lb I was using before. Not much, but getting there!\
    ETA:
    It's been so long since I drank pop that I don't even like it anymore. One sip is enough to last me for months!
    I'm also not a huge fan of dairy (with the exception of yogurt) anymore, although I do eat it once or twice a week.
  • KodAkuraMacKyen
    KodAkuraMacKyen Posts: 737 Member
    I have only lost 27 lbs but...

    - My clothes are fitting better and damnit, I look better.
    - I can see muscle definition in my arms which is facinating me to no end.
    - I'm actually enjoying getting my tailpipe kicked in NROL4W and Jillian Michaels workouts. (Never EVER thought I'd be the girl that says "I like to work out and eat celery and drink water.")
    - I'm drinking A LOT less. I love me some booze and will have a glass of wine or two occasionally but this is something I've cut back on more than I thought I would be able to.
    - Having a more active lifestyle has improved my relationship with my husband. Unexpected, kick *kitten* NSV.
  • xprincessxjanetx
    xprincessxjanetx Posts: 57
    I have only lost 20lbs BUT...

    I now fit in super skinny jeans (I could never fit in them before because my thighs were too fat)
    I can run 30 minutes straight without stopping and then do it again only 15 minutes later
    I can pull my skinny jeans down without unbuttoning them
    I fit into a size 12 pair of jeans I received last year for my birthday when I couldn't even button them
    I am now a 31 waist insead of a 35 like I was a few weeks ago
    I have much smaller portion sizes
    I rarely want any bad foods
    I have broken my chocolate addiction and have it maybe once a week now if at all
    I drink water now instead of diet coke
    I have no double chin anymore!
    I am only 0.5lbs away from being the lightest I have been since about 14 months ago
  • ilovemybuggy
    ilovemybuggy Posts: 1,584 Member
    I have only lost 47 lbs

    I'm in a size 18 jeans rather than 24
    Wear Large shirts rather than 2xl
    all my workout clothes are falling off
    I don't run out of breath walking up the stairs to bring my baby to bed
    It doesn't kill me to be outside for more than 2 mins in the middle of summer
    I SMILE in PICTURES and POSE FOR THEM!
    I'm starting to LOVE me.
  • girllovedcupcakes
    girllovedcupcakes Posts: 109 Member
    I have only lost 22 pounds but...

    I am already able to fit into a pair of jeans I haven't worn in over a year!
    I can walk two miles in one day!
    I can walk past free pizza and not take a slice or three!
    I can set a good example for my family and friends!
  • sarahkraus1982
    sarahkraus1982 Posts: 140 Member
    I have only lost 50lbs, but I......

    Am now a size 6 INSTEAD of a size 12!
    Can now wear Medium tops instead of XL!
    Can run 5kms and before I thought a jog to the car in the rain would kill me!
    Can see my collar bones again!
    Can feel my hip bones!
    Can go out for dinner and find healthy alternatives to deep fried fatty foods!
  • jordan1221
    jordan1221 Posts: 58 Member
    Bumping for later :smile:

    Great job everyone!
  • beverlybw
    beverlybw Posts: 17 Member
    Fantastic idea!!! Here's mine:

    I have only lost 13 pounds, but...

    I am a size 3 instead of a size 10
    I can fit into almost all my prepregnacy clothes
    I'm not too embarrassed to go swimming
    I have more confidence
    I feel sexier and have more "drive" ;p
    I feel less lethargic
    I'm excited to do activities I love again (hiking, running, etc)
    I don't feel depressed and hopeless all the time
  • needamulligan
    needamulligan Posts: 558 Member
    I burned 15 pounds and went from a size 8 to a size 2. Say, "I burned fat" - not lost. If you lose something you will find it. :)
    And give away your old, big clothes so you have no excuse to fit back in them. Keep up the good work.

    I like your way of thinking!

    I have only lost ... oops! Burned! 20lbs and have renewed energy! Plus, I can wear clothes that haven't fit in a few years!
  • Danayle
    Danayle Posts: 74 Member
    I have only lost 1 pound, but I just started 3 days ago, and I'm happy that I've stuck with it so far. Yesterday, I came in under my calorie goal, and I hope to do the same today. I'm hoping that it will just be habit to enter what I've eaten, and today I actually measured portions to see how much milk I actually drank and how much peanut butter and jam I put on my toast.
  • smcesko
    smcesko Posts: 126 Member
    bump for later
  • wcrathbun
    wcrathbun Posts: 85 Member
    LOVE this thread!

    I have only lost 2 lbs but...

    -I already feel a difference in the way my pants fit (no doubt that has a lot to do with replacing my diet pepsi addiction with water!)
    -I am so inspired by all of your success and my very small NSV that I am so motivated and can't wait to reach all of these milestones along the way!
  • Newkell
    Newkell Posts: 379 Member
    Great thread, I needed this today!

    I have only lost 58 pounds but,
    my clothes are getting too big
    I have fit into clothes that I have not worn in a long time and those too are getting too big
    I am starting to strength train again
    I have not been this small in years
    I feel like in a small way I am getting my "lost" years back
    I don't drink soda anymore ( I was terribly addicted)
    I feel very hopeful
  • KeKy4
    KeKy4 Posts: 62 Member
    I've only lost 21 pounds but,
    I am now wearing the smallest jeans that I saved just in case,
    weigh less than I ever remember,
    feel healthier, not so bloated all the time,
    look good in the clothes I try on that I don't expect to fit,
    and the clothes I think will look good are way too big!
  • mimi0205
    mimi0205 Posts: 1
    thanks for the inspiration!
  • SueInAz
    SueInAz Posts: 6,592 Member
    I've only lost 12 pounds but...

    I went from a size 8 to fitting into my size 4s I haven't worn in a few years
    I dropped 2 inches from my waist, thighs and hips
    I have run in 3 half marathons and numerous shorter races (since last October!)
    I have defined calf muscles that I've had a random stranger call "sexy"
    I feel better about myself at 46 than I did at 36
  • sugboog29
    sugboog29 Posts: 630 Member
    I've only lost 48.6 pounds but....

    I am no longer considered obese!!
    I can fit into a size 10 from an 18!
    I actually own multiple size small tops, down from XL and 1X
    I love to exercise
    I'm turning 50 soon and am proud of that and the fact I am healthier!

    BUT...for me the most important I have inspired my older sister to start her weight loss journey and she has lost 15 pounds in 3 months!! I am so proud of her!!
  • slkehl
    slkehl Posts: 3,801 Member
    I have only lost 10 pounds, but I can run farther and faster than ever!
  • Strivingforhealth12
    Strivingforhealth12 Posts: 98 Member
    I have only lost 29 pounds, but...

    I bought my first size 10 jeans since I was a kid!
    I enjoyed having my picture taken on our recent family vacation!
  • Jude1064
    Jude1064 Posts: 83 Member
    I have only lost 48 pounds but...

    I am wearing jeans that are 3 sizes smaller and they are starting to get a little loose
    I can pretty easily walk a 15 minute mile when it used to take 30 mins and that was a struggle
    I can steal jeans from my daughters closet
    I can wear XL shirts instead of a tight 3x
    I can say no to my friends homemade chocolate peanut butter cake
    I WANT to walk now..its not a chore anymore
  • Southernsass6885
    Southernsass6885 Posts: 100 Member
    I have only lost 9 pounds (weight training), but
    -I just put on a pair of size 14 jeans - instead of 18
    - I can run longer than ever
    - I don't get tired as fast at work and I can carry heavier things - feels good to carrry my weight (no pun intended)
  • zoukeira
    zoukeira Posts: 313 Member
    I have only lost 54lbs (24.3kg), but....

    *I am smaller than I've been since middle school
    *I have more confidence than ever
    *I feel sexy
    *I wear size 4 dresses (UK/NZ/Aus size 8) not 10 (14)
    *I wear size 6 pants (UK 10) not 12 (16)
    *My tops are small not L/XL
    *I wear JUST my bikini - in public pools!
    *I have a super HOT boyfriend ;-)

    Oh and met and passed TWO of my supposedly final weightless goals!
  • zumba89
    zumba89 Posts: 82
    I have only lost 62 pounds but...

    I am smaller then I was in high school
    I wear a size 24 and no longer a size 28
    I can walk for 2 hour without a break
    I feel more sexier then I could ever dream of felling!
  • SilverOnTheTree
    SilverOnTheTree Posts: 102 Member
    2nd post in this thread for the good news:

    I have only lost 22 pounds BUT my body fat has dropped from 42% to 31% over 9 weeks!
  • kschr201
    kschr201 Posts: 208 Member
    I have only lost 21 pounds but...

    I am smaller than I was in middle school
    I've lost 3 sizes - from a 14 to an 8
    I actually have a figure!
    I can make the walk to class in record time (without feeling winded)
    I crave healthier foods
    I have so much more energy
  • shellybean73
    shellybean73 Posts: 88 Member
    I have only lost 25 lbs, but
    nothing has changed!!! HELP!!!! :(

    my thoughts exactly....
  • shellybean73
    shellybean73 Posts: 88 Member
    I have only lost 25 lbs, but
    nothing has changed!!! HELP!!!! :(

    my thoughts exactly....

    and actually after reading these...there is a light at the end of the tunnel.... thanks!
  • pkw58
    pkw58 Posts: 2,038 Member
    This is truly an inspiring thread!

    I have "only" lost 41 pounds BUT!

    I just bought a pair of size 6 jeans when last december I was busting out of size 14's!
    I eat healthy by choice every meal and love logging everything I eat!
    I seek fun ways to increase my activity and love my barre 3 workouts!
    I enjoy hearing from everyone on MFP's forums to hear new ways to stay fit!
  • ewunia99
    ewunia99 Posts: 121 Member
    woohoo ! Great idea! I've only lost 14lbs,

    but I can wear the clothes that are actually in my closet now! I wore a pair of pants I haven't fit into for two years, and they felt great.

    l am now aware of what I put into my body, and try to make it as healthy as possible. My fuel should be the best it can be!

    I can still treat myself to things like chocolate, which I love, but I've learned how to do so in moderation.

    I have gained a lot of friends and support on MFP and that is one of the BEST things!!! (Feel free to add me if you are awesome and commited, btw :)

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