51lb down.

cmw72
cmw72 Posts: 390 Member
edited September 20 in Success Stories
This morning, I crossed the 50lb mark (and then some).

That's 51 pounds in 82 days.

To celebrate, I went down to the gym and signed up for a six month contract. Then I hit the treadmill ... did 2.5 miles in 42 minutes at roughly 3.5 mph. After that I swam half a mile (16 laps) at the pool (front crawl). I did a little weight lifting on the power cage (30 reps @ 70lbs) just to round things out.

All in all, it was a great day! :drinker:

I wasn't planning on making a big deal of 50lb, as my next short-term goal weight is 300lb. I still have a ways to go to 300 (314.2 currently), but I'm closing in on it. I should be there by the end of April (at least) and that's fine with me.

But, it turns out 50lb meant more to me than I thought it did. Something about crossing that line makes me want to push myself even harder.

I'm feeling great these days. My wife can wrap her arms around me now and lace her fingers behind my back. My daughter can actually sit on my lap when I read her a story. My coworkers have begun to notice too and have been complimenting me. I feel much more confident these days as my self-esteem increases. I even went shopping last night for smaller shirts!

I still have a long ways to go, and I know it's not a sprint ... But when I project where I could be by the end of the year ... even in just a few months if I can just maintain this level of enthusiasm ... It makes me wonder just how far I could take this.

I'll admit, joining this site and changing my lifestyle was a reaction to the sudden realization that if I continued on my present course of action ... I would die. Literally, every day was worse than the one before. Every day I was just a tiny bit more miserable than yesterday. If you had asked me then, I doubt I would have even thought I could lose 50lb.

Now I'm thinking ... am I in it to win it? Can I really take this all the way?

I don't know the answer to that yet.

All I know is that right now, every day is better than the one before. Every day I have more energy. Every day I feel a bit healthier.

I guess a little success goes along way. :happy:

Replies

  • Tamishumate
    Tamishumate Posts: 1,171 Member
    awesome job! good for you! and your right, a little does go a long way. its a great feeling, getting healthy, dont forget how awesome it feels , if you keep remembering it, you wont fail, trust me!

    Best of luck to you, and way to go!!!
  • guidosgal
    guidosgal Posts: 581 Member
    What wonderful Success you have had Congrats keep up the good work :flowerforyou:
  • darylcornelius
    darylcornelius Posts: 2
    Chris,
    Thats a really open and honest post. I guess one has to reach a point where one is sick and tired of being sick and tired. I am fed up with being fat, I too have had enough of doing this to my self esteem and fed up with shopping for what sizes are availble and feeling that I look crap. Fed up with SQEEEEEZING myself into a coach seat on the airplane, fed up with the look people give me when I get on the jet all thinking "I hope he is not in the seat next to me, fed up with listering to my wife say "your not fat, just well built", fed up with feeling worth....less.

    Whats interesting is that losing weight is techncially not difficult. Eat less is the simple truth, but losing weight is a mind set, a thought process and an attitude.

    You have the attuitude going on! You know the tools to use, take it to a place your happy with, and stay there.

    Chris well done, your post inspired me.

    Daryl - from England.
  • bizziebod
    bizziebod Posts: 18
    That's brilliant news and I think the enthusiasm keeps growing with every pound you lose (well it does with me) which urges you on to push more! My only thoughts are why didn't I do this before! Well done - keep up the good work!
  • kwardklinck
    kwardklinck Posts: 1,601
    50 pounds is a big deal. I struggled to lose 20 so kudos to you.
  • coniconstance
    coniconstance Posts: 321 Member
    the answer is YES! You not only can do it you are doing it! Keep it up. Very inspiring.
  • MBSNANA
    MBSNANA Posts: 150 Member
    Congrats on losing the 51 pounds. You are doing great and your post inspires me to push myself a little harder. Look forward to watching your progress.
    Kaye from Tennessee:happy:
  • bjberry
    bjberry Posts: 665 Member
    What a wonderful feeling--losing more than half a pound a day! Congratulations! And as you get closer to your goal, the weight loss may slow down, but you will still be losing. Measuring yourself about once a week will reassure you that weight loss is still occurring. You are my inspiration today. Thank you. I lost 10 lbs in the month before I came to this site and have lost 5 lbs in the last 18 days.
    Thank you, again, for your story.
  • mA2rml
    mA2rml Posts: 14
    WOW! That is FANTASTIC! Your story is great motivation for me!! Thanks!
  • AndreeT
    AndreeT Posts: 191
    WOW What a motivating post! Congrats on the 50 Lbs lost! That's an amazing accomplishment!! I signed up to MFP in February and I've already lost 15 lbs. Some days are harder than others and I keep telling myself that I can do this but after reading posts like this one...I know I can!! Thanks for the motivation and keep up the good work! You should be very proud!! Well Done :happy:
  • ChellieIrish
    ChellieIrish Posts: 593 Member
    :drinker: :heart: :bigsmile: :drinker: :heart: :bigsmile: :drinker: :heart: :bigsmile: :drinker: :heart: :bigsmile:


    WAY TO GO!!!!!! 51lbs is FAB!!!! :drinker: Cheers to the next milestone :happy:


    You have really done so well what an inspiration :bigsmile: Keep up the good work :flowerforyou:


    :drinker: :heart: :bigsmile: :drinker: :heart: :bigsmile: :drinker: :heart: :bigsmile: :drinker: :heart: :bigsmile:
  • rjdoell
    rjdoell Posts: 13
    Your story is inspiring!! Your enthusiasm is contageous!! Good luck on the rest of your journey. You have what it takes to be successful. Thank you for sharing!
  • FabulousFifty
    FabulousFifty Posts: 1,575 Member
    Chris,
    Congratulations! :bigsmile: You are worthy of feeling and looking your best! You deserve it! I love how you celebrated your milestone...by doing something kind for your body! You are in this for the right reasons. Just think...you will be around a lot longer to enjoy that sweet child and beautiful wife! Keep up the great work.
    Warm feelings,:heart:
    Fab
  • cmw72
    cmw72 Posts: 390 Member
    Thanks for all the great comments! This site really is what keeps me going. :flowerforyou:

    Here's a couple photos, just as a reference.

    Before (08/15/2009):
    mebefore.jpg

    Current (03/27/2010):
    menow-1.jpg

    The similarity between the two pictures is purely coincidental. I rarely wear white. :wink:
  • Fayegill
    Fayegill Posts: 39 Member
    Wow - what difference. Your doing so well. Just think of how much healthier you are and how healthy you about to become.
  • ltlhmom
    ltlhmom Posts: 1,202 Member
    :cry: Sorry your story made me cry! The part where you started talking about your wife being able to hug you and your daughter being able to sit with you while you read to her. It is the little things in life that we don't always see how our weight affects them. Congrats on the 50 lbs mark! I think you will surprise yourself once you are motivated there is no turning back! I think it is important to award yourself as you go and set up mini goals. Well good luck to you on your continued journey and getting under the 300 mark. My 200 mark is right around the corner too. We should hit it about the same time! :bigsmile:
  • hill242
    hill242 Posts: 412 Member
    That is a great "mile marker" post, and your photos really show the difference. Keep it up! I look forward to more mile marker posts from you.
  • robin52077
    robin52077 Posts: 4,383 Member
    Beautiful story, thank you so much for sharing. And your pics are amazing. You look great!
  • 39gettingfine
    39gettingfine Posts: 4
    Wow! You look great. 50 pounds is a big deal. Keep up the good work! :happy:
  • LifeAfter50
    LifeAfter50 Posts: 38
    AWESOME :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

    50lbs is a very big deal :tongue::happy: :tongue::smile::tongue: :wink: :tongue:

    Your post has really inspired me ... it's amazing how many people you have reached on here and who knows it might just save someone's life.... maybe mine.... I have been in denial for so long... :grumble: :grumble: :grumble:

    Your pictures are great.... I'm sure your wife is very very proud of you!!!:heart::heart: :heart:

    Take care and keep inspiring us :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
  • jewelinvic
    jewelinvic Posts: 332
    What a fantastic and motivational story, Chris. Congratulations to you. The difference that 50 lbs makes is amazing. Keep up the good work and thank you for sharing your story.

    Cheers
    jewel in Victoria:drinker:
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