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I've stopped trying to lose weight

swashburn3
swashburn3 Posts: 172 Member
edited January 9 in Motivation and Support
Now my goal is to be fit!

After trying to lose weight "seriously" for the past year, I've had a major perspective change in these last two weeks.

I'm no longer a fat guy trying to get thin. I'm no longer a glutton who needs to cut back. I'm no longer a couch potato who needs to walk on a treadmill for 20 minutes three times a week.

Instead, I'm the kind of guy who works out every day. I'm the guy who takes care of his body. I'm an athlete. I don't do it very well at this point, but that's who I am now, and I won't stop until I reach my goal.

Just wanted to let you all know.
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  • 197Kiki
    197Kiki Posts: 129
    Congrats!!
  • NewTnme
    NewTnme Posts: 258 Member
    You go man:smile: You keep on going and You reach Your goal:bigsmile:
  • bluestool
    bluestool Posts: 5 Member
    Your new mindset looks good on you!
  • swashburn3
    swashburn3 Posts: 172 Member
    I've just started my third week of P90X and I'm totally addicted to it! Everyday, first thing. It's been wonderful!
  • stealthSLOTH
    stealthSLOTH Posts: 695 Member
    \m/ ROCK ON!
  • jo_marnes
    jo_marnes Posts: 1,601 Member
    AWESOME! Well done you!
  • Heyyleigh
    Heyyleigh Posts: 268 Member
    its nice to get to the point you can say that uh! :) congrats!!!!!
  • wdwgirl3
    wdwgirl3 Posts: 36 Member
    Awesome!
  • Strength2Succeed
    Strength2Succeed Posts: 126 Member
    Awesome job!!! Love the way you changed your way of thinking!! Keep up the great work and spirits :)
  • loneworg
    loneworg Posts: 342 Member
    I have the same midset now, love this
  • trizzell79
    trizzell79 Posts: 153 Member
    Awesome attitude!! :bigsmile:
  • girlbiker61
    girlbiker61 Posts: 6
    OMG ... I love that!! You said it with such power ... I am following that great advice. I am no longer the overweight woman who uses food to combat every incident in life (happy, sad ... you know). I am beautiful. You just may not agree yet !!!:glasses:
  • dannytrees1
    dannytrees1 Posts: 445 Member
    Wow ,very well said....The New you!!
  • swashburn3
    swashburn3 Posts: 172 Member
    It's so encouraging! I feel like I've finally figured it all out! Thanks for the support everyone.
  • Steph_135
    Steph_135 Posts: 3,280 Member
    Inspiring! Thanks for sharing. I needed to remember this.
  • Luthien007
    Luthien007 Posts: 281 Member
    Fantastic. Be confident and proud :)
  • StaynFit4ever82
    StaynFit4ever82 Posts: 10
    I love it!
  • katies2boys
    katies2boys Posts: 69 Member
    Very well said, and so inspiring!! Keep up the amazing attitude :happy:
  • swashburn3
    swashburn3 Posts: 172 Member
    I've got another thread where I'm posting my P90X progress if you want to follow along.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/837692-the-p90x-fat-man
  • PINKinquisition1908
    PINKinquisition1908 Posts: 180 Member
    good job dude
  • RobinvdM
    RobinvdM Posts: 634 Member
    "Instead, I'm the kind of guy who works out every day. I'm the guy who takes care of his body. I'm an athlete. I don't do it very well at this point, but that's who I am now, and I won't stop until I reach my goal. "


    Awesome perspective switch. I never thought of looking at it quite like that before, but you're right :) You are an athlete, you are training your body and eating better. Good for you!!
  • Skratchie
    Skratchie Posts: 131 Member
    I like it.
  • melodymedlin
    melodymedlin Posts: 254 Member
    VERY WELL PUT. GOOD LUCK ON YOUR JOURNEY. I'M SURE WITH YOUR FAITH AND STRENGTH YOU'LL DO FINE~
  • Rebirth08
    Rebirth08 Posts: 174 Member
    I like it!
  • KWake1
    KWake1 Posts: 148 Member
    Brilliant!! What a great mindset to be in :)
  • swashburn3
    swashburn3 Posts: 172 Member
    It's pretty cool how motivated I feel. It kind of feels like I'm pulling myself up to where I already am mentally instead of trying to push myself into unknown territory. If that makes sense.

    Had another great day of CardioX.
  • libbyskolnik
    libbyskolnik Posts: 9
    Good for you!!!
  • BCSMama
    BCSMama Posts: 348
    Love this attitude! This is how I approach my goals as well. I want to be fit; loosing weight was just a nice side effect, but my ultimate goal is to be as fit and healthy as I can be.
  • beachlover317
    beachlover317 Posts: 2,848 Member
    I am so excited to see this post. I came to a similar conclusion about 5 months ago. I decided that I would put my HEALTH first. I'm going to eat to be healthy. I'm going to lift weights to be healthy. I stopped letting the scales define me. I weigh about every 10 weeks. I feel awesome. It's going to take a while - but I plan to be here a while!

    Congratulations on your new attitude and your success!! Go you!
  • My0WNinspiration
    My0WNinspiration Posts: 1,146 Member
    Good post. Good luck with your fitness goals.
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