What did you start realizing your hard work was paying off?

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linxus
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For example, just today, I had my mother-in-law tell me that that my face looked so much smaller. It is little things like that, that really keep me motivated and going. : ) I love it.

In the beginning of your weight loss journey, what was your "Holy crap, this is working." moment?
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  • linxus
    linxus Posts: 87
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    Also, sorry, I wasn't sure where to post this.
  • Fit_Vixen1
    Fit_Vixen1 Posts: 419
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    Try under Success Stories.
  • manderson27
    manderson27 Posts: 3,510 Member
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    Being a Brit it was losing that first stone (14 pounds) and I thought OMG I can actually do this.:happy:

    Putting on clothes and thinking, that is just too big to wear in public anymore and chucking it out, love doing that. :happy:
  • dorasworld
    dorasworld Posts: 34 Member
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    For example, just today, I had my mother-in-law tell me that that my face looked so much smaller. It is little things like that, that really keep me motivated and going. : ) I love it.

    In the beginning of your weight loss journey, what was your "Holy crap, this is working." moment?


    I got from my bf's Mom "Wow, you actually have somewhat of a shape now!" I guess I was squared! and from a gf of mine "I like your shirt look at your waist it looks tiny" I told her "Its not the shirt!" lol
  • MrDelts
    MrDelts Posts: 209 Member
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    <--- When I took this pic!
  • tvanhooser
    tvanhooser Posts: 326 Member
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    When it occurred to me about 6 weeks in that I had doubled my weight loss in a fraction of the time when I started exercising and being purposeful and intentional about what I ate rather than casually, kinda sorta not snacking so much, eating smaller portions etc. 23 lbs in 18 months vs. 6 weeks....hmmm! This is working after all.....I guess I should stick with it, even if I don't like it. And now I've gone from 46 lbs down from my highest to 86 with 29 left to go as of yesterday morning when I reached the 3/4 mark officially! :o)
  • crazytreelady
    crazytreelady Posts: 752 Member
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    When I was able to make a chocolate bar last two weeks, not two minutes.
  • linxus
    linxus Posts: 87
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    When I was able to make a chocolate bar last two weeks, not two minutes.

    Hopefully I can get to that point. Chocolate is my biggest weakness.
  • NikkiSixGuns
    NikkiSixGuns Posts: 630 Member
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    When I had to start pinning my pants because they were too big for me. I felt different, but didn't really see it until I saw pictures of myself. That's when I went "whoah - I look small. Is that what I actually look like?"
  • linxus
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    Being a Brit it was losing that first stone (14 pounds) and I thought OMG I can actually do this.:happy:

    Putting on clothes and thinking, that is just too big to wear in public anymore and chucking it out, love doing that. :happy:

    Congrats!! You're doing great. That feeling is one of the best feelings in the world, when you can actually say, "This is too big for me!"
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
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    The first time I ran a mile. Prior to that, the furthest I ever ran was a half mile, and that was more than 20 years earlier in high school.
  • proton77
    proton77 Posts: 409
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    ...when my friends said "something is different about you, did you cut your hair?"
  • linxus
    linxus Posts: 87
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    For example, just today, I had my mother-in-law tell me that that my face looked so much smaller. It is little things like that, that really keep me motivated and going. : ) I love it.

    In the beginning of your weight loss journey, what was your "Holy crap, this is working." moment?


    I got from my bf's Mom "Wow, you actually have somewhat of a shape now!" I guess I was squared! and from a gf of mine "I like your shirt look at your waist it looks tiny" I told her "Its not the shirt!" lol

    Aww I'm sure you weren't squared. Even though I am losing weight- I still see my big self just as beautiful as the me now. I just personally didn't like where I was, so I wanted to change it. It is good to feel beautiful now, but never think you weren't before! : )
  • linxus
    linxus Posts: 87
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    <--- When I took this pic!

    And you have every right to be proud. That is a heck of an accomplishment.
  • linxus
    linxus Posts: 87
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    When it occurred to me about 6 weeks in that I had doubled my weight loss in a fraction of the time when I started exercising and being purposeful and intentional about what I ate rather than casually, kinda sorta not snacking so much, eating smaller portions etc. 23 lbs in 18 months vs. 6 weeks....hmmm! This is working after all.....I guess I should stick with it, even if I don't like it. And now I've gone from 46 lbs down from my highest to 86 with 29 left to go as of yesterday morning when I reached the 3/4 mark officially! :o)

    Congratulations!! And good on you for not only permanently changing your body, but permanently instilling healthy habits.
  • linxus
    linxus Posts: 87
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    When I had to start pinning my pants because they were too big for me. I felt different, but didn't really see it until I saw pictures of myself. That's when I went "whoah - I look small. Is that what I actually look like?"

    Can relate with this. Good job! Its weird, because, when you're bigger, well for me personally- I avoided mirrors like the plague. So when I feel confident enough to get a picture taken, I'm like, WOW, who is that!

    : )
  • linxus
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    The first time I ran a mile. Prior to that, the furthest I ever ran was a half mile, and that was more than 20 years earlier in high school.

    Great job! I can't run a full mile yet, but hopefully one day.
  • linxus
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    ...when my friends said "something is different about you, did you cut your hair?"

    Haha, THE best validation is when people notice and point it out. Gotta love it.
  • Freemyskinny
    Freemyskinny Posts: 207
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    Well, I've only been doin' this for about 2weeks and 2days.. and i've lost 18lbs as of this mornin'. and I have a neck.! i mean of course i did.. but I actually see it.! :D and other people can too.! its an amazin' feelin' and it is pushin' me to work even harder.
  • dorasworld
    dorasworld Posts: 34 Member
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    ...when my friends said "something is different about you, did you cut your hair?"



    You look awesome! Keep up the work!!!

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