I need to share my excitement!!!

aippolito1
aippolito1 Posts: 4,894 Member
edited September 21 in Success Stories
Some bullets of just some things I'm really excited about the last couple days!!

- I lost half a pound today (after not losing weight for a couple weeks (1 lb) and then before that, TWO MONTHS)
- I had to tighten my running shorts this morning because when I started to run, they started to fall!! (Yesterday, they fit comfortably on my belly and didn't budge. I'm not kidding. Yesterday. And who says you don't lose weight overnight, huh?)
- I ran 0.58 with minimal walking in between.
- The sweater I'm wearing today is loose enough that I can button all the buttons. Before now, it's always been too tight that I've had to leave it open. :)
- The more I do Ab Ripper X, the better I get. I can now do 20 of the 25 reps on most of the sets! (It's the only part of P90X I do so I do it every other day)
- My tightest pair of pants now give me the case of saggy butt. First my 2nd tighest pair, now my officially tightest pair. Oie. Need. To. Go. Shopping.
- The dimples on my lower back have reappeared and are showing themselves off with pride. (I've always thought of skinny girls having them - who knew I had 'em!??!)


People...I am proof that a plateau is not the end. April through June I didn't lose ONE pound. April through May I didn't lose any inches, in fact, gained some... I increased my calories and increased the intensity of my workouts and lost some inches in May. I increased the intensity of my strength workouts and started running intervals again in June and lost 1 lb. I got measured and lost some more inches. This month... the first weekend and I've already lost half a pound. I can't wait to see what the rest of this month brings me!!

Keep plugging away if you're at a plateau. I believe working hardER is the best way to go. You're going to have to work harder once you reach your goal anyway, so why not start now? :wink:

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  • hkuiuc99
    hkuiuc99 Posts: 79 Member
    Great job!!!
  • questionablemethods
    questionablemethods Posts: 2,174 Member
    Great job on so many levels! I am so proud of you for sticking with all of your healthy changes despite the plateau. Patience and consistency are wonderful things.
  • LittleMissAngi
    LittleMissAngi Posts: 243 Member
    yay for you!!!

    I know the feeling of not losing anything for months, and when you do its amazing!!!
  • jillybeanruns
    jillybeanruns Posts: 1,420 Member
    Awesome job! I can't even imagine being determined enough to stick through a plateau like that.
  • lculian
    lculian Posts: 313 Member
    WOOHOO!!! You have earned it, Congrats, keep smiling:bigsmile:
  • smuehlbauer
    smuehlbauer Posts: 1,041 Member
    You are awesome!
    I'm very proud of you!
  • tomasa
    tomasa Posts: 2
    grear job,I just got the p90x abbs cd,hope to get 25 reps just like u...
  • amg5157
    amg5157 Posts: 52
    WootWoot! That is sooooo great!
  • sunshine92
    sunshine92 Posts: 228 Member
    congrats!!! I know that feeling of excitement! it's wonderful! =)
  • DeeDeeLHF
    DeeDeeLHF Posts: 2,301 Member
    That was super fun to read!!! Thanks for sharing!

    D
  • hiddensecant
    hiddensecant Posts: 2,446 Member
    That's awesome! Keep it up :-).
  • Corbinsmom
    Corbinsmom Posts: 117
    How very exciting!!! Way to go!! You will make your goal! Thank you for the very inspiring post!
  • Rynatat
    Rynatat Posts: 807 Member
    Great job & thanx for sharing. I've had my issues where I didn't lose or gain but noticed a difference in the way my clothes fit as long as I keep working out (PS - that baggy pants in the rear syndrome is called "poo-pants"). You can officially join the "no longer afraid of pants that show your butt" club (there isn't one, but there should be!).
    Keep up the awesome work :flowerforyou:
  • jdsouthernbelle
    jdsouthernbelle Posts: 274
    Way to Go! Awesome news!
  • Ms_Natalie
    Ms_Natalie Posts: 1,030 Member
    :flowerforyou: You really are one of my inspirations...weight loss is a journey..and when the compliments come rolling in....it makes it so much more enjoyable!

    Well done you!
  • popplylily
    popplylily Posts: 97
    you star!! good for you for seeing all the signs NOT on the scale... soo true! congrats big time.. sending you hugs!
  • dlrcpa
    dlrcpa Posts: 114 Member
    Oie. Need. To. Go. Shopping.

    Oops, that was a misfire. Never tried to do a quote before. Anyway, that had me laughing. YOU DESERVE TO GO SHOPPING. They are running summer clearances so take $20 and see what you can find! Good luck!
  • 00trayn
    00trayn Posts: 1,849 Member
    Great job!!! Definitely proof that there is WAY more to weight loss than the number on the scale.
  • diet45
    diet45 Posts: 392 Member
    I love your post!!! Great job!!! Encouraging to the rest of us!!! Have fun shopping for those new clothes!!
  • Wants2bethin
    Wants2bethin Posts: 60
    *Yey* thats soo Awesome and I really enjoyed reading ur post as well :)
  • cindyangotti
    cindyangotti Posts: 294 Member
    Awesome! And thanks, you have inspired me to add Ab Ripper X to my routine.
  • MirandaJayne
    MirandaJayne Posts: 600 Member
    Good job on sticking with it! :happy:
  • seachelle
    seachelle Posts: 69 Member
    WAY TO GO!!!!! Keep your eye on the prize you will get there!!! YOU can do this!
  • krinio
    krinio Posts: 138 Member
    Well done! I'm so excited for you! You're an inspiration to us all! Definitely proof that if you stick at it you will get where you want to go! Congrats on all your successes!
  • hula4eva4499
    hula4eva4499 Posts: 1
    That is GREAT!!!! Congrats!!!! :D
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