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Why are you proud of yourself?

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  • CrazyTrackLady
    CrazyTrackLady Posts: 1,337 Member
    I am proud of myself for staying with an exercise regime I love for almost two years.

    I am proud of myself for understanding the connection between eating right/exercising/good health.

    I am proud of myself for never falling victim to the many, many diet scams that are out there -- opting for hard work and determination instead.

    I am proud of OTHERS for their commitment, hard work and determination.
  • tekwriter
    tekwriter Posts: 923 Member
    Great Post!!

    I am proud because, now that I have started here, I have also began a quest to eat healthy and cleaner which in turn has caused me to begin recycling and gardening. I now have a plastics bag, a bottle bag, a compost container, and a burn pile. My trash has gone down considerably, i no longer use foam plates or plastic cups, and I have some georgeous tomato plants started with some squash and others to follow this weekend. It is totally changing my life!!
  • mazdauk
    mazdauk Posts: 1,380 Member
    I'm proud because I'm over half-way to my goal weight and have lost 21lb in less than 4 months.

    I'm proud because I have stuck to - and increased - my exercise since January - longest time ever I have done this, and the most exercise I've ever done in a week, even when I was very young and doing dance classes 4 times a week.

    I'm proud because for the first time in my life I actually look for exercise rather than avoid it.

    I'm proud that clothes I bought before Christmas will be heading to the charity shops.

    And I'm slightly ashamed I doubted my PE teachers who used to say things like "If you do more you'll have more energy":blushing:
  • bnbestme
    bnbestme Posts: 9 Member
    I proud because I don't care what others think of me trying to do this. I will do it anyway.:mad:
    I am proud of myself because I lost 8 pounds.:smile:
    I am proud of myself I am stronger and have more energy.:tongue:
    I am proud of myself because I recognize that I can do this.:wink:
  • NHoughton13
    NHoughton13 Posts: 303
    I'm proud I made it to the 20 lb mark
    I'm proud I completed 30 Day Shred
    I'm proud that even though I've stalled recently, I'm not giving up
    I'm proud I exercise 5-6 days a week after years on the couch
    I'm proud I don't need energy drinks anymore

    I needed this list today, I was having one of those, "Why do I bother?" days. :tongue:
  • shelbymkoenig
    shelbymkoenig Posts: 59 Member
    I'm proud of myself because this was MY decision and unlike so many my age, I'm not turning to diet pills or dangerous crash diets. Heck, I even found out I like spinach so I can eat salads!
  • bunnymum150
    bunnymum150 Posts: 311
    wow wow wow!!!
    good for you!
    what a great journey you have chosen for your self!
    it is good to be proud and acknowledge what you have chosen to do - not only for you but for the environment:smile::heart: :smile: :heart:
  • Turtle1794
    Turtle1794 Posts: 70
    All of these posts make me feel good to read :], whenever I have those bad days it's always nice to remember what you did so far. ^^
  • TheFitHooker
    TheFitHooker Posts: 3,357 Member
    I'm proud I can say I've lost over half myself.
  • joleenl
    joleenl Posts: 739 Member
    I'm proud because...

    Ive lost almost 30 pounds.
    Ive logged more then 100 days.
    I fit some of my skinnier clothes.
    My acne is gone because of my healthier eating.
    I had a really hard month, last month, and made it through it.
    I'm way stronger and healthier.
    I'm doing it "diet" free, pill free, surgery free, and gimmick free.
  • Southernb3lle
    Southernb3lle Posts: 862 Member
    I am proud that I am finally within 7 lbs of my first goal weight. I never thought I would get here..but I have and am.
  • casy84
    casy84 Posts: 290 Member
    I am proud because now I'm at my highschool weight, I'm still on MFP eating healthy instead of 'celebrating' my loss. I'm specially proud I finally started working out(using the elliptical I bought 3 years ago + some rollerblading)
  • Jessieamoore
    Jessieamoore Posts: 40
    I am proud that I am on my third week and I'm still going strong.
    I usually quit after a few days.
    I am proud that I LOVE working out! I use to dread doing anything physically challenging, now I go into a funk when I don't.
    I am proud that I am down 6 lbs
    I am proud that I have set a realistic goal for myself and I know I can do it
  • lisaanne1369
    lisaanne1369 Posts: 377 Member
    Last week I ran my first 5-K and got first place in my age division !!! :bigsmile:
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    I am proud to be at my goal wt
    I am proud I am exercising weekly
    I am proud to be off my meds and not in a wheelchair
    I no longer need a walker or use a cane
    I am proud I no longer wear oxygen at night

    You should be proud. Those are awesome achievements!
  • Seaglass1123
    Seaglass1123 Posts: 500 Member
    I am proud of myself for sticking to this. I lost 40 lbs before and gained half back before finding mfp and changing my life. I have stayed focused and tried my best to not get frustrated. I have learned to not just rely on the scale for results. I am proud of myself for having the strength and courage to face my fear of the hard work it takes to lose weight. I am proud that I am almost at my goal weight.

    I am also proud of all my friends who log in every day and have made a choice to change their lives too.
  • mlcantwell
    mlcantwell Posts: 243 Member
    I'm proud I'm actually starting to work out for once in my life! It's hard but I don't hate it, and I feel more energetic!
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    I am proud that I've stuck to my plan for more than 2 years, and the level of fitness I've achieved during that time.
  • katherinelangley
    katherinelangley Posts: 52
    I am proud of myself for gaining 1 and 1/2 stone!
  • Turtle1794
    Turtle1794 Posts: 70
    Awesome!, you guys deserve to feel proud. ^^, I found I have trouble enjoying music when I'm not on the treadmill walking, which is motivation to get on it since I love music!
  • michellesz
    michellesz Posts: 429 Member
    I am proud because I have lost 85 pounds since my daughter was born.
    I am proud that I lost 50 pounds of that in 26 weeks from May to October last year and met my goals.
    I am proud that I have been able to keep it off for 6 months (thru Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, Valentine’s Day, St. Paddy’s Day & Easter ~ Woo hoo!) & now maintaining.
    I am proud that I have been logging on this site for 315 days straight today
    I am proud that I have awesome MFP friends and many have shared that I am an inspiration to them.
    I am proud that I have come to the realization that this is a lifestyle and not a diet & that I don’t have to deprive myself of living or enjoying life.
    I am proud that my 4 year old daughter will pick a yogurt or grapes over cake, cookie or candy for a snack.
    I am proud that I lost 10+ sizes in my clothing from XXL/18-24 to M/L-8.
    I am proud that I have had elbow surgery, knee surgery & spinal fusion back surgery & I make no excuses.
    I am proud that I leg press 3 sets of 15 at 315 pounds.
    I am proud that I am 42 years old & healthy & fit and feel like I am 24!!!
  • bedot
    bedot Posts: 86 Member
    I ran my very first mile last night without walking. In all 34 years of my life I've never been able to do that!!
  • sullykat
    sullykat Posts: 461 Member
    The other day, I put on a bathing suit for the first time since last summer, decided to take a pic or two to see what I actually look like… I saw abs!!! I'm like.. BOOM!
  • longin2bsexy
    longin2bsexy Posts: 42 Member
    I am proud because last night I did 3 miles on the treadmill and lifted weights. Usually I am doing good to do 2 miles but I made myself do 3 and then lifted also. It was the longest time I have spent in the gym, but today I feel so proud of myself.
  • juliemouse83
    juliemouse83 Posts: 6,663 Member
    I'm proud because:

    -I started back at it in mid-January @ 192 lbs and this morning weighed 165 lbs. (27 lbs!)
    -I started (and got hooked on) lifting heavy in mid-Feb.
    -I completed my first 5K mud run on Saturday and finished, even with an injury.
    -I get frustrated and irritable when I can't do more than a low impact workout. (It used to be I'd get irritable when I had to do ANY workout.)
    -At 47 years of age, I am starting to look as good as all my younger friends! (Altho, I do have a chunk to go, yet.)
  • missymakayla
    missymakayla Posts: 309 Member
    I'm Proud of myself!!! I have never stuck to any kind of diet or change for more than a week or two. I have been on this journey since 1/15/13 add have lost 38 lbs. I feel great.....
  • prjoy98
    prjoy98 Posts: 250 Member
    Wow what a loaded question!!
    I am proud that
    - Ive gone from not doing any exercise to doing 3 Jillian Michaels' dvds and completing them
    - lost 19lbs
    - went from NOT running to being registered and 12 days away from a 1/2 marathon!!! :drinker: :bigsmile:
    - zero to 20 non-stop regular push-ups
    -eating and cooking healthier

    SO MANY THINGS!!!
    KUDOS to all of you for your awesome accomplishments!! :flowerforyou:
  • VictoriaFitness2010
    VictoriaFitness2010 Posts: 175 Member
    I am proud that after 16 years of gaining and losing weight, I haven't abandoned my goal. I am no where near where I need to be, but I haven't given up on myself. I will release this weight...
  • LjD1067
    LjD1067 Posts: 5
    I am a 264 pound 45 year old female and i just started the 30 day shred. Day one done and over with. If i can do it you can to! I can't believe i actually started it.
  • bmqbonnie
    bmqbonnie Posts: 836 Member
    I'm proud that I've gotten to the point where working out is a habit and I don't find it any more difficult to motivate myself to do it than I do to go to work or brush my teeth. It's just something I do most days, and I enjoy it.

    I'm proud that yesterday I did overhead presses for the first time. I didn't think I could do that with the big Olympic bar but I did!
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