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thegoodfight24
thegoodfight24 Posts: 16 Member
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Well, I just wanted to share a small success story - even though I haven't reached "full" success in this journey, I still have a lot to be happy about. A little over a month ago, I decided I had enough. I weighed over 250 pounds, depressed, sad, unhealthy and most of all, lost. Eating was the only comfort I could find, but it was also killing me. So, along with my fiance, I decided to embark on a life journey that has proven to be the best experience ever. I started with just walking 30 minutes a day and tracking religiously on MFP. Then we joined the gym and started jogging. Oh the pain! With increased endurance, I can now run 2 miles in 20 minutes.

This was me on August 5th at 252 pounds (I'm about 5'7)
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This is me on September 14th at 230 pounds
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My goal weight is 160 pounds - there is a lot left to do, but I am SO proud of this small victory. I feel better in the clothes I wear. I am excited to work out, I enjoy eating better. My life feels fuller. Tracking my food and exercise on MFP gave me the accountability I needed! Happy journey to every one out there!! :smile:

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  • fat2fabuless
    fat2fabuless Posts: 17
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    Good for you! hard work does pay off. Kudos!!
  • ncnesbi
    ncnesbi Posts: 7 Member
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    Wow! Awesome job
  • SAB8A
    SAB8A Posts: 27 Member
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    Well, I just wanted to share a small success story - even though I haven't reached "full" success in this journey, I still have a lot to be happy about. A little over a month ago, I decided I had enough. I weighed over 250 pounds, depressed, sad, unhealthy and most of all, lost. Eating was the only comfort I could find, but it was also killing me. So, along with my fiance, I decided to embark on a life journey that has proven to be the best experience ever. I started with just walking 30 minutes a day and tracking religiously on MFP. Then we joined the gym and started jogging. Oh the pain! With increased endurance, I can now run 2 miles in 20 minutes.

    This was me on August 5th at 252 pounds (I'm about 5'7)
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    This is me on September 14th at 230 pounds
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    My goal weight is 160 pounds - there is a lot left to do, but I am SO proud of this small victory. I feel better in the clothes I wear. I am excited to work out, I enjoy eating better. My life feels fuller. Tracking my food and exercise on MFP gave me the accountability I needed! Happy journey to every one out there!! :smile:

    Couldn't see the pics.. Tried to fix them.. hopefully I know what I'm doing LOL

    Either way great job!!
  • salmat77
    salmat77 Posts: 310 Member
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    You look great, congrats to your success!!
  • cmurphy252
    cmurphy252 Posts: 279 Member
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    You look great! Well done :-)
  • tlatrice13
    tlatrice13 Posts: 162 Member
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    Congratulations!!!! That's awesome!
  • thegoodfight24
    thegoodfight24 Posts: 16 Member
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    Thank you!
  • thegoodfight24
    thegoodfight24 Posts: 16 Member
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    Thanks! I feel great too. That's the best part of it all :)
  • kiron5
    kiron5 Posts: 1
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    Congratulations!
  • Isakizza
    Isakizza Posts: 754 Member
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    Keep it up, looking good. :smile:
  • maryjboom
    maryjboom Posts: 137 Member
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    Good Job! You look great!
  • Lazz5k
    Lazz5k Posts: 251 Member
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    OH MY GOSH, LOOK AT YOU! SO AMAZING AND MOTIVATIONAL :) KEEP IT UP *
  • londonboyben
    londonboyben Posts: 314 Member
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    brilliant post
    your happiness at your success so far really shines through :) well done
  • Birder150
    Birder150 Posts: 677 Member
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    That's an incredible amount of weight lost in such a short time.
    Now I feel like a slug. lol

    Congratulations! Keep up the great effort.
    I'm looking forward to seeing your goal weight success story.
  • Imcharmed
    Imcharmed Posts: 346 Member
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    Fabulous, well done
  • LauraBalyk
    LauraBalyk Posts: 219 Member
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    wow ! that is a lot of weight lost in just over a month !!! congrats !!!!
  • thegoodfight24
    thegoodfight24 Posts: 16 Member
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    wow ! that is a lot of weight lost in just over a month !!! congrats !!!!

    Thank you! I've been working out 6 days a week! I've become a gym junkie :)
  • thegoodfight24
    thegoodfight24 Posts: 16 Member
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    That's an incredible amount of weight lost in such a short time.
    Now I feel like a slug. lol

    Congratulations! Keep up the great effort.
    I'm looking forward to seeing your goal weight success story.

    All progress is wonderful progress - regardless of the timeline. I've gone overboard with my workouts though (6 days a week in the gym) - so I'm sure my rapid weight loss can be attributed to all the high intensity training I've been doing.
  • thegoodfight24
    thegoodfight24 Posts: 16 Member
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    OH MY GOSH, LOOK AT YOU! SO AMAZING AND MOTIVATIONAL :) KEEP IT UP *

    Thank you!
  • thegoodfight24
    thegoodfight24 Posts: 16 Member
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    brilliant post
    your happiness at your success so far really shines through :) well done

    Thank you :)

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