You're gonna think I'm crazy, but....

caribeals
caribeals Posts: 105 Member
edited September 22 in Success Stories
You might think this is nuts to be excited about, but I'm gonna share it anyway! :happy: I have been seriously trying to lose weight for the past 2 weeks. (like many people here, I have notoriously went back and forth in weight my entire adult life!) The first week I only lost .5 pounds. My friends, a couple relatives and I started out own Biggest Loser competition last Monday. Today was our 2nd weigh in, and I am down 5.8 pounds!! I know most of it is water weight and i will most likely lose very little next week, and I'm ok with that as long as there is some sort of a loss. 2 weeks ago I tried the Wii Fit Free Run for the first time. I set it for 10 minutes. I had to stop and walk about 4 times. Today I jogged in place the ENTIRE 10 minutes and it calculated me as going 1.71 miles! This may not seem like a lot, but for me, weighing 252 pounds and just starting out, this is HUGE! :happy: I did the happy dance right in the middle of my living room, with all 3 of my kids laughing and cheering for me! So, I just wanted to toot my horn a little, so thanks for reading!! :)
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  • paniolo5
    paniolo5 Posts: 186 Member
    Not nuts at all! We have to cheer our successes, big or small. Way to go!
  • Beebee78
    Beebee78 Posts: 703
    Excellent! Well done xxx
  • hozik
    hozik Posts: 369 Member
    Happy dance for you:happy: Best wishes on your continued success!
  • meg0112
    meg0112 Posts: 344
    Nice job!!! 1.71 miles is SUPER fast, very impressive
  • franzy
    franzy Posts: 259
    I'm cheering for you....
  • mrboehm
    mrboehm Posts: 1
    This is awesome!! Great job! My wife and I have been using Wii Fit since May and I have dropped about 17 lbs...but, more importantly, I have lost 2 pant sizes and my wife is doing even better. I hope you keep up the great work. MRB
  • LoganScottsMom
    LoganScottsMom Posts: 112 Member
    YAH
  • vette49
    vette49 Posts: 96 Member
    We all have to start somewhere, GOOD JOB!!!:smile:
  • strongerthanb4
    strongerthanb4 Posts: 61
    I do not think you are crazy at all, I think it's AWESOME! keep up the good work, and be PROUD!
  • NutritionDivaRD
    NutritionDivaRD Posts: 467 Member
    5.8 pounds? Why would you be excited about that? Oh wait.....because it's FIVE POINT EIGHT POUNDS!!!!!!! Who cares if its water??? Its STILL 5.8 pounds GONE! Celebrate, sista, celebrate!

    Here's a cheerleading squad for you:
    *\o/* *\o/* Two, four, six, eight, who lost 5.8 this week? CARI! CARI! Gooooooooo CARI! *\o/* *\o/*

    Never think you are crazy for celebrating....NEVER! CONGRATS!
  • njjbosse
    njjbosse Posts: 14
    YOU'RE DOING AWESOME! keep up the girl work!
  • digitalmelody
    digitalmelody Posts: 4
    that is awesome!!! moving foward is moving foward, no matter how small the step!! Every move foward should be cause for celebration. Have you ever heard of Tosca Reno?? her book help me to tighten up my game and I have never felt better.
    She is an excellent inspiration.
    continue with the great work!!!
  • sgp329
    sgp329 Posts: 184
    Happy dancing with you! Fabulous progress!
  • caribeals
    caribeals Posts: 105 Member
    WOW! Thanks everyone for all the support! I really do appreciate it! :blushing:
  • KarenBorter
    KarenBorter Posts: 1,157 Member
    yay! EVERY success, big or small, is still a success. You should be proud of YOU!
  • tiffanygil
    tiffanygil Posts: 478 Member
    I dont think your crazy that is wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
  • RedHotRunner
    RedHotRunner Posts: 850 Member
    Congratulations on your weight loss!

    I must say though, i'm very suspect of the Wii's tracking on that program. If you were to run 1.71 miles in 10 minutes, you'd be running at the rate of 10 miles an hour, which is breakneck speed.

    Maybe check your settings and keep up the good work.
  • Brat3073
    Brat3073 Posts: 160
    that is awesome! and not a bit crazy! I hope you will keep ua posted!
  • fiafia
    fiafia Posts: 8
    :flowerforyou: Great.............amd well done you !!!!!!:flowerforyou:
  • JennS19
    JennS19 Posts: 642 Member
    WTG!! That Wii Fit run is awesome, I love trying to do better than my last run and seeing the miles add up!! Keep it up, I know you'll do great next week as well!!
  • clipsychic
    clipsychic Posts: 99
    Yeayyyy for you! That is a great success! Plenty more to come!
  • Maggie1960
    Maggie1960 Posts: 322
    I loved your description of your happy dance with your kids cheering you on - well done! So good to read such a cheerful post. Here's to the rest of your weight-loss journey being filled with many equally happy moments:flowerforyou:
  • gnrshelton
    gnrshelton Posts: 358 Member
    You should feel free to Toot your horn. It's a great step. I'll do a happy dance for you to!!
  • janemartin02
    janemartin02 Posts: 2,653 Member
    Everything you do counts for making yourself healthy.Enjoy the happy moments .It`s a life long journey.Keep up the good work!!!
    jane
  • So_Um_Yeah
    So_Um_Yeah Posts: 39 Member
    I love your enthusiasm! You can’t be successful in changing your life if you don’t find what works for you, and if that means celebrating the little stuff, more power to you. Congratulations on your victory! :flowerforyou:
  • MzMolly
    MzMolly Posts: 169 Member
    congrats, I am so happy for you. I remember when I started and thought 5.8 pounds was no big deal, but it is. You have made the choice to start, to change, to do something! That is huge. I started at almost 300 pounds and have now lost 93 pounds in 8 months. If I can do it anyone can. Keep up the GREAT WORK.

    Molly
  • mom23kids
    mom23kids Posts: 91
    TOOT, TOOT, TOOT IT! Congratulations! It's the small successes that add up to the biggest success!
  • jenniferg83
    jenniferg83 Posts: 278 Member
    Awesome work! Same thing here with being excited about things we couldnt do before but can now!!! it's amazing what a week or 2 can do and some serious motivation!! Great work!! Keep it up!!!:flowerforyou:
  • kaffro
    kaffro Posts: 199 Member
    Not crazy at all! WTG!!
  • Scorpiomom222
    Scorpiomom222 Posts: 1,462 Member
    I got teared up a little. lol I figured out the happy dance yesterday morning when I attempted running again. Only got a half mile, but HEY! I'm running and getting fit! Great job!!!
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