Any successes today?
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Joined up here in September and have lost over 10 lbs since and prior to that almost 20 more this year. I am 64 y/o retired and have an inherited heart disease that was diagnosed in 1997. Last year I was rejected for a heart implant because of peripheral artery disease. Doctors told me to not worry about annual physicals any more LOL. I am out of options as they can't bypass any more arteries in the heart nor can they do any more stents. Earlier in the year I couldn't walk out to the mailbox without severe angina.
I fired my doctors (acutally got a different cardiologist with a better attitude), changed my attitude from saying goodbye whirlwind trip to going out on my shield like a Spartan. In the past 30 days have ran 75.8 miles on the treadmill, lost the ten lbs and have taken only a handful of nitro pills. In 5 weeks I am traveling with my wife to Las Vegas to meet up with 3 of are kids to celebrate family. Oh yeah my wife gets to see Michael Buble, damn expensive for 7 people LMAO, but well worth it.
Hopefully by the end of March I will have accomplished my diet goal and be able to tee up the golf ball for the first time since the OJ slow chase on the Interstate (20 years ago).0 -
I did not binge yesterday and got off to a good start today!! Proud of myself. :happy:0
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Almost 1 month now since I found out I was pregnant. Goal is to keep the weight gain under control, and since I am actually over weight the doctor says it is releastic to set my goal of not gaining back more than I have lost (18lbs) and as of this morning's weigh in, I have gained exactly 1lb now.0
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Got up this morning and did 20 minutes of Zumba....fought the urge to go back to bed. I have a three mile walk planned for this evening. Gotta keep moving to keep losing.0
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Love-love-love to hear that your taking such positive step and MOVING! Take it easy so that injury doesnt set you back. I've been there and done that!
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HUGE success, I cant help but to think that your going down the right road. Remember small successes = big success. Give yourself a pat on the back each day you wake up and face your demons head on.
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This thread needs to run every day!0
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Something profound to even just say those words. It's reality, food is our best friend and our worst enemy. Keep tracking your food and weighing yourself throughout the week! You are of encouragement to me.
A lapse is a temporary and small slip in your weight loss efforts.
A relapse is a return to previous eating and activity habits and is
associated with significant weight regain.
In order to avoid or effectively deal with lapses, it is important to
identify situations that might be high-risk, and prepare a plan to deal
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297 BIG YEAH. I hope you are doing your happy dance. It sounds like you are very committed to this journey. I know alot of people struggle with getting into the gym because they are afraid of being judged however it sounds like you are not letting that be an obstacle for you.
For many people, the “new” thinking that supports lifestyle change is characterized by honest self-awareness, personal responsibility for behavior change, a willingness and openness to figuring out what works for them, and persistence.0 -
Pretty soon two people will be able to fit into that old pair of 22/24 pants because your shhhhrinking! S U C C E S S0
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One big success from last night: went shopping and bought a pair of size 12 jeans, down from size 18 when I started in July.
One small success from this morning: as I was finishing my 45 minute run I found myself thinking "I just LOVE running." I would have told you to stop pulling my leg if you had told me a year ago I would EVER say that.0 -
One big success from last night: went shopping and bought a pair of size 12 jeans, down from size 18 when I started in July.
One small success from this morning: as I was finishing my 45 minute run I found myself thinking "I just LOVE running." I would have told you to stop pulling my leg if you had told me a year ago I would EVER say that.
Good for you!!!0 -
Oh this is the most amazing board! You guys are totally motivational. This thread needs to keep going to people are always seeing it. What positivity!! Let's make the rest of the day great
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Did a 4 mile run today in 46 minutes (the time it normally takes me to run/walk a 3 mile route)
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The success was.... for the first time in my entire life...
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I ran for 3 miles none stop
Its not a lot to some people.. but I'm absolutely astounded and proud of the accomplishment... bring on the next 3 mile!!!
GOOD JOB!
I also ran my first 3 miles nonstop on Monday and feel overly excited haha.0 -
I lost 1.1 lbs and 0.1% body fat since yesterday.0
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It's only a lapse not a total relapes. Sounds like you've been doing great!0
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Pretty soon two people will be able to fit into that old pair of 22/24 pants because your shhhhrinking! can you say S U C C E S S !0
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I have been going to the gym for 6 days in a row (so far)! I usually get bored and get lazy going- always finding an excuse not to go, but I'm happy I am making the effort especially after a long day at work! It feels good after a sweaty work out!0
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rode my bike to work!0
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Didnt go to the gym at all this week... Need motivation:yawn:0
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I started the 30 Day Shred tonight, and loved it!0
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This! I fit into it with it laced right up and I couldn't before 0 -
So many positive stories. I love the small stories that make for big successes. We dont always like to track our food or put that effort forward for physical activity but in the end is all about YOU. You are the one that makes it happen each and every day. You didnt have to do anything but you made the choice and you are the one that is going to benefit in the long run. If you dont succeed the first time, try try again and this is how we figure out how to be our own success story. Everyone is different and everyone responds in different ways. We have so much to gain from each other by posting these success stories and see what did or did not work for us and what we can change. Keep POSTING! Another website to reference is the National Weight Loss Registry. http://www.nwcr. People who have had success in losing a significant amount of weight and have kept the weight off for over one year register on this site. Awesome success stories.0
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Wore some pants today that had me down 3 months ago. They wouldn't even come close to closing at the button.....now I'm rocking them! Only 3 months in and 1/2 way to my goal weight, but already in the goal pants! Time to re-goal a few more sizes down by the time I'm ready for maintenance 0
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I officially weighed in yesterday under 300 lbs (297) and then my trainer had me on the hip sled machine. She upped my weight and I pressed 320 lbs. For the first time I'm lifting weights that are heavier than I am and it feels awesome. It totally felt like that scene in Unbreakable when Bruce Willis discovers he can lift heavier and heavier weight. That was totally me last night!
Totally unrelated, but I love that movie! 0 -
Have three garbage bags full of clothes that are too big for me to take to the local thrift store. Now I need to replace them with new ones.0
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Hi
Very nearly had my first day of losing calories. 20 more minutes on the elliptical trainer would have done it but I didn't want to keep my neighbours awake late at night!
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I've lost more than my ticker shows because I lost 13 a year ago and gained it all back plus another five. So since I got my act together a month ago, I'm down 8 pounds. A friend at work who I haven't seen for a week or so told me this morning that she could see I've lost weight. That was some nice feedback!0
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I am learning how to cook healthy, and tonight I made a great soup with a side of roasted squash. Tasty and healthy.
Normally I would have added two pieces of toast with extra butter.
Also, fit into a cute shirt my husband bought for me three years ago that I never thought I would be able to wear.0 -
WOW!!! GOOD FOR YOU!!!I ran 6.25 miles to today and I reached 99 pounds lost!0
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