Any successes today?

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  • RaggedyPond
    RaggedyPond Posts: 1,487 Member
    I just had my morning coffee. :drinker:
  • rlamermayer1
    rlamermayer1 Posts: 2
    This sounds almost like a failure, but I promise it's a success! Up until a week ago, I had a fast food addiction. Even when dieting, I'd still eat absolute garbage and any fast food I could get my hands on. I'd just make sure it fit in my calorie goals. My body was getting nothing good. Exactly a week ago, I got blood work back that told me I was high risk for diabetes. In my family, diabetes is a long, slow death sentence. I made a complete 180 and went from the worlds worst diet to almost as healthy as it gets.

    Tonight, I didn't feel like cooking, so I went to McDonalds. Barf. I had to choke it down (which I did, because I hate to waste money). I cannot believe that after only a week my tastes have changed so significantly. I am so proud of myself! I needed that McDonald's tonight, too. I now know that I don't need or want to fall off the wagon to good health. So, kind of a backwards success, but I will take it!
  • lighteningjeanne855
    lighteningjeanne855 Posts: 566 Member
    On the scales, I broke through the 280s to 279 on the scale, :smile:
    for a total weight loss of 36 pounds since July 8th. :bigsmile:
  • landonfloen
    landonfloen Posts: 18 Member
    These are all so awesome to read!

    I just had a birthday yeterday. With a day of intermittent fasting, and working my but off at the gym I was able to go out for a big steak supper with desert and still had a 500 calorie deficit for the day. It also marked my 26th day in a row without cheating after collapsing on day 25 twice in a row.
  • Pink_Tina
    Pink_Tina Posts: 164
    I know BMI has its issues, but....

    The scale said 145 this morning, meaning I'm officially in the (very *kitten*-end) NORMAL range for my BMI. First time in 15 years!!! Never going back to Obese again.
  • sugafreak
    sugafreak Posts: 53 Member
    Finally bought a new pair of jeans today since the few pairs I own are a size 16 (uk), they were all tight on me at the start of my journey and are now being held up by a belt so they don't fall down. I took a few different sizes into the changing room and was elated to find I fit into a size 12 (uk) pair of jeans, I believe this is an american size 8 (correct me if I'm wrong). Also bought a size 12 blouse (previously a 18).

    Nothing tastes better than skinny feels for me today. :heart:
  • CaraRahl
    CaraRahl Posts: 72 Member
    these are all so great to read, it's so easy to focus on the negatives and what isn't going right that it's so refreshing to see people focusing on the positive :)
  • mkmitch3
    mkmitch3 Posts: 19 Member
    Have to buy another belt as I am on the last hole on this one. I might just drive a nail through it and make another hole. I feel so ToolTimeTim like. LOL
  • pcaakes
    pcaakes Posts: 33 Member
    I woke up in the middle of the night last night with the nagging question of how much weight would I gain if I overate by 200 calories each day. Obviously I couldnt let the question go so I got up this morning and punched out the figures on a calculator. Results: 3500 calories = 1 lb

    Overeat by 200 calories for 365 days = 73,000

    73,000 divided by 3,500 = 20.857 ( or 21 lbs)

    Yikes, amazing what kind of damage a lousy 200 extra calories could do! The only way to combat this! Tracking of course thru gool ole "My Fitness Pal" or knocking off those calorie with physical activity. I cant help but to think we are all in the right place, doing the right thing. So much for the nagging question.

    Tennis shoes are in the car and I am ready to go!

    I agree, this group has a lot of positive stories that is soo inpiring. I think everyone appreciates hearing these stories of success. We are a bunch of TIGERS, aint nothing stopping us now!
  • pcaakes
    pcaakes Posts: 33 Member
    This sounds almost like a failure, but I promise it's a success! Up until a week ago, I had a fast food addiction. Even when dieting, I'd still eat absolute garbage and any fast food I could get my hands on. I'd just make sure it fit in my calorie goals. My body was getting nothing good. Exactly a week ago, I got blood work back that told me I was high risk for diabetes. In my family, diabetes is a long, slow death sentence. I made a complete 180 and went from the worlds worst diet to almost as healthy as it gets.

    Tonight, I didn't feel like cooking, so I went to McDonalds. Barf. I had to choke it down (which I did, because I hate to waste money). I cannot believe that after only a week my tastes have changed so significantly. I am so proud of myself! I needed that McDonald's tonight, too. I now know that I don't need or want to fall off the wagon to good health. So, kind of a backwards success, but I will take it!

    I've heard it said that 35% of the population that is prediabetic does not know they are prediabetic. If this group of the population knew they were prediabetic, they could be eating healthier and exercising to remove themselves from this prediabetic condition because diabetis is preventable. You are making a significant change. I know it's hard, but try to do as much meal planning in advance. I know someone who makes up a HUGE green salad in advance so they can eat greens all week long.

    About one in three American adults – that’s
    57 million people—have prediabetes.

    • People with prediabetes are likely to develop
    type 2 diabetes within 10 years, unless they
    take steps to prevent or delay diabetes.

    • Lifestyle changes such as eating healthier,
    increasing physical activity and losing a
    modest amount of weight can prevent or
    delay development of type 2 diabetes in
    those at high risk for the disease.

    • Diabetes is a leading cause of heart disease,
    stroke, blindness, kidney disease, and
    nerve disease.

    Best wishes.
  • change_21
    change_21 Posts: 23 Member
    Success for today - my arms will be sore tomorrow from breaking out the weights finally. :)

    this thread rocks
  • JL2513
    JL2513 Posts: 867 Member
    My arms are sore from yesterday's workout, something I haven't experienced in a while.
    All my skinny jeans, except for one pair, are now my fat jeans...
  • pcaakes
    pcaakes Posts: 33 Member
    Positive thinking plays a significant role in your weight loss efforts. Perpetual negative thoughts can lead to self-defeating behaviors such as going off your diet, overeating and skipping your exercise routine. Positive thoughts, on the other hand, can increase your motivation and energy level.

    :bigsmile:

    Positive Thinking and Weight LossPositive thoughts are empowering. A negative attitude can set processes in motion that makes losing weight difficult, if not impossible. Berating yourself every time you eat the wrong foods, constantly focusing on what you cannot eat and approaching your exercise regimen with dread are all ways that negative thought patterns can sabotage your weight loss efforts.

    :bigsmile:

    When you hold a negative image of yourself, you rob yourself of much-needed energy. When feeling powerless, depressed or unmotivated, it's easy to skip your daily workout or eat a bag of potato chips to feel better. However, tuning into how you feel, acknowledging those feelings and transforming those thoughts into something more positive can actually help you to achieve your weight loss goals faster.

    GO GET EM:heart:
  • change_21
    change_21 Posts: 23 Member
    Sister was stopping at Burger King on her way and asked if I wanted anything. I said nope. :)

    Also, my arms ARE sore!
  • ellis222
    ellis222 Posts: 59 Member
    Yesterday I wore a size 16 dress slacks to work. I haven't fit into that size in about 8 years. :smile:
  • JenniTheVeggie
    JenniTheVeggie Posts: 2,474 Member
    Yes. Went for another run with still F'd up toes from the half.
  • darias_mommy
    darias_mommy Posts: 127 Member
    Got in my size 8 pants comfortably!!!
  • anybeary
    anybeary Posts: 188 Member
    I started a keto diet on Friday and I've been walking about 45 minutes every day since, but today was the first day I went to the gym and worked out hard for an hour. I expected it to be miserable, but it wasn't! I think I'm officially burning fat for energy, and that's awesome.
  • hotmomma0612
    hotmomma0612 Posts: 651 Member
    Ate a candy bar and a slushie...

    So no. But ti was damn good!!!
  • sarahertzberger
    sarahertzberger Posts: 534 Member
    I am very happy that at almost 8 1/2 months pregnant, I just made it through another gym session with my trainer and did cardio afterward!!!
  • DterMined2012
    DterMined2012 Posts: 540 Member
    Positive thinking plays a significant role in your weight loss efforts. Perpetual negative thoughts can lead to self-defeating behaviors such as going off your diet, overeating and skipping your exercise routine. Positive thoughts, on the other hand, can increase your motivation and energy level.

    :bigsmile:

    Positive Thinking and Weight LossPositive thoughts are empowering. A negative attitude can set processes in motion that makes losing weight difficult, if not impossible. Berating yourself every time you eat the wrong foods, constantly focusing on what you cannot eat and approaching your exercise regimen with dread are all ways that negative thought patterns can sabotage your weight loss efforts.

    :bigsmile:

    When you hold a negative image of yourself, you rob yourself of much-needed energy. When feeling powerless, depressed or unmotivated, it's easy to skip your daily workout or eat a bag of potato chips to feel better. However, tuning into how you feel, acknowledging those feelings and transforming those thoughts into something more positive can actually help you to achieve your weight loss goals faster.

    GO GET EM:heart:
    LOVE IT!!!! THANKS!!!
  • jennygeo1
    jennygeo1 Posts: 133 Member
    Did a REAL push up today (then did a bunch more just for fun). With that stupid 40lbs off my frame they are a bit easier.

    Yay!!!
  • FancyPantsFran
    FancyPantsFran Posts: 3,687 Member
    worked my upper body with weights today and did 30 mins of cardio with running intervals.... never could do that before... also sund did my first 5k ran some and walked some of it
  • DterMined2012
    DterMined2012 Posts: 540 Member
    Even though it was cold this evening I managed to go out and walk/jog 2 miles! :happy:
    I also did 15 minutes on the elliptical :happy:
    I know this may not seem like much to most but it's pretty darn good to me :happy:
  • myst036
    myst036 Posts: 19 Member
    Wow good for you! Its amazing how much better you feel I think. I have gone from 330 to 180 so far... hoping to get to 165 in the next few months. I hope you achieve everything you set out to! To me, the achievement itself is the reward!
  • pcaakes
    pcaakes Posts: 33 Member
    Yesterday I wore a size 16 dress slacks to work. I haven't fit into that size in about 8 years. :smile:

    Wow, that has got to feel so good. Thanks for being such an inspiration to all of us. It's a long road but we are all doing the right thing by getting on the scales with consistency, counting calories or fat grams or what ever it is that people like to do and reving up the exercise. All of those are key essentials. Size 14 next! :flowerforyou:
  • pcaakes
    pcaakes Posts: 33 Member
    Even though it was cold this evening I managed to go out and walk/jog 2 miles! :happy:
    I also did 15 minutes on the elliptical :happy:
    I know this may not seem like much to most but it's pretty darn good to me :happy:

    Sounds like your facing adversity. Yes, give yourself a pat on the back. It's not just about physical health, it's mental health too to take that time out of your day for yourself. I was thinking today :ohwell: [yes, thats me thinking], you cant give to others if you are so spent yourself. So take time out for yourself so you can give to your loved ones. Awesome job.
  • pcaakes
    pcaakes Posts: 33 Member
    I was thinking again, yes again! Alot of people talk about low fat or low carb diets. Below is information I found that answers some questions for me, maybe it will for you too.

    There have been a number of studies comparing weight loss with these two types of diets. In general, low-carb diets may result in a little more weight loss in the first 3 to 6 months. However, after 1 to 2 years there isn't much difference. What's interesting is that the amount of weight loss varies widely among people following either diet. So which type of diet you choose may matter less than whether you stick to it.

    Get it . . . STICK TO IT! [that's what we do, every day, right?] KEEP TRACKING
  • BrotherBill913
    BrotherBill913 Posts: 662 Member
    I ran 6.25 miles to today and I reached 99 pounds lost!

    You win.... :wink:
  • pcaakes
    pcaakes Posts: 33 Member
    I ran 6.25 miles to today and I reached 99 pounds lost!

    You win.... :wink:
    Isnt that the truth! It's all about the journey but so impressed with the commitment! :glasses:

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