SCORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lyzmorrison
Posts: 172 Member
I did it! I met my goal! Man, I am sooooo psyched!
In July I weighed 166lbs and was a size 14. As of THIS MORNING, I am now 135lbs (and hopefully a size 6...that remains to be seen). YEA ME!
This really has been fun. I have learned that I can do anything I really want to do. I can lose 30lbs. I can run a 5K and am signed up for 3 more. I can actually go to the gym and like it. When I read the article about the lady who was "happier heavier" b/c the dieting stressed her out, I wanted to tell her that it's not about the diet. It's about doing something you never thought you could do. LA Fitness has a corny phrase on one of their walls that says something like, you can't reach a goal unless you challenge yourself. It's so corny, but it's true. I had to push myself through hating the treadmill. I despised the treadmill, but would get back on. And now it's one of my favorites.I had to force myself to stay on the elliptical even though I was tired and had met my goal of 2 miles. I'd done my 2 miles and figured I could get off. But where was the challenge in that? I kept thinking about that stupid phrase on the wall. I forced myself to do 3 miles. Then 4 miles. Now I do 5 miles. I have to force myself to not faceplant into that new package of double stuffed oreos or to order fish tacos instead of cheese enchiladas...and now I LIKE fish tacos.
I wish I had done this when I was younger. I wish I had known what I know now about challenging myself and doing something just because it's for YOU. I'll be 49 on Sunday and while I can continue to push myself and will now focus on maintaining and toning, I think about how much fun I would have had if I had been running 5Ks or half-marathons since my 20's. Or in a cycling club. Or whatever.
Here's the thing...we don't have to settle. We can accomplish whatever we want as long as we remain dedicated and are willing to work HARD.
I posted before/after pictures. The before pics were in Feb. 2013...remember the Carnival Triumph cruise that was stranded in the Gulf? I was there. These were obviously before we became a floating cesspool. The after picture is from this morning. Ignore the goofy look. My coworker took the picture and I was laughing and look like a dork.
In July I weighed 166lbs and was a size 14. As of THIS MORNING, I am now 135lbs (and hopefully a size 6...that remains to be seen). YEA ME!
This really has been fun. I have learned that I can do anything I really want to do. I can lose 30lbs. I can run a 5K and am signed up for 3 more. I can actually go to the gym and like it. When I read the article about the lady who was "happier heavier" b/c the dieting stressed her out, I wanted to tell her that it's not about the diet. It's about doing something you never thought you could do. LA Fitness has a corny phrase on one of their walls that says something like, you can't reach a goal unless you challenge yourself. It's so corny, but it's true. I had to push myself through hating the treadmill. I despised the treadmill, but would get back on. And now it's one of my favorites.I had to force myself to stay on the elliptical even though I was tired and had met my goal of 2 miles. I'd done my 2 miles and figured I could get off. But where was the challenge in that? I kept thinking about that stupid phrase on the wall. I forced myself to do 3 miles. Then 4 miles. Now I do 5 miles. I have to force myself to not faceplant into that new package of double stuffed oreos or to order fish tacos instead of cheese enchiladas...and now I LIKE fish tacos.
I wish I had done this when I was younger. I wish I had known what I know now about challenging myself and doing something just because it's for YOU. I'll be 49 on Sunday and while I can continue to push myself and will now focus on maintaining and toning, I think about how much fun I would have had if I had been running 5Ks or half-marathons since my 20's. Or in a cycling club. Or whatever.
Here's the thing...we don't have to settle. We can accomplish whatever we want as long as we remain dedicated and are willing to work HARD.
I posted before/after pictures. The before pics were in Feb. 2013...remember the Carnival Triumph cruise that was stranded in the Gulf? I was there. These were obviously before we became a floating cesspool. The after picture is from this morning. Ignore the goofy look. My coworker took the picture and I was laughing and look like a dork.
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Well done. You look amazing!0
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Great job! Inspiring! You look fantastic. Thank you for sharing your story even if I find it hard to believe you actually like the gym now lol. Keep up the great work.0
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Amazing transformation! Well done you!!
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Well done. Carry on! You look outstanding.0
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Congratulations! You look great! You deserve to reward yourself with a vacation. Maybe a destination race somewhere beautiful... Not a cruise!0
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Congratulations!!!! You look amazing and I love your "corny" saying! You are a great inspiration!0
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Amazing work!!0
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WOW! You look great, good for you0
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You look GREAT! Are you wearing an old belt? =p0
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Fantastic work!!!!! :drinker:0
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Wow! You look awesome!!0
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Way to GO Go GOOOOO !! Thats fantastic!0
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Great birthday present! You look great! Congrats!!0
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You look GREAT! Are you wearing an old belt? =p
ha ha! That's so funny! Yes, I just HAD to have this belt and now it's too big. I'm past the holes and am now using the braiding. My mom gave me a giftcard to Macy's for Christmas. Guess I need to buy a belt!
Thanks so much, ya'll! I could not have gotten this far w/o MFP and the forum! Next time I post pics they will be my new firm muscles!0 -
GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!0
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Great Job! The expression on your face just says it all! You should be so proud of yourself!0
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I've just joined this site and finding your post motivates me!
Congratulations!
I've written the "challenge" quote and will refer to it often.
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You look marvelous!!! WTG!
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I've just joined this site and finding your post motivates me!
Congratulations!
I've written the "challenge" quote and will refer to it often.
~Dianne
Ah thanks! Friend me if you want a cheerleader.0 -
...and now I LIKE fish tacos.
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Also...WAY TO GO! That's awesome0
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