Milestone...Just Keep Going Even if Discouraged
 
            
                
                    litaf201                
                
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                    I just wanted to share this and I don't even know if anyone would read it.  I hit a milestone today and am at a weight I haven't seen for about 6 years.  I have lost 11 lbs in 2 months and it has and has not been that hard.  There have been a few times where I have "fallen off the wagon" and partied too much and ate junk food uncontrollably, but in my head I just hear "just keep going".  When I put something on that I thought would fit better than it did, I think "just keep going".  My original goal was to lose about 16 lbs in total, and maybe that's not a lot, but those 16 lbs caused havoc on my self-esteem.  I notice myself wearing less makeup, flatter shoes and just being more the real me again, more comfortable in my own skin.  I hit a plateau for 3 weeks to a month and I was really getting discouraged.  I got sick (nothing major, a bad cold) and didn't hit the gym for a week.  I lost 4 lbs, it stayed off even after going back to the gym.  I have to say thank you to this board, this app, and all the people who post.  I have learned so much about portion size, calories burned and general fitness.  It really has helped my motivation since I don't have anyone around me on the same journey.  Thanks myfitnesspal and JUST KEEP GOING!!!                
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            Just keep going is a great mantra! Congrats on your success. I think you are going to blow past your original goal of 16 pounds!0
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            I aknowledge your effort. I'm right there with ya Just keep going!                        0 Just keep going!                        0
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            Thank you for your comments...made me smile and added more motivation!0
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            Way to go!! I am so glad I saw your post as I too need to just keep going. especially when I dip into the m&m dispenser first thing in the morning. But like you ill just keep going. Thanks for sharing, sometimes we think we are alone. We are not. Keep up the good work!!! I am leaving work and headed straight to the gym. Ill start it all again tomorrow! 0 0
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            Really great post, so glad I read it and congratulations on your progress!                        0 and congratulations on your progress!                        0
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            Congrats! Just keep going and (some days) I am "just keep coming back"! Persistence is everything0
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            Yes!
 I had a few weeks with minimal or no loss, and was a bit discouraged - but keeping at it will get me closer to my goal than stopping, even if it's very slow progress.
 This week I had a totally awesome loss which brought my total loss to just over 20lbs - a smidge under 10 kgs. I wouldn't have reached this point if I gave up a few weeks ago!
 Great sentiment, thanks for the post. :-D0
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            Thanks for the post, it is slow going for me too! The scale is not moving as much as I am toning and losing inches. I can see a difference in my body but I wish the scale would be moving too. I have lost 10lbs since January and I am like you; some days stay right on track others treat myself. I keep reminding myself this is for the long haul & if I have more good days than bad eventually I will get there. I can't give up treat forever so I figure I will just eat them in moderation and Keep On Going! 0 0
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            Bless you for saying that, I needed to hear it...just keep going!!!0
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            You are awesome and THANK YOU for the reminder & pick-me-up 0 0
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