Small success, but a success all the same!!!!

jlmnk1313
jlmnk1313 Posts: 207 Member
edited September 23 in Success Stories
I just felt the need to share with everyone out there that has just started on their weightloss jouney that they can do it! I have about 100 lbs to lose and I have reached 19.8 lbs in only 5 weeks!!!!!

I never imagined that logging my food and excercise would make such a huge change!!!!! Sorry if this seems like a small success to some but for those of us that have SO much to lose I felt maybe this would help inspire someone!!!!! Hope this helped in someway!

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  • Newfiedan
    Newfiedan Posts: 1,517 Member
    I would not be calling that a small success more like a big one, be proud of your accomplishments big and small, the longest journey starts with the first step, so keep going and be proud of them all.
  • jlmnk1313
    jlmnk1313 Posts: 207 Member
    Thank you very much and I am very proud but I have a long road ahead still to travel!
  • shreddingit
    shreddingit Posts: 1,133 Member
    you are doing awesome girl!! keep it going!!:flowerforyou:
  • melissatacker
    melissatacker Posts: 91 Member
    I know exactly how you feel! I also have a large amount of weight to lose and only started 15 days ago and I am so proud that I have lost 10 lbs already! Any loss is a success and you should be proud :smile:
  • jimmydeanbakker
    jimmydeanbakker Posts: 333
    This is a big deal. I can't wait to see your face when you hit the 50 pound mark. I'm excited about this.
  • licha75
    licha75 Posts: 391 Member
    I totally agree, I just started in january and find the support and encouragement of people here great. Everyone is so nice and helpful. I love mfp, in fact, I used to be on facebook often now I am on Mfp much more. :smile: Good luck to you, you seem to be on the right track, the weight loss track! :happy:
  • MeliciousMelis
    MeliciousMelis Posts: 458 Member
    Right there with ya!! It is INCREDIBLE to find something that works!! Congrats on your loss!!
  • Ddavis1967
    Ddavis1967 Posts: 34 Member
    WOW! That is really impressive. It is so hard to get started and stick to a plan and your first 20 pounds is AWESOME. I have a long way to go too....and every pound i lose is a blessing. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
  • TLRAAB
    TLRAAB Posts: 16
    Good for you! Looks like we started about the same time and have about the same amount to lose. You're doing better than I am, but it is so much harder to get off as you age. At 53, I know I can't lose like I could in my 20's, so I know it's going to be a long road. However, I lost 35 pounds last year and it only took me about 3 months to gain it all back. It SOOOO wasn't worth it! This time I have a community to support me and plan to get off the yo-yo for good. Even if it takes me 10 YEARS to lose it all - I think where I would be now if I'd only had this mind set 10 years ago... One step at a time. It doesn't matter if it's a big step or a little step.
  • jlmnk1313
    jlmnk1313 Posts: 207 Member
    I know exactly how you feel! I also have a large amount of weight to lose and only started 15 days ago and I am so proud that I have lost 10 lbs already! Any loss is a success and you should be proud :smile:

    Congrats on the 15 days and the 10 lbs!!!! WTG!!!! I am very proud!!! But it still feels small in the big scheme! lol
  • jlmnk1313
    jlmnk1313 Posts: 207 Member
    This is a big deal. I can't wait to see your face when you hit the 50 pound mark. I'm excited about this.

    I am excited as well and I can't wait to hit the 50 lb mark!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • darkrider42
    darkrider42 Posts: 5,425 Member
    You are doing such a great job! I smile & cheer for you every single day. I have no doubt that you have the ability to achieve your goal. I'll do my best to try and not tempt you with BK entries in my food diary. ;-)

    Best of everything to you!
    D.
  • jlmnk1313
    jlmnk1313 Posts: 207 Member
    I totally agree, I just started in january and find the support and encouragement of people here great. Everyone is so nice and helpful. I love mfp, in fact, I used to be on facebook often now I am on Mfp much more. :smile: Good luck to you, you seem to be on the right track, the weight loss track! :happy:

    I am on here more than facebook as well! Thanks for the encouragement!
  • anbegley
    anbegley Posts: 163 Member
    Total congratulations!! No success is too small to share. It keeps us going. Best of luck for the rest of your journey.
  • freska1181
    freska1181 Posts: 7 Member
    you are doing fantastic! Keep it up!
  • jlmnk1313
    jlmnk1313 Posts: 207 Member
    You are doing such a great job! I smile & cheer for you every single day. I have no doubt that you have the ability to achieve your goal. I'll do my best to try and no

    t tempt you with BK entries in my food diary. ;-)

    Best of everything to you!
    D.

    THANK YOU ! And too true on the BK food!!!! :)
  • jlmnk1313
    jlmnk1313 Posts: 207 Member
    Thank you everyone!!!! I love the support on here!!!!
  • CricketKate
    CricketKate Posts: 3,657 Member
    Thank you for sharing! I love to hear about any success, it makes mine seem more possible!
  • Caribbean_Soul
    Caribbean_Soul Posts: 127 Member
    Congrats! You should be very proud. Keep up the good work.

    Vickie

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  • jlmnk1313
    jlmnk1313 Posts: 207 Member
    THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • jodie1306
    jodie1306 Posts: 43
    In our weight loss journey, no goal is too small that it shouldn't be celebrated & shouted from the rooftops. There is so much negative out there trying to convince us that we are strange for wanting to eat healthier, lose weight, be fitter or whatever it might be. We need lots & lots of positive.

    You go girl.....sing it loud. Sing it proud.

    :-) :-) :-)
  • jlmnk1313
    jlmnk1313 Posts: 207 Member
    Thanks jodie I really appreiciate the support!!! I am singing loud and proud :)
  • rockey2
    rockey2 Posts: 23
    I started out at 100 lbs myself - and I've got 70 more to go - so enjoy all your success the big and the small because it is still success!!! You are doing great and loosing it at a healthy pace too which in the long run will help you keep it off. Big surprise huh once you start making yourself accountable for everything you put in you mouth - it's an eye opener!!! Keep up the great work!
  • jlmnk1313
    jlmnk1313 Posts: 207 Member
    Thanks rockey I appreciate it! It will be a long road but one am thrilled I am finally traveling!
  • helenamonks
    helenamonks Posts: 176
    I've lost 17.4 in 5 weeks! Go us!! I had 92 total to lose so there's still a long ways to go, but it is a great success!
  • jlmnk1313
    jlmnk1313 Posts: 207 Member
    I've lost 17.4 in 5 weeks! Go us!! I had 92 total to lose so there's still a long ways to go, but it is a great success!

    Way to go girl!!! That is so great!!!! WE CAN DO THIS! :)
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