3 mos & 22 lbs down
portlandsundevil
Posts: 213 Member
First and foremost, I can't believe I'm really doing this! Actually losing weight. Posting in the success stories (which I wasn't going to do, but a wise person told me that even if it inspires one person, it's worth it.) I'm so excited to be DOING it, and no longer just TALKING about doing it.
I started around the 1st of the year, but I didn't make it a "resolution". I just made the decision to take this year and make it about me. I'm focused, man! And the difference between this time and all the rest of the times is that I know it's a lifestyle change. Cliche, yeah, but totally true. If there's something I'm craving, I eat it. It's a balance. I'm not expecting the weight to fly off and I'm good with it not doing that, because this will be my forever.
It's been a process. First I re-joined my gym. Then re-joined MFP and acutally started using it for the support, not just the food diary. Then came portion control and cutting fast food. Then actually planning for the upcoming week, which is HUGE for me. Grocery shopping and preparing meals on the weekend. My priorities in the morning are my lunch bag and my gym bag. No exceptions. Can't say enough about the old "Be Prepared" motto! I also made a spreadsheet to keep track of my weightloss and designated goals and rewards to stay motivated. I'm kind of a geek like that, whatevs! I bought a Polar FT7 HRM that also works wonders in the motivation department (and I got it almost brand new off CL for $50, no less! You don't have to spend a lot if you keep your eye out for sweet deals!) Everything I do now is related in some fashion to my new life.
Speaking of which, in 10 days I'll be participating in the Portland shadow Arizona State University Alumni Pat Tillman Run. 4.2 miles. It'll be a run/walk for me since I haven't technically been 'training' to run the whole thing. But I can't wait to cross that finish line! I'm so excited for this.
Lastly, I just want to say that I love my mfp friends. You inspire me every day and I promise to always do my best to do the same for you. Every single person on my friends list busts their a** EVERY DAY, and you are amazing. Thank you!!!! :drinker:
I started around the 1st of the year, but I didn't make it a "resolution". I just made the decision to take this year and make it about me. I'm focused, man! And the difference between this time and all the rest of the times is that I know it's a lifestyle change. Cliche, yeah, but totally true. If there's something I'm craving, I eat it. It's a balance. I'm not expecting the weight to fly off and I'm good with it not doing that, because this will be my forever.
It's been a process. First I re-joined my gym. Then re-joined MFP and acutally started using it for the support, not just the food diary. Then came portion control and cutting fast food. Then actually planning for the upcoming week, which is HUGE for me. Grocery shopping and preparing meals on the weekend. My priorities in the morning are my lunch bag and my gym bag. No exceptions. Can't say enough about the old "Be Prepared" motto! I also made a spreadsheet to keep track of my weightloss and designated goals and rewards to stay motivated. I'm kind of a geek like that, whatevs! I bought a Polar FT7 HRM that also works wonders in the motivation department (and I got it almost brand new off CL for $50, no less! You don't have to spend a lot if you keep your eye out for sweet deals!) Everything I do now is related in some fashion to my new life.
Speaking of which, in 10 days I'll be participating in the Portland shadow Arizona State University Alumni Pat Tillman Run. 4.2 miles. It'll be a run/walk for me since I haven't technically been 'training' to run the whole thing. But I can't wait to cross that finish line! I'm so excited for this.
Lastly, I just want to say that I love my mfp friends. You inspire me every day and I promise to always do my best to do the same for you. Every single person on my friends list busts their a** EVERY DAY, and you are amazing. Thank you!!!! :drinker:
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Your a good friend and doing awesome! Keep up the hard work very inspiring!0
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Your post is amazing! It really made me smile this afternoon when I'm having one of those 'down on myself' kind of days!0
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You look amazing WW! I am so very proud of you and your work. It is really showing.0
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awesome!! your doing great keep it up!!0
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You look amazing and your hard work is paying off! xoxo0
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great post and nice work!
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You look great! Keep it up!!
I love success stories!!!
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You look great!!!! go ahead!!0
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First of all you deserve a cheer ...so here it goes ...<(^.^)>
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Go Dottie!!!
You're doing great...Dottie hottie...& I'm proud of you & glad to have you as a MFpeep...because you're also a great motivator ....keep kicking *kitten*...can't wait to see your results in the next 3 months to come0 -
Wow that's awesome! Keep up the hard work!0
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Love it! So happy & and proud for your sweet success!
((BIGHUGS))
DR Dave0 -
We are so proud of you!!! Thanks for your support and you look awesome !!!!!0
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Look at you, shrinking away! Great work!0
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Excellent post! You are walking the walk!0
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I am glad you posted! It does inspire me to read about and see change! You can totally see a difference with your loss of 22lbs I sometimes look at myself but dont see the loss..(probably cause I see myself every day! HA) but it is so awesome to see it on other people and it helps me stay motivated! THANK YOU!!0
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*Happy Dance* Yeah!! Congratulations and thank you for sharing!!
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Wow -- it's amazing what losing 22 lbs can do. Congratulations on your weight loss thus far. I wish you continued luck in your weight loss/fitness journey. Good luck in the walk/run. BTW -- what is CL (where you bought your HRM)? Keep up the amazing work and motivation.
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You've done an awesome job Dot! Keep it up!0
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This is very inspiring! So glad you shared this! I don't even know you, but feel VERY proud of you!
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You're looking so good. Your hips and face really show it! Glad you and I are friends and that you keep me going!0
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You look Great! Very montivating.0
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You should be so proud of yourself...you're doing so well!!
You're so determined and focused in your approach and you ooze positivity...i'm sure you'll achieve all the goals you've set for yourself..oh and good luck for the run/walk sweetie
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That is a very inspiring story!0
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There you go girl!!! Looking FABULOUS. :drinker:0
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WTG!!!! You are doing great and look amazing!!!0
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you are the most amazing person. you're my best friend for a reason and every day you do something to affirm that. if it wasn't for you, i wouldn't be here. You got this down and goals are gonna fly past you. i'm so proud.
i am surprised you didn't post a 2010 pic you look fantastic!!! 0
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