Feel silly but..

stefraab
stefraab Posts: 402 Member
edited September 2024 in Success Stories
I hit my first goal - 10lbs down!
And a non-scale victory: I'm down a clothing size. I went from a sz 14 to size 12 pant.

I was all upset because i seemed to be "plateau"-ing for the last couple weeks, bouncing between 169 and 171... but then I realized, I lost 8 lbs in a month which I think is pretty good, and that I should just keep on keeping on. I did, and I dropped water weight or something and I'm now at my 10lb goal. 1/3 of the way to my final goal weight range!!

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  • Xaspar
    Xaspar Posts: 726 Member
    Awesome!
    I did the same thing ... bounced from 168-170 for the last week or so, but realized that I only started on April 6th and I went from 181 to a few bobbles in the high 160's/low 170's ... not bad for jusunder 4 weeks. WTG!
  • sweetNsassy2584
    sweetNsassy2584 Posts: 515 Member
    No need to feel silly that's a great accomplishment :) Great job!
  • SmashleeWpg
    SmashleeWpg Posts: 567 Member
    Congrats! Keep up the great work :)
  • 3kidsin3years
    3kidsin3years Posts: 116 Member
    Fantastic, way to go!!!
  • timeforme23
    timeforme23 Posts: 461
    Good for you. Wtg! :-)
  • CindyN58
    CindyN58 Posts: 39
    Similar thing happened to me. Accept and keep going! Inches really matter!

    AWESOME JOB!!!!
  • kenlad64
    kenlad64 Posts: 377 Member
    That is a great job! Keep up the good work!
  • stefraab
    stefraab Posts: 402 Member
    Awesome!
    I did the same thing ... bounced from 168-170 for the last week or so, but realized that I only started on April 6th and I went from 181 to a few bobbles in the high 160's/low 170's ... not bad for jusunder 4 weeks. WTG!

    You too! Congrats!!
  • stefraab
    stefraab Posts: 402 Member
    post duplicated
  • stefraab
    stefraab Posts: 402 Member
    Thank you for the encouragement!! :-D
    it really helps with this whole weight loss crapola
  • eorourke23
    eorourke23 Posts: 56
    well done, i seem to be doing the same thing, but I am still determined and loving MFP, add me if you like, I am always looking out for new friends who offer support and I can also offer some back, :)
  • 123456654321
    123456654321 Posts: 1,311 Member
    Wooohooo!
  • willow3eb
    willow3eb Posts: 161 Member
    Good job! I get like that too, where I think that it should be more than it is, but when you look at the big picture (ie month) it's easier to see what you've accomplished. You'll be at your goal in no time! :)
  • bmontgomery87
    bmontgomery87 Posts: 1,260 Member
    congrats.
    shouldn't feel silly, feel accomplished.

    Setting small goals like that is a great way to achieve the larger goals in the long run.
    I like breaking mine down into 5 pound achievements.
  • janetv3
    janetv3 Posts: 37 Member
    Congradulation...............keep it up..............stay motivated..............:flowerforyou:
  • stefraab
    stefraab Posts: 402 Member
    Good job! I get like that too, where I think that it should be more than it is, but when you look at the big picture (ie month) it's easier to see what you've accomplished. You'll be at your goal in no time! :)

    Thanks! I really hope so. :-)
    I haven't been below 160 in about 15 yrs so that would be amazing
  • stefraab
    stefraab Posts: 402 Member
    congrats.
    shouldn't feel silly, feel accomplished.

    Setting small goals like that is a great way to achieve the larger goals in the long run.
    I like breaking mine down into 5 pound achievements.

    Thanks! :-)
    Yeah, it seems less daunting when you break it down. And it also seems like less of a burden when you say it like "1/3 down, 2/3 to go"
  • dlaplume2
    dlaplume2 Posts: 1,658 Member
    Good for you!! Keep up the good work.
    :smile:
  • MrsBrit2007
    MrsBrit2007 Posts: 161
    I am inspired by you Stef! 10lbs is awesome!!
  • stefraab
    stefraab Posts: 402 Member
    I am inspired by you Stef! 10lbs is awesome!!

    Aww, thanks Brittany!
    I think I've lost inches too - You're doing an awesome job in that dept yourself! And really, that's the true sign of weight loss.
  • MicMar66
    MicMar66 Posts: 186 Member
    Congratulations! I've never put too much stock in weight. I used to weigh 165 and was a size 8 (I am 5'10') then I left my very physical job, gained 3 lbs...and two pant sizes. Alot of my muscle turned to fat. I only weighed 3 lbs more but went up to a size 12!!! I think going down a pant size is a tremendous accomplishment.
  • stefraab
    stefraab Posts: 402 Member
    Congratulations! I've never put too much stock in weight. I used to weigh 165 and was a size 8 (I am 5'10') then I left my very physical job, gained 3 lbs...and two pant sizes. Alot of my muscle turned to fat. I only weighed 3 lbs more but went up to a size 12!!! I think going down a pant size is a tremendous accomplishment.

    Thank you!
    Yeah, it's great to see that number drop but really, having my clothes fit nicer is the real bonus. I'm fairly muscular so even when I am working out constantly (I've done some jobs that are heavy duty workouts) my weight stays really high. I'd like to balance the two this time.
  • ItsMandeeBitch
    ItsMandeeBitch Posts: 159 Member
    Great job!
  • mjemerson
    mjemerson Posts: 141
    Amazing job, good for you. I am at 181 as of this morning and can't wait to hit the 170's, haven't been there for about 11 years. Feels good to be so close!!!! Keep up the good work, you can do it!
  • stefraab
    stefraab Posts: 402 Member
    Amazing job, good for you. I am at 181 as of this morning and can't wait to hit the 170's, haven't been there for about 11 years. Feels good to be so close!!!! Keep up the good work, you can do it!

    Thanks! It feels so great to jump into that next 10 eh?
    167 or 162... at least I'm in the 60s. :-)
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