Thinking of "starting today"? You might want to check this out - pics inside!

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  • AlaskanFitnessGal
    AlaskanFitnessGal Posts: 26
    Such an amazing story. Thank you for sharing. You're an inspiration!
  • znaoiec
    znaoiec Posts: 2,009 Member
    ewhip17 wrote: »
    Yeah, been there for sure. In the past I think I got too caught up in chasing motivation when I should have just taken one simple action in the right direction. I think that a lot of times just taking that action, making that gesture, actually turns into motivation. I find myself even doing this with work now as well - when I've been putting something off that I don't particularly want to do I try to stop looking for motivation to do it and instead just do one little thing to get started and before I know it I'm on a roll. Ummmm..... Roll...... ;-)

    I have really enjoyed reading through this thread. There are so many pearls of wisdom here. I really liked this one. I find my motivation varies which of course affects my progress. This year, I have made a commitment to log my food every day regardless of where I am, how I feel and what I have eaten. This is my simple action in the right direction. I am far from perfect but I am starting to see the positive benefit in ways I did not anticipate. Thanks for sharing. Your journey is an amazing inspiration.
  • Schillemat
    Schillemat Posts: 2
    ewhip17 wrote: »
    Thanks - I got so much inspiration from this site over the past year, I wanted to pay some back.
    Off to do my first 5k today. Crazy..... ;)
    I feel like I have just discovered a whole new world. I have been using this app for about a year now and I never knew how to connect with others like this! Way to go!
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    I tell you what, Bradley Cooper should be feelin' some competition ;)
  • ewhip17
    ewhip17 Posts: 515 Member
    znaoiec wrote: »
    ewhip17 wrote: »
    Yeah, been there for sure. In the past I think I got too caught up in chasing motivation when I should have just taken one simple action in the right direction. I think that a lot of times just taking that action, making that gesture, actually turns into motivation. I find myself even doing this with work now as well - when I've been putting something off that I don't particularly want to do I try to stop looking for motivation to do it and instead just do one little thing to get started and before I know it I'm on a roll. Ummmm..... Roll...... ;-)

    I have really enjoyed reading through this thread. There are so many pearls of wisdom here. I really liked this one. I find my motivation varies which of course affects my progress. This year, I have made a commitment to log my food every day regardless of where I am, how I feel and what I have eaten. This is my simple action in the right direction. I am far from perfect but I am starting to see the positive benefit in ways I did not anticipate. Thanks for sharing. Your journey is an amazing inspiration.

    Well thanks. And yes - this has been huge for me. Just moving on and continuing the process no matter what happens. Motivation will wane but habit, action and dedication will get you there eventually. Good luck!
  • ewhip17
    ewhip17 Posts: 515 Member
    Schillemat wrote: »
    ewhip17 wrote: »
    Thanks - I got so much inspiration from this site over the past year, I wanted to pay some back.
    Off to do my first 5k today. Crazy..... ;)
    I feel like I have just discovered a whole new world. I have been using this app for about a year now and I never knew how to connect with others like this! Way to go!

    Welcome!
  • ewhip17
    ewhip17 Posts: 515 Member
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    I tell you what, Bradley Cooper should be feelin' some competition ;)

    Baha! Not so sure about that but thanks!

  • leechadcrowe
    leechadcrowe Posts: 25 Member
    what a fantastic achievement well done I'm trying to get fit this year not easy but worth the challenge great inspiration seeing your success
  • ewhip17
    ewhip17 Posts: 515 Member
    Thank you sir!
  • w0den
    w0den Posts: 84
    Just whoa!
  • TimothyFryer
    TimothyFryer Posts: 1 Member
    Wow! Just starting this week using MFP. Your pix are an inspiration! Thank you and congratulations on your achievement.
  • tinamatteson
    tinamatteson Posts: 125 Member
    Thanks for sharing your story! It's very inspiring.
  • bainsworth1a
    bainsworth1a Posts: 313 Member
    congratulations. what a great transformation. You are an inspiration for all of us.
  • Shushonet
    Shushonet Posts: 37
    wow :) great inspiration story
  • _FATNSASSY
    _FATNSASSY Posts: 107 Member
    You ARE AWESOME. It's a Live it... not a Die it. I'll never give up... I dont always make the right decisions... but I'll never give up!
  • CoffeeNBooze
    CoffeeNBooze Posts: 966 Member
    Wonderful! Thank you for your concise, thoughtful post and congratulations! You are inspirational for us all.
  • ewhip17
    ewhip17 Posts: 515 Member
    edited February 2015
    _FATNSASSY wrote: »
    It's a Live it... not a Die it. I'll never give up... I dont always make the right decisions... but I'll never give up!

    Love it - I'm totally stealing that! :smile:

    And thanks everyone!
  • hotpink1991
    hotpink1991 Posts: 7 Member
    Wow!! You look great!
  • ewhip17
    ewhip17 Posts: 515 Member
    Thank you ma'am!
  • bobbybigbones
    bobbybigbones Posts: 10 Member
    Really inspiring stuff. Thanks for uploading!
  • RedsGirl73
    RedsGirl73 Posts: 114 Member
    One of the best inspiring stories that I have seen. You are awesome! (*)
  • horsebeauti
    horsebeauti Posts: 61 Member
    Congratulations!
  • 4aces61
    4aces61 Posts: 292 Member
    Outstanding job. You look amazing. Well done and congrats!
  • Wraiythe
    Wraiythe Posts: 780 Member
    I'm very glad I saw this. I have been beating myself up for the past few months about 'letting myself go". I was doing well for a while and then I let life get to get. What I actually did was let myself let my excuses win. But beating myself up about it doesn't help. I just need to suck it up and take another step. Seeing that others can and have done it (yes the pictures are the most important lol) is a great inspiration. Starting right NOW. Not tomorrow like I keep telling myself I will. :wink: Thank you, sir!
  • kmclamb13
    kmclamb13 Posts: 220 Member
    That is very inspirational I just told myself that I would start tomorrow and no excuses,but I'm going to start right now and finish out this day on track. You look great and congrats on your success.
  • ewhip17
    ewhip17 Posts: 515 Member
    Awesome. Thanks everyone. And yes, even if it's the smallest decision, just start now.
  • Squatmama
    Squatmama Posts: 15 Member
    What an inspiration! Congrats to you!
  • Missmass4
    Missmass4 Posts: 56 Member
    Just...WOW! Your transformation is truly inspiring and you look amazing. Congrats on your success!!
  • ewhip17
    ewhip17 Posts: 515 Member
    Thanks! I'm not sure I've really wrapped my head around it myself honestly. :blush:
  • auroranflash
    auroranflash Posts: 3,569 Member
    Congratulations on all your hard work. Great job, sir.
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