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The Small Successes That Keep You Motivated
ButBurgersAreDelicious
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I'm pretty sure the title is it!
Sometimes, for me anyways, it's hard to stay motivated when all I can think about is the big number I want to be rid of.
A small success that keeps my going is having my pants fit just a little looser then they did the week before.
Sometimes, for me anyways, it's hard to stay motivated when all I can think about is the big number I want to be rid of.
A small success that keeps my going is having my pants fit just a little looser then they did the week before.
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I never focused on any large number. I would lose weight a few pounds at a time. I thought I would srsly stop when I got under 200, 180, 165, 150, 140, and 135. Though now I am 134 and waffle about going to 130, but I look in the mirror and think I don't really need to lose more weight overall as much as I need to gain muscle. I'm working on that now.
Anyway, losing weight a few goal pounds at a time made the whole slog mentally much easier.0 -
I used to go to the same clothing store each week and try on jeans. Each time I was able to fit into a smaller size I would do a mini dance of joy in the fitting room. Then I would leave without buying them.0
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My clothes fitting better. Not feeling bloated.0
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For me it's the ability to lift heavier and run a bit faster as much as lose weight. I also like running out of clothing.0
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-Same clothes, but they look a little better on me each week.
-Someone commenting on my weight loss, or healthier appearance.
-The running seems to be getting a little easier each time out.0 -
my goal was for my wedding ring to fit the way it did when i got married. my fingers had become little sausages. i'm super excited that the ring is finally starting to fit how i want it to:)0
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Take each day one at a time, set realistic goals for weight loss and celebrate the successes along the way.0
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-I can lift heavier. Not much, mind you, but more & more each week.
-The fat fold at the top of my knees is gone.
-My legs & butt are noticeably firmer.
-I'm starting to see definition in my arms & shoulders for the first time ever.0 -
Clothes fitting better and being able to wear trendy things if I want to
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I think my favorite one so far has been a funny one. I was out with some friends and one of them was poking everyone in the stomach. I was playing it up like it had hurt and he stops to say good job he can feel my ab muscle. It was hilarious and motivating.0
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So far, feeling better. Not bloated, more energy, less overall sluggishness.0
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- Drinking more water in a day
- Number of calories burnt in the gym
- no snack. This is a small victory in itself for me :-)
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It used to be the number on the scale going down, now it is the body fat % number going down....and that my clothes are all getting too big again..... OH yeah, and the muscle definition I am seeing !0
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Going down a belt hole, being able to put my jeans on without doing the jean dance in the morning, being able to add 5 more pounds when I squat or deadlift - I've gotta take it one small step at a time0
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My big success today came in 2 parts.. the first being that my 9 year old could fit his arms around me when he hugged me today (YAY!!) and second that I was worried all to hell about what that weird bump on my sides were.. until I realized it was a whole rib that I didnt remember I had that I could feel now. It's the little things!!0
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since January- 216 to 194. but what's better? 3 inches lost in hips and 3 inches gone from my waist!!0
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I can see my collar bones
I can cross my legs without having to hold onto my ankle
I don't have to buy wide fitting shoes any more
I have to do the drawstring up in my workout leggings
Me and my husband can both fit on the sofa for a snuggle
I cant actually wear my wedding ring any more as it falls off. I'm saving up to get it resized.
I can just about keep up with the other guys in my circuits class
Other women at the gym asking me for workout tips and advice
my 'gym husband' commenting that I look lean0 -
every time I can fit into something in my closet that I couldn't fit into before, and hitting fitness goals. Getting stronger / faster, not feeling out of breath when I'm walking up the stairs, it all keeps me motivated0
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DearestWinter wrote: »I used to go to the same clothing store each week and try on jeans. Each time I was able to fit into a smaller size I would do a mini dance of joy in the fitting room. Then I would leave without buying them.
Love this! I need to do this.0 -
Karen_libert wrote: »I can see my collar bones
I can cross my legs without having to hold onto my ankle
I don't have to buy wide fitting shoes any more
I have to do the drawstring up in my workout leggings
Me and my husband can both fit on the sofa for a snuggle
I cant actually wear my wedding ring any more as it falls off. I'm saving up to get it resized.
I can just about keep up with the other guys in my circuits class
Other women at the gym asking me for workout tips and advice
my 'gym husband' commenting that I look lean
Interesting! I'm aware of the "work husband", but what do you define as you"gym husband"? Just curious.0 -
Slowly but surely fitting into clothes that I haven't been able to wear in years. There is a shirt someone gave me which was my favorite "fat" shirt, and I outgrew it in 2010. Last week I was digging around in my closet, looking for something to wear, and saw it, tried it on, and it FITS! MFP has surely been a godsend for me! I'm sticking with black slacks and a button down shirt that doesn't show my rolls too much, and had to buy a smaller size pants at Goodwill because my previous black pants were beginning to feel like two full-length skirts around my legs. When I first got them nearly 20 pounds ago, the pockets stuck out. Also, people are starting to notice, which is very nice!0
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I think mine will be when I go from "morbidly obese" to "obese," and then to "overweight," then normal weight. Those are still kind of big goals for me, but I have to keep them far off.0
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Getting stronger
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PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »I think mine will be when I go from "morbidly obese" to "obese," and then to "overweight," then normal weight. Those are still kind of big goals for me, but I have to keep them far off.
I have a friend who sets her goals in stages as well. She is finally starting to lose weight for the first time in her life. Keep it up!0 -
- Feeling better overall
- Being able to do my exercise videos for longer and with more effort
- Clothes feeling looser
- I also set mini goals of every 10 lbs to help encourage me, so I love reaching those goals
- Tightening my fitness band because it got loose
- My wedding/engagement rings rolling around my finger. Though I should probably fix that 0 -
Just watching the graph go down and cheering each time it hits another 10 lbs off. Also buying a complete new wardrobe and being able to shop in 'normal' shops!0
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