Finally starting to love myself!

miranda72089
miranda72089 Posts: 29 Member
in Success Stories
I dont normally post on things like this but Im finally starting to love myself for the first time in my life. I started off at about 230ish. I'm finally down to the 180s. I'm very proud of myself! I have quite a bit to go but thankfully I have an amazing support system so I know I'll get there. Anyone else lose about 40+ lbs?
https://www.instagram.com/p/BH-UM5JACOX/

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  • miranda72089
    miranda72089 Posts: 29 Member
    That's great! You'll finally start loving yourself soon! Just think about how far you've come!
  • mmjclark04
    mmjclark04 Posts: 54 Member
    I started at 233 and am down to 199. I'm still struggling to see it but others do! There have been a few things that I've started to notice and get excited about!
  • miranda72089
    miranda72089 Posts: 29 Member
    edited July 2016
    That's great!! The first place I noticed it was my face. I was so happy when I noticed that.
  • Nightmare_Queen88
    Nightmare_Queen88 Posts: 304 Member
    I started at 268 and I'm not at 213 with over 50lbs lost so far. I've already started the process of loving myself. :) I just can't wait to be in the 100's. Congratulations btw. From what I see in your profile pic you look amazing.
  • ElizabethOakes2
    ElizabethOakes2 Posts: 1,038 Member
    WOO AWESOME!
  • joans1976
    joans1976 Posts: 2,201 Member
    Way to go! Huge loss! You should love yourself! Huge achievement!
  • jbatinker
    jbatinker Posts: 313 Member
    You should be proud of yourself! Great job.
  • sophiangelle
    sophiangelle Posts: 9 Member
    You look great!
  • julialavergne
    julialavergne Posts: 36 Member
    Wow congrats! Great work, you look great!! <3
    I started at 207 about 3 weeks ago and now I'm at 200(: I have a LONG way to go, about 60 more pounds. Your story is very motivating! Thank you(:
  • miranda72089
    miranda72089 Posts: 29 Member
    Thank you everyone!! You will all get to your goal soon enough :)
  • madguru7
    madguru7 Posts: 37 Member
    Congratulations. Let the love flow.
  • k9babygirl
    k9babygirl Posts: 13 Member
    That's amazing u look fantastic is it just calorie counting u been doing hun x
  • kam3190
    kam3190 Posts: 157 Member
    Awesome Tshirt
  • caroldavison332
    caroldavison332 Posts: 864 Member
    vikinglander wrote: »
    I will say this, from a male perspective, and from a somewhat older experience: loving one's self is an inside job and has nothing to do with body weight. If you are finally starting to feel good about what you're seeing in the mirror, that is body image, and I know that feels amazing. I just got into a pair of pants I haven't worn in almost ten years. So I know.

    But "loving myself" has never been about my body size. It's always been about accepting myself unconditionally, wherever I'm at. Here's a favorite quote of mine:

    "Sexy is not a size. Every calorie is not a war. Your body is not a battleground. Your value is not measured in pounds. You are just as beautiful as every other woman."

    I wish it said "person"...we guys need the same kind of love.

    So anyway, that's just my take on this...

    Good luck, all!
    60 is the new 40!

    Ditto. You are worthy of love regardless of your weight.
  • miranda72089
    miranda72089 Posts: 29 Member
    I count calories but I also lift weights with my boyfriend. I'm starting to add in cardio now too.
  • misscagal
    misscagal Posts: 194 Member
    Great job

  • miranda72089
    miranda72089 Posts: 29 Member
    Thank you :)
  • smkondy
    smkondy Posts: 583 Member
    Looking good-keep it up!! :)
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,031 Member
    vikinglander wrote: »
    I will say this, from a male perspective, and from a somewhat older experience: loving one's self is an inside job and has nothing to do with body weight. If you are finally starting to feel good about what you're seeing in the mirror, that is body image, and I know that feels amazing. I just got into a pair of pants I haven't worn in almost ten years. So I know.

    But "loving myself" has never been about my body size. It's always been about accepting myself unconditionally, wherever I'm at. Here's a favorite quote of mine:

    "Sexy is not a size. Every calorie is not a war. Your body is not a battleground. Your value is not measured in pounds. You are just as beautiful as every other woman."

    I wish it said "person"...we guys need the same kind of love.

    So anyway, that's just my take on this...

    Good luck, all!
    60 is the new 40!

    Beautiful Share!! <3
    My newest affirmation.. "loving myself" has never been about my body size. It's always been about accepting myself unconditionally, wherever I'm at.

    "loving one's self is an inside job and has nothing to do with body weight."     @vikinglander
    So glad you stopped for a moment and posted.. very powerful to read, thank you for sharing it with all of us.

    OP :) You've done a fabulous job working toward a healthier body and congrats on working on self love, you look happy in both photo just a different type of happy. You're beautiful in both <3

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