We are pleased to announce that on March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor will be introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the upcoming changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

2 months in

conor937
conor937 Posts: 40 Member
edited November 2024 in Success Stories
I started my fitness journey (yet again lol) about 2 months ago and I've been pleasantly surprised at the progress I've made so far.

I had a little bit of a chocolate problem and found it very difficult to go a day without several chocolate bars and didn't do any regular exercise.

But I knocked the chocolate in the head (ive had it 3 times in the last 2 months and even at that they were reasonable portions rather than several bars) and joined the gym.

At first I couldn't run more than 2 mins at 7 km/h on the treadmill now im up to 20 mins at 8 km/h. I couldn't do 1 set of 10 reps on the chest incline machine at 10kgs now i can easily do 3 reps of 10 at 20kgs. Ive improved strength all over my body.

I've gone down from an XL clothes size to a L already and i can see my shape changing. I've lost fat all over my body, my face has lost its puffy look and I can see cheekbones again. My chest and back are the most noticeable to me. Theres a little bulge in my triceps now - probably not at all noticeable to anyone else but I can see its there.

So pleased and proud of my progress so far I just had to share.

Replies

  • dorisj717
    dorisj717 Posts: 381 Member
    That's great keep up the good work!
  • luvsunshine1
    luvsunshine1 Posts: 878 Member
    Love to hear this! I am just starting again for the umpteenth time and I really feel more motivated and like I'm going to do it this time so it's great to hear from someone who was in the same boat. 2 months in and XL to L - great feeling. Decreasing the chocolate so much - great job!
  • GeorgiaM2015
    GeorgiaM2015 Posts: 142 Member
    Awesome! :)
  • suemcmurry
    suemcmurry Posts: 188 Member
    WTG! :)
  • smkondy
    smkondy Posts: 583 Member
    Excellent progress-congrats!!
  • naomillion
    naomillion Posts: 351 Member
    Thanks for sharing! Your fitness progress is awesome! Keep it up and you surely will reach your goals :)
  • WickAndArtoo
    WickAndArtoo Posts: 773 Member
    Wow that's awesome! How are you managing to stick to it so well?!?
  • conor937
    conor937 Posts: 40 Member
    I try to buy all my groceries in one weekly shop and avoid shops during the week so im not tempted to impulse buy unhealthy treats.

    I have occasionally exceeded my calorie goal but it usually evens out within a day or two so i try not to worry about it too much if it happens.

    I did have a plunge in motivation 2 weeks ago and skipped the gym a few times but just gritted me teeth and forced myself back last week and thankfully it hadnt set me back by much.
  • WickAndArtoo
    WickAndArtoo Posts: 773 Member
    That is so cool! How often do you usually go to the gym? It is especially impressive that you have been able to kick a chocolate addiction. Do you do something to help when you have craving for it?
  • conor937
    conor937 Posts: 40 Member
    Ive tried going to the gym every other day but usually come in at 3 times a week.

    Ive been taking a chocolate flavoured protein shake after workouts which feels like a treat and if im really craving something sweet ive taken a drink of coke zero.
  • saminabilal
    saminabilal Posts: 69 Member
    Great job!! Chocolate is my weakness too.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories

Do you Love MyFitnessPal? Have you crushed a goal or improved your life through better nutrition using MyFitnessPal?
Share your success and inspire others. Leave us a review on Apple Or Google Play stores!