I can't believe it. I have 2 scales because I can't believe
citizenpioneer
Posts: 37 Member
When I started on MFP back in December 2010, I was certain that my weight-loss journey would take years. I was over 200 pounds, and I was so used to seeing the needle jump to 200+ every time I got on, that this morning I was in total shock when I saw that I'm now in the 170s (I even bought a second scale because I thought the one I had was broken). It feels amazing, and not just because of the numbers. My knees feel great, I have greater control over my appetite, and I'm not afraid of having my picture taken. I'd still like to lose more, but if I never lost another pound I would nonetheless be happy!
In case anyone needs the encouragement, I would just like to say that IT IS POSSIBLE. It's hard and I've had lots of bad days where I went waaaay over my calorie limit, but I've still managed to lose weight in spite of getting off track occasionally.
Sidenote: I use workout tapes like Tae-Bo, and I will run and bike, but the thing that helped me the most is basic walking. Ever since I started walking everywhere (I recently moved to a city where it is possible to go days without driving), my weight has really gone down. It may not seem extreme, but it also can't hurt!
In case anyone needs the encouragement, I would just like to say that IT IS POSSIBLE. It's hard and I've had lots of bad days where I went waaaay over my calorie limit, but I've still managed to lose weight in spite of getting off track occasionally.
Sidenote: I use workout tapes like Tae-Bo, and I will run and bike, but the thing that helped me the most is basic walking. Ever since I started walking everywhere (I recently moved to a city where it is possible to go days without driving), my weight has really gone down. It may not seem extreme, but it also can't hurt!
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good for you, great job!0
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Well done it's great to see success stories, x:happy:0
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Woohoo!! Way to go!!0
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Congrats.0
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Awesome job. Thanks for the inspiration!0
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Great job! Keep up the AWESOME work!0
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That is awesome!!! Way to go0
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That's so awesome! Way to go!0
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I can relate to not believing the scale at times. It is a rare thing to be able to live in a walkable community - congradulations for actually taking advantage of your location! Well done! Love to see all those great pictures you're no longer afraid of having taken!0
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That is awesome!!! Great job!!0
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Congratulations on your success! I would have bought 2 scales too...so very happy that there are others out there who are like me :happy:0
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Woohoo! Well done so far hun! Keep it up! x0
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Walking is always the way to go.0
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Great Weight loss! What an awesome motivation!0
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