What were YOU proud of this weekend???

500lbs2marathon
500lbs2marathon Posts: 542 Member
edited September 30 in Motivation and Support
As Ive said before, theres always more than the # on the scale to use as feedback on your weightloss journey. So what has made you proud over this past weekend??

For me:

1) Beating my 5K PR by over 7 minutes!
2) Fitting into a size L jacket
3) Being able to do 20 minutes on the elliptical (I never was able to get past 5-7 minutes without my knee hurting)
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  • ClarkMer
    ClarkMer Posts: 206 Member
    First- congrats on your amazing weight loss!

    I went camping this weekend and was not logging or exercising, but what I am proud of is only 1 s'more :)
  • FatDadSlim
    FatDadSlim Posts: 497 Member
    Went to a BBQ and didn't "pig out" or drink any alcohol.
  • ecmcnamee
    ecmcnamee Posts: 317 Member
    Beat my personal best on a bike ride ... shaved off about 5 minutes ... it was awesome!
  • FaugHorn
    FaugHorn Posts: 1,060 Member
    Husband AND I made it to the gym!

    Watched Eureka at home while walk/jogging on the treadmill

    Hooked up the extra tv so that we can start P90X
  • bmmadden
    bmmadden Posts: 499 Member
    Lets see I lost the few lbs I gained during my trip last week plus another 1.4 lbs, my size 16s I noticed this weekend seemed to feel alot looser(14s here I come), and yesterday I was bored out of my mind so I took my dog for a walk and for the first time ran quite a bit of the way, then while watching my favorite show last night I used my aerobic step for 30 min just up and down watching my show and exercising
  • darlynnwd
    darlynnwd Posts: 43
    After being outside in 102 heat helping my hubby with the airconditioner, I still completed Power 90 Day 6!
  • See_Jenn_Run
    See_Jenn_Run Posts: 67
    Not only survived, but enjoyed a hilly 10-mile bike ride on my new (to me) mountain bike yesterday!
  • emccand
    emccand Posts: 195 Member
    Fantastic job on your weight loss! I am proud that I didnt eat fast food Saturday or Sunday! We usually do on weekends lol.
  • IsMollyReallyHungry
    IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member
    I made it to the gym Sunday and had a good day eating Saturday. For me this is good. Weekends are hard for me!
  • ncgatorfan
    ncgatorfan Posts: 517
    Lost 6 pounds and fit into a size 8 sexy dress!!
  • genie98
    genie98 Posts: 62
    I was proud that I felt and looked good in the new outfit I got. The one thats my profile now.
  • gioisa75
    gioisa75 Posts: 242 Member
    Did a practice 5K before I sign up for one at the end of September and did a time of 27:16 Min to try to improve on. BTW great job on your 5K this past weekend.
  • Debbieacm83
    Debbieacm83 Posts: 4 Member
    *first time poster!

    I am proud that I ran 10.24Km yesterday but then disapointed that somehow I have put on 2lb! How??

    Does anyone know if it's true that if i'm putting on muscle I won't lose much actual weight?
  • Whatareherthings711
    Whatareherthings711 Posts: 316
    1. That I actually bought healthy food at the store, rather than the junk food I'm accustomed to.
    2. I passed on a slice of cake at my grandma's birthday party, but did allow myself a spoonful.
    3. I went on a date with a great guy instead of taking myself to the movies alone to inhale a huge bucket of popcorn!
  • jgranger221
    jgranger221 Posts: 48
    Great job! Not only did I run a full 5K without stopping (a first for me!) I also went to the town pool with my family and did not wear a shirt while swimming. I don't think I made any heads turn, but I was not embarrassed either. Still a long way to go, but we all need these small achievements along our journey to better health to help make sure we get there. Keep up the fantastic work!!
  • LushLoni
    LushLoni Posts: 161 Member
    - Taking apples and low fat snacks to the music festival
    - Choosing a falafel over the high fat fried food on offer at the festie
    - Choosing a veggie burger the next day instead of a big beefburger
    - Not having chips just for the sake of it
    - Stopping drinking when I knew I'd had enough rather than carry on because everyone else is.
    - My friends saying how the weight I have lost is so noticeable now

    GOOD POST!
  • Kelly_Wilson1990
    Kelly_Wilson1990 Posts: 3,245 Member
    Did a practice run on the C25K on Saturday (officially started this morning) and went to the movies and only ate a little popcorn.
  • 500lbs2marathon
    500lbs2marathon Posts: 542 Member
    *first time poster!

    I am proud that I ran 10.24Km yesterday but then disapointed that somehow I have put on 2lb! How??

    Does anyone know if it's true that if i'm putting on muscle I won't lose much actual weight?

    Im glad you chose my thread for your first post :) Great job on the 10K!!!

    The weight gain could be several things, could be water retention, you wouldnt have added that much muscle mass that would cause a weight gain though.
  • Kalrez
    Kalrez Posts: 655 Member
    I noticed that my size 18 jeans were barely hanging on to my hips. If I lose another inch or so, they'll fall right down to the ground!

    I was curious and pulled an old pair of size 16 jeans out of my closet and tried them on. THEY FIT! I haven't been able to wear those pants in almost 2 years :D:D:D
  • 500lbs2marathon
    500lbs2marathon Posts: 542 Member
    Great job! Not only did I run a full 5K without stopping (a first for me!) I also went to the town pool with my family and did not wear a shirt while swimming. I don't think I made any heads turn, but I was not embarrassed either. Still a long way to go, but we all need these small achievements along our journey to better health to help make sure we get there. Keep up the fantastic work!!

    Great job and thanx!
  • 500lbs2marathon
    500lbs2marathon Posts: 542 Member
    I noticed that my size 18 jeans were barely hanging on to my hips. If I lose another inch or so, they'll fall right down to the ground!

    I was curious and pulled an old pair of size 16 jeans out of my closet and tried them on. THEY FIT! I haven't been able to wear those pants in almost 2 years :D:D:D

    great job!!! love clothing NSV's!
  • gods_gal
    gods_gal Posts: 301
    My proud moment resulted right after a least proud moment. I ate too much at lunch yesterday after church, but I logged it, drank a lot of water, and moved on!!
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    On the longest session to date of my half-marathon (one hour of run 2, walk 1) I bumped into my old running group in the local park. I joined them for hill sprints and I was the fastest woman there - I was only overtaken by some teenage Ron Wesley lookalike! The I said my farewells and carried on with the rest of my run. Don't half ache today, though!
  • 500lbs2marathon
    500lbs2marathon Posts: 542 Member
    Did a practice 5K before I sign up for one at the end of September and did a time of 27:16 Min to try to improve on. BTW great job on your 5K this past weekend.

    Thanx!! Great time on your practice run, your gonna kill it at the actual race!
  • CARNAT22
    CARNAT22 Posts: 764 Member
    This weekend was bad, in fact it was the worst I have had in the whole six months I have been on MFP.

    BUT today is the start of a new week and I will take all the positives I can

    1) I am very close to my goal weight
    2) I am still a non smoker and have not gained any weight in the 12 weeks since I last smoked
    3) I had a fab weekend, saw some old friends, ate [too much] good food and drank [too much] good wine
    4) I truly feel "ready" to get fully back on plan today after my blow-out weekend! I feel like I'll have a good week :laugh:
  • shelbyfrootcake
    shelbyfrootcake Posts: 965 Member
    I'm proud of allowing myself a decadent and indulgent weekend with food without freaking out about it. I ate, I enjoyed and now I'm being good again without feeling guilty.
  • mommyami1
    mommyami1 Posts: 154 Member
    My accomplishments this weekend:
    1) Logged in everything, good and bad. I usually don't log consistently on the weekends.
    2) Learned how I feel when I've had too much sodium.
    3) Did not binge despite an emotional day and my tendency to do emotional pig outs.
  • 500lbs2marathon
    500lbs2marathon Posts: 542 Member
    I'm proud of allowing myself a decadent and indulgent weekend with food without freaking out about it. I ate, I enjoyed and now I'm being good again without feeling guilty.

    Love it! Moderation, not Deprevation!
  • VelmaD76
    VelmaD76 Posts: 9 Member
    I took my kids to get ice cream but didn't get any for myself. I wasn't hungry so why eat ice cream just because it's there?
  • OneBryteSmile
    OneBryteSmile Posts: 808 Member
    I totaly agree that there's always more than the number on the scale. Sometimes the NSVs are far sweeter than the weight loss itself. Here were my NSVs this weekend.

    1. I completed C25K Week 5 on Saturday which was the big hump in the program. Going from running at most 8 minutes at a time to running a full 20 minutes. I did it without stopping and when I got home I registered for my very first 5K race.
    2. My bootcamp trainer took my measurements and after 2 months on this journey, I have lost a total of 29.75 inches and 12 lbs. My waist circumference is now in the healthy range and my BMI is out of the obese range.
    3. I tried on a cute dress I bought for an upcoming friend's wedding and my fiance's mouth practically fell on the floor. He thought I looked amazing and told me how proud he was of what I have accomplished and my dedication to getting fit and healthy.
    4. I celebrated my birthday last week and ate a red velvet cheesecake from the cheesecake factory. I still lost 1lb last week. It goes to show that you can have a healthy lifestyle while still having those treats once in a while. :happy:
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