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This is a huge success for me

lovechattys
lovechattys Posts: 65 Member
edited December 2024 in Success Stories
So I recently shared my success (lost about 30lbs kept it off 2yrs) and before and after pics to boot (hated having my picture taken while I was overweight but it’s out there now, lol) and my desire to lose a few vanity pounds before my cruise (I did just not as many as I was hoping for, not a disappointment). I went on my 6 night cruise and a couple of nights in Florida as well 8 nights total). Did not log a bite (wasn’t planning on it). So after a recovery day at home I stepped on the scale (first successful thing, if I thought I screwed up in the past I avoided it like the plague). Only 9 lbs up and I knew about half was probably water (knowing that and being happy is two more, was never happy about it before and would freak water weight or not). And then I knew what I needed to do to take them off, Log and Log HONESTLY!! Knowing it and doing it and very different but I did both. Now the next day, 2 lbs water gone and I am doing what I need to to never slide back in that bigger and unhappier body of mine. Awesome right! But my greatest victory is that I have NO GUILT AND NO WORRIES about doing it or getting there and staying there. These have been all my biggest causes of setbacks in the past and I won’t let myself stumble on the little things anymore. And proof is here. A picture of me in my bikini, belly bloated from food and drink, while sucking down another strawberry daiquiri in Margaritaville. A picture on our balcony, still bloated but laughing anyway and a little food porn of just one huge (trust me it was big took up most of our table for two) dessert art that my husband and I almost finished after a 5 course meal and a bottle of wine for dinner.
Thank you for letting me pat myself on the back and for no judgments on not logging. It was exactly what I wanted and needed to do for me! And Thank you again MyFitnessPal, for the tools I used to get myself here, finally and for good!

Replies

  • TomFit18
    TomFit18 Posts: 2,585 Member
    Excellent work...keep it up!
  • SisterSueGetsFit
    SisterSueGetsFit Posts: 1,211 Member
    Excellent job and great attitude!
  • solieco1
    solieco1 Posts: 1,559 Member
    One of my favorite success stories ever! It really is about living BETTER. Thanks so much for sharing and GO YOU!
  • Lanibugluv
    Lanibugluv Posts: 44 Member
    I'm so proud of you because you have truly changed your mindset, which is the key to true and lasting weight management. Congratulations sweetheart!
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,179 Member
    Happy Gainz are the best gainz.
  • doxielvr13
    doxielvr13 Posts: 40 Member
    Great job
  • girlwithcurls2
    girlwithcurls2 Posts: 2,289 Member
    You look like you're having a blast. What a great success story! For me, the mental changes have been just as challenging or more than the physical ones! Hooray for you! :heart:
  • NewLIFEstyle4ME
    NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,429 Member
    You look soooooo happy and slim and trim...WOW, get it girl--Boom and YAY YOU!!!!!!
  • MaverickMatt_
    MaverickMatt_ Posts: 61 Member
    Great work!
  • lovechattys
    lovechattys Posts: 65 Member
    Wow, you guys thank you for all the great support. And yes I am so much happier now that my reflection no longer causes me to cringe. Being able to smile when a camera is out instead of running to hide makes my family happy too. I really wish you all the best on your way to a happier and healthier you!
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