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

Finally losing inches and pounds

Shausil82
Shausil82 Posts: 218 Member
edited October 2024 in Success Stories
I been a part of MFP for a few weeks, and I wasn't seeing any results. Last week, I decided to work a little bit harder and to really monitor what I eat. I started losing inches off of my body, and now I'm losing pounds. I'm on my way to a healthier me!

Each body is different. Some people lose pounds quickly and easily. Some lose inches, and eventually pounds. I'm the second one. I lost inches first, and now I'm seeing the pounds fall off. To those of you who are like me: be patient, and keep up the good work. Your hard work WILL pay off. :-)

Replies

  • glittermouse
    glittermouse Posts: 582 Member
    Awesome. Good that you figured out how your body works while losing weight. Keep it up. =)
  • Shausil82
    Shausil82 Posts: 218 Member
    Awesome. Good that you figured out how your body works while losing weight. Keep it up. =)

    Thank you :-)
  • vivie72
    vivie72 Posts: 127 Member
    I am the same way which is why I try not to call victim to the scales. I know it will come off.
  • broadsword7
    broadsword7 Posts: 411 Member
    Wonderful post! Good things happen to those who wait, and GREAT things happen to those who get out and do something! WAY TO GO!
  • katapple
    katapple Posts: 1,108 Member
    I'm right there with you! Congrats on sticking through. I've only lost 10lbs this year, but I've gone down two sizes. It has taken me 3 years to lose 40...which is probably a bit drastic, but the first year I wasn't as committed as the last 2 and gained some back over the holidays :)
  • lbeasey
    lbeasey Posts: 254 Member
    Thanks for that post...I really needed to read that. I am an inches person and not a weight person also so I am looking forward to the weight coming off.
  • gbell4
    gbell4 Posts: 12
    I was the same way, nothing changed in the first 3 weeks or so. What really got it started was exercising longer-60 minutes or more instead of 30 or 40. Plus after a few weeks you can look back at your diary and really get a grip on which foods are still holding you back.
  • Nikkiham520
    Nikkiham520 Posts: 117 Member
    Exactly what I needed to hear this AM! I got on the scale and hadn't lost, but felt smaller so I measured. I had lost an inch in my belly! It makes absolutely no sense to me, but I'm glad I'm not the only one!!!
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!