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Today is the Day!
Carp614
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This morning I weighed in at exactly 210 pounds. This was after rehydrating, so I feel confident this is a real number.
Please understand, when I put that goal into MFP I did it as a joke. I didn't believe losing 40 pounds was possible. Not for me. I knew I would find excuses to give up like I always had. And I did...but this time I didn't quit.
I logged all my food, no matter what I ate. I exercised at first just a little, then A LOT, then settled into what feels like the right amount. I celebrated little victories and focused on learning from my mistakes instead of using them as excuses. I learned how and when to "cheat". I started the process of learning to listen to my body and be ok with what it was telling me. I put in at least a little bit of effort everyday.
And now I am here, celebrating with all of you and working on setting my next set of goals.
I am grateful and humbled by all of the support and encouragement I have received from my MFP fam. Thank you all for sharing your journey's and your advice and encouragement.
Please understand, when I put that goal into MFP I did it as a joke. I didn't believe losing 40 pounds was possible. Not for me. I knew I would find excuses to give up like I always had. And I did...but this time I didn't quit.
I logged all my food, no matter what I ate. I exercised at first just a little, then A LOT, then settled into what feels like the right amount. I celebrated little victories and focused on learning from my mistakes instead of using them as excuses. I learned how and when to "cheat". I started the process of learning to listen to my body and be ok with what it was telling me. I put in at least a little bit of effort everyday.
And now I am here, celebrating with all of you and working on setting my next set of goals.
I am grateful and humbled by all of the support and encouragement I have received from my MFP fam. Thank you all for sharing your journey's and your advice and encouragement.
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Enjoyed your post. I need to remember to celebrate the little victories. Applause for your hard work!2
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That's fantastic! I'm really happy for you. It's kind of funny what can trigger change - and also funny how doable this is when you stick with it.2
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WTG @Carp614 You are amazing!2
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So inspiring! Especially the bit about celebrating the little victories! Congrats on all your hard work!1
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That's a wonderful journey you've taken. Thank you for sharing.
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Well done! A joke come true...1
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I put it all down to the horse whispering words of encouragement in your ear!3
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Way to go You!2
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Thats good stuff2
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Great job!!1
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Congrats0
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Congratulations! Thanks for being a friend to the horses!0
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