Something wonderful happened to me at the gym
willywonka
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I took my very first spin class and whew it was brutal but a lot of fun. I was finishing up and a girl about my age came up to me and said, "i just want you to know that I see you in here every morning and I have told my husband that there is a girl at the gym that looks healthy and fit and is my inspiration"
I honestly couldn't believe my ears, for the first time in my weight loss journey, I felt validated. I almost burst into tears and I hugged her and asked her name and then I told her all about this website and the wonderful people here. I told her that a year ago I never would have thought any of this possible. I just want to help and encourage anyone out there that is going through the same thing that I went through and tell them They can do it!!! And to all my MFP family, just know that you are someone's inspiration whether you know it or not.
I'm not perfect by any means, and I am learning every day. Tonight I had half a slice of strawberry cake and I started to feel guilty and I thought, no way. Knowing that this is a lifestyle change and not just temporary has helped me so much. I can't imagine going through my life not ever having a bite of cake and enjoying the flavor of wonderful food, it's just all about moderation now.
And nothing has felt as good as buying a cute new dress and feeling pretty darn confident in it- even daring to wear animal print :laugh:
I honestly couldn't believe my ears, for the first time in my weight loss journey, I felt validated. I almost burst into tears and I hugged her and asked her name and then I told her all about this website and the wonderful people here. I told her that a year ago I never would have thought any of this possible. I just want to help and encourage anyone out there that is going through the same thing that I went through and tell them They can do it!!! And to all my MFP family, just know that you are someone's inspiration whether you know it or not.
I'm not perfect by any means, and I am learning every day. Tonight I had half a slice of strawberry cake and I started to feel guilty and I thought, no way. Knowing that this is a lifestyle change and not just temporary has helped me so much. I can't imagine going through my life not ever having a bite of cake and enjoying the flavor of wonderful food, it's just all about moderation now.
And nothing has felt as good as buying a cute new dress and feeling pretty darn confident in it- even daring to wear animal print :laugh:
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I took my very first spin class and whew it was brutal but a lot of fun. I was finishing up and a girl about my age came up to me and said, "i just want you to know that I see you in here every morning and I have told my husband that there is a girl at the gym that looks healthy and fit and is my inspiration"
I honestly couldn't believe my ears, for the first time in my weight loss journey, I felt validated. I almost burst into tears and I hugged her and asked her name and then I told her all about this website and the wonderful people here. I told her that a year ago I never would have thought any of this possible. I just want to help and encourage anyone out there that is going through the same thing that I went through and tell them They can do it!!! And to all my MFP family, just know that you are someone's inspiration whether you know it or not.
I'm not perfect by any means, and I am learning every day. Tonight I had half a slice of strawberry cake and I started to feel guilty and I thought, no way. Knowing that this is a lifestyle change and not just temporary has helped me so much. I can't imagine going through my life not ever having a bite of cake and enjoying the flavor of wonderful food, it's just all about moderation now.
And nothing has felt as good as buying a cute new dress and feeling pretty darn confident in it- even daring to wear animal print :laugh:0 -
Congrats! What a wonderful thing to happen! And you look awesome! I would feel the same way if I was in her shoes and seeing you everyday working hard! WTG:drinker:0
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Congratulations - what an awesome feeling! You look awesome!!!!!!!!!!!0
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That is amazing I cant wait for someone to say the same things to me that were said to you. Im working hard to get to where you are at. It is a lifestyle change and a super hard one but im working hard to get to that point. CONGRATS again and the dress looks awesome0
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How wonderful!! Congratulations!! You look super-cute in that dress!! :drinker:0
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work that zebra OUT girl! :glasses:
You look fabulous! Congratulations on your succes!0 -
How wonderful!! Congratulations!! You look super-cute in that dress!! :drinker:
That's great!
Wooowoooo
That pug is definately the only dog in that picture.
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Looking good lady!
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That's so cool!
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That's soooooo fantastic!!!! Uh, that makes me want to cry happy tears for you!! Keep motivated & healthy & keep being a fantastic example for everyone!! You look lovely!0
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Nice WW.
I had something similar happen to me the other day, nice when people notice isn't it?
Keep the faith lady!0 -
Awesome!!!
And I love your dress and shoes! LOVE IT!0 -
that is great!!!0
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That is so great! You look amazing & I'm so glad that that girl gave you some outside validation. WTG!!! :flowerforyou:0
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WTG! You are working that Zebra!!0
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Congratulations:flowerforyou: You look fantastic and thank you so much for sharing:happy: What an inspiration you are:bigsmile:0
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I'm sure that felt terrific! Way to go with all your hard work, you really look great.0
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Really, really awesome! So happy for you! It's always so nice when someone notices your hard work and says something. Surely motivates you to keep going!
Good for you!
You look adorable in that dress BTW!0 -
You look AMAZING!
inspiration for me
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I just started this past week and you have truly motivated me. You look fabulous!! Keep it up girl0
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Great story! You look wonderful in the dress!0
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I think about something similar happening to me one day:) good job!0
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Congrats, that is awesome. You look great!!!! :flowerforyou:0
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YOU LOOK FAAAAAAAABBBBULOUS!!!!!!!
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That is amazing! Such a compliment for all your hard work!! Congrats!0
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what a nice girl to say that to you! I often think stuff like that but would not say it to a stranger, maybe I will get brave and say something. Make somebody's day:bigsmile:
You do look awesome! that little dress is adorable!0 -
wow you look great !great work..0
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You look absolutely fab - You are an inspiration to many of us!
Loving the dress and the bikini - WTG!:flowerforyou:0 -
What a great feeling! Good for you. There is a woman at my gym who has the body I want but I don't know if I could go up to her and tell her that.0
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