A WONDERFUL feeling .. even though I am stuck

kbirky73
kbirky73 Posts: 110
edited September 2024 in Success Stories
There was never a more wonderful feeling, than when my mother decided to jump on board, after my "selling" MFP as if I had some stock in it, and has already lost 15lbs. (way to go Mom)

HOWEVER ... my son's pre-school teachers have been hearing about my journey at almost every milestone. ONE of his teachers asked how I was doing it some time back ... and I wrote down this website. I didn't really ask her if she ever went on, but I DID notice this morning that her face most DEFINITELY got thinner.

Well .. we got to talking, and they were commenting me on my .. ready for this .. "skinny legs" (gasp) and this teacher then told me that she had already lost ... ready .. 20 FREAKING POUNDS. Go Mrs. S.

She told me what an inspiration I was and how I motivated her so much. Well ... :sad:
I start tearing up right then and there. That is TWO people that I have "inspired" to make themselves the best, most healthy version, of themselves.

So .. since about April, I have been maintaining at 127. OK, I'm NOT complaining at all but this last 10-12lbs haven't been a huge priority for me. Ever since Easter, I've bagged out on exercising on the weekends .. taking time off ... eating all (every bit) of my calories, and sometimes going over .. but maintaining a place I am really comfortable.

NOW .. I want to lose this last 10-12 more than ever. If I am a "inspiration" to ANYONE ... I need to see this all the way through to my very most sought out goal.

I have goosebumps just writing the story ... WHAT A WONDEFUL FEELING!!

I have this past ... (as most do) but one that i'm not overly proud of ... I've overcome certain .. things .. and NEVER thought of myself as a POSITIVE in anyone's life ... let alone really hearing it. I know I'm a great Mom and love my kids ... but isn't it SO AWESOME when we can touch those around us?? I don't know ... I just thought I would share.

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  • freezeframe
    freezeframe Posts: 184
    You should be so proud of yourself, for not only improving your own health and life, but the health of those around you. Thanks for sharing your great story and with an attitude as great as yours you will make your goal and inspire many others along the way.

    Cheers to you

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  • blackmamba886
    blackmamba886 Posts: 177 Member
    There was never a more wonderful feeling, than when my mother decided to jump on board, after my "selling" MFP as if I had some stock in it, and has already lost 15lbs. (way to go Mom)

    Me too! :laugh: And we also got my dad to join! Both are doing great. The only one in the family that didn't need it is my sister. Although she signed up too... she needs to gain weight... although with the way she eats I just don't see how it's possible. :noway:
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    And of course you should also be proud in your really good judgment on finding "significant others", both past and present. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :tongue: :tongue: :tongue:

    Seriously though Kel, good stuff.

    Side note: shouldn't I get some kind of kick back for the pyramid of new sign on's I have?
    MIKE, where are my Benjamins?:glasses:
  • kbirky73
    kbirky73 Posts: 110
    Ahh yes, i do have EXCELLENT taste, don't I???

    I am always grateful to you for bringing me in ....

    I hope this rejuvenated feeling lasts ... i even got up and did my treadmill this morning BEFORE heading out to the world of good news ...

    My ultimate goal is 115 but my next mini- goal is to get to my maximum BMI weight of 121.7 ... 6 lbs.

    So ... wish me luck!!!!
  • kbirky73
    kbirky73 Posts: 110
    Thanks you guys!!

    OH and blackmamba886 ... you have a sister that doesn't need it ... I have 4 sister-in-laws that are all freaking perfect!!!! I was so tired of being "the fat sister" ... :laugh:

    I am proud ... we all need a little push, and inspiration ...
  • KatWood
    KatWood Posts: 1,135 Member
    That's fantastic! I totally know what you mean. It seems like the people around me are becoming healthier just by association :happy:

    Did I read correctly ... you and Banks? Ok Ok none of my business. It's friday, I'm bored and could use some good gossip.

    Congrats again on your success! You are also an inspiration for everyone here :flowerforyou:
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    That's fantastic! I totally know what you mean. It seems like the people around me are becoming healthier just by association :happy:

    Did I read correctly ... you and Banks? Ok Ok none of my business. It's friday, I'm bored and could use some good gossip.

    Congrats again on your success! You are also an inspiration for everyone here :flowerforyou:

    Twas a loooong time ago. Back when she was naive enough to think of me NOT as SATAN! :devil:

    What was it Kel? 10 years ago? 9 years? something like that.
  • kbirky73
    kbirky73 Posts: 110
    Uh .. let's see .. 10 sounds about right!!
    Funny thing is .. I have known "Banks" since he was what .. 12?????
  • kbirky73
    kbirky73 Posts: 110
    OMG I HAVE KNOWN YOU FOR 23 YEARS!!!!
  • KatWood
    KatWood Posts: 1,135 Member
    That's fantastic! I totally know what you mean. It seems like the people around me are becoming healthier just by association :happy:

    Did I read correctly ... you and Banks? Ok Ok none of my business. It's friday, I'm bored and could use some good gossip.

    Congrats again on your success! You are also an inspiration for everyone here :flowerforyou:

    Twas a loooong time ago. Back when she was naive enough to think of me NOT as SATAN! :devil:

    What was it Kel? 10 years ago? 9 years? something like that.

    Highschool sweethearts? College?

    My hubby met me when I was a good little innocent catholic girl .... :devil:
  • kbirky73
    kbirky73 Posts: 110
    No .. DEF not high school sweethearts .. LOL
    He was a scholor and athlete .. and I was the "bad girl" ...

    LOL .. believe it or not ... He was WAY too good for me!!

    We were both working at the same place about 10 years ago ... about 7 years after we graduated high school ... our eyes met ... ( i didn't even recognize him .. had to look at his badge for his name ha ha ha)

    It was HOT while it lasted .. .:blushing:
    :laugh:
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    No .. DEF not high school sweethearts .. LOL
    He was a scholor and athlete .. and I was the "bad girl" ...

    LOL .. believe it or not ... He was WAY too good for me!!

    We were both working at the same place about 10 years ago ... about 7 years after we graduated high school ... our eyes met ... ( i didn't even recognize him .. had to look at his badge for his name ha ha ha)

    It was HOT while it lasted .. .:blushing:
    :laugh:

    LOL! I think that was the most amicable ending I have ever had to a relationship that lasted more then a month. But it was good times! I think it was my black and gold glass top coffee table in my living room that was the final straw! :laugh: What can I say, I'm not a good decorator! But hey, I can build a hell of a stone patio, and cook a hell of a BBQ!
  • kbirky73
    kbirky73 Posts: 110
    It was "the dip cup" actually .. LOL
    :laugh:

    I also hated that you were smarter than me!:grumble:

    And then there was the amanda thing ... it was a complicated time for me!

    But we were always very friendly people throughout school .. by all accounts, we were kind of perfect for each other ... LOL
  • KatWood
    KatWood Posts: 1,135 Member
    You 2 still single? No chance for a reunion?

    It's fantastic that you guys were able to end things on good terms, pretty rare these days :happy:
  • kbirky73
    kbirky73 Posts: 110
    We are both HAPPILY married to others, as far as I know on his part.
    I am so lucky to have the guy i have in my life.

    This man has loved me through it all, so no .. there is no chance of reuion. HA!

    Kat .. i just looked at your pictures .. YOU are STUNNING!!!!
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    Yep, sorry guys, Life is good here, New house, good life (our jobs not withstanding:tongue: ) my wife and I are both very happy. She has an account on here, although she doesn't use it (she uses daily plate, she felt she needed her own little private place, which is fine with me)

    Wife is going for her ACE certification soon (American Council on Exercise), as am I.

    So nope, no reunion hopes, unless you count me training Kel. (wuss won't come meet me for my torture sessions though:glasses: )
  • kbirky73
    kbirky73 Posts: 110
    :grumble: :grumble: :grumble:
    I AM SO AFRAID OF YOU!!!!!!!
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    :grumble: :grumble: :grumble:
    I AM SO AFRAID OF YOU!!!!!!!

    wuss. I'm not bad, really, I wouldn't make you puke any more then 2 or 3 times. I promise!

    You can trust me, I'm not like all the others!
  • Marla64
    Marla64 Posts: 23,120 Member
    why do I feel like I just read the synopsis for As the World Turns? :wink:
  • kbirky73
    kbirky73 Posts: 110
    AHH HA HA HA HA!!!

    I believe it twas I who said that to you once upon a time ... :laugh:

    Maybe i will let ya ... :noway:
  • kbirky73
    kbirky73 Posts: 110
    Marla ... ha ha ha ... no, not nearly as dramatic.
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    LOL

    What? This isn't how everyone communicates?
  • JoyousMaximus
    JoyousMaximus Posts: 9,285 Member
    Ahh yes, i do have EXCELLENT taste, don't I???

    I am always grateful to you for bringing me in ....

    I hope this rejuvenated feeling lasts ... i even got up and did my treadmill this morning BEFORE heading out to the world of good news ...

    My ultimate goal is 115 but my next mini- goal is to get to my maximum BMI weight of 121.7 ... 6 lbs.

    So ... wish me luck!!!!

    Ok I know this is changing the topic but how tall are you for your maximum healthy weight is 121.7?? That is 10lb lower than my healthy range!
  • Marla64
    Marla64 Posts: 23,120 Member
    LOL

    What? This isn't how everyone communicates?

    Don't stop-- I'm getting my popcorn-- :laugh:
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    Ahh yes, i do have EXCELLENT taste, don't I???

    I am always grateful to you for bringing me in ....

    I hope this rejuvenated feeling lasts ... i even got up and did my treadmill this morning BEFORE heading out to the world of good news ...

    My ultimate goal is 115 but my next mini- goal is to get to my maximum BMI weight of 121.7 ... 6 lbs.

    So ... wish me luck!!!!

    Ok I know this is changing the topic but how tall are you for your maximum healthy weight is 121.7?? That is 10lb lower than my healthy range!

    she's vertically challenged! I can attest to that. :laugh: What are you Kel, 4'11" ...
  • KatWood
    KatWood Posts: 1,135 Member

    Kat .. i just looked at your pictures .. YOU are STUNNING!!!!

    :blushing: Thanks. Work in progress but I am pretty proud of how far I've come ...
    And as for the reunion thing its sounds like you guys are really lucky, both happily married and still great friends who can fondly remember the time you had together.
  • KatWood
    KatWood Posts: 1,135 Member
    So nope, no reunion hopes, unless you count me training Kel. (wuss won't come meet me for my torture sessions though:glasses: )

    I'd happily come for a torture session (masochist at heart?) but I have a feeling it would be quite the drive to get to you... I'm in Barrie, On, Canada. :happy:
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    So nope, no reunion hopes, unless you count me training Kel. (wuss won't come meet me for my torture sessions though:glasses: )

    I'd happily come for a torture session (masochist at heart?) but I have a feeling it would be quite the drive to get to you... I'm in Barrie, On, Canada. :happy:

    Baaahh, Boston's beautiful in the summer.
  • cardigirl
    cardigirl Posts: 492 Member
    Baaahh, Boston's beautiful in the summer.


    It tis indeed, especially when the Red Sox are winning!
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