Sometimes you can't help but smile - NSV
rach2705
Posts: 107
Like a lot of people on MFP, I've always struggled with my weight. I've lost weight, gained (and then some) and so the cycle continues. I turned 40 last May but even this didn't change my thinking. Last summer I sorted my head out (to me THE most important thing) and completely changed my lifestyle. I went from pizza, crisps, chocolate, sweets and no exercising to healthy eating and exercising every day. It was literally an overnight change.
Now, I've lost 60+ pounds and today I was clothes shopping and for the first time in my life I bought a size 12 (UK) top. I felt like a complete nutter smiling away to myself in the changing rooms.
I've now joined a gym and am on week 7 of the C25k progam and loving it.
And the old saying goes 'Life Begins at 40' - I believe that
Thanks for reading
Now, I've lost 60+ pounds and today I was clothes shopping and for the first time in my life I bought a size 12 (UK) top. I felt like a complete nutter smiling away to myself in the changing rooms.
I've now joined a gym and am on week 7 of the C25k progam and loving it.
And the old saying goes 'Life Begins at 40' - I believe that
Thanks for reading
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Well done! Keep it up!0
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Congrats! That's just great! Keep smiling and doing your thing!0
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You are a complete nutter ;-).
Amazing achievement in changing your lifestyle. You deserve to smile & be happy Rachel. If anyone I know deserves to be you do. xx0 -
I turned 40 in November and ive lost a stone since then so you life does begin at 40, well done in everything you have achieved you look great0
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Great Job Rach. So proud of you and so very happy for you. Before long, the shirts and the jeans will get smaller and smaller. What a wonderful NSV. Thanks for helping keep me motivated.0
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Great job!0
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So wonderful!!0
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Definitely smile worthy!!!!!! You look great, and it is clear that you feel great too!!! Oh, and the top is really cute0
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You should feel so proud of yourself!
You deserve every bit of this feeling! Congrats girl!!0 -
That's awesome!! congratulations!!!!0
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I agree, life begins at 40! Enjoy your success. You look fantastic.0
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What an awesome job you have done! Keep on killing it, killer!!!:grumble:0
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Great job and such an uplifting tale -- thanks for sharing :flowerforyou:0
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Awesome, I agree that before trying to lose weight you need to sort your head out, it's important.0
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Congrats!0
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I'm so impressed and inspired by reading your story. I had a gastric band fitted 2 1/2 years ago. I lost 5 stone then realised I could still eat ice cream and chocolate because it could slide down nicely, and put on 2 stone of it again.
I joined MFP and have managed to lose weight, and only now have 7 lbs to lose to get back to having the 5 stone off again. Sometimes I forget why I'm doing this, as I have a long way to go, but when I read your story about the complete turnaround, and the Size 12 top, it made me feel all warm and fuzzy. Thanks for sharing your story and good luck for the future. B 0:)0 -
Love that smile! Thank you for sharing!:flowerforyou:0
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You look great.
Keep up the good work, and thanks for sharing.0 -
fantastic, well done , you look great ;0)0
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super Job!!!0
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Congratulations on your break through and fantastic success!!!0
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Awesome - well done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0
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:drinker:
You rock!!0 -
Congratulations. :drinker:0
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That's really great ~~0
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you look awesome!!! keep up the good work0
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Great job! Keep up the good work and reap the rewards.0
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I also turned 40 (in August) and thought "that's it. I'm DONE with this extra weight!" Took me until the new year to really kick it in gear, but I've lost 15 pounds since Boxing Day, so I'm well on my way now.
Love your goofy grin - wear it with pride. You earned it!0 -
This is going to sound super sad but that looks like a M&S changing room?!lol
Well done on the weight loss, that's brilliant!!!!Like a lot of people on MFP, I've always struggled with my weight. I've lost weight, gained (and then some) and so the cycle continues. I turned 40 last May but even this didn't change my thinking. Last summer I sorted my head out (to me THE most important thing) and completely changed my lifestyle. I went from pizza, crisps, chocolate, sweets and no exercising to healthy eating and exercising every day. It was literally an overnight change.
Now, I've lost 60+ pounds and today I was clothes shopping and for the first time in my life I bought a size 12 (UK) top. I felt like a complete nutter smiling away to myself in the changing rooms.
I've now joined a gym and am on week 7 of the C25k progam and loving it.
And the old saying goes 'Life Begins at 40' - I believe that
Thanks for reading0 -
This is going to sound super sad but that looks like a M&S changing room?!lolYes it was M&S. Woman thought I was a little bit mac when I came out grinning like a mad thing0
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