Six months in - 40% there, and lessons learned

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  • mukamom
    mukamom Posts: 207 Member
    Thanks for this post and reminding me and everyone else to exercise patience.....Rome wasn't built in a day.

    We WILL succeed!!
  • Qatsi
    Qatsi Posts: 2,191 Member
    you are fantastic! You've achieved a huge amount and you are really sorted :happy:

    I like the visualisation thing too. My five year old stood on the scales at the weekend and she weighs 45lb. So you've lost a five year old girl! WTG

    So have YOU - well done!
    Thank you. Very inspirational post.

    The important thing to keep in mind is that you are designing your LIFESTYLE here, not just losing weight. Don't give up anything you don't intend to give up permanently, because if you go back to it "after the diet" you'll go back to your old weight. Learn moderation in all the things you enjoy, but find a way to enjoy them.

    Exactly right - this is about developing new habits, and embracing them, not because I HAVE to, but because I WANT to.
    Awesome work and AMAZING post. I am a firm believer in the slow, steady process of weight loss. In many cases, if you lose weight quickly it will have been more through a 'diet', rather than through a total lifestyle overhaul. If you have truly changed your life, you'll be much more likely to keep the weight off for good.

    The closer you get to your goal, the harder it will get. Keep going.

    Yes, I'm fully expecting that the NEXT 45 pounds will be harder to lose than the FIRST 45 pounds. I'm already planning changes to my exercise routine to shake things up and either prevent the next plateau or blast through it.
  • spudlovie
    spudlovie Posts: 56 Member
    Your amazing, I loved reading your posts. I'm going to lose weight low and steady. I WILL not give up on carbs. I will never stop eating pizza or pasta. Heck I just had a frosty. For me, I see a difference in how I'm thinking. I eat one or two slices of pizza and stop and I usually have the calories saved to do so. Tonight I got a Jr frosty. It was itty bitty but it was enough to satisfy. This is a life long journey. Thank you for posting
  • chefgorman
    chefgorman Posts: 45 Member
    :smile:
  • elsrws
    elsrws Posts: 13 Member
    Just what I needed today, THANKYOU - I have printed your post and it will now live on my motivation board at work :)
  • ImaKnitter67
    ImaKnitter67 Posts: 42
    Thank you for sharing. Just thank you for that positive note in my day. You keep on keepin' on, guy!
  • Wilmingtonbelle
    Wilmingtonbelle Posts: 255 Member
    Awesome inspiration!!!:flowerforyou:

    Slainte!
  • prov31jd
    prov31jd Posts: 153 Member
    Wonderful, inspirational post. LOADS of wisdom in this. Thank you so much for posting! You're doing great, and getting there the right way. It must give you confidence that you will succeed, and keep the weight off permanently. KUDOS!
  • tz2187
    tz2187 Posts: 250 Member
    Great attitude, and 45 pounds is AWESOME! Keep it up!
  • obeseto13point1
    obeseto13point1 Posts: 144 Member
    i have lost 90 lbs, but it has taken me over two years to get there. I know I shouldn't think of this as a race. Lately I have been happy with any downward progress. 26 to go:)
  • anna_lisa
    anna_lisa Posts: 486 Member
    bump
  • Justacoffeenut
    Justacoffeenut Posts: 3,749 Member
    Great post. Here is to what you have done, and wishing you continued success.
  • bktibbetts
    bktibbetts Posts: 131 Member
    Yep - thanks so much!! I am going to read this whenever I need uplifting. I think all the same as you wrote - you just said it so well!
  • pfarley68
    pfarley68 Posts: 83 Member
    Great post, I know you will succeed.
  • jillybean
    jillybean Posts: 57
    Thank you for the great post! You are so right on all the things you said and it helped me get through a rather tough night. I was feeling quite discouraged because of the thought of how slow this is going and also knowing why it is going this slow and knowing if I had done better and not given up all the many times in my past I would be at the weight that I should be frght now. So thank you!
    45 pounds is awesome and with your mindset and determination I know you will make your goal!
    Thanks again!
  • luvinmefirst
    luvinmefirst Posts: 160 Member
    Thanks for the awesome tips and congratulations on your weightloss!
  • prettytothinkso
    prettytothinkso Posts: 290
    Love all of this!
  • RAF_Guy
    RAF_Guy Posts: 230 Member
    One of the best posts I have read on this site. Thank you for sharing.
  • hedgiie
    hedgiie Posts: 1,226 Member
    good writeup
  • nevertoolate2
    nevertoolate2 Posts: 309 Member
    Great post and excellent progress.

    I started off with many of the same approaches partly because I didn't think I could keep up a strict diet 7 days a week and because county little victories keeps me motivated and stops me falling back into bad habits. At weekends I like to eat fun with my family and drink a few glasses of wine! The weight is dropping off, some weeks more than others. But it's working and you are soooo right on so many of your lessons learnt!

    When there is so much on here which can make you feel a bit of a failure for not working out every day or eating something other than a lettuce leaf (I am exagerating) it was refreshing to read your posts and reassure myself that what I am doing is right for me, just like what others do is right for them!

    Cheers and keep it up
  • speediejane
    speediejane Posts: 496 Member
    thanks for the inspiration!
  • geecee77
    geecee77 Posts: 149 Member
    Thanks for posting this - fab idea.

    Well done on your weight loss so far - I know you will finish! :)
  • WeightHacker
    WeightHacker Posts: 260 Member
    awesome success. why of course! 45, 25 big or small. everyone on their own lvl of weight :3

    so yes thats a big thing for you<3

    and thanks for sharing your thoughts of wisdom.
    its true, gotta just keep focus focus focus.
    if you not. you fall off.

    then you just beat yourself up over and over and over again. just become a cycle till you finally break it.

    :D!<3333333333

    so post AWESOME! weight loss AWESOME!<3
  • nikkinoonarr
    nikkinoonarr Posts: 101
    I think your post is wonderful, 6 months is nothing, 45lb is amazing. You are loosing at a fantastic acceptable rate. I can't wait until I can say I've lost 45lb.

    Your story has helped me loads today, you are right, it's not a race.

    Really REALLY well done on your achievements so far, you are truly inspirational. Thank you so much for your post, which I thought was not long enough, I wanted more ;-)
  • kyle4jem
    kyle4jem Posts: 1,400 Member
    C.O.N.G.R.A.T.U.L.A.T.I.O.N.S

    45lbs in 6 months is a MASSIVE achievement - don't do yourself a disservice; give yourself a round of applause!!!

    And that's one of the best posts I've read on these message boards.

    Well done! :flowerforyou:
  • KungfuPanda14
    KungfuPanda14 Posts: 17 Member
    Thanks for this post :)
  • ClarkeEJ
    ClarkeEJ Posts: 155 Member
    45lb is fantastic and your positive attitude is wonderful. I wish you continued success in your weight loss journey.
  • Yori1
    Yori1 Posts: 142
    Bump
  • isabey
    isabey Posts: 23
    What can I say...?... all of what you posted is right on track... we hear it all the times and sometimes preach it... but too many times don't practice it..(like me... wanting to lose 4 or 5 lbs per week...! LOL...!).! your loss is great in 6 months... just sticking to your committment for the long run is an accomplishment...! following your advice will ensure an easier real change for hopefully the rest of your life..... "qui va piano va sano".... slow and easy... Thank you for sharing these points ...!
  • EmBlazes
    EmBlazes Posts: 374 Member
    Losing 45lbs is no small achievement. Over the last 5 years I can only say I've GAINED overall so I'm very impressed with your progress! I think your tips are very sound advice. It's so important not to be too hard on yourself as it's so easy to just give up completely after one little glitch and that doesn't get you anyway.

    Keep up the good work and thanks for posting your lessons learned :flowerforyou:

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