We are pleased to announce that on March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor will be introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the upcoming changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Thoughts after 142 lb lost

ArynnOctavia
ArynnOctavia Posts: 49
edited December 2024 in Success Stories
I just had a realization. I have lost 142 lbs, that’s the equivalent of a whole adult!

The human body really is an amazing thing. Now, as I run up a flight of stairs, or jog around my neighborhood, I find it amazing that I was even able to move around back when I weighed 329 lbs (because if a 142 lb person jumped on my back now, I couldn’t even make it a block).

Seeing how my body has changed, and the things I am capable of physically, has really increased the respect and awe I have for the human form. I used to be a morbidly obese geek, whose only source of personal power was her mind. Now I’m a just slightly overweight geek (soon to be an average-sized geek), who knows she is powerful, not only intellectually, but physically. Even though I haven’t yet reach my fitness goal, for the first time in a long while I feel at one with my body, rather than feeling as if I’m locked in a struggle with it.

Replies

  • sho3girl
    sho3girl Posts: 10,799 Member
    WOW seriously impressive .... (round of applause)
  • lcharity79
    lcharity79 Posts: 94 Member
    You are AWESOME! And such an inspiration!
  • TabethaH5
    TabethaH5 Posts: 36
    Wow, that is amazing.
  • montana_girl
    montana_girl Posts: 1,403 Member
    Awesome, amazing, and very inspirational! Way to go!!
  • ninakir88
    ninakir88 Posts: 292 Member
    thats amazing.. can we see some pics? :)
  • kgprice11
    kgprice11 Posts: 749 Member
    Great story, you should post this as a blog
  • sunnydeez77
    sunnydeez77 Posts: 12 Member
    Inspiring! Thank you for sharing :)
  • spicypepper
    spicypepper Posts: 1,016 Member
    Phenomenal!
  • jeserf
    jeserf Posts: 12 Member
    Great motivation - enjoy your victories, big or small, and especially enjoy your progress towards a healthier life. Wow!
  • lvlygrrl
    lvlygrrl Posts: 56 Member
    ...for the first time in a long while I feel at one with my body, rather than feeling as if I’m locked in a struggle with it.

    What an incredibly powerful thought. You are an incredible inspiration. Thank you for sharing.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,462 Member
    That was so beautifully written. Add "Poetic Teacher" to your list of awesomeness.

    Congrats.
  • Olive32214
    Olive32214 Posts: 467 Member
    Amazing...You should be so proud of yourself !!!
  • zannyzanzanzibar
    zannyzanzanzibar Posts: 354 Member
    Just incredible.. Congratulations on all your hard work, you've done amazingly well :)
  • tlonie
    tlonie Posts: 29 Member
    This is exactly how I feel...the only difference is that I am new on my journey. It so nice to find people who can relate to how you feel. Congratulations!!
  • marquesajen
    marquesajen Posts: 641
    That's a good way to look at it. Whenever I'm carrying a box of books at work (usually 10 pounds) I remember that I used to carry twice that on my body.
  • ArynnOctavia
    ArynnOctavia Posts: 49
    Thank you everybody!

    For those who have requested pictures: I did make a pic post a while ago, and I'll probably make another one come fall, but for those who want something now, here is a link to the one I made earlier:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/620083-10-stone-140-lbs-gone-w-pictures
  • sofaking6
    sofaking6 Posts: 4,589 Member
    I find it amazing that I was even able to move around back when I weighed 329 lbs (because if a 142 lb person jumped on my back now, I couldn’t even make it a block).

    I think about this all the time, it's such a great reminder that losing weight is a gift you give yourself, and how much easier it makes just day-to-day living. It helps to focus on that when I'm feeling down about looks or clothing sizes.
  • Gerald_King
    Gerald_King Posts: 2,031 Member
    Awesome weight loss buddy
This discussion has been closed.

Categories

Do you Love MyFitnessPal? Have you crushed a goal or improved your life through better nutrition using MyFitnessPal?
Share your success and inspire others. Leave us a review on Apple Or Google Play stores!