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Small victory today - NSV
Today it was a little slow at work so I slide out to Old Navy to try on some jeans. When I started this journey I wearing a 42 inch waist. I've now gotten down to a 36 so I thought I would try on a 34. To my surprise I was able to do them up. They were just a wee bit tight but I got them on and they felt comfortable! I…
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Potential Plateau
I am just finishing up week 20 of my weight loss journey and I think I am hitting a plateau. To date I have lost 41 pounds and continue to work out hard at the gym. Albeit my diet has slipped a little bit but nothing to crazy. It slipped in the sense that I have not been as diligent updating MFP with absolutely everything…
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NSV for This Past Weekend
This past weekend I ran my first 5KM race in over twenty years. I reached my goal of not finishing last and ran almost the entire race. I ended up walking for 1:30 Minutes the entire race. :)
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Today's NSV
Today is the first day in years that I fit in comfortably to a a 36inch pair of jeans. Actually I do not even remember the last time I wore this size. I'm down from a 42 inch and now into a 36. I was so excited when I was able to fit into 38s and then last night my wife told me that they were getting to big and I should…
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Wedding Band Resized
So I've lost enough now that my wedding band is falling off. I am at the halfway point and not sure if I should get it resized now or wait until I reach my goal. Has anyone else run into this dilemma?
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Down 40
Today I hit a milestone and have lost 40lbs. This is the most I have lost ever and I am still going strong. I want to drop another 60 and I know I will reach that goal!! MFP has been a great tool to keep me on track and stay motivated. I love everyone's story and enjoy all of their successes.
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Self Image
As I posted on another thread, this past weekend I had a couple NSV(s). One being, purchasing a large sweater. I went from wearing XXL to L and it was an insane feeling. What I didn't expect was how hard it was to feel comfortable in smaller size cloths. I think I am so used to hiding in baggy cloths. My wife said that I…
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Small victory today
Today was a great day for motivation. I ran 5KM for the first time in over 20 years and I did it strong. I also bought a sweater today that was a Large. That is insane!! I used to have to buy XXL in everything! It was such a good feeling and I am still riding on high for both NSV(s)!!.
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Mid-Point Motivation Challenge
So I am now at my mid-point in my weight loss schedule. This is not the first time I've attempted to lose a lot of weight. Every other time I always seem to lose motivation and the half-way point. I am not sure if I am scared of success or of failure. However this time around I am finding MFP to be so helpful. Logging in…
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35 Pounds Down so far
http://s1272.photobucket.com/albums/y384/mjweiler Well I have just finished my 14th week of my program and I am down 35 pounds so far. I feel fantastic and so motivated to keep going to drop another 60. Love the site and all the posts!
