 |
|
07-01-2013, 07:38 AM
|
#1
|
|
Kelly
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Iowa
Posts: 424
S/C/G: 310.6/239/160
Height: 5'9
|
50 Down...
I've officially lost 51 lbs! I'm a 1/3 of the way to my goal. I thought I was going to cry when I got on the scale yesterday morning and I was at 259. It's been at least seven years since I was in the 250's. I've gone from almost a size 26 down to a 20-22 in pants. I went from eating probably 5000 calories a day to a much healthier average of 1600 calories a day. I've gone from coming home from work and staring at the TV/computer screen 4-5 hrs every night to taking walks, exercising in my living room, and staying active every night.
I fit into restaurant booths, I can wear a sleeveless top without being super embarrassed of my arms, I can carry my laundry up two flights of stairs without getting winded, I can take my nieces out for ice cream without indulging myself, I can actually run a full mile...there are so many things I CAN do now that I couldn't less than three months ago.
I think the biggest part of this journey so far for me has been the emotional one. I've been taking the time to really understand why I let myself get to this point and what I need to do to make sure I never end up where I was at ever again. I don't want to use my weight as an excuse not to do things anymore...and every week I think I've gotten a little bit stronger, and a little bit more confident.
I know I've done this on my own and I'm going to give myself credit for it, which is something I usually don't do. But saying that, I don't know if I would have had the strength to do it without the amazing support I've received here and without reading about all of the amazing stories from all of you.
I'm being positive and focused for the first time in my life and I just wanted to thank everyone on here for your support. Only 99 lbs to go!
Last edited by punkrocksong; 07-01-2013 at 07:41 AM.
|
|
|
|
07-01-2013, 08:14 AM
|
#2
|
|
Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: UK
Posts: 44
S/C/G: 304/261.6/175
Height: 5"11
|
That's fantastic!! Well done you.
I woke up and today I've officially lost 3 stone (42lbs)
Lets keep fighting that fat!
CONGRATULATIONS!
|
|
|
|
|
07-01-2013, 08:23 AM
|
#3
|
|
Sue finding inner song
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Port St. Lucie FL
Posts: 4,192
S/C/G: 313.4/298.2/160
Height: 5' 4" 3/4
|
 and 1 of 
YEAH Punkrocksong! YIPEE YAHOOOOOOO I am so so so very happy for you! I know that you are on top of the world! I can barely see you up there! lol Congratulations on doing so very well and taking care of yourself! (You and I have been on the same mission with just the same weight to get off) I am so glad that you have done this for yourself. Isn't it neat about all the things you can do now? Yeah.. its like life is starting over!!!!
1 more !!!!
Last edited by wannaskipandlaugh; 07-01-2013 at 08:23 AM.
|
|
|
|
|
07-01-2013, 09:09 AM
|
#4
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Alabama
Posts: 363
S/C/G: 305.5/226.8/170
Height: 5'5"
|
That's freakin awesome!! Very very happy for you  I can remember losing my first 50 and it was absolutely epic...definitely when it really set in that 'hey, im really doing this. I've got this'
Congrats!!
|
|
|
|
|
07-01-2013, 09:40 AM
|
#5
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 1,467
S/C/G: 337.6/see ticker/190
Height: 5' 7"
|
That is wonderful!!!
|
|
|
|
|
07-01-2013, 10:06 AM
|
#6
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 2,128
S/C/G: 327/262.2/250
Height: 5'7"
|
I am so happy for you!
Thanks for all you contribute to this site!
|
|
|
|
|
07-01-2013, 10:23 AM
|
#7
|
|
Starting over
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 299
S/C/G: 195/185/140
Height: 5'3"
|
 Congrats!!! You ROCK!!!
|
|
|
|
|
07-01-2013, 10:26 AM
|
#8
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Gainesville, GA
Posts: 1,118
S/C/G: 293/ticker/170
Height: 5'6"
|
|
|
|
|
|
07-01-2013, 11:16 AM
|
#9
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 565
S/C/G: 280/278/180
Height: 5'8"
|
That's wonderful! Great work!! I love inspiring posts like this and I can't wait to share my own when I reach 50 lbs lost.
|
|
|
|
|
07-01-2013, 11:30 AM
|
#10
|
|
One day at a time!
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: The deep south
Posts: 4,349
S/C/G: 301/see ticker/160
Height: 5' 2"
|
 Congratulations, that is wonderful!
Quote:
|
Originally posted by punkrocksong I fit into restaurant booths, I can wear a sleeveless top without being super embarrassed of my arms, I can carry my laundry up two flights of stairs without getting winded, I can take my nieces out for ice cream without indulging myself, I can actually run a full mile...there are so many things I CAN do now that I couldn't less than three months ago.
|
This made me grin. It is so wonderful that we don't have to get to any goal weight to reap the rewards of weight loss. We are treated to many rewards on the way.
|
|
|
|
|
07-01-2013, 11:34 AM
|
#11
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Washington state
Posts: 1,717
S/C/G: 396/351/160
Height: 5'7"
|
Way to go! I loved your feelings of affirmation and your positive attitude! So refreshing and so inspirational.
|
|
|
|
|
07-01-2013, 11:57 AM
|
#12
|
|
Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 31
S/C/G: 290/250/160
Height: 5'8"
|
Punk, that is soooooo fantastic!! Keep up the great work!! It's funny, but when I lose, I try to imagine what I lost in concrete terms.....like 5 bags of 10#sugar....or 1 bag of 50 pound dog food....and to think we carried that around with us everyday 
|
|
|
|
|
07-01-2013, 12:05 PM
|
#13
|
|
I can do this
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Posts: 1,181
S/C/G: 230/222/175
Height: 5'2"
|
Try and pick something up that weighs 50 lbs--it's an amazing feeling to know that's how much you've lost. Congrats!!!!
--Beth
|
|
|
|
|
07-01-2013, 12:39 PM
|
#14
|
|
Beauty, Brawn and Brains!
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: California
Posts: 3,010
S/C/G: 298(O)/268.2(RS)/247.9.0/175.0
Height: 5'9''
|
SO AMAZING! You are my hero!
|
|
|
|
|
07-01-2013, 01:59 PM
|
#15
|
|
I'm bringing sexy back!
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 4,228
S/C/G: 242/234.5/167
Height: 5'5"
|
Super congrats!!!!
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:36 PM.
|
SO freaking happy for you!
