When I first started losing weight it honestly seemed there was no light at the end of the tunnel. As time went on, pounds off, I began to see a vague glimmer. Thank God I continued on, even in the beginning when my task of losing so much weight seemed impossible!
One of the hard parts for me was the numbers. The numbers were so daunting. I used Fitday and the first time I saw my BMI, how far I had to go on the screen I could have wept....
Today, when I saw the analysis I nearly wept again. This time for joy!
I'm sharing with you not for congratulations, kudos, but to let you know nothing is impossible. Nothing. I told myself I would do it, and I have. I'm not done yet, oh no. But now I can see that light at the end of the tunnel, it's shining brightly in my face!
3FC and the celebration of small successes is what kept me going, before my own momentum was unstoppable. I wanted to give back, share my own little small success. Thank you everyone, for giving me hope before I saw my own!
That's fantastic!!!! Way to go!!! I really needed to see this today...I'm having one of those days that I feel really overwhelmed with life! Thank you! You are such an inspiration!
You know, I remember when you started, I thought, she's doing really good and then it seems like no time later, your down 121 lbs!! That really makes me realize that time passes no matter what and we can get busy and get healthy or we can do nothing.
Thanks so much for sharing, it is so encouraging! I'm so happy for you! You are proof that it isn't an impossible task. I remember that overwhelmed feeling so clearly. It takes determination and not giving up!
Thanks so much everyone, it means so much to me. I just wanted to share that what I thought was impossible was attainable. Your support and encouragement are invaluable!
Sandi, that's EXACTLY what I've told myself all along, about the time. On January 1st I wrote that in my journal, the time was going to pass one way or other - I would make it fruitful in my efforts to become healthy. I had no idea the time would pass by so quickly. Those monthly points challenges help me in so many ways! Thanks again and again for doing that every month.
Arleen - I don't follow a specific diet. I had no clue where to begin, so I looked through the goal stories of other people who inspired me and lost substantial amounts of weight. I also looked through every diet plan I could think of. I combined what I liked from all of my reading to devise what would work for me.
What it's evolved into is calorie counting, lots of lean protein and vegetables, I don't eat many refined carbs - just get them from their natural state, and Volumetrics. I like to eat - A LOT - can't stand being hungry, so Volumetrics comes in handy. Eating as much food as I like for my calorie 'buck'.
I think that's why it's worked, because the plan is my own, suited to my own needs. I'm not very good at following rules either - so this definitely works well.
H8 - I think the overwhelming enormity of losing so much weight is awful at first. It was truly one of the hardest emotions I've ever experienced.
FB you make me a believer that this is possible. I truly admire your hard work and dedication. You've also had so many kind words for those of us that need a little motivation some times. Thank you
Light at the end of the tunnel!
