Mini-Goals Even if you're not at goal yet, this is the place to share your successes and achievements along the way! Success can be measured in many ways besides the scales. Tell us about your triumphs, including Non Scale Victories

Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 07-17-2007, 02:05 PM   #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
lendingheart's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 142

S/C/G: 232/ticker/130

Height: 5f 6in

Default youve lost Xlbs, now how do you feel?

My mother in law is a chain smoker and we have been preaching at her to quit. She has so many health problems and i found this site that tells you after so many hours of not smoking your body will do ------ , then days, weeks, months ,years.

Well i just wonder.... how much you have lost... and what differance has it made? Of course smaller clothes... but health wise?

Me... Lost 30lbs so far. 220 to 190


I can stand and talk to people for well over an hour without looking for a place to sit. Before i would want to sit asap.

I have a long drive way ( not sure the distance, maybe 1/8 of mile one way, thats proably not right,,, i need to measure it) but at 220 i would ride a bike to the end and back and be out of breath , dry mouth, needing water!

Now i can go back and forth over 10 times without a break, ( still havent been able to ride to the top of the hill, i dont know that i could have when i was a kid and skinny)
lendingheart is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-17-2007, 02:32 PM   #2  
Constant Vigilance
 
BlueToBlue's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Fremont, CA
Posts: 2,818

S/C/G: 150/132/<130

Height: just under 5'4"

Default

I've lost about 35 pounds and am pretty much at goal. I've been within 5 or so pounds of this weight for the past year. I also do some form of exercise every day, including lots of cardio, strength training with a personal trainer, running 6 miles once a week and swimming when I can fit it in. I mention the exercise because I expect that a lot of the benefits I've experienced are attributable to it more so than weight loss alone.

In addition to fitting into a size 2-4, here are some of the other benefits I've experienced:
  • I can walk up fairly steep hills in San Francisco and I'm not even winded. Two years ago, I would have been out of breath and sweating like a pig on those same hills.
  • When I'm out hiking with friends, I'm no longer the one lagging behind, out of breath, sweating like a pig, and red in the face. I'm the one in front that eveyone has trouble keeping up with.
  • I can speak in front of a group, easily project my voice, and not feel out of breath. I also no longer sweat like a pig from the exertion.
  • I never have heartburn. I mean never. Two years ago, I was experiencing mild to medium heartburn around once a month. It wasn't so severe that anyone was worried about it yet, but it was clearly trending in the wrong direction. I've completely reversed that health issue.
  • I also had intestinal issues (gas, etc.) I still have some of this, but it's definitely a lot better than it was. I used to get horrible stomach cramps if I let myself get too hungry and that rarely happens anymore. Also, I could not stand to have anything even the slightest bit tight around my abdomen; now I can wear control-top pantyhose all day with no problem.
  • I can run six miles in one hour without stopping!!!! When I first started, it took me 45 minutes to run 3 miles and I had to stop and walk every 15 minutes.
  • I'm starting to see some definition in my abs.
  • My doctor no longer suggests that I need to lose some weight. Instead she suggests that I ought to be teaching courses in nutrition! That is so awesome; I hated those "you really need to lose some weight" conversations.
BlueToBlue is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-17-2007, 02:33 PM   #3  
Dieting Diva
 
sirak's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Allen,Texas
Posts: 477

Default

I have lost over 60 pounds and I can wear a tank top and not cringe at my arms. I sit with my legs crossed and there is shape to my thigh. I can go up and down dusting the ceiling fans without worrying that my knee won't give out.I sprained it last summer. I don't feel my hernia around my belly button because I have some abdominal muscles.
I can push mow for two hours straight( did it yesterday in 95 degree heat). I can climb to the top of a corral panel and sit there if I want- and I don't feel like a dork( and the horses don't snicker at me). I can do jumping jacks, mountain climbers and bunches of push ups. I can get up and down out of the back of a pickup truck and not be scared.
sirak is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-17-2007, 03:00 PM   #4  
Senior Member
 
lumifan4ever's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: East coast baby!!!
Posts: 2,107

S/C/G: 196/160/125

Height: 5'5"

Default

So far i've lost 42 pounds. Some of the things I have noticed is...

1) I can cross my legs much easier
2) I can also stand longer periods of time without feeling the need to sit down
3) I can walk up the steps to my boyfriends apartment without feeling winded
4) and of course, i went from a size 16 to about size 8 or 10 (depending on the cut)
lumifan4ever is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-17-2007, 03:41 PM   #5  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
lendingheart's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 142

S/C/G: 232/ticker/130

Height: 5f 6in

Default

ohhh... i forgot about the lawn mowing

Our yard isnt big enough to buy a riding lawn mower... we push mow... before i would mow and have to take a break between the front and back lawn... and pray that i didnt collapse while doing each side....

now i am do it all non stop and really not out of breath after wards
lendingheart is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-17-2007, 04:32 PM   #6  
Senior Member
 
witchyonadiet's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 450

Height: 5'4"

Thumbs up

I've lost 92 so far and I have way more energy. I took my son to a Red Sox game a month ago and we took the train and the T and walked A LOT and I don't get out of breath or have sore legs. I do the treadmill EVERY SINGLE DAY and I look forward to it !!!! I would never have thought that. My diabetes is gone - my sleep apnea is gone. I'm finally making strides with my self esteem (this was a problem even when I was thin) and I LOVE buying clothes that look good. The saggy skin is nauseating and will get worse but I try to focus on how I feel and the health benefits - and the fact that I am doing everything I can to be around for my son. I just got my first piercing to celebrate !!!!!!!!
witchyonadiet is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-17-2007, 04:33 PM   #7  
Senior Member
 
zenor77's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: The Hill Country
Posts: 2,579

S/C/G: 218/175/155

Height: 5'6"

Default

I've lost 58 lbs and I:

~can cross my legs without it hurting
~have the energy of a "normal" person (before I tired very easily and slept a lot)
~walk a couple miles without feeling winded or tired
~can sleep in a double bed with DH and not feel like the bed is too small
~can shop in a regular store (went from 18-20W to an 8-10 misses)
~can stand/walk in heels for most of a day without excruciating pain
~have good bp numbers now (I went from 135/89 to 117/72)
~can go to the movies and be really comfortable (this goes for trains/planes/etc.)

Oh, and I find this strange, but I get more attention from customer service people when I'm in stores now. Was I invisible when I was larger or what???
zenor77 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-17-2007, 04:39 PM   #8  
I have less blubber!
 
sockmonkey70's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Houston
Posts: 1,595

S/C/G: 207/203/160

Height: 5'3"

Default

25 pounds gone, and I notice:

-I can fit into the bath tub comfortably when I take a bubble bath
-I've lost 2 pants sizes
-My waist is more defined
-I have alot more endurance
sockmonkey70 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-17-2007, 05:22 PM   #9  
Going the rest of the way
 
maalisse's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 496

S/C/G: 188/ticker/135

Height: 5'5"

Default

I've lost 33.5 lb so far, and:

-scary heart palpitations are gone
-drastically less PMS bloating (used to have 4-6 lb of water retention and gain 4-6" around my waist...now I get maybe 1 lb!)
-my blood pressure went from 130/80 to 112/68, resting heart rate down to 65 (previously 80-something)
-I definitely don't get winded as easily when walking
-less knee/foot pains
-no more chafing between my thighs!
-I fit much more comfortably into chairs & bus seats
-I can shop in "normal" clothing stores
-my problem used to be that all clothes looked awful; now, the problem is that I don't have the money to buy all the clothes I like on me!


The only bad thing is that my autoimmune disorders are not happy with me, but I think they'll settle down once my weight does.
maalisse is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-17-2007, 06:57 PM   #10  
mom2cole
 
mom2cole's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Medford, OR
Posts: 245

Default

I have lost about 38lbs so far and I can now shop in the juniors section a I actually bought a size 5 jeans!
*I bought a tube top and look good in it
*The 30 minute programs on my treadmill are way too easy now, when I started I thought the thing was trying to kill me!
* I can work all day, and still have enough energy to go work out at gym
* I have to have my wedding rings sized down AGAIN!
* My wedding dress is too big for me now!
* And I am begining to think I look sexy again!
mom2cole is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-17-2007, 07:37 PM   #11  
Senior Member
 
NinaV's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Northern California
Posts: 160

Default

Even though I've only lost a little under 40 pounds so far, I can definitely feel the difference already.
Here in Sacramento the summers are hot, so usually once it hits triple digits, I would be very uncomfortable. But this year, even though we haven't had as many triple digits as we did last year, still, I can really tell the difference in how I feel. I am not nearly as uncomfortable as I used to be.
Just goes to show how small steps can lead to big changes.
NinaV is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-17-2007, 11:09 PM   #12  
Going around again
 
MoragMunch's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Canada
Posts: 167

S/C/G: 289/249/140

Height: 5'5"

Default

So far I have lost 40 lbs, and though I still have a long way to go, I sleep much better.

Also, my outer thighs used be numb and I am starting to have more sensation in them again.

Shirts fit much better, since I have so far lost quite a bit in my upper arms.

Other than that, I think that most of the changes for me are due to increased excercise rather than weight loss.
MoragMunch is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-17-2007, 11:28 PM   #13  
Nursing Momma
 
jennylou's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 746

S/C/G: 312/247/212

Height: 5 ft 7 in

Default

I've lost 74 pounds so far.

-I fit into plastic lawn chairs now without worrying about them breaking.
-I can shop in the regular section for some things now.
-I have more energy.
-I can cross my legs (and not just my foot to my opposite knee).
-I'm not as easily winded.
-My BP is lower (although it was always still in normal ranges, it's dropped further).
-My total Cholesterol went from 215 to 144. All my other ranges are in normal ranges.
-I can run around all day and not sit down as often.
jennylou is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-18-2007, 08:37 AM   #14  
I deserve to feel good!
 
wisher's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Northern New Jersey
Posts: 648

S/C/G: 250/225/150

Height: 5'5"

Default

I've lost 54 lbs. and I notice that everything physical is simply easier to do! When I sit on the floor I can get up without effort, I can bend over and tie my shoes easier, I can get in and out of my low car easier, all the little things. I also have a lot less pain in my back and feet but I notice the biggest difference in my knees! I also notice that I have lots more energy and want to DO things rather and bum around laying on the couch.
wisher is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-18-2007, 09:23 AM   #15  
Here I go again
 
BoopRN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 373

S/C/G: 201/see ticker/135

Height: 5'6

Default

23Lbs. and counting

* More energized
* Better body image, self confidence, self esteem
* Feel healthier
* More endurance when I exercise
* Motivated to loose more!!!
BoopRN is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:48 AM.


We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.