[mompattie]

Everyone play along and lets motivate each other!!

So far, I've lost _____ pounds! But look what I've GAINED!

• Energy
• Happiness
• Going up a flight of stairs and NOT be panting at the top!
• Control

Lets generate a motivating and inspiring list of what we've gained through our IP journeys! Fill in your weight loss and tell us what awesome-ness you've gained!

[christyr]

Energy!

My self-esteem (in only a month)

The first summer to look forward to (as far as clothing goes) in many, many years.

[rissimo]

So far I've lost 38 pounds, BUT look what I've gained:

Energy
Self Esteem
Hapiness
Confidence
Motivation
Positive Energy
A whole bunch of new friends
A new lease on life

[Ducksmy]

Pork skins anyone had them?

[lbixby]

So far, I've lost 21 pounds! (Before and after IP)
But look what I've GAINED!
Self Confidence
Smaller Jeans
Thinner Face
Control
Joy
Ability to say NO!

[Survalia]

So far I have lost 25 pounds. But look what I have gained!

Confidence that I can maintain that loss
A BUNCH of self esteem
Some attractive new clothes
Lots of compliments
Renewed hope for the future
A healthier lifestyle
Knees that don't hurt as much
A forum full of people who understand me!

[DanafromAustin]

So far, I've lost 60 pounds! But look what I've GAINED!

Energy
Happiness
Going up and down a flight of stairs SO much easier now
Control
smaller clothes
a very happy husband
Better self esteem
Less worry about my health now

I could go on and on...

[zzsmom]

Originally Posted by rissimo

So far I've lost 38 pounds, BUT look what I've gained:

Energy
Self Esteem
Hapiness
Confidence
Motivation
Positive Energy
A whole bunch of new friends
A new lease on life

Oh my gosh! The change in your picture is shoking! Way to go!