I know in this quest for weight loss things can get kind of difficult. When the scale isn't budging, sometimes it's the little things that make us better able to stick it out. So, I wanted to share a few little things that have made me proud of myself! I'm hoping others will join in and share what little things they're proud of.
-I'm proud of myself because it's now been over 3 weeks since my son and I last had any fast food (we used to eat out often).
-I'm proud of myself because I ate broccoli yesterday and will have some more today (veggies used to be the enemy lol).
-I'm proud of myself because even though I was having horrible cramps this morning, I forced myself to go to the gym. My cramps went away!
What are some small things you're proud of yourself for?
Last edited by pink sparkle; 03-03-2010 at 06:46 PM.
-this is the most weight I've ever lost
-I haven't given up, despite feeling VERY frustrated
-I try new foods and eat fruits and/or veggies every day, often more than once a day (as opposed to once or twice a week before)
-I didn't use TOM as an excuse to skip out on the gym yesterday or today
-I cooked dinner last night and I'm cooking tonight too
I order 4 pizzas today for my college class and didn't have even once slice. I went home took out a flatbread put some butternut squash on it for the sauce a little chicken and had a salad. Man that was difficult.
I am getting emotionally & physically stronger
I hit the gym every morning, even on Saturdays while everyone sleeps in
I am making conscious decisions about what I am eating & think 1st
I am proud of 'tryhardforlife' b/c that would be sooooo hard for me!! lol
I am proud of myself because I got a ton of veggies on my sub tonight even though it would have been easier to opt out of the veggies...even spinach...and i don't like spinach.
I am proud of myself because I have been struggling through this..but its been almost 2 years, and I haven't given up
I am proud of myself because I am learning when to ask for help, and that I don't need to feel emabarrassed for asking for help.
I am proud of myself because I was offered a Rolo's today and I didnt take it...even though TOM was screaming yes...
-I am proud of myself because I have written down every single thing I have eaten for the past 62 days.
-I am proud that I have stood up to my fiance with his almost constant food "pushing".
-I am proud that I have been moving more and drinking ALL my water.
- I'm proud of myself because I didn't eat all of what I made for dinner, I will have leftovers!!
- I am proud of myself for listening to my brain and not my stomach
- I am proud of myself for having patience
I am proud of myself because I have been exercising a few times a week and really enjoying it.
I am proud of myself because I have been calorie tracking my food everyday and keeping up with eating healthy.
I am proud of myself because even though my husband told me the other day that he wanted a divorce and my heart is extremely broken, I haven't eatin my pain away.
I am proud of myself cos even though I am raw and hurting, I am staying strong and working on myself.
~I'm proud of myself for getting back into this weight-loss thing after a four month hiatus.
~ I'm proud of myself for not gaining more than five pounds back in that four months, AND for not letting it frustrate me.
~ I'm proud of myself for starting a couch-to-5k program this week.
~I'm proud of myself for getting back on 3fc for the support!
--Working up the courage to tackle the Adaptive Motion Machine at the gym yesterday
--After being REALLY on plan yesterday, I didn't eat myself out of house and home (I'm starving when I get OP for the first couple of days )
--Being so close to 10% of my body-weight gone
love this thread! i've been hanging around 150 for what feels like forever and getting a little discouraged so this had been a great reminder of all i've accomplished.
i'm proud of myself for:
-45 lbs gone. that's a lot!
-for not crash dieting like i have in the past and instead going slow and steady
-not giving up on working out! I LOVE seeing the little muscle definition instead of just being thinner and still wobbly all over!
-drinking a lot more water
-allowing myself treats on the wknd, not feeling guilty about it b/c hey that's life, and then being able to get back on track on Monday
~I'm proud of myself for getting back into this weight-loss thing after a four month hiatus.
~ I'm proud of myself for not gaining more than five pounds back in that four months, AND for not letting it frustrate me.
~ I'm proud of myself for starting a couch-to-5k program this week.
~I'm proud of myself for getting back on 3fc for the support!
I'm SOOOO glad you're back. I missed your quick wit and awesome sence of humor!
I have been on this journey since a year ago December. I have not always been committed, so I celebrate the time between lapses. I am fortunate that I have learned to maintain when I am not losing, so I do not slide back, but I do not move forward.
Thus:
~ I am proud of myself for 2 weeks of on plan eating and exercise, even when I didn't want to or had the menses.
~ I am proud of myself for practicing my martial arts and being on track for my first competition at the end of the month, even though my challenge partner canceled on me.
~ I am proud of myself for 30 pounds of weight loss and keeping it off for a year when I was not always as committed as I should have been.
~ I am proud of myself for for inspiring my BFF to also exercise and get stronger.
Oh, yes, the scale doesn't always give us the strokes we want, which is why it's great to celebrate behavioral changes like this.
I am proud of myself:
- for staying committed and not getting discouraged even though I am losing slowly. (Been at this for one year and down just over 30 pounds)
- for becoming a runner and registering for my first race: a 5k on April 17
- for starting and maintaining a strength training routine
- for running five miles without stopping
- for changing my habits and incorporating in snacks and phasing out post-dinner eating
- for fitting into my size ten jones new york little black dress!
Why are you proud of yourself?
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