Finally achieved a personal milestone!!

grande351 · 01-09-2009, 01:27 AM

I may have mentioned before that I'm trying to lose weight. I've been at it for about 16 months and I weigh in every month. Well, last month, even with the holidays, I managed to lose 7.1 lbs. This brings my grand total to 102.9 lbs!!!. I had hoped to break 100 by the end of last year, but came up just shy at 96.

Anyone who knows me would tell you that I've never been one to make a big deal of my personal accomplishments, but this has been a real struggle for me and I wanted to share it with you guys! I'm positively thrilled to have finally done this. You all have no idea!!!!!

I still have a ways to go, but with the support of my family, friends and co-workers, I'll make it.

CK1 · 01-09-2009, 02:25 AM

Congratulations. as someone who has just gotten off their lazy but and started down that same path i can appreciate the work and dedication it took to achive that.

geolarson2 · 01-09-2009, 03:20 AM

Wicked awesome! I have to say, as someone whose struggled with his weight for close to 10 years now, I'm a bit envious--how quickly did you lose the weight? Was it gradual? What do you think helped the most? Portion size, eating more but smaller meals? Exercise? What did you find helped you maintain the disciple to lose the weight? I have all sorts of questions (obviously), but what's most important is this: You did it!

Geezer · 01-09-2009, 03:56 AM

I lost 22 pounds simply by retiring from work! There were too many temptations because of people constantly bringing in free food and/or making fast food runs. Once away from that, the pounds just dropped off. Of course, doing an hour of cardio at my gym 4-5 days a week didn't hurt!

laranger · 01-09-2009, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by grande351

I had hoped to break 100 by the end of last year, but came up just shy at 96.

Ya slacker...

<sarcasm intended, I hope ya knew that.>

danielle_ftv · 01-09-2009, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by grande351

I may have mentioned before that I'm trying to lose weight. I've been at it for about 16 months and I weigh in every month. Well, last month, even with the holidays, I managed to lose 7.1 lbs. This brings my grand total to 102.9 lbs!!!. I had hoped to break 100 by the end of last year, but came up just shy at 96.

Anyone who knows me would tell you that I've never been one to make a big deal of my personal accomplishments, but this has been a real struggle for me and I wanted to share it with you guys! I'm positively thrilled to have finally done this. You all have no idea!!!!!

I still have a ways to go, but with the support of my family, friends and co-workers, I'll make it.

Congrats sweetie...I'm so proud of you

WhyYou · 01-09-2009, 09:43 AM

Congrats grande351!!!! I know the weight issue well, I'm always trying to at least keep my weight stable. If I gain a few pounds it takes forever to get it off again...lol. Great job, keep up the good work!

grande351 · 01-09-2009, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Geezer

I lost 22 pounds simply by retiring from work! There were too many temptations because of people constantly bringing in free food and/or making fast food runs. Once away from that, the pounds just dropped off. Of course, doing an hour of cardio at my gym 4-5 days a week didn't hurt!

As if I needed another reason to quit my miserable job!

Of course, then I'd lose a LOT of weight since I wouldn't be able to buy food! Retirement must be nice, I've got at least 25 more years before I can even consider it and who knows what things will be like then. I plan on joining a gym sometime this year.

grande351 · 01-09-2009, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by CK1

Congratulations. as someone who has just gotten off their lazy but and started down that same path i can appreciate the work and dedication it took to achive that.

Thanks and keep it up, If I did it, anyone can!

grande351 · 01-09-2009, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by laranger

<sarcasm intended, I hope ya knew that.>

No worries, I get it! Thanks

grande351 · 01-09-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by danielle_ftv

Congrats sweetie...I'm so proud of you

Awwww, Thank you

That means so much to me. (I'm actually blushing right now!).

ugo · 01-09-2009, 11:07 AM

Good Grande351 ! Is beautiful to have the support of everybody. It increases the love and the struggle. What I've not.

MISSY · 01-09-2009, 09:24 PM

Good for you!

eastbill · 01-10-2009, 04:45 AM

Grande351 an inspiration you are.

oops sorry for misprint.... hazards of tired surfing.

mart · 01-10-2009, 07:39 AM

Nice one Grande351 well done!.

grande351 · 01-10-2009, 03:20 PM

Thanks to everybody! I really appreciate the kind words and encouragement. It's what keeps me going when I feel like giving up. And there's NO WAY I'm giving up!!!!

eastbill · 01-10-2009, 04:56 PM

that is good.... i am trying to find that motivation not to quit as i have done too many times. i have thirty off.... need to keep going.

DWM222 · 01-11-2009, 02:32 AM

Well done grande351 (lost 20# myself in the last 3 months)
Hope you reach your goal

01-09-2009, 01:27 AM	#1
grande351 Danielle's Imaginary Boyfriend Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 876	Finally achieved a personal milestone!! I may have mentioned before that I'm trying to lose weight. I've been at it for about 16 months and I weigh in every month. Well, last month, even with the holidays, I managed to lose 7.1 lbs. This brings my grand total to 102.9 lbs!!!. I had hoped to break 100 by the end of last year, but came up just shy at 96. Anyone who knows me would tell you that I've never been one to make a big deal of my personal accomplishments, but this has been a real struggle for me and I wanted to share it with you guys! I'm positively thrilled to have finally done this. You all have no idea!!!!! I still have a ways to go, but with the support of my family, friends and co-workers, I'll make it.

01-09-2009, 09:43 AM	#7
WhyYou Lead Moderator (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Joplin, Missouri Posts: 829	Congrats grande351!!!! I know the weight issue well, I'm always trying to at least keep my weight stable. If I gain a few pounds it takes forever to get it off again...lol. Great job, keep up the good work! __________________ It's what's inside that counts the most

01-09-2009, 11:07 AM	#12
ugo Danielle's Future Ex-Husband Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,556	Good Grande351 ! Is beautiful to have the support of everybody. It increases the love and the struggle. What I've not. __________________ Hope,Love,sex : Loving a Girl.

01-10-2009, 04:45 AM	#14
eastbill Danielle's Biggest Fan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 283	Grande351 an inspiration you are. oops sorry for misprint.... hazards of tired surfing. Last edited by eastbill; 01-10-2009 at 04:55 PM.

01-10-2009, 07:39 AM	#15
mart Danielle's Only True Love Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Garden of England, Kent Posts: 2,189	Nice one Grande351 well done!. __________________ If You Don't Ask, You Don't Get

01-09-2009, 02:25 AM	#2
CK1 Danielle's Biggest Fan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Near Orlando, Fl Posts: 468	Congratulations. as someone who has just gotten off their lazy but and started down that same path i can appreciate the work and dedication it took to achive that.

01-09-2009, 03:20 AM	#3
geolarson2 Danielle's Imaginary Boyfriend Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 512	Wicked awesome! I have to say, as someone whose struggled with his weight for close to 10 years now, I'm a bit envious--how quickly did you lose the weight? Was it gradual? What do you think helped the most? Portion size, eating more but smaller meals? Exercise? What did you find helped you maintain the disciple to lose the weight? I have all sorts of questions (obviously), but what's most important is this: You did it!

01-09-2009, 03:56 AM	#4
Geezer Danielle's Imaginary Boyfriend Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 895	I lost 22 pounds simply by retiring from work! There were too many temptations because of people constantly bringing in free food and/or making fast food runs. Once away from that, the pounds just dropped off. Of course, doing an hour of cardio at my gym 4-5 days a week didn't hurt!

01-09-2009, 09:24 PM	#13
MISSY Danielle's Imaginary Girlfriend Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: VA. Posts: 598	Good for you!

01-10-2009, 03:20 PM	#16
grande351 Danielle's Imaginary Boyfriend Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 876	Thanks to everybody! I really appreciate the kind words and encouragement. It's what keeps me going when I feel like giving up. And there's NO WAY I'm giving up!!!! Last edited by grande351; 01-10-2009 at 05:51 PM.

01-10-2009, 04:56 PM	#17
eastbill Danielle's Biggest Fan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 283	that is good.... i am trying to find that motivation not to quit as i have done too many times. i have thirty off.... need to keep going.

01-11-2009, 02:32 AM	#18
DWM222 Danielle's Biggest Fan Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 478	Well done grande351 (lost 20# myself in the last 3 months) Hope you reach your goal __________________ Have I ever lied to you....That you know of?