Whats the BEST part of your weightloss?

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9/7/12 1:37 P

The confidence and energy to do things like going swimming in public. I am not as miserable as I was last summer with the heat. I don't start sweating as soon as I walk outside.

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7/24/12 1:43 P

Baggy Underwear

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7/24/12 1:42 P

Not feeling lethargic at any point during the day, especially now when it's warm outside

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7/24/12 9:06 A

looking forward to breaking 170 pounds

Edited by: DOOBIE893 at: 7/24/2012 (09:11)

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7/24/12 8:26 A

Feeling stronger.

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7/22/12 9:21 A

1) Getting smaller clothes
2) Comments from people
3) Not being out of breath
4) Fitting in places I didn't before

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7/22/12 8:54 A

Since I have just started, it is looking forward to sharing the differences you are all enjoying.

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7/22/12 8:38 A

The normal size clothes are a huge perk! Not having to shop in "special" stores or order online. Running up and down stairs without any effort. Being able to actually RUN around with my nephew at the park. Being able to keep up with people in general. Trying new foods and learning to cook. Feeling like I'm getting younger instead of older.

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7/22/12 8:09 A

not being embarrassed about the way I look

current weight: 207.0

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7/22/12 7:40 A

Definitely clothes.

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7/22/12 7:30 A

Clothes!

current weight: 120.0

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7/22/12 3:07 A

the way I feel like a 16 year old! (at 44)

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7/22/12 2:57 A

new clothes!

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7/22/12 1:02 A

Being in less physical pain, easier to move around.
I cannot wait to see how it will feel to move around as a normal sized woman.

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7/21/12 11:07 P

Losing weight!

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7/21/12 6:40 P

Knowing I can make a difference.

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7/20/12 8:18 P

A whole new level of comfort in the place where I live: my body.

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7/20/12 8:12 P

See the changes in my body :)

current weight: 295.0

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7/20/12 8:06 P

Looking and feeling healthy

Body Fat %: 11.3

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7/20/12 7:49 P

Baggie clothes and my pants won't stay up.

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7/20/12 7:45 P

Can fit into my clothes better.

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7/20/12 7:41 P

more energy

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7/20/12 7:39 P

Do I have to pick one? I like the compliments, I like shopping in regular size departments, I like the way I look and feel. I fit in chairs with arms and airplane seats. Ok, I'll stop there, that's 5 BEST things! And I didn't even talk about health...

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7/20/12 7:35 P

The increase of energy and gaining more confidence.

current weight: 257.0

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7/20/12 7:35 P

Getting healthier

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7/20/12 6:01 P

So far, bein able to walk into a store again, grab something off the rack and have it fit! Also feeling much better not having the sugar and carb cravings and crashes.

current weight: 152.0

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7/20/12 5:50 P

Having greater confidence and body pride!!

current weight: 154.0

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7/20/12 4:50 P

Being more physically ABLE to do things. Anything and everything is easier without all that extra weight!

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7/10/12 11:31 A

The best part about my weight loss is the fact that the end number is unknown... I believe that can be exciting and scary but either way you drive it! I also love it when I can see change weekly, that's the most motivating factor of all.

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6/30/12 6:39 P

Being able to walk like before and being able to sleep at night without leg pains and waking up from cramps. Still happens sometimes, but a lot less.

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6/28/12 11:12 A

Feeling better about yourself!

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6/28/12 11:02 A

Nice clothes, feel super

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6/28/12 11:01 A

I feel great!

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6/26/12 9:55 A

feeling lighter on my feet, easier to move and being in better mood....

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6/26/12 9:46 A

I've been at this since February and have lost 20 lbs. My clothes fit, I have more energy and I am motivated to keep going to reach my goal. It's a sweet spot. Maybe the BEST part is having lived through the ups and downs of it I am less afraid of failing and more inclined to keep at it.

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5/1/12 5:51 P

Being the smallest I've ever been, never tired, more energy.

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5/1/12 4:13 A

More energy, less and less leg pains, easier to exercise, easier to find new clothes.

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5/1/12 12:59 A

Fitting into seats:- At the movies, on a plane, at a restuarant, not being petrified of breaking any seat you sit on, my grandkids can fit on my lap.
WooHoo!!!

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5/1/12 12:38 A

Extra energy

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5/1/12 12:35 A

Learning to discipline myself to do what I know I need to do, this makes me a much better person. And the results of losing 40 lbs., it's awesome.

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4/30/12 11:30 P

I started with 10 kilos extra this year... Now they are gone... It about goin from148 lb to 126.5 lb in 4 months....
It's amazing in everyday... I'm 29 years old, mom and wife, I was doing anything... I mean I didn't do excercise last year, now I'm starting to run, I had my first 5km race just yesterday, knowing that I lost 10 kilos in 3 or 4 months makes me feel I can do anything in life... When this year started I thought I woul never lose weight but know.... O my god and my clothes are gigantic know.. And my dresses... And I'm in a very good mood everyday... I can't hardly recognize the person I was 5 months ago! I have 6 lb left... But I'm so happy!!!!! I don't stress out, I track my food, track my workout and life became so easygoing !!!! Thanks to this kinda sites and people!!!

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4/30/12 10:52 P

being able to have some much more energy, i have only lost about 16 lbs. but feel much better. i love the new 28 day boot camp by spark people, very challenging and was able to get through the whole thing.

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4/30/12 9:28 P

My energy level is . Walking up the stairs is almost effortless. Sometimes I wonder is it really me. LOL.

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4/30/12 9:11 P

Taking the summer clothes out of storage and finding that they don't fit anymore! They're too big!

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4/30/12 8:42 P

I work in retail and am on my feet around 12 hours a day. Before I lost almost 20 lbs., I thought I would die from the pain in my knees and feet. Now I have no problems. It is great when my husband doesn't recognize me from the back.

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4/30/12 7:02 P

watching the clothes get looser

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4/30/12 7:02 P

I like when people say they notice you've lost weight...even if it's only a little bit. It makes me feel closer to my goal and I continue to be motivated.

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4/30/12 5:38 P

Being in a happier more positive mood. I think that makes everything else even better! :)

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4/30/12 5:02 P

Making my own diet up of foods I love and losing 9lb in a fortnight and saying hello to hip bones, waist and ribs again.

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4/30/12 5:00 P

good feelings

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4/30/12 3:46 P

Improving my health and focusing on myself

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4/30/12 3:10 P

im only beginning my weight loss journey, but im down 30 pounds and the best part so far.....

i fit into my favourite red dress again!!!!!!!!

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4/30/12 1:36 P

Having more energy and feeling more upbeat!

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4/30/12 1:32 P

looking better in clothes

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4/30/12 12:33 P

More energy and my clothes fit!

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4/30/12 12:30 P

Old clothes fit, again.

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4/30/12 9:36 A

Being more active

Lots of confidence

Noticing a new Me when I see myself in the mirror :-)

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4/30/12 8:21 A

feel better

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4/30/12 7:59 A

Being a 'normal' size and being able to do things 'normal' size people can do such as fit into an airline seat without an extra belt!

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4/29/12 11:45 P

My knees not hurting anymore and my complexion being much clearer.

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4/29/12 11:40 P

nicer clothes

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4/29/12 9:13 P

My blood sugar numbers going down. And listening to my doctor list the meds we will [eventually] be able to get me off.

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4/29/12 5:00 P

Just the fact that I am losing weight! I'm down 19.5 lbs so far, but have a very, very, very lonnnng way to go. But, it feels good to be "on track" & to be able to button tops I couldn't before, slip into pants that I couldn't wear before, etc. Because I have so much to lose, no one has noticed my weight-loss yet. But, I'm noticing! - Oh, yes! Altho it says I don't have any fitness minutes yet, I will be going to Curves tomorrow after work, and plan to get moving! ;)

Edited by: BERDAMAE at: 4/29/2012 (17:01)

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4/29/12 3:38 P

The energy, I can't believe how much I sat/laid on the couch before!

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4/29/12 3:18 P

Feeling healthier and being able to move around a lot better. Before I started with
Spark People, I had lost 50 lbs.

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4/29/12 1:39 P

I didn't have that much weight to lose, but I used to be very self-conscious when I was out walking -- I had a big "{back end". Now I just get out there and move!

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4/29/12 1:28 P

Liking what I see in the mirror - and LOVING compliments from friends and strangers!!!!!!

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