I remember when...losing 10lbs was the highlight of my day.
No I'm just a few lbs shy of losing 50.

does anyone else have an "I remember when.." story?

That is awesome and such an inspiration. I back on the weight loss journey. I can't wait to until I can say I've lost 80 pounds. Keep it up girl.

I remember when I went to the beach and wasn't wearing a shirt for the first time in, well, ever

I remember when the physical therapist had me do 10 push ups on the wall with my feet 2 feet away and I cried.

Now I can do 5 good full out push ups

I remember when 20 mins of exercise made me feel like I was going to die. On Monday I did 1hr of cardio and it felt awesome when I was done!

I broke into a sweat just getting my children ready for daycare.

I remember when horizontal stripes were the devil! .........I've worn them 3 days in a row this week!

I would leave a fitting room in tears

I had to sit down to polish my toenails.
My clothing choices were the blue pants or the blue jeans.
I shopped at Catherine's or the Avenue (out grew Lane Bryant ).

i remember when i spent my free time sitting alone on my couch, eating, watching tv, eating, doing puzzles, eating.
and i was a teenager!

....I didn't get winded when I walked up the stairs, tried to shave my legs in the shower, played with my kids. I remember running and playing and pulling on a size 6 pair of jeans and they were too big. I remember when I didn't beat myself up everytime I ate something I wasn't really supposed to.

I remember when the thought of eating less than 2200 calories seemed not only difficult but near impossible.

My calories are down to 1590 (to lose 2 pounds a week) and I'm not having any trouble keeping within them. I moved it down because I was having trouble eating enough for my 1860 limit (losing 1.5 pounds a week) so I figured I'd try the 2 pound one and see what happens. So far I'm good.

I remember when coming home meant going straight to the kitchen and opening the fridge. I still do that, but I grab a bottle of water instead of a snack.

I remember when I would circle the parking lot looking for the closest parking spot so I didn't have to walk so far. Today I parked in the furthest lot, the furthest row.

And I took the two flights of stairs with my 15 pound bookbag up to class instead of the elevator.

I thought I could eat whatever I wanted...ha ha, not so.

I remember when I thought losing weight would be really, really hard. It has actually been a lot easier than I thought it would be.

I remember when I used to have heartburn every day because I ate such crap. Now, I eat mostly healthy...but even if I indulge, it's not nearly like it used to be.

I remember when I couldn't walk up just a few steps -let alone, a whole flight- without getting winded. Now, I walk the three flights of stairs at work every day, multiple times.

I remember going shopping with my thinner friends and only being able to look at accessories in the normal stores because I couldn't wear the clothes. Now, I can go in the "regular stores" and not be embarrassed...AND actually buy some clothes!

I remember not being able to run for even 5 minutes without feeling like I was going to die. I ran my first half marathon almost 3 weeks ago.

I remember just accepting my weight and future health issues as "genetics." Now, I refuse to let myself be a victim. For me, the healthy habits are kicking heredity's rear end.

I'll never, ever forget those things...because I never want to feel like that again.

I remember saying to a girlfriend:

"My waist measurement is bigger than my hips measurement - WTH??"
At at that time, my waist measurement was 4" bigger than it is now, and it is smaller than my hips measurement.

I remember when I used to have urgent "restroom issues" because I overate such awful stuff.

I remember when the loose shirt I wore today didn't button so I wore it as a jacket.

I remember when we first bought a stationary bike last February I couldn't pedal for more than 5 minutes at a time! Now 45 minutes - 1 hour without stopping is no problem at all.


I remember when I accidentally bought underwear that was too small so I stashed them in the back of the drawer because I was embarrassed to return them...

I'm wearing them today!!!!!!!!

you are such an inspiration. wow...Your right though. and I feel the same way. I can't just accept my weight at "genetic" I can and am taking control.

I remember the day in April I looked at the scale, thought of how it had been 13 lbs. lighter right after a surgery in January (NOT a weight loss related surgery, BTW) and wondered where I went wrong when I planned to "watch it" and keep those lbs. off.

I also remember the day a few days later when thanks to a google search I found MFP and changed my life forever. I may not make 100 lbs. gone by next April, but even 80 lbs. gone makes a pretty good birthday present!! Happy birthday to ME!!!!

Shuntae- God we love you woman. amen to all of that.

I remember when I would squeeze into my 48" waist pants because I refused to believe I needed a 50". I am now wearing loose 34".

I remember when I felt embarrased because I had to ask my boss to order me an XXXL shirt. I am now wearing a Medium.

I remember when walking a mile felt like walking 50. Now I am training for the next Triathlon season and won't stop until I complete and Iron Man.

I remember when I blamed it all on genetics and believed I had no hope and had almost accepted the fact that I was "meant" to live a shorter life. Today I know the truth and I will never go back.

You are all so inspirational! Congrats on all you've accomplished.

losing weight was so much easier when I was in my 20's and had no children.

I like this thread

I remember when a dinner out was nachos, wings and beer. Now I look at that and see a couple of days worth of calories and shake my head.

I remember whne Pepcid and Advil were regular purchases. Now I don't need them.

I was last this size.... I was a teenager!

i like this tread too!

i remember, when i was a teenager, i used to dream of being the size i am now!

I remember thinking i guess i am suppose to be a heavy adult .... it took me 10 years to get serious about weight loss and look at me now ... i have lost 34 pounds since August of this year

I couldn't ski for more than a couple of hundred yards without having to stop to catch my breathand let my thigh muscles recover. Now I can ski the entire run without stopping once!

Wisdom there. Never again. Never ever.

I remember when I fell asleep at my desk, on the couch, at the wheel - because the fat on my 19" neck strangled me when I laid down, and I never really got to sleep at night (apnea ).

I remember when I really thought I was that big and strong. Nope, not strong, just big.

I remember dreaming of wearing 34" waist jeans again (32"s today, and they ain't tight ).

I remember seeing the fat guy in the mirror and knowing that I was wasting the only life I'll get - being unhealthy and unwell and miserable, and for what. Pizza? I made myself a walking trainwreck for the boundless joy of 6 trips to a chinese buffet? I gave up my health and my vitality and my libido for a bowl of ice cream? I remember the day I realized what a stupid thing I was doing, and decided to stop doing it.

I remember the day I googled "Free online food diary", and wound up here.