Grosby Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 So this is a woot, a big woot for me. It's not about lifting heavier or running faster.. it's a different woot.I have a friend, well a "friend" we had a falling out aeons ago, but as you do I stalked her on facebook and added her, we barely like or comment on each others things, but we're there.Today she sent me a message, it reads like this...I've been thinking of sending you a message for a few days now. Let me say straight up - you do not have to reply. I just need to say this.With every post, every picture, every Fitocracy achievement, you make me want to be more than I am. Not only with my weight but as a mother and parent.You truly are an inspiration. I am big. HUGE. I am a size 18 bordering uncomfortably on a 20. I have asked my sisters for help finally - they are both personal trainers.This all came to be because you inspired me to do so. I've tried every fad diet from the lemon drink fast to optislim to biggest loser. I wanted the quick fix. Your Facebook entries have shown me it will be hard and it will take time but I will get there.I now use Run Keeper and Fitocracy myself. One of my sisters sent me a diet plan the other sent me a workout plan. I bought a Cardio Twister and an Ab Coaster a year ago, never used them. Now I will. I have a cupboard full of shakes and bars and powders. I even tried bulimia, sad but true. Now I am doing something about my weight the right and healthy way and I can't sit here and pretend its all me - you had a large part to do with my will to change.So thank you for being part of my life even though it's only through Facebook. I can not thank you enough for what you have done for me and to me. Thank you for being part here every day and showing me how to be a better person. I love you for that.This woot is for inspiring change. I was a size 18 (US 14), but struggling to fit into those. I'm now a 14 (US 10) and I've achieved that in 6 months. I've had a few people say I've inspired change in them, but never the outpouring like this.So this woot is twofold. I want you to read this woot and 1. If you feel comfortable, tell some people (share on facebook) what you've accomplished...2. Whether you feel comfortable or not, reach out to that person who inspired you and tell them. A message like this has brought me so high, I know I'm going to push it tomorrow at the gym and keep going. It makes me woot! So Woot for changing for the better and inspiring others to do the same!! Link to comment
wildross Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 amen! and congrats on having the courage to reach out. I've had similar things happen via facebook. it our impossible to predict who is watchingSent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk 2 Warriors don't count reps and sets. They count tons. My psychologist weighs 45 pounds, has an iron soul and sits on the end of a bar Tally Sheet for 2019 Encouragement for older members: Chronologically Blessed Group; Encouragement for newbie lifters: When we were weaker Link to comment
Lightstorm Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 That is a mega Woot! Congrats to both of you :-) Link to comment
Guest Gemeaux Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 That is the best woot I've read so far . Amazing Link to comment
Bean Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Quick - someone tell Spezzy - surely this deserves an NF T-shirt or tank top. Do not worry if you have built your castles in the air. They are where they should be. Now put the foundations under them. - Henry David Thoreau Link to comment
timelovesahero Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Absolutely amazing! Congrats and goodjob for inspiring others. Level 4 Secret Agent AssassinSTR - 5 DEX - 4 STA - 6 CON - 4 WIS - 10 CHA - 76 Week Challenge - Mission 160 Link to comment
Hermione Gainser Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Gah! Who's cutting onions in here?! Sheesh... I agree...this is the Wootiest woot I've seen. Congratulations on your success and inspiring change in someone else just by doing right by yourself. "I'm just going to remember to not eat like an asshole most of the time" - MoC three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: one must squat.- Brobert Frost Half-Elf Warrior | Current Challenge New Battle Log | Old Battle Log Special thanks to AkLulu for drawing my awesome avatar! Link to comment
sumdawgtwigg Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 That is a great woot! "It's always the ones that don't do anything that try to bring you down" - Henry Rollins "There is no meantime, there is only now" - The Ditty Bops Trail Blazing Elf Ranger Sumdawgtwigg Level 3 STR-3 DEX-4 STA-4 CON-3 WIS-5 CHA-2 Fitocracy My Game Blog DO IT CHALLENGE! Link to comment
Oklibrarian Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Woot!!! (add another person who's a bit sniffly now) Hobbit RangerCurrent Challenge threadDúnedain Team ThreadCheck out my Musings on Fandom, Life, and the connections between the two at Fandom LensesLEVEL: 2 | STR 2 | DEX 2 | STA 2 | CON 4 | WIS 9 (+5 from Year of Our WTF) | CHA 5 (+3 from Year of Our WTF)Tu, was du willst (Do What You Wish)The Neverending Story, Michael EndeMy 2013 Challenge #1 is dedicated to Melissa Montag, 1975-2012. I Love you AnissaSis! :-) Link to comment
The Tin Man Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 This is one of the things that gets me to exercise some days: knowing that I could be setting an example or providing motivation for someone else.Woot Woot! Changing the world, one Rebel at a time. The Tin Man: Cyborg Ranger Tin Man's Out of Date Epic Quest I am what I do. Link to comment
So Late So Soon Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Woot! Well I guess it's only life, it's only natural We all spend a little while going down the rabbit hole Link to comment
Wicked Pixie Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 That made my eyes spill ( what my 2yo says when a tear falls)Congrats! That must be such a wonderful feeling! Link to comment
Grosby Posted April 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Thanks rebels Still feeling high from this Link to comment
unicornassassin Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 That is so awesome! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] “If we all did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves.†-Thomas Edison "I'm only at about 35-40%, and I'm surprised as eff." -unicornassssin Fitocracy! [thread=16121]My Challenge Thread[/thread] Link to comment
Book Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Geez... a multi-level woot. And one with awesome homework. I'm on it. Character and Epic Quest! Current Challenge Battle Log Link to comment
Arashi Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 That is one mega-woot! Congrats on the weight loss and on being an inspiration (four sizes in six months? I wanna grow up and be you.) Link to comment
Maledictus Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 congrats "Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself" -- TolstoyNot sure if it was buzz or woody that said it though. Spartan double trifecta progess: 100%100% Tough Mudder "10 x Legionnaire": 100.0%100.0% "Run ALL the things or die tryin'" 110%110% fitocracy Ogre Magi Lvl 16 Ranger STR: 38|DEX: 58|STA: 59|baCON: 34|WIS: 30|CHA: 30 Previously Completed: Spartan Trifecta, Enough TM Headbands to make a ski mask Link to comment
Lachy Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 That is awesome, Grosby! Way to lead by example Battle Log - Facebook Link to comment
CapN_Tommy_Sunshine Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 That's awesome. Link to comment
ScrabbleGirl Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 Gah! Who's cutting onions in here?! Sheesh... Me! Man, NF is making me emotional. This is such an incredible story. Are you going to reply? Level 1 SheHulk Warrior [str: 1] [Dex : ] [sta: ] [Con: ] [Wis: 1] [Cha: ] Challenge 2: Project Krisptonite Link to comment
Grosby Posted April 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 I replied. I said thank you about a thousand times, and that yes it IS hard work (if I may I've lost 18kg/40lb in the 6 months, and gone from 51% body fat to around 39%.. still a ways to go but getting there) and that she made me cry .. and then we chatted a bit more about stuff which was really nice - losing fat and rekindling friendships Link to comment
ScrabbleGirl Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 Well that is just about the best result possible. I hope you guys can remain friends. I can't think of a better reason than inspiration. Level 1 SheHulk Warrior [str: 1] [Dex : ] [sta: ] [Con: ] [Wis: 1] [Cha: ] Challenge 2: Project Krisptonite Link to comment
TeaKwonDo Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 An amazing woot--the woot that keeps on wooting. Congrats on making a difference in someone's life. Train hard. Drink tea. Link to comment
BadWolf Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 Woot! That is brilliant. As if being an inspiration weren't enough, you inspired someone you weren't really close with anymore- THAT is truly worthy of several woots. I've been sharing bits here and there on FB about working out and eating better lately too. It's amazing how many people reach out and say "Me too!" or "I wanna do that!" Current 6 Week Challenge Link to comment
thatgirljj Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 OMG, seriously that made me teary eyed. How beautiful. You must have either just sobbed your eyes out or beamed with pride. Or both at the same time. That's just awesome... go you and go her!!!-jj NF: Treedwelling assasin. Druidish leanings. Gnome. IRL: Amateur circus geek. Mad cook. Mom. Mad Max junkie. Link to comment
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