I can finally start to see real changes!

ewimsatt · 08-10-2010, 09:24 PM

With more than 60lbs lost, I can finally start to see real changes everywhere. Before, it was mainly a decrease in shoe sizes and my wrists that I noticed. I am about to go down another pants size which will make it 8" I've lost from my waist from my biggest. Up until this point, I could tell I was losing weight from how loose my clothes have been and moving down quite a few clothing sizes, but i couldn't see it in the mirror. It's like I have blinders that only allowed me to focus on my fat and not the difference between before and now. Then a few days ago, I took a picture of me in front of the computer (which is now my avatar) and wow! I can really start to see a difference. I still can't see much of it in the mirror, but in pictures I can see a huge difference. One of the things I think have contributed to me being able to see real differences is I started lifting weights again. I can now see some of my muscles moving below my skin again. Especially in my shoulders, arms, and chest. It's been a VERY long time since I have seen that. When I go clothes shopping again in a few weeks, I will be wearing the same size clothes I wore as a Sophomore in High School! Right now I am wearing the same sizes I wore as a Senior.

I can't express how much I am looking forward to seeing myself in the mirror next Spring when I should hit my target weight. To swim in the lake without being the fat guy wearing a T-shirt using the excuse "I have to wear a shirt in the sun or I burn too badly."

I was just feeling rather proud of myself today and wanted to share it with ya'll. I have to quit typing now. I think my arms are going to fall off soon from lifting weights a bit ago

therex · 08-10-2010, 09:37 PM

congrats on your amazing weight loss! can't wait to see you goal post next spring.

Cglasscock1 · 08-10-2010, 10:24 PM

You are definitely doing it! Congrats and keep going! The lake will be there next summer.

LynnDear · 08-10-2010, 10:24 PM

GOOD FOR YOU! What a nice feeling to really find yourself again

mortonpixie · 08-10-2010, 10:31 PM

Keep up the great work!!

kaylasmom010 · 08-10-2010, 10:47 PM

Congratulations!!! It is definately a great feeling.

Jldsgirl · 08-10-2010, 10:50 PM

Congrats on you loss so far! I always had trouble seeing weight loss in the mirror (when I lost this weight the 1st time) It was always in pictures that I was pleasantly surprised with my "new" shape. I wish you all the best as you continue on this journey.

Matilda08 · 08-10-2010, 11:01 PM

Congrats, pat yourself on the back!

LotusMama · 08-10-2010, 11:37 PM

Nice! Your hard work is paying off and you will experience many similar rewards as you progress. Keep it up!

Cheers,

J

irishaussie · 08-11-2010, 03:24 AM

Congratulations. I wish you continued success towards your goal.

Martina · 08-11-2010, 04:54 PM

Thats good news!!!

want2run · 08-11-2010, 06:55 PM

Congratulations, that is a huge deal.

I, myself, have struggled to see it this week. Mom's vacation time share has a full wall of mirror and there is no way to escape it. I just would rather not be in front of the mirror all the time.

Jenteal · 08-12-2010, 11:00 PM

Congratulations!!! It's so motivating once you finally begin to see the hard work paying off.

I know I haven't noticed a change in myself yet even though friends and family have been commenting. I'm still waiting for my A-ha moment.....

lynncharlene · 08-13-2010, 08:58 AM

What a great motivator to keep going!! Good for you! This is all such a mental game and you're winning it! Keep it up!

ewimsatt · 08-23-2010, 10:04 PM

I bought those new clothes yesterday

I am officially down 8" in the waist and down 4 shirt sizes. These are the same size clothes I wore as a sophomore in high school. I can't wait for October when I am going to buy my next outfit as a reward. I am just coming off a super long plateau. I think lifting weights really kicked my weight loss back into gear.