I think it just becomes a habit to eat OP. I think there was a study that says it takes about 60 days for something to become a habit and I think that's true. I know I automatically reach for acceptable stuff when I'm cooking or getting tea now.
This weekend was a huge motivator for me. I was just telling dh that I was getting in a rut and getting tired of dieting when BOOM I went clothes shopping and found I needed all smaller clothing, plus I went through my "later" pile, pulled out a pair of size 8 slacks and they fit! I then felt silly for whining! Stuff like that keeps me motivated!
Congratulations on the size 8 slacks. I told my girlfriend (the one who cheers me through this since cheers are missing at home) that sliding that zipper up on a smaller item of clothing must be better than drugs and sweeter than candy! No more tucking and squeezing and bulging and sucking breath to try to get something on, just a sweet slide up the hips and back end!
This is the first time in my recent adult life/memory that I actually enjoy and look forward to trying on clothes. I have to futz around a bit on size since I don't really know what size I am, but to pull real clothes out and know the chances are good some will fit and look GOOD, it is the bomb!
Those are the moments I remember when my mind starts heading back to the forest of evil food thoughts. I have stayed 100% OP at almost every opportunity since my fall from grace and it feels like I am living a whole new life. No regrets, no guilt, no beating myself up for being 'bad', wondering if I can go back to being 'good'. Just happy and proud.
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drd - It sure does help! I think I was just feeling tired and out of sorts. Some days are like that. Then I realize how fast I'm changing sizes and it makes a huge difference. I even found the one pair of "fat pants" I kept when I was sorting clothes - good reminder of how far I've come.
schenectady - you are right, pulling on smaller clothes and having them fit is better than anything I could eat!
And you should be happy and proud - you have come so far and done so well!
drd - It sure does help! I think I was just feeling tired and out of sorts. Some days are like that. Then I realize how fast I'm changing sizes and it makes a huge difference. I even found the one pair of "fat pants" I kept when I was sorting clothes - good reminder of how far I've come.
schenectady - you are right, pulling on smaller clothes and having them fit is better than anything I could eat!
And you should be happy and proud - you have come so far and done so well!
I know. Some days it is so tiresome to put in the effort. I tried on a sweater last weekend. The sales lady said they ran small. It was reduced way down, and all that were left was medium and xsmall. I grabbed the xsmall and was in front of the three way mirror. The sales lady came in and said oh, that looks good, what size did you end up with? I said xsmall and she said wow. That fits perfect. So I went home and chopped up my veggies and followed my diet and was happy.
Now I get to add to drd's victory. I went closet cleaning today and made myself try on everything, yes every single item. Now there is a huge pile on my bed of things to go to the thrift store.
The victory was trying on a gorgeous two piece silk Adrianna Papell SIZE 14 and all the buttons on the top closed and the skirt went whoosh over my hips! Now I admit that 5 more pounds will help me breathe a little easier, but, hey, I will take it.
Five more plus on ounce for breathing will take me to Onederland so maybe this is kismet!
It sure pays to be 100% on this program. Today, I have officially lost 101.6 pounds and it sure feels more than wonderful. I still have a long way to go but these numbers really propel me forward yet again. I guess my next goal is to get down to my drivers license weight. (Another 26 pounds) LOL
65peppergirl: First, congratulations on the 101.6 pounds - you must have been very disciplined and hard working to get there, but yes, it does feel good (I have about 10 more before I hit that.
You do make me laugh because when I had to haul out my driver's license for the first time in months, I started roaring - it was probably the first time in my life I actually weighed LESS than that little lie I had on my license!
SO TRUE! I was thinking about that the other day. For the first time in my life I am lower than my lie on my license. Gosh. Too funny. I even thought about going to the DMV and getting it changed when I got to my goal. haha! It sure is the little things....
Now I get to add to drd's victory. I went closet cleaning today and made myself try on everything, yes every single item. Now there is a huge pile on my bed of things to go to the thrift store.
The victory was trying on a gorgeous two piece silk Adrianna Papell SIZE 14 and all the buttons on the top closed and the skirt went whoosh over my hips! Now I admit that 5 more pounds will help me breathe a little easier, but, hey, I will take it.
Five more plus on ounce for breathing will take me to Onederland so maybe this is kismet!
Hooray schenectady! That is awesome! I hope you have it hanging right where you can see it just to remind you of where you are headed!
It sure pays to be 100% on this program. Today, I have officially lost 101.6 pounds and it sure feels more than wonderful. I still have a long way to go but these numbers really propel me forward yet again. I guess my next goal is to get down to my drivers license weight. (Another 26 pounds) LOL
Congrats peppergirl! That is so awesome!
You should be so proud of yourself!
<off to look at my drivers license, wonder what lie I put there?>
Had to laugh - actually went and pulled out my drivers license. I weigh considerably less than what I said on my license but it was still less than my highest weight.
Guess I won't be too upset when it comes time to get a new pic on my license. The current one is awful!
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I just looked at my driver's license (which was issued about 2 weeks before I started IP) and I listed 200 as my weight. Well that was wrong, but I couldn't bring myself to put my actual weight on there.
Now I am below that. Until this latest renewal, it said 160.
The picture is AWFUL. So, when I get all the weight off, off I go to get a new license. I don't care that it will cost me $20.
I also need to renew my Passport, luckily they don't ask for your weight on there!!
Carol - I also put 200 on my license because I couldn't bear to put the actual weight on there! I have to get a new license around my birthday in June so I will put the actual weight and have a new picture since I look nothing like my drivers license photo now!
WOWZA! So much to celebrate on this thread! Way to go all! You are inspiring! And I too will second that clothes shopping keep me going strong too. Nothing like feeling down and then hitting up some smaller stuff.
I stayed the same on coach's scale today, but I am unconcerned. So much going on with my body right now - change in medication, increased PT, etc., etc. Not surprising at all. And since I've lost 2 pant sizes in the last month I am a happy camper!
So I went home and chopped up my veggies and followed my diet and was happy.
