[ncuneo]

So I know this is a total brag, so forgive me, but I just can't stop looking in the mirror! This last 12 lbs has been a real transformation and I finally feel normal, I feel like I look normal, not overweight or fat or whatever. This is the first time I've felt this way in years! I guess the most exciting part is that I'm still like 30-40 lbs away from my goal. I feel like I've already succeeded and if I don't lose another pound I'd be fine with that. But I will, I'm so motivated and I feel like I'm not on a *diet* but I'm eating the way I should and can continue for life! I'm exercising and enjoying like I used to when I was thin. I just wanted to say good luck to all of you and know that it is possible. Just look at my siggy, I've been at this for a few years but just kept on trucking!

[mkendrick]

I know how you feel!! On my good days when I'm really feeling the weight loss, I walk around admiring any reflection of myself I see. Mirrors, windows, car windows, glass doors, lol. Especially after a workout when my muscles are firm, I also flex and poke my muscles, lol.

But good job, it's a great feeling, huh?

[Stace]

Brag on! That is wonderful!

[Gracie789]

Congrats! I so know what you mean about the mirror. At my heaviest I avoided any and all mirrors, now I'll easily spend 10 minutes just looking at myself in the bathroom mirror. Like you, I'm still 30-40 lbs from my goal but I'm looking 'normal' and it's so rewarding. Way to go on your progress & keep up the great work!

[Karen925]

Awesome! I am having the same experience. Living my black jean look.

[lizzybeth81]

I am so happy to hear someone say that For the longest time, I avoided the mirror as much as possible, and now I am starting to feel like I can look at it again. . . Congratulations on your success!!!

[Primm]

Originally Posted by rockinrobin

My collar bones - when they popped through - forget about it. I could not stop staring at the lovely things.

That's me! I sit at my desk at work and feel my collarbones, thankfully my colleagues can't see me.

It's an awesome feeling when you get to a "normal" weight, even if it's still overweight but lower than you've been for years. Good for you!

[Rainbow]

That's encouraging to hear since I'm 182lb and still think I look fat- hopefully the next 10lb will make a lot of difference Though I also can't stop looking in the mirror as compared to how I used to be I can't believe how "slim" I am. Well done on your weight loss

[Shytowngal]

Not me yet, but don't aplogize for looking and feeling great! Way to go! And stare on girl!!!!

[losermom]

Originally Posted by ncuneo

I feel like I've already succeeded and if I don't lose another pound I'd be fine with that. But I will, I'm so motivated and I feel like I'm not on a *diet* but I'm eating the way I should and can continue for life! I'm exercising and enjoying like I used to when I was thin. I've been at this for a few years but just kept on trucking!

Ncuneo, you are a success! Enjoy it! It's only going to get better from here on out. I now spend an obscene amount of time in front of the mirror, trying on clothes and just admiring my new slim bod! And like others, I too like to feel my protruding collarbones and also my well-toned shoulders under my clothes!

[weebleswobble]

I keep looking for my butt-shelf in the mirror when I get dressed, you know, that butt-shelf that used to hike up your shirt in the back? it's gone.

What size jeans are you wearing now?

[Stella]

Hey, you deserve it!! You`ve put a lot of hard fork in it, now you can enjoy the rewards!! :-)

[fatmad]

this is wonderful, enjoy the feeling. Getting fit and healthy is the goal and you have gotten there and will continue well.!

[teff]

Haha, clearly you are not alone in this! But dangit, we DESERVE to stare at ourselves in the mirror and be a little bit vain (when nobody else is around hopefully) with all the hard work we have put into this!

My closet in my room has one of those sliding doors that is just a huge full length mirror. In the past, this would have been horrifying and I would have tried to do something to cover it up. Now, sometimes when I am feeling down I will just undress or put on something nice and just admire myself from different angles in the mirror, or even get yet another mirror to look at myself from behind as well.. lol! Yeah, it sounds a little pathetic but it is at least better than cheering myself up with ice cream. What is possibly bad though is that my thought process during these times is sometimes "Well, everything else might suck but at least I'm not fat anymore." >.<

[sweetnlow28]

Congratulations, it is such a great feeling, you don't need to apologize for being proud I am not to that point yet but I do like feeling my collar bones and making my lose skin wrinkle where it used to be firm with fat. The little things are great to keep you motivated
You are doing awesome!