Have gotten some really nice compliments all week long. My daughter (9) said of my outfit yesterday that I looked like I had lost "30 pounds or something" while she was at school. It was a fitted shirt and she's used to seeing me in things that are looser. I've got to start wearing flattering clothes more often.
Lifeguard , I do understand about wanting the scale to say less. My DH thinks I won't be able to make myself stay off the scale, but I am going to try. If next month, I've only lost 2 lbs., well I know it wasn't cause I didn't do what I knew to do. I gave my best effort.
This evening we spent all evening looking for a new car. We got home late and I still cooked a healthy dinner. Then, I went ahead and walked on my treadmill even though I was tired and wanted to just sit in front of the TV with everyone else. This is an NSV for me cause I'm good at feeling entitled to rest when deep down I know I need to exercise.
Tricia, WTG on the fitted shirt and the compliment.
I'm good at feeling entitled to rest when deep down I know I need to exercise.
Me too! I'm glad I'm not the only one!
I ran this morning. That's my NSV. I've now been running 3 times a week for 3 months. You could say it's become part of my life, now, instead of something I'm trying to get into.
I didn't go off plan & eat junk last night although I was really feeling down about losing no inches or pounds - AGAIN - this week, and then found out ANOTHER close friend is pregnant. Instead I had plain yogurt & raspberries.
This is a funny clothes one.....I can now fit into DH's size 38 Levi's! In just a couple of weeks, they'll be too big, and that will be a FIRST in the years we've been married.
I worked out this morning for the first time in like 1 month. I only did the tredmill for 30 min. but i burned about 250 calories because i did an uphill program. i feel really good. i was going to go for a bikeride but it is supposed rain and storm most of the day.
Maybe tonight it will clear up. I am really happy at me.....
I have a strange, yet exciting, one. When I went to donate blood today, they asked if I wanted to be part of the double cell donation process--in effect, taking two units instead of one. I looked at the criteria and had to decline because I DON'T WEIGH ENOUGH! That was a first!
I also have to admit I couldn't donate today because my iron level was again too low. That makes three out of four attempts where my iron was too low. The other try I had a rash on my arm, and they didn't want to stick a needle in it. I'm bummed because I believe strongly in donating, and have only been able to do it once in the last two years. But I did learn today that calcium depletes iron, and I take a lot of calcium because of bone issues so if I eliminate the calcium for a week prior to donating, and take some iron pills plus eat iron-rich food, then maybe my next donation attempt will be successful.
I did some research yesterday & I think my foul mood & fatigue may be due to a B vitamin imbalance. I didn't realize that one of the meds I'm on is known for depleting B vitamins. So I started taking a supplement last night.
I also made an appointment for my doctor to readjust my metformin as it is supposed to help produce regular menstrual periods (& ovulation) & lower insulin resistance making weightloss a little easier. It's apparent that it is doing neither.
So I guess my NSV is that I am taking control of my frustrations & attempting to eliminate them.
Many of you know that I work for our school district, but don't stay in one location, I travel throughout the district. Well today was my first day back in my favorite of all the buildings (the people are just awesome here). In the first five minutes I was here I was complemented by SIX different teachers, all telling me how fabulous I look. One said "OMG, you are even smaller than you were in May!" That was the biggie for me, as for the last couple weeks I've sorta felt like I haven't made any progress all summer. I've still counted all my WW points, still worked out daily, but the weight is coming off so much slower now that I don't have that same sense of accomplishment as I did when I'd lose 2-3 pounds in a single week. Her complement let me know that yes, I am still doing things right, and even if I can't see it, others can!
I went to the Dr's this morning. He reduced my blood pressure medication again. He was actually very complimentary, said he was pleased with how well I've been loosing weight and as long as I don't start gaining back he should be able to take off the blood pressure meds completely. WooHoo!!
Well, I'm finally joining the crowd of those who can see their collar bones again!! YEEHAW! Also, I noticed that my smile is looking different (or rather may face looks different when I smile) because I don't have that look of a puffy face rearranging itself to accomodate my smile! My smile is the focal point now instead of the ridiculous looking cheeks that looked like a squirrel who was storing a double portion.
Today on my lunch hour I went over to a friend's house with a gift, card & big hug to congratulate her on her pregnancy (she just told me the other night over the phone) --- even though I'm jealous as ****. Sometimes it's hard to be a good friend - lol!
Everyone is having such good ones this month! I like the Blood donation one alot. Lol.
Mine today is: I looked at the clock on my way back from the store and the clock when I got home, and I'm walking a lot faster these days somewhere between 3.5-3.75 and that was on the way BACK carrying 12 cans of cat food (was on sale. ) after having walked 2 miles to get to the store in the first place. I was probably a wee bit faster on the way up!
Oh one more! I noticed a normal sized towel was *nearly* covering all of my backside when wrapped around me when I got out of the shower this morning. I always hated that mooning factor.
I just noticed, I have awesome shoulders! Yeah, my collarbones popped several months ago, but even at 120 pounds they were never my best feature, just not as "sharp" as I often thought they should be. But my shoulders are so toned and well shaped now....gotta love that elliptical machine!
It was a fitted shirt and she's used to seeing me in things that are looser. I've got to start wearing flattering clothes more often.
In just a couple of weeks, they'll be too big, and that will be a FIRST in the years we've been married.
