No NSVs of my own this week, but I enjoy reading everybody else's. Robin, it's funny how that happens, isn't it. You might have lost 25 lbs and nobody's said a word then all of a sudden everybody notices. I have a hard time with the attention too. I never liked it when people discussed weight before I was losing, and I'm not sure I like it any better now. How your body looks seems like pretty personal stuff. But I'm learning to accept the compliments instead of arguing. Ritzyfritzy, LaurieDawn, Lyn, and leah, congrats on the clothing size NSVs! LaurieDawn, I know exactly what you mean. Some days I feel positively skinny, and others I feel fat as ever! Enjoy the moment!
Even though my weight loss so far is a drop in the bucket, I found myself feeling really GOOD about myself yesterday. It's like I could see ahead to the "me" I'm going to be. I think that just taking care of myself, eating healthier, and knowing that I'm on the road to self-improvement has been a real attitude boost.
I don't have anything to report, just haaving some fun browsing thru others -- i like this one
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Originally Posted by Lyn2007
Back several years ago, when I got down to about 242, I went out and bought these two really cute shirts for summer. They had just a bit of sleeve, a v-neck and some buttons. They were cut to be form fitting and showed my waist curves and my curvy bust really well. I felt so sexy in them. But then I got too big to wear them.
I decided today I would get them out (even though they are for summer, and it is cold) and hang them in my closet for motivation. Just for kicks I tried them on. THEY FIT. They fit well enough that if it were summer I would wear them NOW. I felt SO good in them!! I was almost giddy!
And then I tried on some jeans and fit into a 22! I started in a very tight 26, so this is pretty darn inspiring
that's such a great feeling and so motivational -- i say WEAR the tops and put a nice fitted jacket over top! voila! hopefully it'll be really hot where you work (hahaha turn the heat up) and you'll "casually" have to slip off the jacket yay!
and dustdiva -- awesome to feel good about yourself!!! you don't have to lose massive amounts to feel great about accomplishing something ! the first steps are the MOST brutal
This is a little catty but I surpassed the weightloss of a friend & it kinda feels good. Ok - I know that shows how terrible a person I am but .... well, there it is.
Oh you guys are SO right about going ahead and wearing those sexy shirts!!! You have totally inspired me. I LOVE how those shirts look and I was just a teeny bit sad because I bet by spring they will be kinda loose. My husband is coming home in 2 weeks (he has been gone 3 months except a short visit home) and I was trying to figure out something nice I could wear to see if he noticed my weight loss. I am going to wear those shirts under a jacket or sweater and slip them off!! At least I know I will feel drop dead sexy! Thanks you guys.
I have a NSV that's really not all that related to weight loss, but it makes me feel good nonetheless.
I play volleyball 2-3 times per week. I've not been going on Wednesday nights because the play at this game is much better and more competitive than my other 2 games. Well, I decided that I'm not going to get better until I start playing with people that can teach me to be better. So, I've been going on Wednesdays this year. I can play with these guys!! I know it doesn't seem like much, but I can keep up and hold my own with these guys. My playing has improved enough over the last 6 months that I fit right in. It feels great!! I also notice that I'm getting stronger. I used to have a hard time serving the ball over the net and my triceps would be killing me after 2 hours. Now, I can serve the ball out of bounds (and did tonight, whoops.) and my arms don't hurt at all. I'm also learning to be a good spiker. Yep, all 5'7" of me is learning to spike the ball! I love it. I said this isn't really related to weight loss, but my loss has helped. I'm faster, can jump higher and am more flexible since I've lost weight. I'm sure that makes a difference.
My hubby to be gets graft from work at times. This time it was a shirt. It is that WebTech material that wicks sweat away, and is generally for more fitted styles.
Well... It was a mens XL. He held it up against me and said... "I think that will fit!" so I tried it on and it was lose in the waist, and sat lovely on my... um... chest. *grin* Maybe not as exciting as a womens XL but a mens XL has been a long time for me too!
Today at Walmart I ran into my cousin. I havent seen here in a few months. The last time she saw me I had lost 39 lbs and she didnt even notice. Today Ive lost 51 and she noticed immediately. She said "WOW! You have really lost alot of weight!" I blushed and told her I had lost 51 lbs.
BONES, who knew I had 'em? Lying in bed this morning, my hand slid over my hip and I felt HIPBONES! Harder to find standing up, but they are still there! Then I started looking and noticed that my collar bones and jawbone are making a reappearance too. I'm feeling positively bony today! Just in time for Halloween!
This is more of a "staying on plan" victory. I'm PMSing big time, and I usually allow myself 1 bag of chips and some dip at this TOM. It's the ONLY time I "let" myself eat chips anymore. Well, I did the grocery shopping yesterday, and I was in the treat aisle with my kids...and I didn't buy my chips. I thought about it, but decided not to. I'm sorta bummed that I didn't get my salt fix, but I'm MORE proud that I was able to say "no" in the grocery store ('cause once they're in the house, they're fair game). Yay me!
yay!
you don't have to lose massive amounts to feel great about accomplishing something ! the first steps are the MOST brutal 
I said this isn't really related to weight loss, but my loss has helped. I'm faster, can jump higher and am more flexible since I've lost weight. I'm sure that makes a difference.
