I had a skirt that I bought a while back and I had to have it fixed (it had snaps and was just snug enough that the snaps wouldn't stay snapped). Someone removed the snaps and put buttons on for me. I just got the skirt back and I can get it on and off w/out unbuttoning it! And, a friend at work told me she can tell that I've lost weight. I think she's nuts seeing as I've only lost 10 lbs, but hey I'll take it!

I didn't give in to stress eating this weekend - and that's huge for me!! And in 8 more days I will be able to say that I made it through the entire tax season without a crazy food binge. WOW!!!!

I bought a pair of pants last night in a smaller size to use as diet and workout motivation.... and they fit!

I bought regular pantyhose! They're the largest size on the chart, but I'm actually on the chart! I've always needed a whole different chart, the one on the plus size packages. I had no idea that you could buy pantyhose for $1, either. They certainly don't go for that at the Avenue.

Lisa

I pulled out a shirt that didn't fit last year...I washed it and it kind of shrank in length and didn't go past my waist when I pulled it down.

Put it on today and it FITS AND LOOKS GOOD :carrot::carrot:

Everyone is doing so great. It is nice to see everyone realizing there is more to getting healthy than the scale shows us. Nice going everyone.

I have had some GREAT April NSVs so far!

I stepped on the scale the other day and it showed I was 5 pounds lighter! It may of only been water loss or something, but it gave me a boost. Okay so thats not a NSV in its entirety but still..

My mom is becoming more aware that I want to lose weight and has been doing a few things to try and help such as getting me diet pop and encouraging me to pack a lunch etc. She also has encouraged me to get out DDR and maybe find a exercise video or something. She said I looked like i might be losing, but i have a feeling that might of just been for encouragement :p She has also been trying to motivate me to do stuff and whatnot... I wuv my mom...

Aside from that, one of my Digital Media instructors has recommended me to a couple small businesses to build and update their websites and get paid! This would be my first web design job and my first real opportunity to work with other people outside of my friends and doing this type of thing as a hobby. Im not officially into either of the 2 jobs but im excited none the less!

thats all for now

Lisa that is FABULOUS!!!!! Now think what else you can treat yourself to with the extra $ you're saving :)

I'm glad to see some postings here..... this thread has been too quiet - and it was always one of my biggest motivators!!

OOops - I almost forgot mine..... I said NO to chocolate last night. I probably could have fit it in with the calories - but I know I would have been eating it for the wrong reasons.

Well I got to go to soup plantation for dinner last night and they have a yummy salad and soup buffet, plus these greasy yummy pizza slivers and my all time temptation garlic bread the oily kind!

Well I got my salad and went for the diet lemonade (no dr pepper, I was so proud of myself) and sat down, took one glance at the yummy garlic bread and walked right passed it. they diet lemonade ended up being water and I did not go back and switch it with anything so I was really stoked at my will power!!

Yeah me!!!

Today I am wearing a Size 18W Lee Ryder jeans my mom bought me almost 4 years ago for my birthday. I couldn't quite squeeze my butt into them then (that was when I lost a lot of weight) and had them on the shelf. I still had the tags on them and took them off this morning. No struggling to squeeze into them and they buttoned right up :D

kell
Nice going on the exercise and the choices at lunch. Each day is just one step at a time to a more healthy thinner person. You will get where you want to be it just takes time.

barby
That is terrific. I bet you felt so great about yourself as you closed that button.

Lea
Oh that is wonderful. It is so nice when things workout the way we want them too.


Hope
Oh I love soup and salad bars. Sure don't want their yucky pizza we can make better stuff than that at home. You should be very proud of yourself for making good choices.


gr8
That is a big challenge isn't it. Just because we can fit it in, doesn't mean we need to have it. We should enjoy each and every bite we put into our body's and if we aren't going to enjoy that yummy why have it. Give yourself a big pat on the back for a good choice.


Phoenix
Wow sounds like a lot of great things going on for you. Good luck on the job and hope many more come your way. It is so nice to have someone like your Mom start to encourage you in the ways you need. Exercise videos are great. I do them a few times a day. Depends on what kinds you want, you can find used ones real cheap on amazon.com. I happen to love Leslie Sansone.

I went to buy some size 22 capris today since the 24's are swimming on me... and I ended up buying 20's! And they fit just right and are NOT stretch pants!

Lyn
That is great. You know you have a great smile. I can see it clear over here :)