I was feeling kind of blech this afternoon, so I ate 2 pieces of toast. I didn't feel too great about eating something so carby, but then I got to thinking, in the "old days" I would've eaten a sleeve of cookies and washed it down with a pint of Haagen Daas. Then I started thinking about all the other things that have changed along this journey...

• I always fasten my seat belt now
• I don't put off checking the mail, I attend to bills straight away.
• I shower and brush my teeth regularly
• I go to the doctor
• I exercise regularly
• My house is clean almost all the time
• I don't spend too much time on the computer or in front of the TV
• I'm taking a lower dose of my anti-depressant

What's changed for you?

Oh I like this thread!

I bath or shower EVERY day instead of every second, it takes less effort now
I make an effort with my hair/makeup and clothes every day
I RUN and play with my kids
I exercise
I plan my meals and stick to them
I eat breakfast!
I have low blood pressure

Hmm....

I'm no longer on anti-depressants
I make time for myself and DON'T feel guilty about it!
I actually enjoy my kids
"Take time to smell the roses" isn't just a saying for me anymore
I'm way more active than I have been in years
I try to find the positive in everything

I really agree with Tanee's statement that she is taking time to smell the roses. Me too! Me too!

My NY resolution was to simplify my life. I am doing everything I can to do just that. Getting rid of things, people, situations, etc. that take me away from what I really WANT and NEED to be doing.

So far ...

Not hitting the drive throu just cuz it is there.
Making food plans when going out to run errands.

I eat smaller (much smaller) meals, but am more satisfied with them.
I no longer think about cake constantly.
I treat myself better.
I feel like a success..
I understand myself better.
I feel energetic and sometimes run places for fun.
I no longer walk into a new exercise class and think, "OMG, I am the largest person here and won't be able to keep up and everyone thinks I'm disgusting". I now walk in wondering how long it will take me to get good and whether it'll become a part of my fitness program, even if I am the largest person in the class.

Great thread

I exercise.
I have more patience.
I don't think about treats I'm going to have all the time.
I take better care of myself.
I eat smaller meals and don't take seconds.
I have more energy.
I'm more aware of what I put in my body.
I don't sit in front of the tv every night.
I play with my kids and have fun.

Everything CFMama said except substitute "dogs" for "kids."

I truly believe I can do anything I set my mind to.
I truly believe that, although I am not perfect, I am beautiful, I deserve to be happy, and I have as much right to exist on this planet as anyone/everyone else and to live my life the way I want to.
Etc.

I remember I was starting to have a hard time getting around when I was still at 360 pounds. My asthma had gotten much worse.

I've maintained myself around 285 for a few years now. While I'm making a fresh start here and would like to lose more, I appreciate breathing easier and being much more flexible all around.

I don't have asthma attacks! My childhood asthma returned with a vengeance when I moved from NY to NM and since I've been working out I can breathe again!

hmm...my desire to be a better ME. it has increased greatly

I can tie my shoes, bending over, and not be out of breath. and the bow is on the top of my shoe not the side of my shoe.

I crave veggies and fruits..