3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community - Maintenance NSV's~aka~Why it's worth it

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Originally Posted by paperclippy (Post 3558216)

I had a major NSV today that nobody but you guys would understand (and doesn't really fall under the "why it's worth it" header).

I came in to work, sat down at my desk, and when through email and such (like checking 3fc :o ). Then I got up to put my lunch in the fridge and get some hot water for my tea. I came back to my desk and realized the open bag of fun-sized Almond Joy bars that someone had put on the table next to my desk Friday was still there.

Guys, I sat three feet away from an open bag of Almond Joy for an HOUR without even noticing it was there. Then when I noticed it, all I thought was, "Oh, that's still there?" followed by "OMG, I didn't even notice it! Yay me!"

I am sitting a few feet from an open bag of candy bars and I have NO DESIRE to eat them. None.

JEssica, this is wonderful. Great job!!!

I think perhaps it can fall under the " why it's worth it" category.

All your hard work has made you immune to the candy and you feel marvelous about that... sounds pretty worth it to me....- that feeling of control and not even thinking about the stuff. :)

REgardless, I'm happy for you. :)

Jessica - that is fantastic!

Not quiiiiiiite in "maintenance" yet but my view of myself has shifted accordingly with my weight which is a big NSV in itself. I have several others too.

+This year I wore an unflattering and skanky-looking Halloween costume that included a tan satin nightie that clings to my belly and does absolutely nothing for my figure. I NEVER, EVER would have worn such a costume in years past - all costumes had to be either sleek and black or completely covering all flaws because I was self-conscious. This year I was OK with letting loose and going for "weird and unattractive." It's a big jump, not feeling like you have to look good all the time.

+I exercise at home in just a bra and panties. I have gotten over my pathological fear of watching my fat wobble while doing exercise videos.

+I don't feel guilty or out of place walking into (Japanese) stores to shop because I know I can fit into their clothes now. 26-28 lbs ago it was different.

+I weigh almost as little as my mom. Walking next to her won't be shameful when she visits me in Japan in March.

Today was the end of an era. Today, I finally went to the DMV to get a new driver's license, with a new photo (I still had the fat one on there) and with an ACCURATE weight number.

Of course, they prefer to use the same photo, so they asked why I wanted a new one. I held up the old one next to my face, and said "This was 125 lbs ago. I have literally been accused of stealing it". And then multiple people passed it around and commented :rofl:

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Originally Posted by mandalinn82 (Post 3560809)

AWESOME!!!!!!