As I posted in today's daily chat thread - actually getting out of a chair today without the chair sticking to my azz when I stood up.

Also it has been three weeks since I've taken my acid reflux medication.

Today I did something I've never done before. A client of mine brought in an appreciation gift of chocolate covered macadamia nuts from her trip to Hawaii along with a card. I very politely told her I was on a program to lose weight and although I appreciated her thinking of me I would rather her have the chocolates but I would be thrilled to accept the card.
She was very understanding and I feel so good about myself for declining.

Yay for you! Also, thanks for posting the potato salad recipe on the other thread. I'm going to try it out

As a side note: You made a good choice. If they are the chocolates I am thinking of, they taste TERRIBLE. Totes not worth it

This is a fun thread! My NSV's... (not all inclusive)

1) For the first time I fit into 2 pairs of Miss Me jeans that I bought in August of 2012.
2) I feel good. Seriously, I just feel good.
3) Seeing their is hope that I will get rid of my "pear shape"... I think I actually saw the beginning of "curves" today around my waist region.
4) Watching my BP drop and knowing their is hope of getting off my BP meds.
5) Being excited about going to the gym to do my low-impact, IP coach approved treadmill and stationary bike work-out.
6) Being able to.... (this could be TMI) wipe my girl parts without feeling like I need to stretch my arm 12" to get over my huge belly.

a win win decision!

It is March Break in Ontario. So Monday morning I tackled my closets. I have had clothes from size 2X down to my smallest size 14 ( designer clothes I have kept hoping to fit in one day). Well, my size 14 clothes fit perfectly. I have since packed up 8 huge boxes of every size, casual, fancy, business you name it to give to the diabetes association. WOW. Now that felt awesome. I emptied 2 and half closets, still have one to go and drawers in my guest's room to empty (because of my many sizes, I had clothes in different rooms). I have decided to not keep any of them as I am NEVER, I mean NEVER going back to those sizes. My husband was worried that I was going to go on a huge shopping spree, but I assured him I would not as I am going to live with the strict minimal of clothes until I get to my goal weight.

Can't wait for my family to see me at Easter. They have not seen me since xmas.

I meant to post this last weekend but didn't get a chance however today I need the pick me up of remembering.

I was flying last weekend and both legs, I had to have a window seat. I prefer the aisle. Each time I got to the row and saw two guys already seated and I knew I had to ask them to stand so I could get in. This gave me a moment of panic each time because of my old size: 1. as they get up they will be staring at me getting into my seat, 2. manuvering into the seat with my carryon bag used to be tight and akward feeling/looking, 3. I used to take up the whole seat squished arm rest to arm rest and would think other people would view this as "oh i have to sit by the big person". So this trip, after the moment of panic passed, I realized that I don't mind them watching me (I look good!!!), it was so much easier getting into the seat (almost graceful) and I had room to spare on either side of me. I could even shuffle around to pull my carryon from under the seat in front of me and sit it beside me to access it during the flight.

Bonus: I had more leg room too which was helpful for my knee problem as it hurts more to keep it bent. I never realized airplane seats had this much room in them.

ginettepv - Congrats on your successes thus far. Doesn't it feel great to go through closets and get rid of clothes that are now to big for you? I've made the decision with this weight loss to also get rid of clothes that are too big. I hope you have a wonderful visit with your family over Easter and keep up the great job! When you get to your goal weight, hopefully your DH knows you will be going on a huge shopping spree!

KitKat - how terrific to have all those wonderful NSV's on the plane. I like to sometimes take my shoes off on long flights and in the past it's been a struggle to get them back on and be able to tie them when being overweight. I love that this is becoming easier for me. I'm glad that this aspect of flying is no longer stressful for you! Congrats!

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I tend to be a jeans/t-shirt kind of person. When starting IP, I was wearing x-large shirts and some of them were on the tight side. I am now wearing large comfortably (some are a little baggy) and I have been raiding my husbands t-shirts because he has a much better selection than me! Of course, when I get closer to goal, I'll enjoy going to buy some new clothes!

I just got back from a 9 day Caribbean cruise tonight. Although I definitely was not OP, I certainly did not go crazy by any stretch. I can tell you I'm happy to be back and started back on P1 as soon as I walked through the door!

The funny thing is all those things that used to lure me to the dark side: cakes, cookies, pie, beer...didn't do anything for me. As I bit into a cookie all I could think of was how great losing 34lbs feels, all the compliments I've been getting, how full of energy I feel now, how I like the structure of IP and my diet "rituals" (myfitnesspal.com, 3FC updates), how much I like getting up in the morning having my shower then the anticipation of my "naked WI"!

You know, then that cookie pretty much tastes like crap!

Dinner tonight - Turkey sausage with seasoned asparagus and mushrooms grilled to perfection on my good 'ole George Foreman!!! Better than anything old Royal Caribbean can lay down any day!

leadedge - Impressive; WTG! You sound like a total IP convert! Congrats! And you didn't have to walk around full and uncomfortable after constantly overeating like everyone else on the ship lol! Jen

I think it's time to have some links removed from my watch band. When I first started IP, the watch was so tight on my wrist I would accidentally get my skin caught while clasping it all the time. Also it only fit in one spot on my wrist and wouldn't move unless I unclasped it. Now it's constantly sliding up and down my arm and spins around on my wrist.

I agree Ragdoll. Easy to fix and will feel so much better on your wrist. I had mine done a few weeks ago; it's now on the tight side but I still have a lot to lose and I know it will fit well really soon.

NSV of the day: I didn't wear Spanx today and honestly my thighs look the same without them! Pants even feel a little looser!

Great NSV Ragdoll. I remember that happening and found it hard to believe I would lose so much in my wrist that didn't look fat to begin with.

Mquinn106: good for you. I only wear the body shaper tank tops but I really notice it a lot when I go without it so I won't try that again anytime soon.