[banananutmuffin]

I know we have a lot of "things I hate about being overweight" threads, so I thought I'd start one about the things we love about losing weight, whether it's 5 pounds or 50 pounds!

For me...

- I love that Hubby can cuddle me at night and I'm not self-conscious when his hand touches my tummy.

- I love that I don't have to wear oversized shirts and baggy pants anymore. I feel good in clothes again!

- I love the compliments I'm getting!

[Tohisha77]

1.i def love the compliments,feeling sexy in my clothes
2.feeling in control and strong(i get a high from seeing the numbers go down)
3.being able 2 walk long distances and not get tired,having stamina

[luckymommy]

I love wearing clothes because they look good rather than finding the least hideous item.

I love feeling confident in hubby's arms.

I love the feeling of control and empowerment....whereas before, I felt completely out of control.

I feel like this is who I really am and that before, I was stuck in a body that didn't really represent me, if that makes any sense.

[takingcontrol]

I love that shopping is becoming a pleasure rather than something I dread!

I love that if I'm treating myself when out, like getting a cake with my coffee or ordering dessert, I don't feel self concious about being the fat and greedy one.

I love that learning to have a better relationship with food is becoming easier with every pound that I lose.

I love being fitter and more self confident.

I love that the me I see in the future has way more opportunities than the me I used to see

[Serenity100]

I love having control over my life, instead of my life controlling me.

I love not having aches and pains due to having too much weight on my frames.

I love looking in the mirror and seeing bones and muscles, not flab.

[sontaikle]

1) My fiance can throw me up in the air, carry me over his shoulder, etc. He can pretty much pick me up and twirl me around with ease
2) How fast and far I can run and how long I can work out
3) How strong I feel
4) Bikini time!
5) People telling me I look strong
6) How everyone's eyes bug out when I lift as much as I do.
7) Having to go into the clothing stores and pick up the smallest two sizes, rather than the largest two

[Thighs Be Gone]

I think feeling confident to handle the curve balls life throws at me is a huge thing.

I like the control.

I like feeling pretty in heels and makeup again.

I like feeling strong.

[berryblondeboys]

Hearing things like this from my husband, "I just couldn't take my eyes off you."

[chickadee32]

I'd echo pretty much the entire post made by lucky mommy.


I love feeling fit and strong, and knowing that I have the power to get even fitter and stronger.

I love being able to cross my legs and wear heels all day without pain - it makes me feel feminine and sexy.

I love it that my constant issue with clothes not fitting anymore is because I'm getting smaller, not larger.

I love feeling so empowered by the knowledge I now have regarding my body, nutrition, etc. I love knowing, fully believing, that *I* am in control of my life and my health.

[kassiebby1124]

Of course I love the compliments and watching my body change.

I love being able to eat with my friends and not feel bad because 9 times outta 10 I eat less than that do

But the biggest thing I have to love is that I, a 17 year old kid, have inspired both people my age and older to change THEIR lives too. That, to me, is the thing I love the most.

[Beach Patrol]

I love the way I FEEL!

I love being able to DO MY OWN PEDICURE!

I love shoving the too-big-for-me-now clothes into the Goodwill pile!

[mimsyborogoves]

The compliments!

Being able to wear things that I didn't have the courage to wear before, i.e shorter dresses

Being able to buy clothes out of the Misses section and not being restricted to plus-size only

Being able to have better sex because I can get into different positions more easily, and also actually being able to be on top during sex! XD

[banananutmuffin]

Originally Posted by mimsyborogoves

Being able to have better sex because I can get into different positions more easily, and also actually being able to be on top during sex! XD

I hear you on this one. Hubs and I have always enjoyed a healthy romantic life, but seems like since I lost the weight I am always feeling frisky.

[Natasha22]

I just love the way clothes look on me when I'm slimmer.

I like not feeling so self conscious all the time, always worrying if my belly is showing, if the pants I'm wearing make my thighs look too big, keeping my head straight so my double chin wouldn't show as bad. I feel more relaxed now and I really enjoy it!

[Madame Souza]

I love that my partner can reach his arms around me and that there is still room on his arm
I love shopping and choosing clothes that are more fun than functional
I love being able to move and work out
I love feeling strong and healthy
I love eating strong and healthy
I love taking care of myself and putting myself first