Unexpected NSV/Neck

NaomiJFoster

I had a completely unexpected thing happen today.

Well, when I was at my heaviest, the thing that really spurred me to lose weight was the way my face and neck started looking. I knew I'd gained there. And when I started losing, I saw it there first. But I didn't realize how significant it was.

I have a choker necklace that used to fit perfectly and I wore it all the time. Then it got too tight. Like almost actually choking me. So I stopped wearing it. I put it on today, just to see. It actually dangles to my collarbone.

I'm aware of how weight loss works, I know it's not only about making my belly get smaller, I know weight forms and dissipates on the entire body. Still, I think many of us think mostly about our belly, hips, buns, thighs, upper arms. But the fact is that it's a full-body experience. I guess this was just a very tangible way for me to see that.

Serendipity5215

That's a great visual to show you how far you've come... nice work!

rhileyschubbygranny

awesome!

pinkiezoom

Brilliant, i noticed my collarbones for the first time a couple of weeks ago and got excited lol!

bstoudt369

I put on a turtleneck for the first time this winter and it didn't feel like it was strangling me all day like it did last year!

40andFindingFitness

I noticed the weight loss in my neck most as well. I used to look like a head with shoulders, now I have a neck. Who knew?

sarahsedai

it's unexpected things like that that often mean more to me than numbers on the scale. even the mirror can trick me... even at 40 lbs down, sometimes i look in the mirror and don't see anything different. but when i see how things (from clothes to jewelry etc), progress can not be denied! awesome nsv.

NaomiJFoster

sarahsedai wrote: »

it's unexpected things like that that often mean more to me than numbers on the scale. even the mirror can trick me... even at 40 lbs down, sometimes i look in the mirror and don't see anything different. but when i see how things (from clothes to jewelry etc), progress can not be denied! awesome nsv.

40 pounds down is where I am too! Congrats to you. It's a great place to be.

NaomiJFoster

Thanks for the support everyone.

And now, laugh at me...I was actually a little irked that my choker was too big and looked weird. Irked at losing weight? What is that about? Ha ha!

kristinhowell

Awesome NSV! Great progress

I noticed in my hands and feet and small areas a lot before I noticed my weight loss anywhere else, and it was definitely a strange experience!

tomwatso

For me, the muscles in my throat are very prominent now.