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painting my toenails and shaving my legs have become much easier...this is the first time I've painted my toes in nearly a year.9
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Am so, so proud of my daughter. But so proud.
In 4 weeks, she has lost 1st 5lbs (19lbs) and is steadily continuing to lose. She knows all about stalls, and how losing weight is not so much a steady stream, but a step by step.... but she has a wonderful, supportive, loving, intelligent and affectionate 7-year-old boy, and he helps her do the cooking, and joins in the fun meals!
She is my treasure, and he is such a godsend. Love 'em both to the moon and back. Relay trips.14 -
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Was having a really frustrating night at work last night as I was trying to keep our *kitten* out of a sling due to a coworker having MARKEDLY different work ethics than I. So I was crabby. But I had a second shift officer who hasn't seen me in a couple months come in to do some paperwork, and he left, but in less than a minute he came back. "I hope this isn't inappropriate but I just have to tell you, you look fantastic!" And then he kept raving about how wonderful I looked. Not in a creepy pervy way, but in a truly complimentary way. Definitely brightened my night.16
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1. I had to buy a smaller belt, for the second time, a couple of weeks ago.
2. I buy the same bermuda shorts each year. I bought them in a size 12 in 2016(far bigger than I had ever been), went up to a 16 in 2017, started LCHF in 8/17, and had them delivered in a size 4 yesterday. They don't come any smaller than that.12 -
AshStout83 wrote: »1. I had to buy a smaller belt, for the second time, a couple of weeks ago.
I have lost in total 10 inches in my waist since Jan 2016. I just drill a new hole when it gets too loose. I figure all that extra leather that isn't needed any more is a reminder. Maybe it is evidence in case I get discouraged.
The day will come when I will buy a new one though.
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AshStout83 wrote: »1. I had to buy a smaller belt, for the second time, a couple of weeks ago.
I have lost in total 10 inches in my waist since Jan 2016. I just drill a new hole when it gets too loose. I figure all that extra leather that isn't needed any more is a reminder. Maybe it is evidence in case I get discouraged.
The day will come when I will buy a new one though.
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Even if you get a new belt, keep the old one just so you can compare from time to time and see how far you have come!4
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Last Sunday I comfortably wore a pair of surf shorts that I haven't fit into in 15+ years...they almost show my butt cheeks, but to be fair, they did back then too...not even sure how they managed to survive all my closet purges over the years other than the fact that super cute surf shorts are so hard to find in the first place!7
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I just broke an unplanned 20 hour fast. I enjoyed a large, super nutritious lunch and just wasn't hungry for the rest of the day. I didn't feel hungry and certainly wasn't hangry. The only reason I broke the fast was because I have a minor caffeine addiction and had to have coffee this morning to avoid a headache. I am not ready to give up my HWC in my coffee.8
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I went out for a friend's birthday dinner last night to an Italian restaurant. I studied the menu online ahead of time, and chose two possible dishes. When I got to the restaurant and learned my first choice was breaded (which was not stated in the menu) I went with choice number two, had them leave off the lemon wine sauce, sub out the potatoes for extra veggies, and was still able to stay within my macros for the day. Did not even feel neglected as everyone else enjoyed their tiramisu, gelato, and ricotta cheesecake since I was so full and happy that I can make decent choices and still have a yummy meal.16
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Quite excited as have only been back on track for a couple of weeks but I can fit back into a pair of Capri pants that I have had for a few years, I haven't been able to get into them since last year but fitted lovely today18
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AshStout83 wrote: »1. I had to buy a smaller belt, for the second time, a couple of weeks ago.
I have lost in total 10 inches in my waist since Jan 2016. I just drill a new hole when it gets too loose. I figure all that extra leather that isn't needed any more is a reminder. Maybe it is evidence in case I get discouraged.
The day will come when I will buy a new one though.
I do that too. My favorite belt tightened enough now that the end wraps around and faces backward.
I punched in 4 extra holes. LOL 3 -
I may cry. I bought size 14 shorts today. I wasn't even this small in high school, and I'm 38 years old. Just a few months ago I was a solid 18/20. And these are WAAAAAAY shorter than I'm comfy with, but jiggly thighs be damned! Size 14!!!
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I just finished my first 24 hr fast.15
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My NSV was being told by a good friend at church that her and another mutual friend had an entire conversation about how much smaller I look! I'll take it and BTW, the scale is not showing that. Just another nail in the coffin of letting the scale dictate your progress!14
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Well, I'm not at my goal weight, but I already look better in my goal weight clothes and I feel better too. Am contemplating wearing a dress soon to my dance night. I have a couple great ones and recently purchased a couple of lace shrugs to keep my flapping arms in check.
Now just have to get up the nerve to show my legs, and practice walking in heels again. It's been awhile. Dont want to totter around. If not this week, maybe next week.
That will be an upcoming mini challenge for me.
I really like leaving all the hiding and shame for my appearance behind me in tbe dust, even though it feels nerve-wracking at times.11 -
Ran the Peachtree Roadrace today
Ate no carby breakfast and didn't eat any sugary sports packs during the race.
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Today I crossed something off my 'bucket list'... I did the 'Edgewalk' at the CN Tower. This is where you go outside ontop of the observation deck, and walk around the outside of the tower 1160 feet / 356 meters above the ground. See here: http://www.edgewalkcntower.ca
I've wanted to do this since they started in 2011. They obviously have a weight limit, and there's mobility requirements, so back then I just forgot about it, figured it would never happen.
It was exhillirating, exciting, and more than a little vertigo-inducing. But once you're used to it, it's a heck of a view.
They have you stand with your toes at the edge and lean out, they have you lean out backwards, and walk right on the edge, it's pretty challenging. You get about 25 - 30 minutes out there, slowly making your way around the outside of it, and posing for photos of course!
The only disappointment was the orange suits are super unflattering and I hate all the full-length pics because between the suit and the harness, all I can see is my big belly.
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