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Love these NSVs everyone! I realized that I probably wouldn't have fit into the driver's seat in our new car at the weight I was before I started Keto in March. As it was, my thigh draped off the left side when we got the car in May and the seat buckle dug into me on the right. Yesterday I noticed my bum is now even with the edge of the seat and the buckle is not digging into me anymore!13
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lolliopopsnrainbows wrote: »I just threw away a pair of trousers that were too big for me (and super unflattering) when I STARTED eating LCHF. This is a big deal for me, as I grew up learning that everything always has to be used up / eaten up / not wasted etc etc. My plan now is that each time I put on something on that is too big, and I have an alternative item in a smaller size that fits, the larger item gets thrown away. The thought of sitting down and sorting out all my clothes is too much right now, but this is a step in the right direction! I'm not intending to go shopping until I stop losing weight (I want to lose around 15 kg in total) unless absolutely necessary and instead make do with a much smaller selection of clothes, and do laundry more frequently! Of course, that will also make space for a shopping spree when I get there!!
And I jogged (very slowly!) 2.2km this morning without walking. I'm gradually increasing how far I go - I started on 1.6km last week and was super proud of myself to break the 2km mark yesterday
I'm going to do the local 5k park run on Saturday 30th September and my aim is to run more of it than I walk!
I agree with @Steph_Maks in regard to donating clothes. There are many worthwhile charities out there and many people who really need the help who can't afford new items.3 -
Here's another option for donating work clothes that no longer fit but that are in good shape and not out of style. https://dressforsuccess.org/4
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Steph_Maks wrote: »As an alternative to throwing oversized clothes in the trash, if they're in ok condition maybe donate them to a local charity?
Over the past 6 months or so, I've sent about 40 lbs of clothes to one of the charities here. Cleared out all my closets, got rid of anything too big, or too not-my-style-anymore.cstehansen wrote: »I agree with @Steph_Maks in regard to donating clothes. There are many worthwhile charities out there and many people who really need the help who can't afford new items.canadjineh wrote: »Here's another option for donating work clothes that no longer fit but that are in good shape and not out of style. https://dressforsuccess.org/
I was a bit overexcited when I made that post and should have pointed out that when I said "thrown away" I meant "put in a bag to go out with the rubbish". In the past always gave away or donated unwanted things but my local council had started up a scheme whereby you leave items for charity donation in clearly marked bags and they collect them when they empty your bins and take them to the local recycling centre where they work with a few charities and homeless organisations to either sell them on in charity shops (if in good enough condition), do them up to sell on (a local organisation that teaches and trains homeless people the skills needed to do it) or give them to a charity that recycles them into rags and sells them on as stuffing material.
But you're all absolutely right, regardless of how throw away society wants to make us, I am strongly strongly against sending anything to landfill that can't be reused or repurposed!10 -
We have Charities posting clothing bags through our letterbox every day of the week; from 'McMillan Nurses' to 'Help for Heroes'.
Sadly however, leaving these bags out for collection on the requested day, is no guarantee that the Charity collectors will turn up; that they won't be stolen'; that they will get to where they're meant to go; that those "in charge" won't go through picking out the best garments to keep for themselves.
Our company will put points on your Reward Card for every garment you bring in, and they guarantee delivery to a certified central (Oxfam) Charity Warehouse and holding bay, until distributed accordingly.
Members of my company's staff regularly 'volunteer' at the warehouse to assist in sorting, grading and sizing all the garments donated. There are always at least three staff members in attendance, every day. (Ostensibly, we're there to do our bit. But of course, we're also there to keep an eye on things and ensure... correct procedure.
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Admittedly, some of the clothing turned in by our customers, is pretty dire in quality, if they donate it in a sealed bag. 9 times out of 10 though, we get to see it at the store counter, so we can "police" what comes through. Most of the things brought in are really very nice. And we're pretty certain - or as certain as we can be - the vast majority of what people donate, gets to where it's meant to go.
For those in the UK, my company is M&S.
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I was able to buy a size two pants last weekend.... I haven't been this small since high school!7
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I always take my unwanted clothes to my local women's refuge, I unfortunately was I one of these 9 years ago with my son and there are some women who go into these with absolutely nothing but the clothes they stand up in trying to escape from domestic violence, so my clothes and my sons are always welcomed, I am in the UK too and there are so many good charity shops also that welcome clothes11
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Brilliant idea, @Chillycatmum , I think I might look up the same situation here! Thanks for the tip!4
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Today I put on a pair of jeans I haven't worn in a few weeks...I almost couldn't get them over my butt...however, once up, they buttoned with no issues and no spill over the top...NSV - apparently my glute routine is working and I'm getting a bigger booty...measurements are scheduled for tomorrow!!!11
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Chillycatmum wrote: »I always take my unwanted clothes to my local women's refuge, I unfortunately was I one of these 9 years ago with my son and there are some women who go into these with absolutely nothing but the clothes they stand up in trying to escape from domestic violence, so my clothes and my sons are always welcomed, I am in the UK too and there are so many good charity shops also that welcome clothes
That's a fantastic idea @Chillycatmum, I'm going to see if I can find anywhere near me. I've just decided to clear out a few thick winter coats that I'm sure would be extremely useful! I'm so glad there was a refuge available to help you when you needed it.
my most recent NSV was a 20 mile bike ride on Thursday. I bought a bike in June having not been on one in about five years and promptly had a fairly major accident on it (unconscious, concussion, memory loss, trip to A&E, helmet smashed to bits). I've been really nervous about getting back on it but my lovely lovely work colleague decided she was going to take me out to get me back in the saddle. I was ridiculous nervous beforehand but LOVED it! (And she kindly avoided any steep downhills to prevent a repeat incident!!)
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That's great news, @lolliopopsnrainbows! Friends like that are worth their weight in gold! What a kind buddy! Glad you're back in the saddle!2
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Sometimes its the little things, like being able to get up and down from the toilet without feeling every joint ache or having to remove my sandalwood comb from my back pocket when I sit in a chair because now I can feel it dig into muscle instead of mush into fat. I see to deal with stress and aggravation a lot better these days as well.7
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Today, my sister and I did a 25 kilometer walk. It was to raise money for cancer research. 25km through downtown Toronto, we both signed up for this last November and neither were sure we'd actually be able to do it.
Not only did we finish it, we kept an average pace of a bit better than 5km/h. It took us 5 hours, 20 minutes and that included two rest stops.
Needless to say, despite the sore feet and aching muscles, I'm feeling pretty jazzed, considering I only started walking 13 months ago and couldn't even go a single km back then.
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I've spent the last two months being sick with summer flu. Two of them and both nasty. When I first started keto i felt amazing. My mood was brighter, I was stoked and happy. These illnesses have really knocked the stuffing out of me. I have stayed on plan with a couple of oopses. I took two halls cough drops over the course of one night so I could get some sleep. 30 carbs each! Yikes. I'm pretty sure being sick has slowed my progress, maybe not much, but some for sure.
Under other non keto circumstances I would have just given up by now, being sick would have overwhelmed me, not to say I used to be weak bit i wouldn't have coped well and would have reached for what comfort I could find. With keto, I've stayed on plan and it still cam surprise me.
I bought a new dress and it was on the regular sized rack. It fit beautifully, and best of all, cost about a 2/3rds less than a plus size dress. I am also fitting into clothes i haven't worn in seven years.
I am still low energy, haven't got that mood elevation back yet, but man, life is good.
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Sorry you've had the summer illnesses to deal with @Bouddie. Kudos though on not letting that knock you off course!1
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I really didn't know where to put this snippet of great news (and didn't want to open a new thread just for this!)
...but we have a new eaterie opening in my town soon; it prepares your lunchbox, or take-out snack to your specification and dietary requirements, and will be high-protein, low carb!! Can't wait for it to open, to try it out! Will keep those interested, posted!10 -
Blood sugars where they should be. 17
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@mktom29 - KUDOS! That is a HUGE accomplishment. Congrats.0
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Wearing my running vest top this morning - I saw my shoulder blades!! Hello old friends, I've not seen you in quite some time 13
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I travel to different clinic's within our hospital network as a "float" administrative assistant. Yesterday I was talking to a group of nurses at one of our specialty clinic's and she said, I can really see a difference in your face from the last time I saw you (two weeks ago) And every time I look in the mirror, I can see definition in my neck. I have one now And the biggest and best, I have not smoked a cigarette since July 27th! Whoop go me! 21
