Question for success stories...how else have you leveled up?

IHaveMyActTogether

See avi. I've lost quite a bit of weight before getting on MFP about 10 days ago.

Weight loss required me to get new clothes. Since I no longer needed to shop in the plus size, my fashion has gone way up. And since you need nice shoes to go with your nice shorts, you now need nice toes that those nice shoes show off, etc., etc.

Because I wanted to lose weight, I had to cook a lot more, which required me to be more organized in my kitchen, etc., etc.

Because the sweaty gym clothes piling up, I had to come up with a laundry system to keep up with it, so my closet is very organized, etc., etc.

How else have you leveled up along with your weight loss?

RunsWithBees

I’m off all prescription medications (except one for thyroid but can’t avoid that) and my blood work has been excellent since getting in better shape. My doctor is so impressed!

Also, my only child (he’s all grown up) told me that my getting healthy has been a positive influence on him and I’m setting a great example for him. That alone made it all worth it!

I’m so much happier being physically active. I found my passion: trail running! I deal with stress and anxiety much better now that I exercise regularly and have a self confidence that I never dreamed I could achieve.

I could go on and on... I truly got my life back!

IHaveMyActTogether

monkeefan1974 wrote: »

I’m off all prescription medications (except one for thyroid but can’t avoid that) and my blood work has been excellent since getting in better shape. My doctor is so impressed!

Also, my only child (he’s all grown up) told me that my getting healthy has been a positive influence on him and I’m setting a great example for him. That alone made it all worth it!

I’m so much happier being physically active. I found my passion: trail running! I deal with stress and anxiety much better now that I exercise regularly and have a self confidence that I never dreamed I could achieve.

I could go on and on... I truly got my life back!

And kept your boobs. Bravo.

RunsWithBees

IHaveMyActTogether wrote: »

monkeefan1974 wrote: »

I’m off all prescription medications (except one for thyroid but can’t avoid that) and my blood work has been excellent since getting in better shape. My doctor is so impressed!

Also, my only child (he’s all grown up) told me that my getting healthy has been a positive influence on him and I’m setting a great example for him. That alone made it all worth it!

I’m so much happier being physically active. I found my passion: trail running! I deal with stress and anxiety much better now that I exercise regularly and have a self confidence that I never dreamed I could achieve.

I could go on and on... I truly got my life back!

And kept your boobs. Bravo.

Well I can’t spot reduce so I wasn’t able to choose from where my body lost it’s weight But I would have loved to have lost some boobage! Unfortunately they didn’t budge an inch so short of surgery, I’m stuck with ‘em it’s ok, I made peace with them a long time ago. They nurtured my only child so they’ve served their purpose

IHaveMyActTogether

monkeefan1974 wrote: »

IHaveMyActTogether wrote: »

monkeefan1974 wrote: »

I’m off all prescription medications (except one for thyroid but can’t avoid that) and my blood work has been excellent since getting in better shape. My doctor is so impressed!

Also, my only child (he’s all grown up) told me that my getting healthy has been a positive influence on him and I’m setting a great example for him. That alone made it all worth it!

I’m so much happier being physically active. I found my passion: trail running! I deal with stress and anxiety much better now that I exercise regularly and have a self confidence that I never dreamed I could achieve.

I could go on and on... I truly got my life back!

And kept your boobs. Bravo.

Well I can’t spot reduce so I wasn’t able to choose from where my body lost it’s weight But I would have loved to have lost some boobage! Unfortunately they didn’t budge an inch so short of surgery, I’m stuck with ‘em it’s ok, I made peace with them a long time ago. They nurtured my only child so they’ve served their purpose

Stuck with 'em? You mean blessed with them!!! (I have huge boobs, and bench press all the time, for some extra.) TMI: I can flex my pecs individually and make them dance. Makes for some interesting mirror time. lol!!!

RunsWithBees

IHaveMyActTogether wrote: »

monkeefan1974 wrote: »

IHaveMyActTogether wrote: »

monkeefan1974 wrote: »

I’m off all prescription medications (except one for thyroid but can’t avoid that) and my blood work has been excellent since getting in better shape. My doctor is so impressed!

Also, my only child (he’s all grown up) told me that my getting healthy has been a positive influence on him and I’m setting a great example for him. That alone made it all worth it!

I’m so much happier being physically active. I found my passion: trail running! I deal with stress and anxiety much better now that I exercise regularly and have a self confidence that I never dreamed I could achieve.

I could go on and on... I truly got my life back!

And kept your boobs. Bravo.

Well I can’t spot reduce so I wasn’t able to choose from where my body lost it’s weight But I would have loved to have lost some boobage! Unfortunately they didn’t budge an inch so short of surgery, I’m stuck with ‘em it’s ok, I made peace with them a long time ago. They nurtured my only child so they’ve served their purpose

Stuck with 'em? You mean blessed with them!!! (I have huge boobs, and bench press all the time, for some extra.) TMI: I can flex my pecs individually and make them dance. Makes for some interesting mirror time. lol!!!

No, I do mean stuck with them, they are heavy! I got evaluated for reduction surgery a few years ago but ultimately didn’t go through with it. In the future I might still go for the reduction but I’ll leave them be for now. I am, however, not afraid to showcase them because I’ve been trying to hide them since I was 15 and I’m tired of apologizing for how my natural body looks. I’m gonna rock whatever outfits I want!

Apologies to the OP... don’t mean to derail the thread, just responding to comments

IHaveMyActTogether

bump

RelCanonical

Along the lines of cooking - knowing what ripe looked, felt, and smelled like in numerous fruits and vegetables. I'm also learning how to shop for food better. I'm getting better at getting enough to last the whole week (whereas before I would just stop at the store willy nilly depending on what I needed, or go out).