Appreciating the small differences when over 100 lbs overweight

dianastepheny

To keep me going in this craziness right now ( my husband and I can't work from home, I worry about us and our kids), I've sat down and looked at the positives since I started my weight loss journey. Since there is so much in life I can't control right now, it helps me stay strong and not stress eat by realizing the one thing I can control is my diet. The last straw was when my button on my pants made a sore hole on my stomach and required a band-aid for damage control ( I really can't afford a new larger wardrobe) I'm trying to look at the little things, since I have a lot of weight to get rid of, and weight loss doesn't physically show itself in the mirror much at this weight. So, here's what I came up with. I started out more than 100 pounds overweight ( but that's my ultimate goal, since I don't think I will ( or need to ) drop 125 pounds at this stage of my life. So far, I've gotten rid of 28 pounds. I can't wait to see Onederland, I haven't been there in many years ( maybe by autumn?). What excites me is the new freedom I'm finding. I feel less trapped in my body. I can do stairs and then answer the phone at work without breathing like an obscene phone caller. My neck in the front doesn't feel like it's suffocating me when looking down as much. From the front, my waist goes in again, which looks really promising ( view from the side is another story .... belly still sticks out past the boobs....I think I'll keep looking at the front view for now). I can also tie my shoes now without wondering exactly how long I can hold my breath. So, I'm loving all of the physical benefits so far.

Looking for friends that understand the long road ahead and can appreciate the little changes with great health benefits. (Though I won't lie...I really look forward to wearing the smaller and nicer wardrobe I haven't been able to touch in years.)

newlife0516

Yes I was over 100lbs overweight and the cpap and belt pinching my belly was the last straw for me. Im down about 85lbs now. I’ve noticed I can wear a belt now without pain and it’s much easier to tie my shoes. I can also get my boot on much easier since I think my legs have shrunk. I am getting annoyed with all the comments people are making though. People who have never talked to me before are making comments about my looks.

RockAndSausageRoll

Well done on a huge loss! If you link a hairband through the button in your jeans, you can use it as a sturdy extender to keep the jeans up whilst you slim down. Knot it through the hole then slip it over the button - just make sure that it's a strong hair bobble! Well done on your journey so far