Mini Successes...Whats yours?

Dzambhala

Well around 6 weeks ago my jeans were VERY tight. I was unable to have my wallet or my phone in my pocket, and I was on the last belt buckle.

Now I have gone up by one belt buckle! And I can have my wallet in my back pocket, while having my phone and car keys in my front! - Which is a great feeling!

Having the ability to place a wallet in your back pocket is only a small thing, but a great victory in the war against fat. It shows me what i'm doing is working and gives me the motivation to carry on.

I noticed as well that I feel more comfortable going out in just a T-shirt, before I HAD to have a jacket to cover up with.



Anyway, do you guys have any little things that you noticed while on the way to your goal?

pg3ibew

Just bought two new suits today.
Size 40 jackets
Size 32 pants

I use to be a 50 jacket and 44 pants.

Gamergirl9

I can wear my rings again. But sadly because I couldn't for so long i forget them half the time now. But it still feels great to be able to wear them again.

hedgiie

able to tap the basketball board again, last time i able to do this is when i was in my mid 20's. i'm happy to be able to do this again now that i'm 40

Tank_Girl

Lost a stone/14lbs im a 1/4 of the way towards my goal weight

Small enough acheivement but it feels massive to me
Only 3stone left to go

ImprovingEla

My jeans aren´t uncomfortable tight anymore, they are an okay fit now. So I know I am on a good way!

Ayla70

I don't know if anyone will relate to this, but here goes...

Years ago (I've been a big girl since losing my thyroid 19 years ago, but never as big as I was before starting here this year), I would have been a size 16 I guess, always felt absolutely humungous! But people would always say to me 'you're not big!'. I never believed them.

Then I got bigger. And people stopped saying it. It's been a few years since anyone said to me 'you're not big!' or even 'you're not THAT big!'. I was very aware of this. I knew that I had somehow reached that size where people couldn't in all honesty, prop me up any more.

Recently, people have been saying it again. I nearly cried the first time I heard it.

Yes I am still big. Back to a size 16 (Aussie sizes). Yes I have a long way to go yet. But at least I feel I've now come a long way. I finally feel that there has been a noticeable change.

Dzambhala

I love hearing of everyone's 'victories'. Great work!

jenfett1

Yesterday I was able to button up a blouse that I had never been able to button up...AND I HAD ROOM TO SPARE Also I had a co-worked do a double take and stop me and tell me I was looking good these days and to keep up doing whatever I am do...she made my day!

April4th

Today I bought a size 16 pair of jeans! I haven't worn a size 16 in probably 20 years!

shannonmacquarrie

Trying on clothes that I thought were way too small... and finding them loose!

tiffanympm

I have a nice handbag that I wanted so bad. The reason why I didn't buy it for over a year was because of the strap drop and how it fits on my arm. I debated and finally purchased it.

After 20lbs down I do not struggle pulling it up at all. I glides like WHOA.

S108HAN

Trying on clothes that I thought were way too small... and finding them loose!

I love that, although I did 'miss the window' on items of clothing I'd been saving.

Dzambhala

Just tried on some Jumpers (getting ready for winter) and last years fit again! - Saves me wasting money on more of them this year!

lmunro5394

The ability to run 3.2 miles! I've been attempting to get back into running again over the past few weeks. Decided on Friday that it was time to really push myself. Ran, and yes I use the word run loosely, because my pace is slow, the entire distance, not stopping and definitely not winded whatsoever. I thought maybe it was a fluke so I went back out yesterday and ran 3.3!

rjcelmer

- I had to buy two new wedding rings over the past year. Went from a size 11.5 to a 9

- My size 34 slim straight jeans are big enough in the waist to tuck a shirt in without straining the button (started at 44 relaxed)

- I have been buying medium shirts for the past month. In Jan I was in XXL.

- I brought down my winter clothes from the attic last night and they're all huge; I can fit myself & my wife together in them.

Congrats to everyone's victories

changeahead22

-my engagement ring that didn't fit last year , had to be resized two sizes smaller and it's getting loose again!
-I"m in a size 10 pants, haven't worn this size for 8 years. (When I started in July 2011 I was wearing a size 22)
-I do crossfit three times a week. Last year my only exercise was walking to the fridge and back to the couch.
-It's the first time in my life that I have been proud of something I have done for me. I'm down 67 pounds and still losing.
-when I was gaining people would ask "Did you lose weight?" I know they asked because i looked different and it's rude to ask "hey, did you gain weight?" but now I'm greeted with "you lost so much weight! you look great"
Great job everyone, keep it up!

MyPaperBleedsInk

I can walk down three flights of stairs, walk across our large campus, walk about three flights of stairs, and arrive at class without being all sweaty and short of breath.

Rogus1

The waist band of my running shorts stopped flipping over!

Tank_Girl

Last night... My hubby who does a lot of physical activity via his job couldnt lift much more than me at the gym, I was lifting 20kg and he was lifting 25kg and he wasnt finding it easy either
Today hes as stiff as a board... Yet im fine.
Just a little victory especially after he took the p*ss out of me for only lifting 20kg (the weight of the bar itself on its own)
Last time I was at the gym... He ate his words when he tried it

Lityboy

12 kg in 90 days (90kg to 78 kg)! My clothes were getting too tight. Always tired. Ate poorly and barely ran over 25 minutes (3-4km) without puffing and feeling exhausted.

Sunday will be "half marathon time"!!!!!!

amclaws25

A little NSV....... noticeable collar bones appearing and my boyfriend can throw me over his shoulder and squat me no problem. Oh, and I'm feeling my ab muscles and getting some definition now!

NocturnalGirl

That's awesome!! Congrats

I haven't lost any weight so I don't have similar victories but I haven't purged in 10 days

saunders0000

having to order new uniform at work 3 sizes smaller great feeling

amclaws25

That's awesome!! Congrats

I haven't lost any weight so I don't have similar victories but I haven't purged in 10 days

That is sooooo good! Congrats to you on your journey to recovery! You are off to a great start! Keep it up. You are worth it!

carla1958

today I am lower than I have been in 15 years. Just at the start of my journey but breaking through that barrier has been an amazing boost. What I have learned is that if you actually eat less and exercise more, even if the changes are small, it does work. This MFP site has been a huge help.

Nix143

Put my work skirt on today and it swivelled! Yuh huh, 3 weeks ago it was tight on my behind and riding up - now it is spinning around me. HUZZAH! So tempted to weigh in but weigh day is Friday and scales are evil etc etc - but swivelling skirts? I'm feeling good

Kimjanebrooks

That's awesome!! Congrats

I haven't lost any weight so I don't have similar victories but I haven't purged in 10 days

That is my little victory too!!!! I have only lost 2 lbs, but have been good for 9 days and exercising too! I feel happier and determined to do this

Kristan_Forsey

Flattish, somewhat saggy butt to perky, round muscular butt. Thank you 30 Day Shred.

BeautyFromPain

Being able to say "thank you" when I got a compliment rather than disagreeing with them

tonkabella

Not only can I fit in in my clothes comfortably ... but I can now walk at a decent pace without getting out of breath. :0).... the health benefits out weigh the loss in kilos.... however I am loving my new shape.