My NSV Day!!

farmwife3815

A couple of things to share...I finally fit into a pair of real jeans. You know, the kind that button and zip! I have worn elastic waists for over 10 years. I noticed that eating is a little harder without the built in expansion!! This is good!! I saw two of my sisters today and one said "Wow! You look smaller! You should wear clothes that fit more often!" Or something to that effect. Then my husband wanted to go out to dinner. I was a little afraid. We ordered our food. I asked for grilled veggies instead of a potato. Score one!! Then the waitress said "Oh, you get the soup and salad bar." Oh no! Well, I thought, I will have a salad. So I go to the bar and I put some salad mix on my plate and add some raw spinach. Then I throw on some cucumber and some green onion. I saw chopped grilled chicken so I added that. Then I got to the dressings. I pondered my choices and then I noticed some dressing packets. Nutritional information!! Yay!! Then I quickly put them back down. Hmmm, now what to do. Then I noticed olive oil and red wine vinegar. So I gave a little drizzle of each to my salad. Then I breezed by the creamy looking potato salad and cole slaw. I sailed by the velvety, rich chocolate pudding!! I went to our table and sat down. I ate my yummy salad and realized I was getting a little bit full. Then my dinner came. I ate my lovely grilled California Blend, and my four beautifully grilled asparagus spears. Then I eyed my steak. My eight ounce steak covered in grilled portabella mushrooms. I ate half and brought the rest home! Steak and eggs for breakfast anyone!! I was very proud of myself. I came home and entered everything into my food tracker and I still came in under calories today!! I am learning, and I am liking it!!! Just wanted to share!!

Jhmokwa

Great job! Keep up the great work!

deniseblossoms

Aww that's so great, good for you! Eating out can be such a challenge (at least for me). It's always a wonderful feeling to have all your hard work pay off in smaller clothes, onward and downward;)

penith113

That's great! Thanks for sharing. Eating out can be so hard.

Larisonlj

And that's what it's all about.....learning and adjusting your lifestye. It is a LIFE change, not a diet and you did fantastic! Keep it up and you'll reach your goals.

glitterjam

Amazing willpower!!! If you can do it today, you can do it everyday! Keep your eyes on the prize!

Amlong1977

Fabulous! Successfully eating out is hard! I avoid it as much as possible. You're doing great. I'm sure you're really proud to see all your hard work paying off. I also avoided pants that weren't elastic for a long time. Sweats & yoga pants were my best friend...lol.

519harley

You really did fantastic! Nice writing too!!! Keep up the great work you've been doing! :flowerforyou:

cindl24

Fantastic! You did great.

BigDnSW

Fantastic share! Proud of you. :flowerforyou:

Ronij59

I am so proud of you! what a wonderful experience and congrats on the new jeans! Thanks for sharing your happiness with all of us!

farmwife3815

Thanks everyone!! You have made my day!!!

athenasurrenders

Wow what a day! Great job!

There should be a way to bottle this feeling so you can take a sip if you're ever feeling down.

farmwife3815

Wouldn't that be wonderful?!? I will just have to remember!

marrizia

This just made my eyes fill with tears! Big congratulations on the "real" jeans! You have truly made this a lifestyle change and are making great choices every day. I'm so proud of you and am honored to be one of your MFP friends

farmwife3815

Thank you!!! I know I couldn't do it without the support I receive from my MFP family!! I'm glad your a part of it too!!

zoegator

That's fantastic!! Keep up the good work, clearly it's showing fantastic results!!