Moment of Reflection of Change

cparter
cparter Posts: 754 Member
edited September 21 in Success Stories
Not so sound vain but yesterday was a gentle reminder of how far I have come.

I was at a retail store that I have not been to in several months. This lady was there who always teased me when I came in. She did not recognize me instead I showed her my identification. She was blown back by how different I looked.

Also, in June I was at prayer service in my church and a lady whom is a dear spiritual friend did not recognize me (in which I did not know at the time). She came up to me this past Sunday and apologized for ignoring me but she did not know who I was until I spoke into the mike. I did not realize that she was ignoring me because she thought I was a stranger but I found it amusing and a compliment.

Well, my clothes are beginning to bunch up so I was happy to find a pair of pants that I had not giving away that was too tight for me before I started this journey back. Now they are too big!!! Yes! :laugh:

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  • MissNova
    MissNova Posts: 563 Member
    That is GREAT!!! I love when people actually notice the difference. It is not always in the pounds you have lost but how your appearance has changed. Keep it up!!!
  • jrich1
    jrich1 Posts: 2,408 Member
    Hey I think in certain cases you should Toot your own horn, its your hard work and you deserve it
  • trice
    trice Posts: 43 Member
    Great job! I've had a few moments like that in the past few months myself especially when all my shorts, pants and jeans don't fit and I have to go get new stuff. Now if I could just figure out how to regrow hair, people really wouldn't recognize me then. LOL
  • SylvieJacques
    SylvieJacques Posts: 113 Member
    It is a good feeling ? isn't it and I agree, you deserve to congratulate yourself and be proud of yourself. There is absolutely nothing wrong with it and it is so well deserved.

    I went to the vet with one of my new pets a few days ago and same happened to me. because I had 2 cats who required constant visit at the vet, I ended up being very familiar with the people working there and then suddently I didn't need to go for about 1 yr until I got this new kitty and ended up going back with her. The vet didn't recognize me until he saw my file. It is a very nice feeling so I totally agree with you and enjoy !!! you deserve it.
  • Heidi1987
    Heidi1987 Posts: 191 Member
    Thats fantastic, Well done!

    Such a great feeling, i find that remebering comments such as those really keep me motivated and help to stay on track when you are having a 'bad food day'

    Keep up the fantastic work

    :happy:
  • leesey1
    leesey1 Posts: 104 Member
    oh that is awesome! that is the best way to know that you've lost weight when someone who does not even know you're dieting notices your weight loss. Keep it up! I cannot wait to get there.
  • lina1131
    lina1131 Posts: 2,246 Member
    So awesome!
  • Atomaszewski
    Atomaszewski Posts: 29
    It's a wonderful feeling isn't it? It's well desreved so enjoy every minute of it and keep up the great work. YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Smyles2u
    Smyles2u Posts: 48 Member
    Awesome!! Thats whats up...
    I dont know how it works for guys but a lot of time people are so used to seeing a person at a certain size(overweight) then when they start losing, at first they will compliment then they will go into the...dont lose anymore ur gonna disappear thing. It can be very clear that the person still have pounds to lose but someone for some unknown reason still wants you big or whatever. I donno.
    We know what size is best and have to keep it moving.....
    For our health
    Great Job and... KEEP IT MOVING!!
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