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NSVs - one for each lb I've lost so far! :-)

hazeljordan1974
hazeljordan1974 Posts: 107 Member
edited January 26 in Success Stories
1 – I am down a dress size
2 – My unsightly back fat has pretty much disappeared
3 – I can see my collarbone again
4 – I am no longer obese (just plain old fat instead ;-) )
5 – I can now walk 12 ½ miles!
6 – I can now run 5 ¾ miles!
7 – I only have one chin rather than 3
8 – I need a belt for my jeans (or else I look like I should be performing hip-hop or something)
9 – I am getting noticed when I’m out
10 – I FEEL healthier
11 – I look in the mirror and think I look more like “me”
12 – I get great tips off the forum
13 – I get real inspiration from the forum to continue
14 – I’ve been able to buy prettier clothes to wear
15 – I don’t feel as uncomfortable in the heat
16 – I make better food choices almost automatically
17 – I have never felt unsatisfied with what I am eating as I load up on veg
18 – I no longer feel the pangs of guilt if I have a treat; they are built into my plan
19 – I can do a plank for 30 seconds (as opposed to pretty much giving up straight away)
20 – I feel so much more confident
21 – I am only about half a stone away from needing more pretty clothing
22 – My motivation this time doesn't seem to be waning
23 – I think I can make this change a permanent one this time!

Anyone else?

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  • jlt5425
    jlt5425 Posts: 19
    I LOVE these. I hope to post something like this myself one day. Glad you're feeling so great about yourself!!!
  • MarianneC93
    MarianneC93 Posts: 60 Member
    AMAZING! I love this!! :D
  • hardlygraceful
    hardlygraceful Posts: 30
    That's great! You're doing so good, keep it up!!
  • hazeljordan1974
    hazeljordan1974 Posts: 107 Member
    Okay - time to change this...

    1 – I am now down 3 1/2 dress sizes
    2 – My back is starting to look more toned
    3 – The whole of my collarbone and shoulders are pretty slender.
    4 – ! have a BMI of 20.63
    5 – I can now run/walk on the treadmill just over 12 miles
    6 – ! can HIIT up to 16.7KMPH
    7 – My face is very slender - I have cheek bones!
    8 – I needed new jeans and other miscellaneous items of clothing
    9 – I get noticed at the gym!
    10 – I feel really great
    11 – I look in the mirror and barely recognise me now to me last year!
    12 – I still love the forum!
    13 – When I'm feeling bad I allow the forum to inspire me.
    14 – I have clothes that make me so hot that I now have a man in my life.
    15 – I felt cold in the winter without all the fat.
    16 – I am working on eating cleaner day by day.
    17 – I have never felt unsatisfied with what I am eating as I load up on veg
    18 – When I do a heavy cardio or weights session I realise the importance of nutrition
    19 – I can do a plank for almost 2 1/2 minutes now.
    20 – I feel so much more confident
    21 – I have now maintained for 4 months
    22 – My motivation has changed to wanting to improve my shape
    23 – I think I can make this change a permanent one this time!
  • sarahslim100
    sarahslim100 Posts: 485 Member
    well done. I'll give it a go now
    1. down a dress size
    2. waist is 1cm away from the healthy range
    3. ive begun excersing regularly again
    4. ive discovered i love swimming
    5. people look to my food to work out how to eat healthily...love being a good example
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