What do you love now that you've lost weight?

Oh, nice question. I love that I can wear size 10 jeans!

Since I've lost 30 pounds I love my smile, I used to hate it. I don't know why I like it now, maybe because I feel more proud of myself :laugh:

I love my lab numbers and awesome read-outs at the blood pressure machines.
I love the spring in my step and added energy.
I love getting back into the clothes I've saved.
I love being eager to do fitness events again.

I love my increased self confidence... I have become more outgoing and friendly! It is also a plus to fit in a skinny seat on the bus!

I love that I am looking forward to Thanksgiving because I won't feel like I'm too fat to eat.
I love that I have to keep pulling old clothes out of storage because nothing in my closet fits anymore.
I love that this all feels sustainable now. It didn't when I started, everything seemed overwhelming and working out felt like work. Now working out feels fun, and counting calories is so easy (especially since I eat the same things 5-6 days/week, so I don't have to bother logging it in).

I'm in control of my choices
I can feel bones for the first time
I can run faster
I have more energy
I have bettered myself in other ways because of my weight loss
More confidence
Walking into a store knowing something will now fit me properly

I love being able to see my collar bones! I've always thought that was sexy on a woman, although I've never been able to see mine until this last year. I also love being able to meet my goals when I challenge my self, I'm like holy crap! I did it! Lol.

I love;

Wearing a size 6
Calling myself a runner
My smile, I never used to smile
My new found confidence (I went to a singles mixer alone Saturday)
When I get dressed just grabbing what ever
Freedom In not having to wear what camouflages trouble areas the best

I was a healthy obese person lab wise and vital signs wise, or I would have that on top of my list.

lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure
easier breathing
bending over to tie shoes without the :umph" noise
feeling more energetic than I have in years
CLOTHES!!
Starting to see my body underneath all this again, and feeling the muscles underneath moving as I workout

I love not being completely self conscious or embarrassed when my boyfriend touches my stomach or lifts me up

I love that I can now bend down to tie my shoes, not having to sit down and bring my shoe to me.

Yeah, feeling my bones is cool. Feeling sexy and feminine is cool too - I hadn't felt that way for a while, it's nice to have it back.

Playing with my kids and not feeling like I'm going to keel over!

I was a healthy obese person lab wise and vital signs wise, or I would have that on top of my list.

Same here, definitely...although I am still obese!

I love:
fitting in any bath tub comfortably
only getting short of breath when I've been running or played a solid hour of tennis or basketball
my ankles never swell like they did at my heaviest
comfortably crossing my legs for the first time ever
fitting in theater seats - even at the old school 1920s movie theater
grabbing any booth at any restaurant and fitting nicely
people describing my body as athletic or hourglass (which I don't really agree with either, but it's cool to hear!!)
being able to take the stairs even in a 12 story building, when most of my friends can't hack it
not getting food/drink on my chest when I eat
my husband telling me how tiny I feel on top of him now, or reveling in the fact that he can now "feel my stomach muscles" when he's on top of me
not being the fattest woman in the room (I honestly didn't pay too much attention to this even before, it's kind of tasteless/rude...but it's nice to know I'm generally not)

I love that I can now see veins in my arms. it was actually the first thing I noticed. I know its kinda weird but when you go your entire life with doctors spending hours trying to find a vein on you then all of a sudden they are completely visible....I dont know its a good feeling

thanks OP, this topic made my day


Cheers all!!

Tof