(Almost) Exposed!
blacksbjr
Posts: 7
:happy: :bigsmile:
Today I am wearing draw string pants, fortunately they are adjustable. Not because I have gained weight, but because all my other pants are now too big and slide down even with a belt on its tightest setting. These are the pants I couldn't fit in before MFP because they were too small. I am going to have to spend the rest of the day taking them in so I have something to wear. I LOVE having this problem. No, I am not going to buy new clothes, they are too expensive and I still have a long way to go. Who wants to end up with a closet full of new clothes that are too big?
I had been noticing that my clothes were much looser as the scale numbers went down, but last night a family friend asked "How much weight have you lost? It's really noticable." I felt like I was walking on air. This morning I broke 260 for the first time since before my youngest was born (he is now 7 1/2).
BTW - I broke my ankle 12/28/2008 and was finally released from treatment 1/2/2011. (Yes, it really did take over 2 yrs to heal completely. Lots of physical therapy, surgery, more physical therapy - still had pain and greatly reduced mobility [think wheelchair, crutches and cane].) This contributed to my weight problem as I was at a physical activity level of less than sedentary. Lately I have had lots more energy, waking at a reasonable time- 6:45 - 7:00 AM, w/o an alarm (huge victory! :laugh: ) and have even started cleaning my house and cooking again after letting kids and hubby fend for themselves during ankle recovery. (gross! :grumble: )
So happy I just needed to share!
Today I am wearing draw string pants, fortunately they are adjustable. Not because I have gained weight, but because all my other pants are now too big and slide down even with a belt on its tightest setting. These are the pants I couldn't fit in before MFP because they were too small. I am going to have to spend the rest of the day taking them in so I have something to wear. I LOVE having this problem. No, I am not going to buy new clothes, they are too expensive and I still have a long way to go. Who wants to end up with a closet full of new clothes that are too big?
I had been noticing that my clothes were much looser as the scale numbers went down, but last night a family friend asked "How much weight have you lost? It's really noticable." I felt like I was walking on air. This morning I broke 260 for the first time since before my youngest was born (he is now 7 1/2).
BTW - I broke my ankle 12/28/2008 and was finally released from treatment 1/2/2011. (Yes, it really did take over 2 yrs to heal completely. Lots of physical therapy, surgery, more physical therapy - still had pain and greatly reduced mobility [think wheelchair, crutches and cane].) This contributed to my weight problem as I was at a physical activity level of less than sedentary. Lately I have had lots more energy, waking at a reasonable time- 6:45 - 7:00 AM, w/o an alarm (huge victory! :laugh: ) and have even started cleaning my house and cooking again after letting kids and hubby fend for themselves during ankle recovery. (gross! :grumble: )
So happy I just needed to share!
0
Replies
-
Good for you! Wish I knew how to take clothes in...feels like I've been buying pants only to wear them for a month before i don't like the fit anymore and it is expensive! I'm also glad your ankle is better and is no longer inhibiting you from reaching your goals! Keep it up!0
-
Congrats...0
-
That's fantastic! I'm so happy for you!
0 -
lol, wonderful! Glad you know how to take them up!! I agree though there isn't a point in getting new wardrobe until you hit a weight your willing to stay at. a pair of pants or a smaller shirt here or there may be nessesary as you go along, but if you can make them, sooo much easier!!
Good luck with everything!!0 -
Great Job. I also refuse to Buy new clothes!.
People keep asking when I'll start getting new ones. and Im like you may have spare money laying around but i do not.
I am content with shirts that swim on me and pants that have a belt.
though a weight loss group in town has a clothing exchange which is wonderful. I've given all the clothes that were 4 xl away. and kept the clothes that were smaller. I had a collection of clothes from size 16 when I was in highschool til March this year. size 16 to 4 Xl...0
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.6K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.3K Health and Weight Loss
- 176K Food and Nutrition
- 47.5K Recipes
- 232.6K Fitness and Exercise
- 431 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.6K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.4K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.8K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions
Do you Love MyFitnessPal? Have you crushed a goal or improved your life through better nutrition using MyFitnessPal?
Share your success and inspire others. Leave us a review on Apple Or Google Play stores!
Share your success and inspire others. Leave us a review on Apple Or Google Play stores!