Non Scale Victories!
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I bought a pair of Size 20 pants by mistake a few months back (have been wearing 24-26) and put them on a top shelf in my closet for "someday". I've been trying them every couple weeks. I was able to wear them comfortably today - even had a little room in the back side. Walked out of the bedroom singing "I got my 20's on, I got my 20's on".6
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I feel like some of the markers of weight loss have slowed down for me--my clothes were getting too loose rapidly before, but now I'm still very much in the same size I was a month ago--but there is still some nonscale evidence of progress!
People I barely know are commenting on my weight loss regularly now. In the elevator at work this morning, somebody told me I'm "melting away to nothing". I usually can't see the difference in the mirror; more often in pictures. But apparently other people can.6 -
I was at my parents' home this weekend (and my sister's as well since she lives with them), and while doing my morning "ablutions", tried a pair of my sister's blue jeans on - and was thrilled to see that they fit me very well! That means I'm down to a size 26W, which for me is thrilling because that means I'm almost to the point where I can start finding clothes to fit me in stores again!
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thewindandthework wrote: »I feel like some of the markers of weight loss have slowed down for me--my clothes were getting too loose rapidly before, but now I'm still very much in the same size I was a month ago--but there is still some nonscale evidence of progress!
People I barely know are commenting on my weight loss regularly now. In the elevator at work this morning, somebody told me I'm "melting away to nothing". I usually can't see the difference in the mirror; more often in pictures. But apparently other people can.
lol, I think it really shows in your face. I see it in your updated profile picture.1 -
thewindandthework wrote: »I feel like some of the markers of weight loss have slowed down for me--my clothes were getting too loose rapidly before, but now I'm still very much in the same size I was a month ago--but there is still some nonscale evidence of progress!
People I barely know are commenting on my weight loss regularly now. In the elevator at work this morning, somebody told me I'm "melting away to nothing". I usually can't see the difference in the mirror; more often in pictures. But apparently other people can.
lol, I think it really shows in your face. I see it in your updated profile picture.
Seconded! It's very evident in the new photo - congrats!!2 -
Had a doctor's appointment yesterday. He was very pleased!!! Down 41lbs since my last visit in November and my A1C (sugars) dropped from 6.6 to 6.2. Next appointment he'll check my cholesterol numbers (I've got my work cut out). He also took me off of my blood pressure meds. I guess this is both a scale and non scale victory and makes the fact that I only lost .6 lbs last week acceptable.3
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congratulations kimber! Getting off the blood pressure meds is a huge success!1
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bmeadows380 wrote: »congratulations kimber! Getting off the blood pressure meds is a huge success!
Thanks. Last November, he took me off of the diabetes meds, now the blood pressure. Maybe next appt I'll get rid of the cholesterol meds and be med free!!!!!1 -
I took my measurements today, and I've lost on average of 4" off the waist, hips, bust, and my muffin top lol I'm very happy!3
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I noticed this week it is easier to tie my shoes, and I don't get out of breath climbing the stairs to my condo.
Also, my friends and my kids are starting to notice a difference, and have been telling me so. That's really nice, because I don't see a difference, but I do know I feel better, so maybe it is just reflecting my mood? My knees and feet don't hurt like they did 6 (or even 3) months ago, and neither does my stomach.4 -
Clothing is getting looser for sure. I also am getting much closer to fitting into 2xl again.
The other is this last week I walked 5km in under an hour. It created it's own minor victory reward. Pizza, but still keeping my net calories in line. Now all I need to do is another 300-500 more calories of burn in a day and I can add a good 750 of hefeweizen or 2
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Sunday morning, I wanted to wear a dress to church. I have a dress in my closet that I've had since high school, but hadn't been able to wear it for years, other then that brief few months in 2012 when I lost all my weight last time. Since I'm able to get into 26W pants again, I decided to try it on. I was able to get into it (and more importantly, get it back off!), and it's almost comfortable again - it was just a smidge tight in the bodice. It wasn't tight enough that I could see back bulges in the mirror, but was still a little uncomfortable, so I put it back in the closet, but I think in another month or two, it will be comfortable again.
so I chose my blue jean dress instead, but it's now way too big! It's a 30W, I think, and it balloons around me. I'm going to tack some elastic in the back to pull the bodice tighter and hopefully get some more wear out of it for now, as I really like that dress - it's very comfortable - but at the same time, I'm very happy that it's too big now lol
I bought a pretty black dress at a ren fair a few years ago that was supposed to be my motivation for losing weight the last time, though sadly, I plateaued before I ever got into it, and then gained the weight back. So I've got my fingers crossed that this time, since the thyroid issues are now under control, that I won't plateau like I did before and can get into it this time!2 -
- Fitting into my old skinny jeans again
- Donating all of my clothes that are too big for me now (no going back!)
- Feeling slightly more comfortable in airplane coach seats (less body origami)
- Coworkers/friends finally noticing that I have lost weight
- (a bit of vanity speaking here) Seeing my collarbones/face bone structure peeking through
- -Muscle definition in my arms, back, legs, tiny itty bitty abs
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I walk to work a few days a week, and usually take a route home that avoids a giant hill, but I tackled the hill today and made it without being terribly out of breath... I never would have dreamed of attempting that hill a few months ago! And even with the hill, I averaged 3.5mph on my walk!9
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Forgot to throw my jeans in the wash this weekend. Wearing a pair of size 14's out for the first time in years. I had to wear a baggy sweater type shirt to hide the mini frontal muffin top, but they're comfortable 6
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I did the first workout of Couch to 5K today! You know, the one I tried in February and only got a minute and a half into before I hit my limit? NO SWEAT. I'm proud as heck.10
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I just put on a pair of capris that I could even get zipped a month ago! I did not think I would be able to wear them till the end of summer so I was soooo surprised when I could zip them up!9
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I bought some 2xl workout t-shirts. Yesterday I was able to fit into it! My doctor was also very surprised at my weight loss. Hoping that I can get off the heart meds.5
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I always park my car far away from wherever I'm going. Always have. I would rather walk an extra few minutes than put up with all those people fighting for the closest spots.
We went to the movies yesterday and I parked about twelve light years away from the theatre. When the movie let out, it was POURING BUCKETS OF RAIN.
So I ran. I ran and ran through the downpour, and my body knew exactly what to do. Erect posture, rhythmic breathing. It was easy and natural, and I felt great.
It wasn't much, maybe just a minute or two, but it was wonderful to be able to do that. Not that long ago, I would have trudged resignedly through the rain.
I'm sure I was just as wet as if I had walked, but it was a nice experience.7 -
Swam 1225m today in 42:10. I also clocked in my fastest 25m and 50m. This was my first 5:30am swim and it felt really good. I got everything ready night before and only took me 25 minutes from wake up to hitting water. Traffic was next to nothing and the cooler pool water woke me up. Did not feel hungry until now so eating breakfast as I type.
I am going to try this again in 2 days. I only exercise every other day for now. I do not want to over do it and think my out of shape body needs rest between session to heal up a bit.
Still I am so happy with today's workout!5 -
I took my measurements this morning and am pretty pleased with the results. So far in 6 months, I've lost 4 inches off the chest, 6 1/2 off the muffin top, 6 off the waist, and 4 1/2 off the hips. I'm almost 2 full sizes down - I started out in a 30W creeping toward a 32W, and am now into some 26W depending on the make (that, and the fact I can't stand my clothes tight so I tend to want to wear a size bigger anyway lol) Best part is, I've heard it spouted in many articles on medical studies that the fat on the waistline is the most dangerous, and that seems to be the fat that is slimming down the fastest. I see my PCP on Monday, and for once I'm looking forward to it, because I know she is going to be ecstatic!6
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GREAT JOB!!!0
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Day one of C25K done. I got poured on, ran into multiple clouds of gnats, got a horrible cramp in my right side, and had to split the last run into two segments, but I did it. It put about 5,000 steps into my Fitbit, too4
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@bmeadows380 & @Jirachii Great job guys! Truly awesome to see folks getting more healthy.0
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......I just bought two pairs of shorts and a pair of pants that are a full 8 inches smaller than what I've been wearing. I know I've been wearing pants that were way too big, but I didn't know it was THAT much. Holy crap.
Like, sounds fake, but okay.6 -
congratulations, wind! I know that feels awesome to step into that new size pair of pants or shirt! I bought some new shirts and capris today for the conference next week, and was thrilled to find that I'm pretty much solidly into a 26W now. I tried on a pair of jeans - at Walmart, no less! and could get them on and get them zipped, though I think they were a smidge too tight still. Still, I'm hoping that I'll keep losing as the summer goes along and that by the time cooler blue jean weather arrives, I'll be into those comfortably as well.
And 8 inches smaller! Those certainly ARE too big! And it probably feels fantastic lol1 -
@thewindandthework Wow! Thats huge (pun intended)! I am struggling to get small enough to go down 4 inches and your slamming out 8. Hopefully soon I'll have moved into my first "smaller" pants in years.0
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okay. You guys know from a previous thread I started that I had a really, really bad weekend and was pretty low, finding myself in my favorite activity - beating myself up. So having a good doctor's appointment was a really much needed morale booster today! Though its a good thing I don't see this doctor more than twice a year - we hit it off quite well, and spent an hour talking! lol
She was absolutely thrilled about my weight loss and the inches lost off the waist. But what's been a good boost for me today wasn't her comments of encouragement, but the blood pressure reading I had today. Every time before that I go into a doctor's office, my blood pressure would run between 125/85 and 130/90. Today it was 116/64. I'm taking that as a sign that my lifestyle change and change in my food choices has led to an over all health boost for me, whether I'm actually losing weight or not! I just had blood work done in March, so I won't get to see cholesterol numbers or such for another year, but if I can keep losing, I'd like to see if there is an improvement there, too! My numbers have been in the upper end of the fine range, but I'd still like to see them come down a bit more.6 -
bmeadows380 wrote: »Every time before that I go into a doctor's office, my blood pressure would run between 125/85 and 130/90. Today it was 116/64. I'm taking that as a sign that my lifestyle change and change in my food choices has led to an over all health boost for me, whether I'm actually losing weight or not! I just had blood work done in March, so I won't get to see cholesterol numbers or such for another year, but if I can keep losing, I'd like to see if there is an improvement there, too! My numbers have been in the upper end of the fine range, but I'd still like to see them come down a bit more.
It's great to see those numbers falling and know YOU made it happen!!! I'm also anticipating my cholesterol report in November. Great Job!!
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This may not seem like a victory, but I'm using it as a victorious motivator for future loss. I started my weight loss in Mid January and last week was the very first week I had a weight gain. 21 WEEKS IN AND NO GAIN. I'll take it!! I had a few 0 weeks, but they don't count. So I am not as bummed today about a .8 lb gain as I was yesterday. I am starting a new streak of loss without gain. I am going to try to beat my 21 weeks streak.4
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