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Been slacking for a few weeks and now back on track, so nice to know you can get right back into things again and not have to lose everything you already worked for....I want to be healthy and fit so time to get down to work again as i have 15 more pounds to go, I am a different person than I was last year at this time or even in the past 10 years.22
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I have a few NSVs:
Regarding clothes: I'm packing up and getting ready to donate "old me" things that never will be worn by me again, either because they're too big or I don't love them.
Regarding stuff: Over the last few months, I've packed up and donated carloads full of things (sets of dishes, appliances, Christmas decorations, suitcases, exercise equipment, etc.). Today, an auctioneer is coming to take away everything else that I do not love and that is worth selling: antiques, furniture I've inherited, etc.
I feel like the last two years have been The Great Purge. I'm glad to be passing things on so others may use it.
And, I've been thinking about how ridiculous is it to keep things just because a relative owned and used it. Some things mean a lot to me and I'm keeping them, but the rocker that my Civil War great-something's father made him for a wedding present ... ??? I have moments where these things sound cool, but, really, it's time those things moved on. I mean, why is my great, great, great grandfather decorating my house? Someone else will love these things and create a home for them, so unless I love it, I'm letting it all go. Honestly, for me at least, there is something liberating about being free of the past in this way.46 -
youdoyou2016 wrote: »I have a few NSVs:
I feel like the last two years have been The Great Purge. I'm glad to be passing things on so others may use it.
And, I've been thinking about how ridiculous is it to keep things just because a relative owned and used it. Some things mean a lot to me and I'm keeping them, but the rocker that my Civil War great-something's father made him for a wedding present ... ??? I have moments where these things sound cool, but, really, it's time those things moved on. I mean, why is my great, great, great grandfather decorating my house? Someone else will love these things and create a home for them, so unless I love it, I'm letting it all go. Honestly, for me at least, there is something liberating about being free of the past in this way.
@youdoyou2016 - great job on the purge. I know it isn't easy, but so liberating to allow someone else to love those items. I went through something similar a year and a half ago. We downsized from a large 4 bedroom house to a 2 bedroom apartment and I had to be brutal when it came to eliminating stuff. My question as I went through everything was: When I am no longer here, will anyone care about this? Very few items were 'yes'.11 -
Taking up running has improved my walking speed - went for a walk with my family earlier and my son (running partner) and I had to keep waiting for the others to catch up13
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youdoyou2016 wrote: »I've been thinking about how ridiculous is it to keep things just because a relative owned and used it.
Agree with you totally on this one! My DH inherited some random silver-plated stuff (cake knives and the like) as it was "to be passed through the generations".
Now, I had some issues with this:
1) It was worthless.
2) It was really ugly
3) It wouldn't ever be used by DH or myself
4) It hadn't been "passed through the generations" to my DH as it was relatively modern stuff
5) It was taking up space in my home.
6) There was no way on earth I was "passing it on" as it was just horrible, horrible stuff. It was just junk really.
It all got re-homed (with DH's blessing) via the local charity shops. At least that was someone who paid for it actually wanted it. And the charity got a donation as well.
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I've worn skirts the last couple of days because it's been so warm. Two days in a row I had to spray them with "Shout" because I'd dropped a piece of lettuce on my lap that had oil and vinegar dressing on it. Yes. The lettuce fell all the way to my lap. It didn't stop at my boobs. Nor did it stop at my belly. And it wasn't a fluke because it happened twice. Also, while wearing a skirt I took the dog for a walk and not a hint of chub rub. I'm livin' the dream49
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youdoyou2016 wrote: »I have a few NSVs:
Regarding clothes: I'm packing up and getting ready to donate "old me" things that never will be worn by me again, either because they're too big or I don't love them.
Regarding stuff: Over the last few months, I've packed up and donated carloads full of things (sets of dishes, appliances, Christmas decorations, suitcases, exercise equipment, etc.). Today, an auctioneer is coming to take away everything else that I do not love and that is worth selling: antiques, furniture I've inherited, etc.
I feel like the last two years have been The Great Purge. I'm glad to be passing things on so others may use it.
And, I've been thinking about how ridiculous is it to keep things just because a relative owned and used it. Some things mean a lot to me and I'm keeping them, but the rocker that my Civil War great-something's father made him for a wedding present ... ??? I have moments where these things sound cool, but, really, it's time those things moved on. I mean, why is my great, great, great grandfather decorating my house? Someone else will love these things and create a home for them, so unless I love it, I'm letting it all go. Honestly, for me at least, there is something liberating about being free of the past in this way.
I've been transitioning into minimalism for a while now. What really kicked it into high gear for me was losing weight and getting rid of so much clothing because of it. Now I have less than 30 pieces of clothing. I'm happier with about 20 pieces of clothing, but I still have some fat to lose so I'm hanging on to some goal stuff. It's truly great to wake up in the morning and know what I'm going to wear. I don't have to think about it, I just get dressed. And I know I'll love it because I only keep what I love.
I find it easy to apply this to everything else I own, especially random belongings of dead people I never met.
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The post-shower towel fits all the way around me -- no body parts poking out.27
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I've noticed that my posture is much better and more comfortable. I stand more up right and with my shoulders squared. I also don't tend to slouch over as much when I sit down17
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I'm now willing to wear a sportswear crop-top to workout in front of other people!24
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Just realised that I don't actually have rounded shoulders.
I've always had rounded shoulders.
Now it seems that I don't. Who knew?
Although, I did wonder about my bra straps staying up better than they used to (just goes to show how little I notice my appearance).
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I got into weightlifting. Besides being healthy and building muscle, there's another amazing side effect: the tightening of skin. You know those tiny bralettes in the juniors section that are pretty much worthless for support, they just look cute. I'm 40, and can wear them!!!!! I bought a whole collection of them. My breasts got perkier, sweet!!!!!22
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My July goal is to log my calories everyday even if I go over. Well, Day 1 of July yesterday I went over. Instead of ignoring it like I usually do and leaving things out I put every single calorie in.29
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Another shopping NSV. I keep having shopping NSVs This time it's shoes! I'm shopping around for work shoes because of 4th of July sales. I'm certain I'm not the only one who is ignoring certain body parts while losing weight. I have completely ignored my calves and arms. I've always had huge calves and my arms are okay. My obsession is reducing my waist, hips, butt and thighs. I love knee high boots for the winter and fall season. Unfortunately because of my huge calves I can't find knee high boots that fit. It's frustrating, and I've been dealing with this for the past 2 decades. Even the boots I eventually buy are still tight around my calves. I even have one of those thigh high boots in my closet, I'm not sure why I bought it and I can't even wear them.
So today I'm at the shoe store trying on shoes and I saw these knee high boots on sale. I try them on and noticed it fit my calves. I saw a couple more and try them on and they fit. I go to another shoe store and tried other knee high boots on sale and they fit!!!! EVERY single knee high boot I tried on fit comfortably! My calves always look big to me and I just didn't think I would lose that much fat back there.
This is good news and bad news, because during the fall season I'm going to go crazy buying boots. I need to start saving27 -
Madwife2009 wrote: »youdoyou2016 wrote: »I've been thinking about how ridiculous is it to keep things just because a relative owned and used it.
Agree with you totally on this one! My DH inherited some random silver-plated stuff (cake knives and the like) as it was "to be passed through the generations".
Now, I had some issues with this:
1) It was worthless.
2) It was really ugly
3) It wouldn't ever be used by DH or myself
4) It hadn't been "passed through the generations" to my DH as it was relatively modern stuff
5) It was taking up space in my home.
6) There was no way on earth I was "passing it on" as it was just horrible, horrible stuff. It was just junk really.
It all got re-homed (with DH's blessing) via the local charity shops. At least that was someone who paid for it actually wanted it. And the charity got a donation as well.
I've been noticing that my weight loss correlates to these kinds of "things" -- me feeling and acting more like ... me, for lack of a better way to put it. It's not that I was always not doing what I wanted or not feeling powerful, but I do feel like new body = new life. For me, a lot of my (old) stuff doesn't fit any more -- literally and figuratively.15 -
I made it to one year of no soda!! It's been difficult...I still want them... lol32
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My relationship with food is the best it's ever been.
I don't mentally degrade myself for having a cookie, but I don't feel the need to stuff myself with them either.
I eat plenty of fruits & veggies and I drink my fair share of water. I always try to hit my protein goal and I watch my sodium because I have blood pressure issues.
I'm eating to live and not living to eat. I think this has been some of the best change I've seen in myself since starting to lose the weight.33 -
My pants were so loose that they kept sliding down so I had to drill an extra hole in my belt to tighten them up. I think one time years ago I drilled a hole in my belt but it was because it was too tight26
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I'm visiting my parents, and I'm wearing the same pants I wore last december.
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I ordered Beef & Broccoli combination instead of General Tso's combination....yay!!
I never had so much broccoli in one setting in my life, I surprised myself ordering it!21
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