I was able to fit in an Adult Large life jacket at Volcano Bay (Universal Orlando's Water Theme Park) which are much more readily available and required for the fast river.
I bought some dress pants down a size and in a straight instead of curvy cut. They were too big and I had to return them. Every time I put on a size 4 it feels wrong. My NSV is that I am now realizing sizes are really just not very accurate descriptors. I have clothes in my wardrobe that all fit that range in size from 4 to 10. I think I have finally detached myself from caring about "the number" the size 4 that fits does not define me and neither does he 8 that fits equally well.
Got home from another month in China and my wife said I didn't look sick this time. Same weight as when I got back from a 58 day trip back in December. But that time she was concerned because I looked sick.
So I guess I did slightly better at taking care of myself despite the conditions.
I was trying on some fancy (for me) black pants for a presentation I was prepping for and I had two lengths in the same pant to choose from - one was just shorter than the other. The long was too big in every which way so I turned to the dreaded shorter one. In the past, because of my ample gut, the short pant became way too short when I sat down and I always felt self-conscious & uncomfortable wearing them in classy situations. But the other night they fit great because of my weight loss! It never occurred to me that with a diminished belly, my pants would get longer, lol. Anyway, thanks for reading this on your own journey...we can get healthier one meal at a time.
6 weeks ago, I got a part in a play I've been dreaming of doing for 30 years; Matt Drayton in Guess Who's Coming to Dinner. The play opened Wednesday night and the crowds have been over the top enthusiastic! My NSV is that several people coming through the post play reception line have commented that I've lost weight! But the best was last night when one gentleman said to me, "Spencer would be proud." I'm beyond cloud nine!
So I posted on Valentines that I got into my goal dress, but was too embarrassed to take my coat off. You all were awesome and encouraged me to try again. So here we go. Thank you for your encouragement! Ignore the shoes. Those are my “fixing to stand four hours behind the front desk at the opening party” shoes.
You look beautiful! If I saw you I would think you were a lean and fit lady who was quite happy and content with herself! I hope the happy part is true now more than last go round, because you look great.
P.S. I can't see your shoes!
Oh I'm so happy you tried again! Looks gorgeous on you!!
Got home from another month in China and my wife said I didn't look sick this time. Same weight as when I got back from a 58 day trip back in December. But that time she was concerned because I looked sick.
So I guess I did slightly better at taking care of myself despite the conditions.
So what are you doing in China? Sounds interesting!
For me I have always had big legs and crossing them while sitting was a bit like imitating a contortionist. I realised recently that I can sit with my legs crossed comfortably.
My NSV: I've reached my 500th day with no soda/carbonated beverages (they make me feel too anxious and too hungry and seem to trigger junk food binges). I log the "no soda" on an app called Strides, which helps track habit changes that you want to make.
I keep describing other people as "she's about my size" and then my friends/family say, "NO, I know who you are talking about and she's got easily 40 lb on you". I don't ever say this looking for a compliment or anything like that, but I feel so flattered because these women I think are about my size look good to me! Like maybe I wear 10-12 and they're in 12-14, sure, but I feel so psyched to even be in the same ballpark!
I went to the neurologist 2 weeks ago. The nurse doesn't weigh you there but just asks, she said your chart says you're 215 but you look smaller. I was so happy to say, I was 177.5 on the scale this morning. That felt good, why did I just eat a sugar cookie when someone in the office offered it?
This morning was hard! There was no way I was going to go close to hitting my pb on the 5k jog (remains the almost 38 minutes, my very first 5k.) I had the go slows getting out the door. I could have easily went back to bed and skipped it this morning, but I knew I couldn't make up for it tonight as I have firies training and would be really late by the time we finished training and I went for my jog. I contemplated going back to bed for an hour and just riding this afternoon, but with me finishing at 4 and firies training starting at 5:30, I figured it would be a rush and I wouldn't get a very productive training session in on Shakaya. So I splashed my face with some cold water and Diva (my cattle dog b!tch) and I toddled off on our 5k jog. I was surprised to see that I completed the 5k in less than 43 minutes. I expected to be much longer since I felt like I was going a bit slower. I got a stitch about halfway so had to slow down until that subsided.
My training session on Shakaya went well this morning and I'm glad I pushed myself when I really wanted to go back to bed.
I have accomplished a few more NSVs along the last weeks, and I'm thrilled to share them!
I have finally put aside two pairs of jeans that were huge on me now. It's one thing to enjoy the looseness of the clothes, but eventually it gets to the point where they just look ridiculous on me. No need for that.
Belt notches are progressing nicely.
I'm no longer obese, just overweight. And working my way down!
I can finally notice a difference when I see myself in the mirror.
It's been a lonely journey (aside from this community), but worth every minute!
I have accomplished a few more NSVs along the last weeks, and I'm thrilled to share them!
I have finally put aside two pairs of jeans that were huge on me now. It's one thing to enjoy the looseness of the clothes, but eventually it gets to the point where they just look ridiculous on me. No need for that.
Belt notches are progressing nicely.
I'm no longer obese, just overweight. And working my way down!
I can finally notice a difference when I see myself in the mirror.
It's been a lonely journey (aside from this community), but worth every minute!
I hear you on the mirror thing. One day on this health journey I walked by the mirror and stopped and told my husband, who happened to be in the room, "hey, I can see me again". I finally could see myself as I remembered me to be in my reflection. The mirror view is so powerful!
I went to inspect an new gym The guy was really helpful and nice. He explained that on intake they do some tests and measure etc. One of the thing they measure is body fat; His comment, "but I don't think that will be a discussion point in your case" felt good.
Also you could see him think - how can I push this woman further - she is fit already. Hey I am joining the gym and ask for help because I am plateauing
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So I guess I did slightly better at taking care of myself despite the conditions.
This is a fantastic NSV!! Congratulations!
Oh I'm so happy you tried again! Looks gorgeous on you!!
So what are you doing in China? Sounds interesting!
This is inspiring! Great work!
Thank you!
My training session on Shakaya went well this morning and I'm glad I pushed myself when I really wanted to go back to bed.
It's been a lonely journey (aside from this community), but worth every minute!
I hear you on the mirror thing. One day on this health journey I walked by the mirror and stopped and told my husband, who happened to be in the room, "hey, I can see me again". I finally could see myself as I remembered me to be in my reflection. The mirror view is so powerful!
Also you could see him think - how can I push this woman further - she is fit already. Hey I am joining the gym and ask for help because I am plateauing