Something that Made You Feel Good Today
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rieraclaelin wrote: »Hey guys, did you know we have a thing called a collarbone?? I discovered mine this morning when I looked into the mirror! (Also, as of today, I've lost 53 pounds since the middle of June! I am only 39 pounds away from seeing 299 pounds...)
@rieraclaelin
Oh, I remember when this happened to me! I didn't know what to think as I hadn't seen the deep wells the collar bones make since I couldn't remember when
Wait until you've lost enough to actually see your rib cage - that will blow your mind!
I'm getting to the point now where I'm feeling positively bony.....2 -
bmeadows380 wrote: »rieraclaelin wrote: »Hey guys, did you know we have a thing called a collarbone?? I discovered mine this morning when I looked into the mirror! (Also, as of today, I've lost 53 pounds since the middle of June! I am only 39 pounds away from seeing 299 pounds...)
@rieraclaelin
Oh, I remember when this happened to me! I didn't know what to think as I hadn't seen the deep wells the collar bones make since I couldn't remember when
Wait until you've lost enough to actually see your rib cage - that will blow your mind!
I'm getting to the point now where I'm feeling positively bony.....
And it is uncomfortable! Even with my memory foam mattress, my ribs still uncomfortable poke into it when I sleep on my side or stomach. Also, it is disconcerting when you realize that you can GRAB THE BOTTOM OF YOUR RIBS. It seems like poor body design. I shouldn't be able to poke my finger under my ribcage.2 -
bmeadows380 wrote: »
I'd LOVE to have my hair to the middle of my back! I'm jealous! My hair is really fine and it will not grow long at all; gets to about the middle of my shoulder blades then starts breaking off. And if I let it get too long, it just gets all flat and stringy with no body at all. And I hate styling my hair - I'm the type that wants to run a brush through my hair, pull it back with a couple of clips to keep it out of my face, set it with hair spray and go on with my day. And I only set it with hairspray because my hair is so fine that if I don't, I fight having wisps in my face all day, and I hate having my hair in my face. In summer, I just pull it back into a pony tail or french braid, if I have it long enough that I can braid it.
My hair is quite long and down to the base of my tailbone. Now, hair is very individual and if some of this isn't helpful, don't use it.
I sleep on a satin pillowcase and put my hair up at night. When it was your length I braided it; at this length the braid wraps around and gets caught under my arm and wrenches my neck, so I put it into a top bun. I do not wash it every single day. I wash it about once a week, shampoo only on the scalp and the hair immediately adjacent. I do not use conditioner any more often than once a month or two, depending on the season, and then I only use it on about the last foot of hair. I let my hair air-dry, which takes about 45 minutes, and that's easily spent sitting at the computer and browsing. Only then do I brush it out.
I wear it up in a knotted bun or a braided and knotted bun most of the time; it's too long for a French twist, and normally wear the bun low just above my neck. I often tie a scarf over it, because that further protects the hair, but not always. Overall the point is to reduce stress on the hair.
It's really very easy. I take it down from the night bun, brush it out, and do it up in the day bun, and then I forget about it until the evening, when I take it down and brush it out and do it up in the night bun. Well, sometimes I leave it down cause he likes that, but that's not something I talk about here. (grin)
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when I started this program on July 15 of this year I weighed 339 pounds, I am now 310.6. Last week I ordered some new pants and stretchy legging type pants.I ordered 2 denim stretchy pairs, a size 38 and a 40 (wasn't sure what size to get because I usually order by 5x or 6x). anyway, they arrived today and the 38 is too big! I can gather and fold the side of the waist and inch or 2. I knew I had lost weight but I didn't see that I had lost it. these denim pants are the first denim I have owned in 20 years. Next, I will try jeans that zip and button. Well maybe in another month or so.I still see the old me in my mind so not ready to take the "jeans "step yet. this was a HUGE YAY for me today.7
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Looking at myself in the mirror and seeing a beautiful and strong woman. No comments or criticis or any focus on weight or other flaws. Simply seeing me. It was incredibly satisfying.3
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Went on a nice hike with my parents and one of my dogs. The weather was beautiful and the trail was just the right amount of challenging!4
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I haven't posted in this for a while, but I'm as giddy as a kid on Christmas Eve because we are getting snow today, the first snow of the season, and its sticking! There's a good heavy dusting out there, and we don't usually get the very first snow to stick!
(and yes, I am one of those weird folks who loves snow lol)
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bmeadows380 wrote: »I haven't posted in this for a while, but I'm as giddy as a kid on Christmas Eve because we are getting snow today, the first snow of the season, and its sticking! There's a good heavy dusting out there, and we don't usually get the very first snow to stick!
(and yes, I am one of those weird folks who loves snow lol)
That is gorgeous. You are correct. Snow is the best. Please go twirl around outside in it and catch a few flakes on your tongue so I can live vicariously!!
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@eliezalot
lol
unfortunately, it didn't last long; only still there in the shaded areas. But I'm hoping thats Mother Nature's teaser for the winter - I want snow! we didn't have much last year.2 -
And another thing to make me feel good:
I went to a writer's conference a few years ago - one for Christians who write speculative fiction (fantasy, sci-fi, horror, etc). While I'm not a writer, I love playing with characters in a fantasy setting and was looking for a group of people with my similar values and interests. I only got to go once, and I went by myself (To my dad's endless worry because I rented a car and drove to St. Louis from WV for this trip). While there, I enjoyed the company of this one particular guy, but it was just friendly company and once the conference was over, that was it. I didn't get to go back last year or this year because it was rather expensive.
late last week, out of the blue, I got a message from him on eharmony (I had signed up for that so I could tell people that I did at least try online dating for all those who kept suggesting it). I'm shocked he remembered me, let alone reached out, and we've been talking since. Of course my cynical side is wondering how long this conversation will last until it fizzles out or he finds whatever it is about me that is considered weird and odd and usually annoys people, and that side is also raising an eyebrow at hearing him telling me that I had made an impression on him, but the teenage girl inside is still enjoying the attention *blushes* So far, we seem to have a lot in common. Right now, the biggest downside is, he's in Wisconsin and I'm in West Virginia.....9 -
@bmeadows380 (excuse me while I turn teenager again) EEEEEEEEEEEE that's so exciting!!!! (okay, i'm back now).
But seriously, that is so exciting. Bask in it, enjoy it, and get your flirt on!2 -
249.8......I am finally over that 100 lb loss....this is my One der land for right now !...my next big goal is 225...... thank you everyone for all of the support and friendship you have given me....losing weight is a little easier when we can share the journey with others!10
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Way to go @conniewilkins56 💫💫💫1
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That's fantastic, connie! Congratulations! You've fought for that so long1
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@conniewilkins56 Congratulations! You're amazing!!!!1
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@conniewilkins56 congrats!! ♥️1
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I am not sure how good it made me feel but I didn’t get weighed this morning because I was afraid my weight would jump back up on the scale!....it is really chilly here this morning at 59 degrees....I went to the pool anyway dressed in my swimsuit,a hat,beach towel,hoodie, and water jogging shoes....the air was 75 degrees but the wind was whipping at about 25 mph and out of the north....and I got in...after the initial plunge and shock to my system it wasn’t too bad and I got an hour work out in!....was very proud of myself!....I promised myself when the weather started cooling off I was still going to swim as many days a week that I could...except for rain or temps below 65 degrees....the longer you do anything, the more of a habit it becomes....it’s not like I am swimming at the North Pole!1
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@conniewilkins56 It is super cold here too and it gets dark so early that I can't do anything outside after I get off work. Kinda sucks.
I am heading to your neck of the woods in mid December and looking forward to the warmer temps. I plan on packing both my Hoodie and my swimsuit.1 -
Here’s today’s feel good non scale victory. April 1 2019 I signed up for 30 days of biking. I promised to ride everyday in April I decided to ride every day in May. Today is day 600. It was nice enough to ride outside.
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I am finally "overweight" instead of "obese"! I'm down 250 pounds from my highest weight and 230.8 in just over 19 months. I've been in onederland for 7 weeks now. I still can't believe my weight starts with a 1. It has been probably 35 years since I last saw that. I still don't know what my goal weight should be. I just know I still have more than enough fat left to lose. But just for today, I'm going to enjoy being "overweight". Thanks for all the inspiring posts I read in this wonderful group! It helps so much!
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When I went to the doctor last month, she told me that I'm a very healthy 62 year old. I almost laughed out loud when she said that. Even though most of my health markers were good in the past (better than they really should have been considering my weight), they were gradually getting worse. Now they were all very good. I think that's the first time in many years a doctor thought I was "very healthy". That made me feel good!10