Ya know what is really nice...

when you can put clothes on you used to have to either pass by when looking through your closet or really suck it in at all times to look even halfway decent in them and then spend your day completely uncomfortable. I have noticed more and more that my clothes fit so much better, they are not snug on my tummy, the arent skin tight on my arms and I have to say I feel damn good about myself today! I am so proud of me and everyone here for putting in so much effort to take control of our lives and be healthier. I know how hard it is first hand to start this and even harder stick with it. So everyone should pat themselves on the back for all they have accomplished so far whether it is 1 pound or 80. This is a hard thing to do and people dont realize that. They would rather judge overweight people than take the time to think about what they have been through in their lives to get to this point. Well I am taking a stand and I am not going to feel bad about myself anymore or let people who look at me like I am a fat ass get to me. I know I am happier inside and I know I am trying my hardest to get to my goals. I have so many things going for me right now, I am not going to let anyone else ruin it. I am at a point in my life where I can say I have NOTHING to complain about! I used to complain about everything! mostly my weight. Well I know I have a long way to go still but I know I am giving it my all and that is all that matters. So I just wanted to write this so everyone will atleast take a moment for themselves, stop what you are doing, and say ya know what...kcnae3 is right and I too am proud of myself and I WILL NOT LET OTHERS BRING ME DOWN! Yay us!

Thanks for posting this. I patted myself on the back like you said . Yesterday I put on a pair of jeans I havent been able to fit for 7 years ..yaaaay!!

see! Good for you! Now dont you feel better?

Thanks for posting this!! You've really inspired me with this post. I kept nodding in agreement throughout reading this. You are sooo right. We can't let others get to us. Things may be rocky at first but we are doing this for ourselves.

Yeah... YAY US!!!  I gotta say, I've been at this for a long time now.  And even though the weight loss I've attempted hasn't been very successful and the weight I lost I gained back, there is SO MUCH I have learned and overall I am a much healthier person.  I'm still battling my "inner demons" so to speak, but without this site and the support of all it's members, and the motivational posts and success stories... I have no idea where I'd be now!  Probably bedridden.  LOL

Anyway, I'm NOT going to give up or let others bring me down because I know I can do this and you don't "give up" being healthy!  It's something I'm doing for myself, and my future descendants, and I also think that not eating the processed junk or fast food, etc. is also better for the world as a whole.

Changing my eating habits and exercising more regularly has helped me not only improve my physical well-being, but my mental and emotional as well.  I've been able to become more in tune with myself and the nature around me that I've always loved so much!  And exercise is another reason for me to get outside and enjoy all that Mother Earth has to offer.  I want to be a better person, inside and out.  And we can all do this!

Thanks for the excellent post, kcnae3!!!  Happy 1st day of summer!

I am so happy people are reading this and agree with me!

Thanks for posting this! I have a pair of jeans that used to fit PERFECTLY! They were my favorite (very sexy) yet this past year I have not been able to wear them but I remember how much I loved them so I saved them. Today when I get home from work i'm going to put them on....and see how far i can squeeze into them. Then every week I'll stick them back on until they fit again!!!! Great Idea!!! Its not just the numbers that counts...its actually SEEING the progress!!

That is wonderful, I know that feeling must be the best.  I know one day I'll  feel the same.  Thanks for sharing!

Ejoy

A lot of my clothes are getting to the hanging on me stage. It's been nice to dig deep into my closet and find old clothes that at least fit a bit better. Today I'm wearing a pair of pants that I've always hated because they clinged to me and made me look dreadful. They look nice now!

I'm pretty happy now too. When I first started losing weight, I lost my upper body fat, my face fat, my arm fat--essentially places that I had never considered my problem areas in the first place! Lately, though, the last 20 lb or so have come off my thighs! They're beginning to look just grand! I wish the hips and butt would go, but to be honest, I don't mind if the thighs continue developing for a while!

you know what feels really good...?

Its when your thin daughter says she wants to work out with you and then has to take a break in between lol while your still going.

I have an extremely sexy dress hanging on my bedroom door that I intend to be able to wear.  When I got it, I couldn't even put it on without danger of ripping it.  I can now pull it on over my hips...next month I'll try zipping it up.

Definitely a fun evening awaiting me and that dress!

Sexy = full length, beaded deep red, low cut back, cut outs at the waist.

I do laps around the house some nights with my kids last night was the first night in months I actually outrun them by about 4 laps! So the post about  the mom working out with the daughter and the daughter actually stopping before you. Makes you feel like its definatly all worth it in the end

That is the best part...putting on clothes that I had "packed up" because they were either too tight, looked horrible on me, were very uncomfortable...or jeans that I could wear but not bend over with :) or that I had a fat roll hanging atop of.

I am not taking back the shirts that I had given up on and given to my 3 yr old daughter to wear as night gowns. :)

The baggy t-shirts I used to wear seem to have gotten LONGER somehow. I know I didn't get shorter so I am assuming this has to do with weight loss in my tummy/back/shoulders.

And I can't believe how much difference 10 lbs makes on your energy levels.  I can actually run around outside with my daughter and not feel like I need to go sit down after a few minutes. <--noticing that was the main reason I decided it neccesary to lose weight.