I mentioned in my last blog that I would list the positives about losing weight. My total loss, as of this morning, is 36 pounds. I've been eating about 1200 calories per day, trying to keep my fat percentage down, drinking water like it's the 'New Coke' and walking on the treadmill at least 4X per week. Last weekend I purged my closet of my bigger clothes. Nothing makes you look more scruffy than wearing a pair of pants that you can pull on without unzipping them and a blouse that keeps slipping off your shoulder. It was very bittersweet. I did have some clothes I really loved, but the cost and time to have them altered was just more work than worthwhile. Every day I picked through my limited wardrobe, trying to find something to wear. Ah, hah! I will wear that pair of pants that I never felt comfortable in. Oh dear! Too big. Ah, hah! There's that shirt that was a little too tight. Oh dear! It looks like a pillowcase on me. So, credit card in hand, I finally made the trek to the store to get a few new outfits! It was such an experience, trying on those little frilly tops that used to make me look silly (though I still didn't buy them) and even more fun trying on a pair of medium sized shorts and laughing because they swallowed me. (Not that I'm a size M yet, but you know that different companies size in different ways.) Other rewards - my knees don't hurt so much, I'm enjoying my exercise sessions, and it's a real blast to see someone's eyes widen when they haven't seen me in 6 months. I like wearing higher heels - it makes me feel thinner and I'm not as likely to fall off of them. My energy level has gone up, up, up. I want to do more, go more places, try new things. I can't wait to have my cholesterol checked or step on a scale during my annual physical!
Easily zipping myself into an expensive fitted tunic I hadn't worn in 5 years, well, I felt like I was in that Special K commercial! I now see my reflection in the glass and don't cringe. And I can definitely say that compliments are better than dessert.
I mentioned in my last blog that I would list the positives about losing weight. My total loss, as of this morning, is 36 pounds. I've been eating about 1200 calories per day, trying to keep my fat percentage down, drinking water like it's the 'New Coke' and walking on the treadmill at least 4X per week. Last weekend I purged my closet of my bigger clothes. Nothing makes you look more scruffy than wearing a pair of pants that you can pull on without unzipping them and a blouse that keeps slipping off your shoulder. It was very bittersweet. I did have some clothes I really loved, but the cost and time to have them altered was just more work than worthwhile. Every day I picked through my limited wardrobe, trying to find something to wear. Ah, hah! I will wear that pair of pants that I never felt comfortable in. Oh dear! Too big. Ah, hah! There's that shirt that was a little too tight. Oh dear! It looks like a pillowcase on me. So, credit card in hand, I finally made the trek to the store to get a few new outfits! It was such an experience, trying on those little frilly tops that used to make me look silly (though I still didn't buy them) and even more fun trying on a pair of medium sized shorts and laughing because they swallowed me. (Not that I'm a size M yet, but you know that different companies size in different ways.) Other rewards - my knees don't hurt so much, I'm enjoying my exercise sessions, and it's a real blast to see someone's eyes widen when they haven't seen me in 6 months. I like wearing higher heels - it makes me feel thinner and I'm not as likely to fall off of them. My energy level has gone up, up, up. I want to do more, go more places, try new things. I can't wait to have my cholesterol checked or step on a scale during my annual physical! 
Easily zipping myself into an expensive fitted tunic I hadn't worn in 5 years, well, I felt like I was in that Special K commercial! I now see my reflection in the glass and don't cringe. And I can definitely say that compliments are better than dessert.
Excellent success, Carol! I love your comment "Compliments are better than dessert"! I am going to type that up and take it with me whereever I go!
ReplyDeleteCongrats my dear.
Thank you, thank you! When I read your post I started laughing. I had just read YOUR blog and mentioned one of your comments, too :)
ReplyDeleteI too love the comment about compliments better than dessert. I'm so proud of you!!!! Keep looking at those frilly shirts, they grow on you.
ReplyDeleteI love that comment, too. "Compliments are better than dessert." I just wrote that down so that I can add it to my vision board and keep my goal in mind when food lures me. Your weight loss and enthusiasm are so inspiring, Carol. Thank you, thank you, thank you for keeping us motivated by your example!
ReplyDeleteAlso, love your stars and stripes. Way to go!
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