Small victories that come with weight loss

[cleochatra]

I was at the dentist office the other day while my son was having his teeth cleaned. It was funny when I realized I was sitting in a fairly fine rattan chair and it wasn't buckling under my weight! Not only that but I was able to fit into it! (It had arms)

What are some of your small victories you've been rediscovering as you're shedding the pounds?

[Laurenfra]

When I look down I see my feet.

[Kent]

Getting complemented by people with only passing acquaintances out of the blue.

Knowing the burn of your butt after a 16- or 20- mile bike ride.

[chubbychick]

being able to buy a few items of thai clothing (very small clothes they sell here)

not having so many headaches and no more back pain

running up the stairs without breathing heavy

able to enjoy walking my dogs because it's not hard anymore

being more flexible

finally having my parents not make fun of me for being fat

having my dh more interested in sex

feeling truly good and truly happy about myself, and treating myself to nice things that i finally "deserve" (i used to think i didn't deserve anything because it was a waste on someone so fat)

feeling my hip bones when i lay down

[CandSwirl]

Im happy for you cleochatra I know that had to be a wonderful feeling. My small achievement is just not having to take small naps through out the day. I have more energy and dont seem to drain as easily!

[LindaJay]

Crossing my legs when sitting at a table -- not only can I cross them, but they fit under the table!

Having plenty of room in an airline seat!

Having someone tell me my face looked a little gaunt a few weeks ago but I am looking better now! I laughed and sucked in my cheeks and noted that "gaunt" was never a word that had ever been used to describe my looks!

[Vicky_Linn]

Not braking any more chairs! :yikes

[iwillbethin]

Today i'm wearing a size 18 pair of shorts that i could not fit into last summer and where tight around the legs etc. I can now pull them off withoout even unbuttoning them....lol! Can you say i need to go shopping!

[Curveegrrl]

On the last flight I took, I could put the tray down!!

[Isabeau]

Being able to feel really comfortable sleeping. Not tossing and turning to try and find a comfy position.

[ravinalevi]

Same thing here - crossing my legs. Just being able to sit comfortably. Not having to worry about sitting in a booth because I can't fit!

[Uniquely_Ambi]

My first one was being able to fit into a bathtub again. It was wonderful to be able to take baths. It was followed by fitting into a regular sized towel. I was at my future-in-laws and had forgotten my extra size towel.

Today-I went skating!!! Something I gave up doing two years ago because I couldn't do it!!!! :joy

[Vicky_Linn]

I came up with yet another thing!
I´m now able to buy high heel shoes, before my feet were so wide they didn´t fit in any high heels or sandals, the straps cut into my skin and it hurt like *beep*. Not any more though! :dancingb:

[Cobbystock]

Being able to tile my kitchen floor. A year ago I couldn't get down to kneel on the floor.

[dawnlea1979]

being able to fit into a hospital gown without having to flash anyone :yikes