Been feeling a bit down

[happymomto4]

So I haven't been feeling that great, had a bad cold last week that knocked me off my feet...then on Monday I hit my first mini-goal but still not a single person has noticed a change. My son even commented a few nights ago "How come even though you don't eat ice cream, you still haven't lost any weight?" Ouch!

But then this morning when I got out of the shower, I noticed the time and had to run wake my boys so we wouldn't be late. I grabbed a towel and wrapped it around me, reached for towel number 2 (it has taken 2 towels for years and years) but didn't need a second towel. I was covered--though barely--with one towel!! So there is a difference and I feel much better now. Don't care if others can't see it. There's a change for sure!

[Georgiana]

Re: Been feeling a bit down

That's awesome!!!

Your son sees you everyday. He probably won't notice anything for a long time...

[liv]

Re: Been feeling a bit down

It is sometimes hard for those who see you all the time to notice a difference as they are with you. It is probably people who do not see you everyday who will be the first to comment down the line.
And be aware that people are hesitant with giving these comments sometimes as it may be kind of implying you needed to lose weight so people is quiet about it.

Are you measuring - taking pictures? Those can be very helpful tools.

The towel thing is great - inches are disappearing!!!!! Way to go.
And nothing tastes better than thin feels.
Tell your son that when you reach your next goal - you'll celebrate with him - by going to the zoo/fair/toystore/park???

[IrishIrish]

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Good work! And yes, we have to take the small victories that others may not notice. I would buy a too tight top or pair of pants and try it on til it fit. Even now, while I don't lose much weight, what I have seems to be "reorganizing" on my body and clothing is feeling looser than it did earlier in the year.

Congratulations on your weight loss!!!

[neutronnorman]

Re: Been feeling a bit down

So I haven't been feeling that great, had a bad cold last week that knocked me off my feet...then on Monday I hit my first mini-goal but still not a single person has noticed a change. My son even commented a few nights ago "How come even though you don't eat ice cream, you still haven't lost any weight?" Ouch!

But then this morning when I got out of the shower, I noticed the time and had to run wake my boys so we wouldn't be late. I grabbed a towel and wrapped it around me, reached for towel number 2 (it has taken 2 towels for years and years) but didn't need a second towel. I was covered--though barely--with one towel!! So there is a difference and I feel much better now. Don't care if others can't see it. There's a change for sure!

I'm sure people that see you everyday do not notice since the change is somewhat gradual. But there will come a time, almost magical and overnight, that they will tell you and notice. They will be astonished. It never fails.

[pagliaccia]

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I use a king-size comforter as my towel for this exact purpose.

[ThinSoon]

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When you least expect it someone will mention it. And as someone already mentioned, people are reluctant to say anything because frankly they aren't sure if you are dieting and then afraid to say something inappropriate.

Take great pride in yourself! You have lost weight and inches. Celebrate yourself!!!

Congratulations on your first goal!!

Tracey

[jsj0305]

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That must have felt AMAZING to use only one towel!!!!!! I remember that feeling the first time and can't wait to be where you are

I totally thought you were going to say you were running late and had a cheat. I am so proud of you for sticking to this, despite everything. You are an inspiration!!!!

Keep up the fantastic work!

[jsj0305]

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Oh and Congrats on making it to your mini goal!!!!!!!!!

[imagood1]

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It only takes something like that to make your day!!! Way to go!!!

[ThinSoon]

Re: Been feeling a bit down

So I haven't been feeling that great, had a bad cold last week that knocked me off my feet...then on Monday I hit my first mini-goal but still not a single person has noticed a change. My son even commented a few nights ago "How come even though you don't eat ice cream, you still haven't lost any weight?" Ouch!

But then this morning when I got out of the shower, I noticed the time and had to run wake my boys so we wouldn't be late. I grabbed a towel and wrapped it around me, reached for towel number 2 (it has taken 2 towels for years and years) but didn't need a second towel. I was covered--though barely--with one towel!! So there is a difference and I feel much better now. Don't care if others can't see it. There's a change for sure!

I just noticed your "mini-goal" was 50 lbs???



Tracey

[Nancy Mo]

Re: Been feeling a bit down

Down? Why? If I'm understanding your mini-goal as compared to your start weight, you've managed to lose 50 lbs in how long? I don't even wrap the towel, I just start drying myself, like when you dry your car after you wash it - in big sections!!!

Congratulations!! Go have some cheese and pork rinds!!!

Much Luv
Mo