10/21/2010 21:59
Take notice!!
Well despite not working out since I started my new job, I am some how still losing weight. I think it is mainly because I am more active compared to when I didn't have a job. It also helps that I have been eating less too. I am still trying to make sure I eat as many healthy foods as I can each day. Some days are easier than others but I keep trying. I am really excited right now because I am so close to finally moving into the 170s. I have been stuck in the 180s for many, many months. I got to experience the 170s briefly a few months back but didn't stay long. Right now I am about 2 pounds away from officially being in the 170s. I am really hoping to be there in the next couple of weeks for sure. Then I want to make sure I stay there. No board game "take 2 steps back" card for me...lol. 
I wanted to take the time to let everyone know that they should take notice of the changes their bodies have gone through lately. What I mean by that is sometimes we get so caught up in the "numbers game" we overlook the different ways our bodies look and feel. I have been trying to zoom in on that more lately. I have noticed that my jeans are definitely getting looser which thrills me and it certainly feels good. I also noticed the other morning and this is going to sound weird I am sure, that there is a small gap between my thighs now when they are pressed together. I noticed it when I was drying off from the shower. Normally in the past when my thighs where pressed together they looked like they were trying to merge into one big thigh..lol.
Now I can actually see a small gap forming. This is really cool because that is one of things I have always envied of the skinnier people when I looked at pictures of fit models was that gap they had between their thighs. I really want that for myself. Mainly because it would tell me that my thighs are no longer large and in charge.....lol.
The other thing I have noticed too was how my hips feel. In the past, I could see the lumps under my jeans where my hips were. Now I see no lumps and they feel flat when I run my hands over them. That is a great feeling because I really hate lumps and bumps. They are not always flat everyday but most of the time they are. Depends on where I am at in the month (bloating...lol).
What my very long speech is trying to say is take the time to notice how different your body feels and looks. I know we have lost weight even if we are struggling right now, so I know everyone's bodies have changed somewhat. Look for those changes whether they are small or big. Revel in them! Enjoy them! You worked hard for those changes so why not enjoy them! So that's it. That is my wise wisdom for the week...lol.
I hope everyone is doing well, and I hope you all have a great weekend!! Love your body!! We can do this!! Hang in there!
Posted By: yoopergirl10
10/21/2010 10:11
:)
Good luck with reaching the 170s - you're almost there!!
You are so right that it is important to notice how our bodies are changing as opposed to being solely focused on a number. Some days I just hate the scale!! But if our clothes are fitting better, we know that our bodies are getting smaller. Also, energy levels are a big indicator of getting healthier too!
Keep up the great work!
10/21/2010 11:36
Thanks
Your post was so motivating. I have just been thinking about how badly I want Sunday to get here so I can get on the scale...but now I just realized how great I feel and how my jeans and shirts feel so much more comfortable lately. Thanks for allowing me to check myself and remember that the numbers aren't as important as the other things.
Keep up the good work. :)
