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Well apparently all my not so good days I had, didn't affect me too much, because I'm down another pants size! :D After I went thru my closet a few weeks ago, I ended up with four pairs of pants (really two are too big but work), and one pair of capris. I practically live in capris during the summer. I got sick of yanking them up all weekend (I did wash them in between wears, lol, so Monday on a trip to Walmart, I decided to try on some new ones. Imagine my surprise when the 26/28's were too big! I can now wear a size 22/24!! I have not been that size since I graduated high school back in 2000. I was so darn proud of myself!
I also went to water aerobics today, and I felt so pumped afterwards, I decided to see if I could complete a lap across the pool. I wasn't able to do one, I did two laps! That may not sound like a lot, but it's a HUGE accomplishment for me, considering a month ago, I couldn't even do a half lap! I also signed up for the pool's, "Mermaid Makeover Challenge." It starts 4/28/14, and runs for 8 weeks. At the end there are prizes for most classes attended, and biggest body fat percentage lost. Grand prize is a month's pool pass ($50 for me), a complete makeover at a local salon, and dinner for two at a local restaurant. Even if I don't win, I figure it's something to motivate me. Right? ;)
So many changes with this weight loss. I notice my pain levels are a tiny bit better, I'm starting to see the beginnings of a waist, I can wear rings, bracelets, and necklaces without having to have extenders. I'm also turning heads, which feels amazing. I'm wearing makeup for the first time in years, and I'm growing my hair out long. Before I felt like I wasn't pretty enough, or worthy of long hair. Like it was something thin, beautiful people were allowed to have, not me. I kept my hair whacked off at chin length. Now it's a little past my shoulders, and I love it. For once in my life, I feel pretty. <3
Diet Calendar Entries for 08 April 2014:
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1114 kcal
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Fat: 37.36g | Prot: 33.17g | Carb: 171.77g.
Breakfast: Bananas, Yoplait Strawberry Banana Frozen Yogurt. Lunch: McDonald's Iced Tea (Large), McDonald's French Fries (Small), McDonald's Chicken McNuggets (4 Pieces). Dinner: Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper - Tomato Basil Penne, Thousand Island Dressing, Kroger Baby Carrots, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Souper Salad Red Onions, Green Olives, Great Value Fat Free Turkey, Bob Evans Tomato Slices, Spinach. Snacks/Other: Quaker Popped - Caramel Corn (Bag). more...
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5076 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Swimming (moderate) - 1 hour and 30 minutes, Resting - 14 hours and 30 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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 Comments
Congratulations! That's a real accomplishment! Good luck with the challenge!
08 Apr 14 by member: Arhia
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This is awesome! Keep yup the great work!
08 Apr 14 by member: GraceGL66
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It's awesome to feel so good about yourself! You got this girl!
08 Apr 14 by member: Kris AZ
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Congratulations on the loss! Fantastic work. Your perspective on hair length really gave me pause. It's just funny how we all see things differently when it comes to looks. I've had waist-length long hair for the last two decades. I always felt like it hid my back fat. I was afraid to get it cut because I felt that as a big girl it would make me look bigger if I had short hair. I always want to rock one of those cute little pixie haircuts. Now that I've lost a bit of weight, I had about seven inches cut off. It is mid-back length now and I'm still too self-conscious to go shorter until I slim down more. I've had a lot of hair issues where I am losing it (excessive shedding if you will) so I've actually considered chopping it into a chin-length bob.
08 Apr 14 by member: 2ManyCurves
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08 Apr 14 by member: SherrieC
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This all sounds so wonderful! Keep it up!
08 Apr 14 by member: mgrill
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@2ManyCurves Isn't it funny sometimes how two people can have totally different views?
08 Apr 14 by member: Okiegurl81
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You go, Girl! It's amazing to me how far you can come in just a few weeks. I could not complete an aerobic mile workout 3 weeks ago. Now I can complete 2 miles without feeling like I will die at any given moment! It's like your body has just been begging for you to use it and push. I actually feel guilty about the way I treated this awesome machine that can do so much. I have done far less than its capacity for many, many, many years. I only wish I'd not allowed myself to be sidetracked 20 years ago -- that's how many thin, happy years I feel are lost! BUT no better time than the present and I am so happy to be surrounded by like-minded people on FatSecret. And my knees haven't been aching even with all this walking and exercising! Forget a face lift...this is a life lift!
08 Apr 14 by member: LuC2
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Good for you , keep it up, You are so pretty, and its only going to start showing more and more , as you take the weight off, from your face, I gain weight in my face, and I look different when I loose weight, My sister never gains in her face so when she takes a picture of just her face , you would think she was thin ,but she is about 60 pounds overweight, I only have to gain 10 pounds for it to show in my face. got to be sure you massage your face regularly when ever you are sitting around, take a good massage cream and work you face and neck so the skin will stay firm. It also helps the thyroid gland.
08 Apr 14 by member: karenromiaih2002
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Likewise. I show in my face and my sister really does not although she's a larger than I. Slim face and a few inches taller -- she wears it well.
08 Apr 14 by member: LuC2
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