Healthy Weight Loss

Zimmeh · 11-16-2011, 12:20 PM

You are welcome, hon...A lot of things that I have noticed are:

I have so much more self confidence in myself now than I did back in January of 2007 when I started my journey..I have posted a few pics of myself in the Pin Ups thread and the Show Us Who You Are thread..Something that I would never have done before now.

I am now working on my next journey. On Monday, I will be sitting in a dentist's chair getting some teeth pulled to get ready for braces in January..Once this is done, I will finally be to accept myself in my own head...

Yes it is hard work, but the results are so damn well worth it..I would never allow myself to fall back into that life again..I am a happier person now and I am enjoying it.

I bought a bikini last year, so I could take my nieces and nephew swimming. I haven't worn a bathing suit in general in over ten years before that. I still have that bikini and yes a size 10 is awesome...

I have also noticed, that my body isn't as bloated anymore and I love being told how gorgeous I am..Something my brain would never allow me to except before this journey..My shyness has been kicked to the curb and it felt wonderful to go attend the Reunion...I got to finally enjoy being myself! I say, we put the rock in Little Rock next year!

Hugs and keep it up girlie!!

Zimmeh

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Originally Posted by sylvie

awhhh, Zimmeh *gets all teary-eyed*
first of all, CONGRATULATIONS, a size 10 is frigging fantastic! So proud of you.. & definitely enjoy it, you should because you soo deserve that.. This takes so much discipline and dedication - it's a lot of work, so GO YOU! *hugs* & to think i am inspirational to someone is so smileworthy, from the inside out.. Because each of you are so inspirational to ME!

i can relate to how people would look at me ... (though maybe they weren't and maybe a lot of it was in my own head) but, for many, many years i became a prisoner of my own home even.. Didn't work, stopped going out with friends or seeing family, didn't even so much as go to Parent-Teacher meetings even.. i feared people seeing me.. So, after losing the 63 lbs, i have certainly come out of my little shell, that's for sure..

i not only make plans with friends & family, but i go places and flew to Oregon and find myself doing things which i once found so uncomfortable before, it's almost like... i'm taking my life back, finally! That feels great =)

i also had people bully and make fun of me, often.. Which of course was very hurtful, still can be.. i still get bullied, only difference is, i don't tolerate it anymore and i deal with things much differently...

This journey we're all taking is so life changing, it takes my breath away often just thinking about it.. i get all tickled pink with new things i'm noticing - i love that we have this thread to share...thank you for sharing your changes too!

PinkieLee · 11-16-2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Zimmeh

You are welcome, hon...A lot of things that I have noticed are:

I have so much more self confidence in myself now than I did back in January of 2007 when I started my journey..I have posted a few pics of myself in the Pin Ups thread and the Show Us Who You Are thread..Something that I would never have done before now.

I am now working on my next journey. On Monday, I will be sitting in a dentist's chair getting some teeth pulled to get ready for braces in January..Once this is done, I will finally be to accept myself in my own head...

Yes it is hard work, but the results are so damn well worth it..I would never allow myself to fall back into that life again..I am a happier person now and I am enjoying it.

I bought a bikini last year, so I could take my nieces and nephew swimming. I haven't worn a bathing suit in general in over ten years before that. I still have that bikini and yes a size 10 is awesome...

I have also noticed, that my body isn't as bloated anymore and I love being told how gorgeous I am..Something my brain would never allow me to except before this journey..My shyness has been kicked to the curb and it felt wonderful to go attend the Reunion...I got to finally enjoy being myself! I say, we put the rock in Little Rock next year!

Hugs and keep it up girlie!!

Zimmeh

This journey is not just for physical health, but for mental/spiritual well being! It's amazing how making so many positive changes can create a domino effect... and seems like everything else starts looking up as well! Zimmeh, we are all so proud of you that you continue this journey. Yes, you are beautiful, inside & out! Not to mention a pure delight to be around. Bright light sister, bright light!

Zimmeh · 11-16-2011, 01:10 PM

Thank you and you are a great person to be around! Shall I bring the bedazzling items next year? I try everyday to make everyone around me smile and giggle..Which I can normally do...I have learned that allowing people to belittle me, to make themselves happy, isn't something I want and I am not allowing..

Hugs my femme sister...

Zimmeh

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Originally Posted by PinkieLee

This journey is not just for physical health, but for mental/spiritual well being! It's amazing how making so many positive changes can create a domino effect... and seems like everything else starts looking up as well! Zimmeh, we are all so proud of you that you continue this journey. Yes, you are beautiful, inside & out! Not to mention a pure delight to be around. Bright light sister, bright light!

PinkieLee · 11-16-2011, 01:16 PM

Most of my adult life I have been a big girl. Let me tell you... I embraced it with every ounce of my being. I owned it, and my confidence was always strong. I even dated a woman that used to comment all the time about how sexy my confidence was... that if I didn't have it, we probably wouldn't have dated. I didn't know if I should take that as a compliment or a dig that she normally wouldn't date a big girl.

I've been every size from a size 13 - 28. Then, this past year, I started noticing every single little ache, muscle fatigue, out of breath walk... when that started steam rolling, my self confidence started going down right along with it.

See, I'm one of those women that has lived by the motto "fake it till you make it". In front of people, I put on a very brave face and can portray confidence that would knock your socks off. When it's just me, alone in my thoughts, I'm my own worst enemy.

So, this journey of making healthier decisions is starting to help me get back to the Tonya I once was. Let me rephrase this... I want to be a better Tonya. One that loves herself enough to put herself & her health first before anyone else.

THANK YOU all for keeping me coming back here... for encouraging me when I fall, but not allowing me to stay down for long. I appreciate you and your journeys more than y'all will ever know!

PinkieLee · 11-17-2011, 08:49 AM

and the ball has started rolling again! Weigh in today, 2 more pounds gone forever! Yep, a fabulous way to start the day with gentle reminder that YES, the tracking food does work for me.... and that I should really stick to the program.

Y'all have a great day!

*Anya* · 11-17-2011, 09:35 AM

Congrats PinkyLee! All of you are inspiring and motivating.

Had another good day but no weight loss. It is what it is.

I am continuing to weigh daily. For me, it is the only way to have reality hit me and keep me out of denial-even if the the pounds remain the same.

Have a healthy day all!

PinkieLee · 11-17-2011, 10:02 AM

(((Anya))))

My friend, a no loss is better than a gain anyday

You keep up the great work and I bet you'll see a loss next week!

One nice thing about this thread, is that many of us are on different plans, but we all have one goal in mind ~ to become healthier! It's great to see different options that people are using on their journeys, because you never know when your current one might not be working for you anymore, and you need to switch things up.

PinkieLee · 11-17-2011, 10:14 AM

So, y'all the dreaded Thanksgiving dinner is fast approaching next week! I've started making my list and modifying receipes to be healthier. What I've got going so far...

a spiral ham (yeah, no way around that one)
mashed red potatoes (with skim milk, very little butter and NO salt)
baked squash (instead of sweet potato casserole, thanks Kelt

)
steamed green beans and/or corn
wheat dinner rolls

I've been trying to decide if I'll make a salad, too... I just worry that it will go to waste because I'll be the only one that eats it. I MAY just get a bag salad, and cut up fresh cucumber & tomatoes.... my parents will at least eat those.

as for desserts:
pumpkin pie (with the fat free cool whip)
chocolate pie (made with skim milk, reduced fat graham cracker crust & fat free cool whip.. shhhhhhhh my brother will never know the difference)

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PinkieLee Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: I need ya boo, gotta see ya boo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Big Money Texas Posts: 4,708 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 24,309 Thanked 13,075 Times in 3,049 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	Most of my adult life I have been a big girl. Let me tell you... I embraced it with every ounce of my being. I owned it, and my confidence was always strong. I even dated a woman that used to comment all the time about how sexy my confidence was... that if I didn't have it, we probably wouldn't have dated. I didn't know if I should take that as a compliment or a dig that she normally wouldn't date a big girl. I've been every size from a size 13 - 28. Then, this past year, I started noticing every single little ache, muscle fatigue, out of breath walk... when that started steam rolling, my self confidence started going down right along with it. See, I'm one of those women that has lived by the motto "fake it till you make it". In front of people, I put on a very brave face and can portray confidence that would knock your socks off. When it's just me, alone in my thoughts, I'm my own worst enemy. So, this journey of making healthier decisions is starting to help me get back to the Tonya I once was. Let me rephrase this... I want to be a better Tonya. One that loves herself enough to put herself & her health first before anyone else. THANK YOU all for keeping me coming back here... for encouraging me when I fall, but not allowing me to stay down for long. I appreciate you and your journeys more than y'all will ever know!

11-17-2011, 08:49 AM	#5
PinkieLee Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: I need ya boo, gotta see ya boo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Big Money Texas Posts: 4,708 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 24,309 Thanked 13,075 Times in 3,049 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	and the ball has started rolling again! Weigh in today, 2 more pounds gone forever! Yep, a fabulous way to start the day with gentle reminder that YES, the tracking food does work for me.... and that I should really stick to the program. Y'all have a great day!

11-17-2011, 10:02 AM	#7
PinkieLee Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: I need ya boo, gotta see ya boo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Big Money Texas Posts: 4,708 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 24,309 Thanked 13,075 Times in 3,049 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	(((Anya)))) My friend, a no loss is better than a gain anyday You keep up the great work and I bet you'll see a loss next week! One nice thing about this thread, is that many of us are on different plans, but we all have one goal in mind ~ to become healthier! It's great to see different options that people are using on their journeys, because you never know when your current one might not be working for you anymore, and you need to switch things up.

11-17-2011, 10:14 AM	#8
PinkieLee Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: I need ya boo, gotta see ya boo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Big Money Texas Posts: 4,708 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 24,309 Thanked 13,075 Times in 3,049 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	So, y'all the dreaded Thanksgiving dinner is fast approaching next week! I've started making my list and modifying receipes to be healthier. What I've got going so far... a spiral ham (yeah, no way around that one) mashed red potatoes (with skim milk, very little butter and NO salt) baked squash (instead of sweet potato casserole, thanks Kelt ) steamed green beans and/or corn wheat dinner rolls I've been trying to decide if I'll make a salad, too... I just worry that it will go to waste because I'll be the only one that eats it. I MAY just get a bag salad, and cut up fresh cucumber & tomatoes.... my parents will at least eat those. as for desserts: pumpkin pie (with the fat free cool whip) chocolate pie (made with skim milk, reduced fat graham cracker crust & fat free cool whip.. shhhhhhhh my brother will never know the difference)