Wow moment for me

Well since surgery I have lost 33 lbs and since meeting with Darla in December I am down 45.  I really havent had anybody tell me that they notice the weight loss, or anything and I was getting a little down about it.....Well I started wearing some of my spring clothes and now the compliments are coming like crazy....makes me feel so darn good!!!  I wish I would get a compliment or two from my husband.  Kind of breaks my heart...  but I did this for ME so need to be happy with myself and not be down because he can't give me a compliment. Also am getting alot of grief from my co workers telling me it's time to get rid of the baggy clothes and go shopping...I just have a hard time spending money on myself right now.  Hubby isnt working yet so my money is limited and what I have, goes for important things, and right now my clothes isnt important. I will have hubby take a picture tonight so I can update my profile. I do have a silly question though....I am starting to get the under flabby arm...what excersises can I do to help that disappear?  ANYTHING?? Thanks to everyone...sorry I havent posted in awhile.  Been real busy at work and also busy at home training those horses and preparing for our first show on May 3rd...YIKES its coming up fast!!! Talk to you all later Jodi

Jodi, You're co-workers are right, if you buy some smaller clothes you'll get noticed more. If you can afford a little bit of money there are some really nice 2nd hand stores: Goodwill, Turn style, and the clearance racks at some stores. Also I don't know how close you are to St. Cloud, but there is a really nice store called Treasure Chest next to Mills Fleet Farm.  And I wouldn't worry about your husband, he might be more scared than anything to mention it, and sometimes when they hear other people say things then they jump on board. Good Luck!

Jodi, Congrat's on the WL, your doing great. It is a wonderful feeling getting those compliments, get used to it because they will continue to happen. Don't worry about the Co-workers, I'm sure their just excited for you and know smaller clothes will show more of a weight loss. Just remind them when you have the extra money, "Look out," because you'll shop till you drop. Oh, the flabby arms, join the club........I'm going to watch your post because I don't know how to get rid of them either, I lift weights, but it hasn't seemed to help yet.......... Can't wait to see the new piture. Kelly

The same thing happened to me. I thought how can they not notice. And sure enough, if your are patient, they come like crazy, that is when it really gets fun!

Just a reminder that swapkins is coming up in a couple weeks.  Good place to get rid of the baggies and find some clothes that fit.

 

Also - here are some exercises for arms - the back of your arms.  http://exercise.about.com/cs/weightlifting/l/blsampletricep. htm

 

Linda

 

Linda, I'll have to try these exercises. Thanks. Kelly

Chin up dear!  You are doing great!!!  People will start noticing and once they do the comments don't stop!!  Keep up the great work! Hugs!

It wasn't until after the 3rd month that people started noticing. I could really tell as well when I had gone down in sizes. Be patient it will happen and everyone will tell you how different you look.

Congrats on your success so far!!!  You are doing great. As for the new clothes, there will be a Swapkins on the 26th of this month. So, you may just find what you need there. Also, the Good Will and thrift stores are good to stop at.

As for the flabby arms, I am still looking for the answer myself. Good luck!!! Lori

Keep up the good job....people will start noticing more as you get further along.  Your co workers are right...smaller clothes will make a differnce too. Try the thrift store in Zimmerman...Twice As Nice...I bought  jeans and a couple cute tops when I was there. They are really reasonable.  The address is  26070 2nd Street E....their phone number is 763 856 9220 . They are open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 to 4:00.  They are two blocks off of Hwy 169 next to Freemont Real Estate. They we talking about being open on Tuesdays and Thursdays too...not sure if that is happening yet. Good luck....Swapkins is soon too.....you should be avble to find alot there and it is free!! Hugs, connie d