The clothes that I have been wearing to work are just hanging, and looking sloppy now, so I got 3 new outfits for work.  The exciting part is there are NO ELASTIC WAISTBANDS on my new skirts, they have actual zippers on them.  I have lost 45 pounds so far, and have about another 40 to go, so I didnt buy anything expensive. 

Everyone is going to be so surprised to see what I have been hiding under those big sweaters!

Judi 

Ain't it wonderful?

I have to order new work shirts cuz my 2XLs are hanging off me like tents.

Good for you!

Jim 

judiwright:

The clothes that I have been wearing to work are just hanging, and looking sloppy now, so I got 3 new outfits for work.  The exciting part is there are NO ELASTIC WAISTBANDS on my new skirts, they have actual zippers on them.  I have lost 45 pounds so far, and have about another 40 to go, so I didnt buy anything expensive. 

Wow..........that IS very exciting!  40lbs is HUGE.  Congrats!!!

I've lost almost 15lbs, and my clothes (especially my pants) are looking sloppy, but I really want/need to take off about 5 more lbs to go shopping.  And like you, it will just be some inexpensive things to keep me looking okay as I will still need to take off another 35lbs.  I can't wait to go shopping too!  :)

Thank you for for all of your support, I am excited.  I can now wear things that show my shape, rather than hide it.  No more baggy for me.  I wasnt fooling anyone anyway.

Good luck to all of my fellow Allionians

Judi

How cool is that, congratulations.

Pat

Hi Judi,

I don't think that there is a way to make my congratulations adequate for this accomplishment! Weight loss is really an incredible process. You watch that scale every week, every day for some, and hope to see the number go down. As it moves, it feels like it's taking forever and you don't see any changes, until suddenly your clothes get looser and you fit into a smaller size. I always tell my clients to give it 3 months before you notice any substantial change in your appearance and clothes. You don't usually see it as you go, but if you can stay consistent for 3 months you will see it.

Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work,

Betty Kovacs, MS, RD

That's awesome! You gotta let us know what the reactions at work are like! 

I don't have anything with zippers (well except a jacket).  That will be a day to celebrate when I got from elastic to zippers.  Congratulations!

Judy

Hi Thank you so much everyone.  The support on this board is just wonderful.  I have gotten so many compliments today on my new look.   I can feel my posture is  better, and I have more confidence, I stand a little taller now.

What is so funny is that I bought these clothes thinking they would be too small, and I would have something to work for, I didnt even try them on.  But they fit. 

All of our Alli friends are the best!  I learn so much from everyone. Thank You

Judi 

BettyKovacs:

I always tell my clients to give it 3 months before you notice any substantial change in your appearance and clothes. You don't usually see it as you go, but if you can stay consistent for 3 months you will see it.

Getting out of elastic- now there is a goal I share!

Judi, I often avoid mirrors in stores but yesterday caught myself at TJ Maxx.  I certainly didn't impress myself as anything but STILL FAT, but sheesh, those pants were baggy and saggy.

And Betty, as you said, aside from the way clothes fit, I don't see it everyday.

Even though I have so far to go, I'm still going.

Alinka

BettyKovacs:

Hi Judi,

I don't think that there is a way to make my congratulations adequate for this accomplishment! Weight loss is really an incredible process. You watch that scale every week, every day for some, and hope to see the number go down. As it moves, it feels like it's taking forever and you don't see any changes, until suddenly your clothes get looser and you fit into a smaller size. I always tell my clients to give it 3 months before you notice any substantial change in your appearance and clothes. You don't usually see it as you go, but if you can stay consistent for 3 months you will see it.

Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work,

Betty Kovacs, MS, RD

it did take about 3 months to see something, its easy to give up, thinking its not working, but it really is.  Its so much fun to move down a couple of sizes.

Thanks Betty for all of your kind words and encouragement, it means a lot to me and all of us.