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For Motivation - Sometimes It's the Little Things ............. Posted by Ann in England on 4/30/2008, 5:37 am 86.161.140.X We are all so excited about dropping weight and dropping clothes sizes but there are other important things that make all the difference - When I was on holiday it was a novelty to be able to wear the bath towel, which not only went round me but overlapped and tucked in! The tray table on the aircraft would not only go down but there was space between me and the table! Another novelty. The 6" spare length on the safety belt - another novelty. Last night when I couldn't sleep ( wonders of ketosis!) I got my jewellery box out and had a try on. I have a gold signet ring I got on my 18th birthday which is a size 8.5. I can actually wear it! My first engagement ring is a 8.5 and it fits! I could hardly believe it! I have another ring which my friends at College bought me for my 18th, a size 7.5 which is still tight - but will be able to wear it very very soon! My ring fingers prior to starting CD were a 10.5, sometimes an 11. So - everything has shrunk!! I had a watch bought for me for my 21st birthday - a gold Seiko - and a gold gate bracelet. Haven't been able to wear either for 18 years at least. They both fit beautifully. My late Dad bought me the bracelet so it is precious to me. The last thing he ever bought me was a dress from M&S which is still hanging in my wardrobe - a US size 12 - which I will get into and will wear - just for him. He passed in 1987 Just keep going - it is soooooo worth it! Sometimes it is the little things that make all the difference  Post a Response

Everyone should read Ann's post! Posted by Pam T on 4/30/2008, 6:45 pm, in reply to "For Motivation - Sometimes It's the Little Things ............." 75.169.28.X It is these little day to day victories that make this the most exciting journey you will ever take. Things like being able to cross your legs and feel feminine again, seeing the space between you and your steering wheel get wider and wider, wanting to wear makeup and jewelery again, no longer dreading shopping like root canal, all these things make life exciting for those of us who have been removed from the mainstream of life by obesity. It has been over 7 years for me, but I still wake up every day grateful for my new life. You don't have to be a perfect size 4 to enjoy this experience either. It is the journey that will open your eyes to what you have been missing out on and what is waiting for you down the road.  Post a Response

Thanks Pam! Posted by Ann in England on 5/1/2008, 1:34 am, in reply to "Everyone should read Ann's post!" 86.161.140.X I am not at goal yet, either. I want to lose another 50lbs or so. I am currently a US size 16 These changes have come about and are just fabulous!  Post a Response

Re: For Motivation - Sometimes It's the Little Things ............. Posted by Sharon Elaine on 4/30/2008, 1:21 pm, in reply to "For Motivation - Sometimes It's the Little Things ............." 69.76.48.X That was fun to read, congrats Ann! Yep, it's those types of things that are sooo rewarding. Thanks for the reminder!!!  Post a Response

Ann Posted by Carol on 4/30/2008, 12:38 pm, in reply to "For Motivation - Sometimes It's the Little Things ............." 168.213.1.X Your posts are so inspiring and positive. You have had such great success on Cambridge. I am so happy and proud of you. “To reach a port we must sail, sometimes with the wind & sometimes against it. But we must not drift or lie at anchor.” ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes  Post a Response

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