First off, I apologize. Everyone has such nice short and sweet journal entries but I just can't seem to keep mine short. I HAVE to write all my feelings and changes that are happening. I don't want to forget where I came from. I want to remember the little things. I want to remember the hard times as well as the good times. I want to remember so that others can be helped and know they are not alone. I want to remember so that when I go through something hard again I want to look back and remember "if I got through THAT, I can get through ANYTHING." "There is an end in site" for what ever challenge I will go through. I have skimmed on my journaling so that I could make them short and quick reads for other but I must focus on what I need! So i do apologize to everyone.
With that said.... I am SO EXCITED!!!
There are sooo many little things (No pun intended... last name being Little) that I have noticed changing with my body. I usually keep track of them but haven't for a while so I thought I would share them.
*My hands are smaller! Most the time now when my husband holds my hand he comments, "WOW Your hands are so much smaller." Woohoo!!
*I like typing because out of the corner of my eye, I can now see the bones working in the top of my left hand. So amazing. Our bodies are so amazing, how they work.
*I am constantly sliding on and off my wedding rings because I LOVE the way they just slide off. 1yr ago I had to tear my skin to get even one of the two rings off for an mri. Now they are almost sliding off.
*The muscles in my calves are showing more definition. i can now see the not so little now creases that the muscles make. Another amazing body function.
*I like flexing my legs and feeling the hard muscles. I even get overly excited when I feel an new muscle emerging and have to show my kids and husband. haha
*(ok this will sound really bad but...) I actually like getting undressed to get in the shower. Because I get to see ALL the changes I have made to my body and the new ones coming forth.
*Last week I looked in the mirror and it looked like my waist was getting bigger? WHat really? But the measurements were smaller last month. Why? I realized because my hips and everything else is getting smaller!!!! So excited.
*Today I looked in the mirror and noticed that I have those vertical creases that are the start of ABS!!!!! Really? I have abs??? I have NEVER had ABS
*I love that my trainer is telling me that I HAVE to buy new workout clothes because the old one's are WAY too big.
*I LOVE that my friend's daughter talks at school with my daughter about how amazed she is at how much I have lost. When I bought new workout clothes, she told Em she didn't realize how much I had lost until then. Gotta love clothes that fit....The other day she was getting out of the car and tripped and almost ran into me. Here's her quick comeback, "I just wanted to get an up close look at your skinniness." LOL I LOVE that girl.
*I love the little compliments I get from everyone: through text msg, emails and in person. From good friends and even their husbands! "hey there skinny mini" K.B & J.D. "Look at your waist" R.R "I didn't want to shout it across the room but you look AMAZING" S.H.
*I love the simple comments when I feel like I haven't progressed much but then someone who has been gone for 3 months comes back and the first thing she says is how much i have changed and how good I look. R.H.
*My old shoes fit better.
*My shirts I bought for a trip a couple months ago are getting too big.
*The skin on my arms are tightening.
*That I can and sometimes HAVE to dry my clothes in the dryer to shrink them!
The list could go on.
We are always looking for these MAJOR changes when we need to look and enjoy ALL the minor changes that make up the major changes!!!
WHAT LITTLE CHANGES HAVE YOU NOTICED?
Enjoy the LITTLE things & revel in them!!!! Never Give UP
With that said.... I am SO EXCITED!!!
There are sooo many little things (No pun intended... last name being Little) that I have noticed changing with my body. I usually keep track of them but haven't for a while so I thought I would share them.
*My hands are smaller! Most the time now when my husband holds my hand he comments, "WOW Your hands are so much smaller." Woohoo!!
*I like typing because out of the corner of my eye, I can now see the bones working in the top of my left hand. So amazing. Our bodies are so amazing, how they work.
*I am constantly sliding on and off my wedding rings because I LOVE the way they just slide off. 1yr ago I had to tear my skin to get even one of the two rings off for an mri. Now they are almost sliding off.
*The muscles in my calves are showing more definition. i can now see the not so little now creases that the muscles make. Another amazing body function.
*I like flexing my legs and feeling the hard muscles. I even get overly excited when I feel an new muscle emerging and have to show my kids and husband. haha
*(ok this will sound really bad but...) I actually like getting undressed to get in the shower. Because I get to see ALL the changes I have made to my body and the new ones coming forth.
*Last week I looked in the mirror and it looked like my waist was getting bigger? WHat really? But the measurements were smaller last month. Why? I realized because my hips and everything else is getting smaller!!!! So excited.
*Today I looked in the mirror and noticed that I have those vertical creases that are the start of ABS!!!!! Really? I have abs??? I have NEVER had ABS
*I love that my trainer is telling me that I HAVE to buy new workout clothes because the old one's are WAY too big.
*I LOVE that my friend's daughter talks at school with my daughter about how amazed she is at how much I have lost. When I bought new workout clothes, she told Em she didn't realize how much I had lost until then. Gotta love clothes that fit....The other day she was getting out of the car and tripped and almost ran into me. Here's her quick comeback, "I just wanted to get an up close look at your skinniness." LOL I LOVE that girl.
*I love the little compliments I get from everyone: through text msg, emails and in person. From good friends and even their husbands! "hey there skinny mini" K.B & J.D. "Look at your waist" R.R "I didn't want to shout it across the room but you look AMAZING" S.H.
*I love the simple comments when I feel like I haven't progressed much but then someone who has been gone for 3 months comes back and the first thing she says is how much i have changed and how good I look. R.H.
*My old shoes fit better.
*My shirts I bought for a trip a couple months ago are getting too big.
*The skin on my arms are tightening.
*That I can and sometimes HAVE to dry my clothes in the dryer to shrink them!
The list could go on.
We are always looking for these MAJOR changes when we need to look and enjoy ALL the minor changes that make up the major changes!!!
WHAT LITTLE CHANGES HAVE YOU NOTICED?
Enjoy the LITTLE things & revel in them!!!! Never Give UP
By mikecalhoun on June 12, 2011 8:05am
love the journal, and it is the little things that keep us going, and it will be the little things that we will see day in and day out forever!!
By Christina B. on May 24, 2011 8:24pm
Awesome, Rachel!!!!! the little things are the best!!!!!
By Karen Van Dehy on May 24, 2011 6:42pm
I don't have to unbutton my shorts to take them on and off. and my work pants too - I am constantly pulling them back on. need to find some painter pants that fit!
and I like showing off my arm muscles.
By Erin Keith on May 24, 2011 5:11pm
Yes, I have been noticing them, too! Sometimes I just sit here and things come to my mind that get me all emotional. I'm such a crier! LOL
I'm so happy for you!!!! Keep up the wonderful work and GO SHOPPING FOR SMALLER CLOTHES!!!!
Hugs, Clarity & Strength...Erin
By Katie Sutherlin on May 24, 2011 4:49pm
I get crazy on my journals too, just trying to get my feelings out, even tho sometimes I do offend people with my negative thoughts, but it's not good to keep them in, or so I thought. I have had a few compliments too and it feels so good. Gives you that extra lift to keep going.
By JR Rodrigues on May 24, 2011 3:32pm
Awesome !....Good for you Rachel,,,,:)
By Ben D on May 24, 2011 3:15pm
Write all you want - especially when you write like that.
I too now actually like the mirror, and sometime catch myself on my way past, saying something like "Dude, your abs rock!!!". And I've had to buy new clothes (especially shorts) as well. Never thought it was all that much fun, but I'm sure enjoying it now.
Keep up the good work - and the great posts
By thall24 on May 24, 2011 3:07pm
Fantastic post. I think it's all about the little things. Those little things add up and make big things. I can tell you that little things like needing a new belt is huge!!!!!!! Or, not having to use the extender anymore when going to chiropractor and using the back stretcher machine (haven't needed extender for several months now). It keeps me going as it keeps you going as well. Keep up the "little" things :)
By Tanya on May 24, 2011 2:56pm
LOVE IT! I'm right with you! LOVE my LITTLE changes! You look fabulous! :)
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