Since i began this journey, this lifestyle change which includes watching what i eat and exercise********* (about 2 months ago), ive noticed some positive changes... i havent lost nearly as much weight as i want to, in fact, ive lost very little to date....*however there are other perks i am enjoying .....
1.* i suffer from migraines, i used to get them every two weeks or so...*i have NOT HAD ONE since i started.. you have no idea how great this is.
2.* i have more energy... im more talkative, i last longer thru the day...and my interests have grown to more than just watching tv... i crave nice walks and the outdoors more.
3. my mood has changed... i am in a good mood more and more often... im happy, smiling, and peppy!
4.* when i look in the mirror, although i dont like what i see YET,... im not disgusted with myself, i know im a work in progress... im not so hard on myself anymore...
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE CHANGES YOU GUYS HAVE NOTICED IN YOURSELF?

Hi Paula.* This is a great one.* I've noticed many of the changes you pointed out too.* Amen for the increase in energy level!!* I haven't lost as much weight as I "thought" I wanted to lose when I joined this site*4 months ago.* I never thought that being half way to my goal would make me so happy and satisfied.* About 5 weeks ago I started really focusing on toning which means I'm going to be losing much slower (if at all) because I'm building more muscle.* However, in those same 5 weeks I've gone down a dress size and now wear a size "small" in sweats which I never thought I would be wearing so the best change for me is that I feel very confident in my clothes and really like and enjoy the way I look in them.*

It's funny you asked this question Paula....A few days ago I noticed that I'm not as lathargic as I use to be that I can think more clearly then in the past and the only thing I can chalk it up to is the fact that I am happier now that I'm am doing something about my weight which I have been very unhappy and negative about for a long time.....Like you Paula I have been in a better mood and have a lighter step.
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Becky

the biggest changes i have noticed is that by being down a size,* i get a lot more looks and compliments.* thats a big boost for me to keep working at it.* i cant say i have more energy,* cause after i work out i just want to take a nap.* but i keep doing it and even with my bad days,* someday i WILL get to be where i want to be.

Paula,I felt that this afternoon.I noticed..wow,these pants are fitting better! I look smaller. You should be proud of your accompliments, the smaller ones build up to a huge one.*

I just want to thank you all for being here and just reading what you all write helps me stay focus on my goals and wanting to continue on this journey I've started.* Thanks!!

I have the obvious changes in physical appearance, but the biggest change is how my mind operates and how I approach everything (not just weight loss).

I feel very much in control of my ability to create the results I want in life, which includes health/weight.
This is a huge shift in perception (for me anyways)

I agree Dan...I have noticed my thought process changing...
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Even now when I give myself a "Free" day, or an allowance, I find I dont really use it like I would have in the past...
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And now that my weight is getting contolled, I find I want to controll other things in my life...
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As for changes, I like the new bones I am seeing...I like that my seatbelt fits better. My coats are too big, I dont get as tired doing simple things...I WANT to be more active now...
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Its all very exciting...
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Oh, and it is sure fun to get some "looks" now and then too from the opposite sex...
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Dawn