New Shoes and old jeans for all my hard work!
I have been walking as my excercise of choice for the past 2 months. When I started I was 308lbs and got winded just going up the steps in our home. Now I am up to 5 miles a day and it’s “no sweat” so to speak. I can’t begin to tell you how much better I feel and my confidence has shot out the roof.
Tuesday I realized that I have not rewarded myself for all the miles I have put on my feet the past few months. Normally I reward myself with food, but this time I decided to do something better for me. I got myself a new pair of walking shoes. I usually have to find a 10 1/2 wide but this time I had to get a 10 wide. Has anyone lost weight in their feet? Oh my gosh, I was soooooo happy.
So I got home and was going through my winter clothes because it seems that summer has faded fast around here. Looking through one box I found two pair of jeans and one pair of capris I have not been able to wear in over 2 years. The first pair of jeans was a 24 and they fit perfect! The other pair are 22’s and are snug, but I feel like I’ll be in them in no time. The capris are 24’s and I have never worn them….and they fit perfectly now. Yippie!!!!! I am so stoked right now.
Hubby and I are leaving for a Fraternal Order of Police Conference at Myrtle Beach, SC in a little while. I can’t help thinking that this year I may not be in a bathing suit, but next year…. oh my gosh! I will reward myself with not only a new bathing suit, but a whole new wardrobe. :) This week the hotel where we are staying has wireless connections so I’ll be able to keep in touch with you guys. Take care and I’ll stop in later tonight.
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yay you
yup my feet shrank and so did my fingers 
i went from like an 8 1/2 or 9 wide now i can go as small as a 7 in some sizes. all from 50 pounds
Great job on walking so many miles and pickinga non food reward. Keep up the good work.
Congratulations on your success - good job picking a well suited reward for your hard work. Way to go!
What an inspirational blog! Thank you for sharing. It’s got me all pumped up now.
Yes, we CAN do this!
Great job on the walking. HIGH FIVERRRRRS!!!!
You rock!
Hugggggggggggggs,
Shan
Congratulations on the many things you’ve accomplished…5 miles-WOW…smaller pants-YIPEE…and a reward that BENIFITS you instead of making you work longer to get to your goal. Great job
Thanks ladies for all of the compliments! It’s been a great journey so far. I’m learning so much more about myself and what my body can do. Can’t say I’ve ever been this excited about a “diet”. I prefer lifestyle change.
I have to say that a lot of the success I’m having is due to the folks like you on this site. Catrina, Amber, Chrisie, Betty Jo, and everyone else are an inspiration to me. Much success to you all.
