50 ways losing 50 pounds changed my life...

When I officially lost 50 pounds a couple weeks ago, I thought it'd be fitting to make a list of how losing that much weight has changed my life. When I first started the list, I wondered how I was going to ever come up with FIFTY changes. That seemed like an enormous amount, lol. It turns out as I got started, I couldn't stop, lol. I even went over 50 but decided to stop and stick with just 50. When I lose 100, I'm sure I'll make a list then also. It was really eye-opening and encouraging for me!

When I was done making my list (which maybe took me 15 minutes to complete), I found that my list contained actual physical changes as well as emotional and mental changes which I found interesting. As I've been on this journey, I don't think I've realized just how much my life is changing in so many ways...little ways and big ways. It's not just about dropping pounds. It's about changing my thinking (which has come naturally to me it seems), changing my actions and changing everyday habits for the rest of my life. I love that feeling!

So, here we go: (and keep in mind that a few of these have changed even now, considering I've now lost 50+ pounds!)

1. I’m down 5 sizes in my waist
2. Chronic pain has left my life
3. I have energy like never before
4. I wake up by 6:00 or 6:30am
5. I am no longer a night owl
6. I can walk up several flights of stairs without being out of breath
7. I can cross my legs under a table, booth etc
8. My seat belt stays between my breasts instead of on the side
9. I can easily walk 2 miles
10. I am able to buckle the airline seat belt with plenty of excess
11. I smile more than I ever have
12. Migraines have left my life
13. I have learned there is nothing I could eat that would make me happier than I am now
14. I feel like I have a fresh start in my life
15. I feel amazingly happy and free
16. I can fold my arms securely and keep them on my chest
17. I can put on my socks and shoes by simple pulling my legs up to my chest
18. I love and enjoy working out
19. I’ve lost 21.5”
20. I can do 100 crunches
21. My joints no longer ache
22. I have confidence in myself
23. I have become truly aware of what “living life” means
24. My bath towel easily wraps around me and tucks in nicely
25. I like photos of me now
26. I no longer get leg or foot cramps in the middle of the night
27. I can sit in a booth without the table touching my mid-section
28. I try new things and don’t beat myself up if I fail
29. I look forward to standing on the scale
30. I genuinely care about my body and me
31. I own my feelings with less shame
32. I’ve had to remove a link from both my watches
33. I no longer have chest pains
34. I can see my feet in the shower
35. I can go shopping for hours at a time
36. I can complete 20 minutes on the elliptical machine
37. I know how much a portion is and only eat one serving
38. I can tuck in my shirt and wear a belt
39. I wonder what it will be like to lose a total of 130 pounds
40. I work out everyday between 60-90 minutes
41. I am responsible and accountable for everything I eat
42. My BMI has went from 42.9 to 35.3
43. I have a sense of self-worth that I’ve never had
44. I can look at myself in the mirror and not feel miserable
45. My tears in the dressing room are now tears of joy and not defeat
46. My wedding rings no longer fit
47. I’d rather be out doing something than sitting at home
48. I’ve seen muscles I never knew I had
49. I can eat anything without feeling like I’m being judged and snickered at
50. I AM IN CONTROL!

I love my list and I can't wait to see what my list will contain at 100 pounds lost! :)