These humorous and insightful nuggets were compiled on a weight loss board. How many of these will you enjoy once you’ve reached your goal weight?
You know you have reached your weight loss goal when…
…marathons sound like fun!!
…the neighbors think you travel all the time because part of getting ready every morning is packing your gym bag in the car for the day.
…you can rattle off the nutritional information on your favorite foods without looking at the label.
…you forget what the potato chip aisle even looks like.
…you get all stressed out and your significant other tells you to go for a run because it will improve your mood.
…your coach/trainer/instructor makes you do extra reps/laps because you’re getting too good.
…you love your cute new high heels because they show off the definition in your calves.
…getting up at 6 a.m. to go to the gym is a refreshing start to your day.
…you forget what Coca-Cola tastes like. And you don’t want to remember!
…you have to get a bra fitting done because you have no idea what size you need now.
…three-way mirrors are fun.
…you’re willing to step on a scale to try it out in the aisle of a store.
…sales at your favorite athletic clothing/sporting goods stores make you start to drool.
…your athletic shoes cost more than those cute new heels.
…Your coach seat on the plane is roomy.
…On the roller coaster, there’s room between your tummy and the safety bar for your purse, your shopping bag, and all the coats you are holding for your family!
…You look at your watch and realize you forgot to eat lunch.
…when your neighbors ask how long it’s going to take to get your vehicle repaired!
…when the kid next door asks you to come out bike riding with him.
…when your pre-teen grandkids ask you to stop walking because they need a break!
…when your husband plans the weekend around your training schedule.
…when you take a vacation, you make sure that you have your fitness in a bag or that the hotel has a fitness room and pool.
…you also ask if running trails and tracks are nearby!
…when your friend’s four-year-old daughter gets worn out running around with you and you feel disappointed.
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…when you can eat five times a day and still take in fewer calories than an extra value meal at McDonald’s
…your plate is still half full and you STOP eating b/c you are satisfied.
…you start purchasing mirrors as part of your decorating scheme.
…there are shirts in your closet with no sleeves and you’re not afraid to wear them.
…you purchase clothes for the style, not for what they cover up.
…you suddenly break into song and dance just to celebrate.
…when you can cross you legs again
…when you get your chef salad at a restaurant and get really excited, because it looks soooooo good.
…when you can move the seat up in the car because you have extra room between you and the steering wheel.
…when buying clothes, you start buying colors instead of black and gray
…when take your jeans out of the dryer to fold and think dang are these mine — the butt looks small!!
…when you’re not embarrassed when you see friends out in public anymore!
…when you schedule you workout in your day instead of a nap!
…you catch a glimpse of yourself in a mirror or reflected in a window and you think, “Hmmm, not bad!”
…you grab something from the back of your closet that you thought was going to be tight and it’s too BIG!
…you have to get your rings resized because you are afraid you are going to lose them.
…your watch is loose.
…your underpants are climbing up your back because they are too big.
…your socks are falling down.
…half of the DVDs you own are workout DVDs.
…you never have trouble finding a parking place at the mall or grocery store because the farthest spot from the door is never taken!
…you wear low-rise jeans with no fear of the “muffin top!”
Got any good ones of your own? List them here in the Comment box below!
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