Happy tears in the wild!

[Ant_Crew]

I'm literally standing in a department store fitting room, and I'm not gonna lie, I'm crying a little. I'm shopping for clothes, like, real clothes, for the first time since I dropped over a hundred pounds. I've been living in medical scrubs and sweats, trying to hide. I haven't been able to fit into these jeans in like, decades. This medication is a game changer.

 

[Heal-Fam]

Congrats! Thanks for sharing such a personal moment with us, Ant_Crew!

 

[sweating-it-out]

Huge congrats Ant_Crew! Don't feel bad about the tears, not even a little. I cried when I realized I could fit into an XL again, which was something I hadn't done since college. I'm 49F.

After all these years of nothing working, it's hard for your head and heart to catch up with your body. It's not just about the medication working; it's about feeling like you're finally free. Embrace those tears. You earned them.

 

[SlowNSteady68]

Dude, that's fantastic news! So happy for you! Way to go!

 

[SteadyOnSema]

Congrats! So happy for you!! I hope more people realize how much these meds can change lives.

 

[Dax442]

Awesome man! I had a similar breakdown a few weeks back! I'm 53/M

 

[Blair1992]

My 'moment' was a couple of months ago on a flight, realizing how much extra seatbelt I had. Caught me completely off guard. Congrats, Ant_Crew!

 

[Shannon95]

Happy tears are the best! Congrats on getting healthier and a better quality of life!

 

[Ant_Crew]

Look at you, Blair1992! I bought jeans last week, first time in a long time at 34. I know the feeling and I am proud of us

 

[Heal-Fam]

Congratulations!!

 

[sweating-it-out]

Congrats, Ant_Crew! Must feel amazing. I'm hoping to get there myself soon. I've dropped nearly 70 pounds and I'm getting close. Thanks for sharing your story.

 

[SlowNSteady68]

You're not alone brother. I haven't had to shop in the big and tall section in almost 30 years. I cried like a baby too. You look great, Ant_Crew, keep it up!

 

[SteadyOnSema]

I just bought size 40 jeans after years of buying 50-52. I totally understand that feeling, Ant_Crew.

 

[Dax442]

I think I might cry with you, Ant_Crew. What a victory. What a gift. Congrats.

 

[Ant_Crew]

It's wild, isn't it Dax442? Like a whole new lease on life. Thanks for the support everyone!

 

[Blair1992]

It's not just about the clothes, for me anyway. It's about the future. I'm looking forward to being healthier for longer. I saw someone on Reddit say they've lost a whole person! That's amazing!

 

[SteadyOnSema]

I saw someone on Reddit say they've lost a whole person! That's amazing!

I saw that too! It's such a visual way to think about it. Congrats to everyone on their journeys!

 

[SlowNSteady68]

I remember when I hit 'normal' BMI... according to some scale anyway! Felt pretty good. Though I agree with the comment I saw elsewhere: BMI is kinda junk. Start measuring body fat instead!