New belt notch - celebration!

[Lil_Grind]

Hitting a new belt loop is such a win. It's a cool reminder of how far I've come.

 

[StubbornFat83]

It really is a great feeling. If the belt gets too long you can make a pleat in it, too.

 

[DoseReady]

lol, I just use the point of my scissors

 

[SunnyJourneyLiving]

I've got an old belt from when I was probably 85-90 pounds heavier. I've added a bunch of holes and lost about a foot from my waist. It's like a trophy of my progress!

 

[NoShortcuts]

Eventually, you'll have to retire those belts; they'll get excessively long.

 

[not-giving-up]

A worthwhile purchase for sure.

 

[Sage_1988]

Haha! That's awesome, Lil_Grind! I use a work bag and have cut off like 6 inches from the shoulder strap. The excess length was all over everywhere!

 

[GastricBypass99]

We adore ours!

 

[Lil_Grind]

I bought one of these a few weeks back myself.

 

[StubbornFat83]

Awesome, congratulations!

 

[DoseReady]

Oh, we aren't supposed to use a kitchen knife then

 

[Lil_Grind]

lol. I did that once. But this makes such a nicer looking hole than a steak knife or a cordless drill. The *punch* sound is so satisfying.

 

[SunnyJourneyLiving]

That must feel incredible! I can just imagine the joy and satisfaction of needing to make a *new* hole in your belt to keep it fitting! Well done

 

[NoShortcuts]

I've been searching my house for one of these things for almost a month now

 

[not-giving-up]

FYI, if you want to shorten your belt so it looks like the factory did it, take it to a shoe repair place. They'll shorten it from the buckle end. It cost me $9 and it looks perfect.

 

[Sage_1988]

I got one too! But I shorten them at the buckle end, so the belts don't look odd.

 

[StubbornFat83]

It's amazing how much more confident you feel as you lose weight. I'm down like 45-50 pounds from sema over the last 9 months. Never hated my body, but I definitely feel better now!

 

[Lil_Grind]

Haha! That's awesome, Lil_Grind! I use a work bag and have cut off like 6 inches from the shoulder strap. The excess length was all over everywhere!

I know right? It feels so good to see the physical proof of progress - like, I *did* that! It's not just a number on a scale.

 

[SunnyJourneyLiving]

Definitely agree with StubbornFat83 - the confidence boost is amazing! I'm about the same height as you, 5'1", and started my semaglutide treatment a few days ago. My goal is the same - reach a healthy BMI and get my cholesterol down. It's inspiring to see your results!