She's a weight winner

I started off strong. I started eating healthy, cutting out sugars, and exercising near the end of January and I managed to drop 18 lbs from 230lbs between late Jan-mid March. Since then I've seen nothing and it has made me a little down.

This morning while getting dressed, I found a bracelet that I was given about 2 years ago by my sister that I was never able to wear because I couldn't clasp it around my wrist because it was too tight :( I put it on today and it fit! It just made me feel really good. A small win :) I texted my sister and she said "Keep it on as a reminder of all the beautiful things you'll fit into and beautiful feelings that will come as you keep getting even more healthy!" So that is exactly what I am going to do :D

I wanted to share because sometimes you can feel so down and feel like nothing is happening or it isn't happening fast enough and it can take something, no matter how incredibly small, to remind you to keep going. Doesn't hurt to have an amazing support system either ;-)

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What is one thing you wish guys complimented you on more?

Things that aren't physical.

I'd rather be complimented on my knowledge of something or abilities than be told I look "cute".

Not that those aren't nice to hear every now and then but personally it's a huge kick to my ego when all someone can ever compliment me on is my face.

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The majority of compliments I get from men involve my looks. While these can be very flattering, if I get a compliment on my intelligence, sense of humour or kindness these mean so much more to me, because those are the qualities in myself that I value or aspire to the most. Also, it shows that someone has taken time to get to know me, think about and appreciate the things I've said or done. I should add a disclaimer here though: when those compliments are made with a tone of surprise or patronisation they will not be so well-received.

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