I started doing CICO seriously around February. I think it was a way to cope with my grandmother's passing. it was something tangible I could focus on that I had control over. I had been attempting since November to lose weight. Between November and February, I had lost about 12 lbs with diet and the gym (although I was inconsistent about both). I decided to just dedicate my all to CICO at this point.., because I needed something that made sense.
SO, between February and now, I'm down about 20 lbs. I'm under 200 lbs for the first time in over a year. I think my stats are something like: 28F, 5'7, 192lbs (ish). I am currently keeping my intake around 1200 - 1400 calories depending on the day. This is achieved by replacing lunch with a meal replacement shake. It has been so helpful, and I don't feel hungry. I feel like I have more energy.
ANYWAY, the NSV! I've been working on my arm sleeves (tattoos) and have been pretty consistent on getting something small (or large) here or there consistently twice a month for the past 11 months. I'd say I'm in the shop minimum once a month every month. And then, both my artist and I had weird schedules for a while, and so I hadn't been in from like March until last night. My artist didn't say anything about me losing 20 lbs. He has a don't ask/don't tell policy.
One of the other artist though, went in to the backroom while some edits were being made on my stuff. I was the only customer in the building and he came out and grabbed my shoulders and says, "SH!T GIRL! Have you lost weight!"
"Uh, yes?"
"GIRL! I wanted to ASK you! But I didn't want to offend! But he said you never get offended! I knew the moment you walked in. Your cheeks and arms are smaller! But the thing that did it -- those hips! LOOK AT THOSE HIPS GIRL! DAMN! You are looking GOOD!"
It felt SO reaffirming to hear those comments being made, and by someone who hasn't seen me in a while because the only other people who see me consistently are my friends/coworkers, and they don't make comments. So this was nice feedback from someone who knows what my body used to look like.. and saw changes from a few months ago.
What an ego boost!
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