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I've lost that lovin' feeling

I have noticed over the last couple of weeks that the scale has become more of an afterthought. Maybe it's because I'm maintaining now, or I'm finally happy with where I'm at weight/size/shape wise. But, to be honest, I'm kind of mourning the loss of weighing all the time. I miss the high of jumping on the scale and seeing the numbers drop. I miss seeing the scale go down every day, and wondering what I can do to fill that void.

 

I've shopped until my little heart is content. I've decided to get some of my clothes altered because I didn't wear them that long, and I really love certain pieces.

 

I guess this is just a different phase of this journey that didn't really prepare myself for mentally or emotionally. I never denied being addicted to the scale, but I'm realizing that I am/was addicted to see those numbers drop every day. Now, it just says the same thing day in and day out.

 

I know I should be elated. I realize that I should be stoked about my results. But, from one addiction to another is a weird transition. And, now I'm left with nothing to find as exhilarating as the numbers on the scale going down every day.

 

Thought I would share my newest revelation. I need to find something to excite me and give me that "umph" of joy that I had during my losing stage.

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Itstime

Gastric Sleeve Patients

I think I know what you mean but certainly I have a long way to go bf that happens for me. It sounds like the day after you run the marathon you have been prepping for over a year and now what do you do? You look for another challenge I guess but don't forget about us, o.k.? I can't tell you how much your encouragement and knowledge has helped me and so many of us here.

deedee

LAP-BAND Patients

I'm sorry Tiff. I completely understand. Just today I was thinking maybe I should try to get to 138 just so I could have a goal again-something to work towards-but when I hit 140 a while ago I knew it was too low for me, and decided to regain a few pounds so I know I should just maintain this weight. This journey is definitely more difficult in ways I never imagined.

Tiffykins

LAP-BAND Patients

Thank you both. I know that I could easily drop another 15lbs without trying hard. I know that sounds horrible, but it's the truth. I could cram all protein in, and limit carbs, and never have an issue losing. But, I really am satisfied with my weight at this point.

Maybe focusing on losing the baby fat roll that I'm left with will be my new goal, or motivation. I need to start working out again, I've definitely been slacking in that department.

Shontel

LAP-BAND Patients

How easy is it to get addicted to that f****** scale???? I swear, mine is in my closet, and every time I go to get something to wear its just staring at me with this evil glare going 'you KNOW you want to step on me' ahhhhhhhhhh!!! I have forced myself to only get on once a week, and I try to do measurements once a month. Its a battle isn't it, when your fat, when you lose, when your losing..and everywhere in between...(btw, can you tell I'm catching up on your blogs today?? ha ha)

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