Spaness2012

Thank you for outlining this.

I know where you're coming from. As a big girl, I was the extrovert, the one with the big heart, the one who always gave of myself, but since losing weight I find myself far more cynical and have put up walls to protect myself as well. I don't think I'm any less of the person I once was, I am just more careful about who I'm like that with. You will change as society changes the way it views you, and you will find a new normal, I'm sure of it.

I have always struggled with the instant gratification thing as well! I had to rethink the way I "think" about exercise. I list all the benefits of exercise, other than weight loss (i.e, sleep better, better mood, clothes fit better, regulates blood sugar, helps keep my skin from getting too saggy....). I exercise for all the reasons listed. I am not religious about it....but I am getting there.
I always enjoy your posts.....this really transforms the way we think about everything. I just had a conversation with my inner 2 year old that wants everything RIGHT NOW! She seems to be a little quiet this week. Today I am the adult.

You said it EXACTLY as I feel.. isn't it strange how now we seem to be trying to take that focus off ourselves? I just want to be me.. that's it.. I am STILL the same person that I've always been... except now? I am having difficulty figuring out if people are truly interested in ME or just what I look like.. as Lellow said - putting up walls, becoming cynical.. being more careful.. we've got to find a new normal.. darn it.. and I was 'used' to my normal.. this is all new - for all of us!

Guilt is what made me fat. Use your awareness and mindfulness and make today a new day. The more you recognize your triggers and behaivors...the easier it will be to change them.

I am glad you are feeling better!

I am glad you are feeling better!

I'm glad to hear your feeling better! Your attitude rocks!

Thank you for the reminder! I needed that today!

Excellent list! With your attitude...you will cross some of these things off your list in no time.

Excellent list! With your attitude...you will cross some of these things off your list in no time.

I understand this as well. No magic fairy dust in the "green"...just continue on doing what we are doing. How anti-climactic (wink)!

Oh sweetie! How brave of you to post this "behaivor". Stop looking at is as BAD or FAILED...it's a behaivor that needs some attention and you shined a light on it. It's part of us...the journey. Today is a new day to be conscious of it. Big hugs to you.

You recognized the behaivor as "not good" and your body responded to it by feeling ill. Dust it off...learn from the trigger.....and make a different choice next time. No need to panic.

Oh sweetie! How brave of you to post this "behaivor". Stop looking at is as BAD or FAILED...it's a behaivor that needs some attention and you shined a light on it. It's part of us...the journey. Today is a new day to be conscious of it. Big hugs to you.

Love your enthusiasm and commitment. You will be just fine! Good luck!

Take a few deep breaths.......one moment at a time during these rough patches. I will be thinking of you and hoping you get some relief soon.

I too had to had to measure my success in other ways this week. It is so easy to fall back into negative thinking and overeating....thanks for reminding me that I have to regroup...even if that means an everyday mantra!

It's not about "perfect". It's about effort. And when you bring that effort everyday...that's when transformation begins!
You will be fine...take some deep breaths. Do this for yourself...and only yourself.

I just tell people I am really watching my portion sizes these days...or my favorite....I ate a big lunch not really very hungry. The subject usually changes naturally....lol.
Good luck.

Yes!! This is all about you and for you. You deserve this and the people in your life will benefit as well. Congrats....I look forward to hearing about all your successes!

My reality check came when I had to decide to be happy and proud of my progress TODAY! I can't look at how much more weight I need to lose. That could be "forever" from now. I have to be proud of where I am right now. Because it's a long way from where I began. And when I started this, I didn't think I could lose 5 pounds and keep it off....
Congrats on where you are today! And the progress you have made on the journey!

I love, love, love this feeling too! It's a great motivator when the scale seems to move at a snails pace!!

You are a very brave girl! Congrats on your weight loss. Talk to your parents about your situation's...have them help you with suggestions and options.
Good luck to you!

Great post! It IS a family lifestyle change. And only good things come from the adjustments we make.
Congrats on your new lifestyle!