Mind Game?

Alysgrma

I have been sitting reading all the other posts and looking at how much each person has lost. As I am reading and
getting encouraged with each one my mind is saying "why can't I lose 10 lbs, or I wish I could have lost 15lbs. I wish I could
look different.
I am getting discouraged at times but keep on doing what I have been doing.
It hit me today as I am looking at myself....Hey you are looking different. Before I started with MFP I had already lost over 20+lbs and since I have been here I have lost 15 lbs. I know now my mind has not caught up with my eyes and body. When I look at myself I still see the person as I was before, not the person I am becoming. My mind is playing games with me because it
was comfortable before and I am doing things outside the box, out of my comfront zone so to speak.
I have to think more positive and tell myself that I am doing good, that I am seeing a difference even if no one else has said
they see a difference in me yet.
My granddaughter who is 4yrs old said that she is able to sit on my lap now without being hit by my tummy. Meaning I have more lap space then I did before! Yay for me! She is what keeps me going and wanting to lose all this extra baggage to
keep up with her. So she will see a strong female in her life, that she will see that being a female does not mean
you have to "take what Life gives you" you have to fight for what you want.
So here I am today to fight another day against the weight I have gained...and this lady will win this battle!

Mary

elzettel

It is difficult when it seems like the amount of effort you are putting in does not equal the results you see. I always try to keep in mind the changes inside your body that can't be measured on a scale or with a tape. I think you've done a fantastic job and will continue to do so! I'm willing to bet your granddaughter notices some extra energy along with the extra lap space :happy: And when you are there for all the big (or not so big) milestones in her life you'll know your dedication and hard work paid off! Keep up the good work!

bikinimission

35lbs is a huge effort already but I understand what you mean when you say it can take a while for your mind to catch up with the achievements that you've made and acknowledge them. You should be very proud of yourself for having the motivation and get up and go to make the changes that you have. I'm sure you're granddaughter is going to be really proud of you too, you're a super role model

bikinimission

P.S I just realised how many of your goals you've met already!! You're an inspiration - I can't wait to hit my first!