How Making CHOICES Has Helped Me Lose Over 80 pounds.

mamadon

godlikepoetyes wrote: »

Yes, getting there mentally. I still struggle with it and I suspect I always will. But I have taught myself to not beat myself up when I fall short of what I'm shooting for. I'm so used to punishing and depriving myself--being kind to myself is such a relief.

I've been maintaining a 118 pound loss for two years. I can relate to what you said, especially about the struggle. I still deal with guilt about occasionally overeating and worry constantly about regaining even though I am determined not too. I really liked what you said, about showing up every single day, I needed to hear this today, so thank you.

xxx_Pink_Princess_xxx

WOW, this is such an inspiring post - thank you xxx

benjaminD02

Wow this is a really awesome post and just sums up my experience with MFP and weight loss! Cheers

grwrn

Well said!

godlikepoetyes

efrensgirl2015 wrote: »

Awesome post....hate to sound shallow but will you be posting before and after pics?

I don't really feel comfortable about posting before and after pics. I see those here on MFP and they make me a little uncomfortable--I'm already having trouble dealing with comments about my weight as you know from my post. But I do have some on my profile, so friend me. I think you can see them. Is that right??

kelisueray

I love this! Do you happen to have a blog/other social media outlet where I could repost this on my facebook page and credit you??

kelisueray

If you would rather I not I completely understand

Mersie1

❤️ this is exactly what I needed to hear- hugs and high fives!

kasaz

Thanks for your great post.

godlikepoetyes

kelisueray wrote: »

I love this! Do you happen to have a blog/other social media outlet where I could repost this on my facebook page and credit you??

Yes. I blog at godlikepoet.com "What She Says." Share away on Facebook. I'm on there as well. And check out my other post under success stories. Can't remember the title....

--Rebecca Cook

godlikepoetyes

mamadon wrote: »

godlikepoetyes wrote: »

Yes, getting there mentally. I still struggle with it and I suspect I always will. But I have taught myself to not beat myself up when I fall short of what I'm shooting for. I'm so used to punishing and depriving myself--being kind to myself is such a relief.

I've been maintaining a 118 pound loss for two years. I can relate to what you said, especially about the struggle. I still deal with guilt about occasionally overeating and worry constantly about regaining even though I am determined not too. I really liked what you said, about showing up every single day, I needed to hear this today, so thank you.

It's good to hear from someone who is maintaining a big loss. I understand that fear of gaining it back.

I've lost the weight rather quickly which is not what I intended. I'm still adjusting to the fact that it's happened. But I am careful to not beat myself up when I overeat. The key to this, I think, is recording no matter how "shameful" I feel my behavior may have been. That's when I discover that things are not nearly as awful as I think they are.

I am long past eating the cake out of the garbage can--that was years ago. And if I do eat that enormous piece of cake, it's just one day out of so many days. It doesn't make much difference in the grand scheme of things....

godlikepoetyes

benjaminD02 wrote: »

Wow this is a really awesome post and just sums up my experience with MFP and weight loss! Cheers

Have you posted a success story?

Sugar_Slayer

This was an excellent post! Thanks for sharing. I always say that life is about choices - I just needed to hear it again and now I need to follow what I also say.

cariduttry

you're an inspiration and posted exactly what i needed to hear today. it's like you wrote about me, everything from the scale games (which tile on my bathroom floor yields the lowest reading?) to trying not to think of food/exercise as punitive. it really is simple - i make choices every day about what i'm going to eat and how much i'm going to move. i am in control today and i'm showing up!! thank you for posting!

CarolinaJen16

That is one of the best posts I have ever read. So much common sense that seems not to be so common these days.

Erica262

Very well said! Thank you for sharing! I totally needed to read this today

jtarmom

Great post! Well said.

ForMe2No

Awesome post! I'm 106lbs down and share mostly all the feelings you have posted about. Thanks for sharing and congrats on your loss!

mspris2u

I seriously needed to see this today! Thank you!!!

jenovatrix

You. Are. Brilliant.

The scale will go down. The scale will go up. I just need to show up.

alltheweigh170

Loved the way you wrote about the struggles we face in this battle to lose weight and the simple message to just show up!

try2again

Thank you for posting! Helpful for me to read this today

Penthesilea514

Amazing- thank you so much for posting and sharing! Congratulations on your hard work.

Hearts_2015

efrensgirl2015 wrote: »

Awesome post....hate to sound shallow but will you be posting before and after pics?

@efrensgirl2015
Check out her profile photos

kschr201

Your message is awesome and so welcome this morning. Thank you!

karlasmorgan

Great message!

123pingpong

Thank you for sharing this! It was just what I needed.

benjaminD02

godlikepoetyes wrote: »

benjaminD02 wrote: »

Wow this is a really awesome post and just sums up my experience with MFP and weight loss! Cheers

Have you posted a success story?

I haven't yet as I am back at the top end of the scale - sigh. I might once I get back to it. I am currently doing mindfulness and I find it helps with what goes in my mouth.

vwright78

Thank you...this was a very encouraging & inspiring post. Congratulations on your success and thank you for sharing not just your weight loss success, but also HOW you got there! I think it's just what I needed today as I "get back up on the horse".

MissusMoon

Excellent post!!