Excitement and Frustration

Jamie2663

Let me start by saying, I have lost 56 lbs since November and I am ecstatic about it. I have not been at this weight since I had my first baby, who is now 15. I hope to hit my goal weight before I turn 35 this coming winter. I am struggling at seeing the number that I have lost now. How did I get to the point that I could lose 56 lbs and still need to lose more?? Is the thought that runs through my head nearly everyday. I get frustrated at myself for basically giving up and not making time for myself. I do realize that it is silly to dwell on. It happened and I will get over it but at the moment it is there at the forefront of every goal I hit. Maybe, because I am starting to see the difference in losing the excess and becoming more healthy. I have always been very active, I have 3 children that demand it I never felt like the excess weight slowed me down which is maybe why it was easy to ignore 4 more pounds to my next big goal and my NSV at that time will be to lose the frustration!

Katmary71

I can understand the frustration at having gained the weight and having so much to lose. I can't believe in one year of being bedridden I went from overweight to obese! I'm down to the last 15 or so now and recently went shopping and am down two sizes. I used to be a 2x/3x for awhile there!

I think it is natural to look back every once and awhile. In my case I'm able to do a lot more because of working out and losing 80lbs. I feel it's important to look forward and try to take one day at a time. You've come a long way, be proud of your accomplishments!

Panini911

most of us gained slowly over time. even as little as 25 extra cals a day, or 1000 one big weekend gradually and repeatedly over the years adds up.