Accepting that I'm no longer fat

tatiana_13

It's New Years Day, and I've been thinking about something the past couple of days. My weight loss ticker says my starting weight was 176. But I haven't been 176 pounds since 2007. And, while a little chubby (easy to be when you're under 5 ft), I haven't been BMI-overweight since early 2009. So why do I keep hanging on to being fat? Don't get me wrong...I personally find it helpful to remember that i was a fat person who has lost weight...which keeps me diligent and from resting on my laurels. While some people may gain a few pounds over the years, i know i can easily gain 20 pounds in a year if I'm not careful. But I think it's time to really internalize my success.

I was obese...but now I'm not. Through alot of hard work I've lost weight and, for the most part, kept it off. I have some vanity pounds to lose, but I am at a weight (with the diet and exercise that goes with it), where I am not at increased risk of chronic illnesses.

And my sights shouldn't be forever looking backwards at the person I was, but learning about the person I am now, and challenging her to be the person she wants to be in the future.

So, I think in the next few days, I'm going to change my ticker. To reflect who I am now, and to open up a space for NEW successes.

valerierackly

Bless you.
And very well done.
Your a new woman so you should yes replace your ticker. so well done.

Delicate

Use it as a way to see how far you have come, not how far you can go back.

I would say change your ticker to help you with your own goals or your new year new you, or the same you that was hidden!

tatiana_13

Thanks Valerie and Delicate! And yes, Delicate, I agree that not looking back at 176 as the number I could go back up too is part of letting it go.

Thanks for your supportive words!