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Better v.s. Good

sophjakesmom
sophjakesmom Posts: 904 Member
edited September 2024 in Motivation and Support
Ok, I think I am being greedy, but I feel like I have lost a lot of weight and I know I look "better", but I am not satisfied with "better". I want to look "good." I am confident I'll get there, but I am not as excited when I get the "you lost so much weight" comments. Anyone else feel this way?

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  • sshap21712
    sshap21712 Posts: 139
    Judging from your pix, you DO look good!
  • shesblossoming
    shesblossoming Posts: 426
    Someone told me that the body I have now didn't happen overnight. So the body I want won't happen overnight either. It's a gradual process that makes us learn to appreciate where we've come from and where we're going. You do look good. You look great. It's important to give yourself credit.
  • bmmadden
    bmmadden Posts: 499 Member
    I dont think your being greedy especially since your a mom always taking care of others you, Its your time to take care of you so you can be around and be healthy so keep pushing forward toward your goal so you can be the best you possibly!!!
  • sophjakesmom
    sophjakesmom Posts: 904 Member
    Judging from your pix, you DO look good!

    Thanks! Are you sure you not confusing me for my 14 year old? :smile:
  • RaeannePemberton
    RaeannePemberton Posts: 382 Member
    are your goals realistic?

    it's not greed... but as you probably know, most women are NEVER happy no matter what. i would recommend focusing more on the journey and just saying thank you when people compliment you.... whether you are satisfied or not, you have done an amazing job. we could ALWAYS look better.

    when will it be "enough"? I only ask this because for me, even after losing 100 lbs i had a long road of learning what was "enough" and unless i got my insides/thoughts/etc. in order, I was on my way to a slippery slope of never being good enough.

    once i got lost in the joy of the journey.... it became "enough" and i have been maintaining for over a year now, happily, beautifully, yet still flawed.... but loving every moment.
  • sophjakesmom
    sophjakesmom Posts: 904 Member
    when will it be "enough"? I only ask this because for me, even after losing 100 lbs i had a long road of learning what was "enough" and unless i got my insides/thoughts/etc. in order, I was on my way to a slippery slope of never being good enough.

    Great points! Thanks!
  • catwrangler
    catwrangler Posts: 918 Member
    most women are NEVER happy no matter what.
    yep
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