I might just be a little cooky...

UsedToBeHusky

So, I realized this morning that I am truly doing this. By this time next year, I will have the healthy, beautiful body I have always dreamed of. Then, I suddenly felt a little anxious. For a brief moment, I questioned myself about whether or not I really wanted to continue to lose. It seemed very odd to me to feel that way and the anxious feeling has kind of stayed with me. Any thoughts?

I realize I might just be a head case. Has anyone else experienced feelings like this on their journey?

FJcntdwn2sknyluv

Your not, I feel the same way... People will look at you different and you go from invisible to popular..weight is also security (at least for me it was) I struggle everyday with the face in the mirror and have to remind myself.. that hot chick your looking at is YOU! lol
Just keep at it and know anyone that loses a big amount (gained and lost 100 lbs) takes some adjusting to

socialite1

I have a hard time thinking long term as far as my weight loss goes. It starts getting overwhelming and discouraging at the same time. This time next year, I'll also be where I want to be but I try to take it a day, a week, and a month at a time. Today I'm going to make healthy eating choices, this week I'm going to workout at least 5x, and this month I'm going to walk/run at least 95 miles...and that's that. I'll worry about next year when it gets here. I try not to think about the weight I've already lost, but try to think like I'm "starting over" each month brand new. It is really a head game but definitely one you can win!!

quietlywinning

Making changes is just a scary thing to do. I think you're experiencing totally normal feelings. You are going into the "unknown" - at least unknown to you. You just have to decide to GO THERE. You will still be you, life will still have ups and downs, but you will be healthier and that means you'll be better equipped in at least two ways to deal with whatever comes your way. You will be better equipped in physical strength and stamina and you will be equipped with confidence that you CAN do what you need to do.

sandislim

Your not, I feel the same way... People will look at you different and you go from invisible to popular..weight is also security (at least for me it was) I struggle everyday with the face in the mirror and have to remind myself.. that hot chick your looking at is YOU! lol
Just keep at it and know anyone that loses a big amount (gained and lost 100 lbs) takes some adjusting to

The same for me. I used to panick if I looked different and would run to the fridge - I just thought I was sabotaging mysefl. Now I see myself changing and I still panick a little but I'm getting used to the idea. No running to the fridge as yet which is nice. I don't know why I was so fearful of changing, I think it was to do with the relationship I had with family members at the time.

Maryfullofgrace

No, you are not a head case! I think it is good, mentally, to have the full spectrum view of what is going on. I had a similar feeling not long ago, and it happened about the time people started noticing my weight loss. It is a long and difficult process and if you have all the mental stuff hashed out and sorted through, that is the power necessary to maintain your achievement!

I had some eerie feelings, not long ago, that I would get on the scale and this all would have been just a cruel joke and I would be back where I was overnight.

Gay11nell

You are not alone, on this one! I been struggling with "the baby fat" for 12years. lol. I lost weight/gain back and so on. But as I get closer to where I really used to be-before kids-its seem so unreal. You began to wonder what nexts? can I keep this up? Why bother I can't afford new clothes anyway? During this process your mind takes you to all kinds of crazy places. Knowing that and getting control of that is more than half the battle. I just keep telling myself I deserve this. I deserve to look the way I really want, to be healthy and happy. This GOOD CHANGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!