Happier

Kdingo

People always told me losing weight will not make you happy. That you have to be happy on the inside first.

Ha! I say.:bigsmile:

I am here to say that even though I am only at the half way mark on my journey. I have found myself much happier and more at peace than I have been in years. My self esteem is up as well.:flowerforyou:

I know it's not just the weight loss but also the fact that I accomplished something. It's not just another failed diet its actually working!

This is probably in the wrong place but I wonder if anyone else has experianced this?:drinker: Or at least understand what I'm trying to get at without me having been fully successful at it...

LovelyMumOf2

I'm not even close to half way to my goal and I'm happier already!

katyejean

The only unhappy people are the ones who are limiting themselves. It's okay to have one cookie. It's okay to have one chocolate bar. It's okay! It's a matter of self control and managing your food to where you are still full and satisfied and getting everything you need. This isn't a DIET, it's a LIFESTYLE CHANGE. Great for you on your losses and good luck the rest of your journey! Stay happy and healthy!

savlyon

yup!! ME TOO!!
Great job on your success!! Way to go!

oneIT

ummmm..... Yeah it does! tell those people to go loose some! lol

BobbyClerici

They're kind-of-sort of right, and what's inside is reflected in our health and fitness usually.
I once told somebody that I'd rather be miserable and fit than miserable and fat...lol

That shut him up!

therealkittymao

On the one hand, I see what they're saying... losing weight can be a lot like winning the lottery. All of a sudden people pay attention to you differently, and if you aren't in a secure and self-nurturing place already... I guess the attention might feel superficial? That said, though, I don't think that weight loss should be put on hold while you're developing your self-esteem! There is a lot of genuine happiness to be gotten from setting a goal and reaching it! And there are also a lot of endorphins generated when you are exercising which also add to happiness and well-being.

juliecat1

Yes yes YES! First of all - congrats on your success and new-found happiness!

The same thing happened and is happening with me. I started this "diet" last year assuming I wouldnt be successful like the million other times I tried it. But unlike the last times, I had HAD it with feeling emotionally, mentally and physically spent all the time. Little by little I started getting ME back. I realized I was in control of myself, my successes and failures, I could do WAY more than I thought I was capable of, I started looking better, feeling better, smiling more.... I still have days where Im down on myself but who doesnt.

Keep at it!

Kdingo

:flowerforyou:

Yes, I told myself years ago I would never count my calories BUT after so many faliures I told myself I had nothing left to lose (lol) and it has really helped me visualize serving sizes to the point where I don't think I could go back if I wanted to but I NEVER deprive myself of something I want I just usually eat less of it. :drinker:

So happy for all of your successes!

Lizajane42

I think part of the happiness is simply feeling better physically. Typically weight loss comes with increased energy and a sense of accomplishment. Both of these feed into our overall mood and perspective on life. Your weight may not change being happy with everything, but it helps!

FitRodr

It sooo affects who you are. Working towards a goal gives you drive. Success gives you confidence and pride. I am wayyyy happier. My life was good anyway but when I stand on that scale & look in the mirror I see a happier me.

christine24t

losing weight won't solve your problems but it will give you increased self-confidence, which will make you happy and then when you're happy you can solve your problems!