How did you feel?

walkwithme1

So I have lost 56 pounds in a bout a years time. I have been sidelined from working out due to doctors orders to take a break because of health issues and I am having surgery Friday on my foot (completely unrelated to why I can't work out) Anyway, I thought the hardest part of the weight loss would be the losing weight. I'm finding right now, it's very much an emotional thing for me. Not the boohooing, crying type of emotions just excitement, fear, ovewhelmed, can't believe I did it AND did I really do this? Have I done enough? Am I happy where I am or do I keep going?

I'm not concerned what others think of how I look because, well, it just doesn't matter. BUT, it is nice that a few people have told me how good I look. I'm still trying to adjust to buying an 8/10 instead of an 18. This is usually what gets me thinking about my weight loss. How is this going to look on me? I have never worn anything like this before, how is it going to fit? This journey was completely about me when i started but at this point 56 pounds later I have no clue what it's about. I haven't been in the gym since the day before Thanksgiving and I miss it! I can't go back for at least another 2 - 3 weeks. I will be on crutches and can at least do some upper body weights then. What I am wondering, did anyone else go through the "emotions" or is it just me? Could really use some input. I'm really having trouble wrapping my head around this.....

MaximalLife

I FEEL GREAT!

There is no comparison. Just a few days ago I got off the rack a 70lb dumbell and just carried it around for a few minutes.

THAT:S HEAVY, and that reflects what weight I lost.

I don't see how I was able to do much. Again, it sure feels wonderful today!

Just remember what your goals were and where you seek to be, and keep punching.
You're doing fine in spite of the challenges you face!

michiganderrdh

I think everyone goes through some emotional issues with this. YOU DID IT! BE PROUD and SAVOR the moment!
Yoy DESERVE this and have well earned it!

Are these emotions what kept you from doing this before??

walkwithme1

I think everyone goes through some emotional issues with this. YOU DID IT! BE PROUD and SAVOR the moment!
Yoy DESERVE this and have well earned it!

Are these emotions what kept you from doing this before??

If by before you mean, lose the weight a long time ago? I don't think so. I didn't realize just how big I was or how bad I looked. Something just clicked in may and I changed....