falling back into old ways...

honeybear0215

there is 71 days till my wedding and i have been on a good steady pace of weight loss (1-1.5lbs a week) i am scared that after the wedding i will let go of myself again and fall into my old ways and routines. i keep telling myself that i have come so far and also keep looking back at old pictures of what i used to be and it scares me how i used to look. anyone else scared to go back to old ways after reaching a goal or after a certain occasion has passed?

sloanie1

Oh yes! EVERY single day!!! it used to be a real problem for me, not so much anymore, but I am always aware that I could relapse and go back to the dark place again....BUT it also keeps me accountable, in the past I wasn't able to pick myself up and dust myself off and put the bad day behind me, I have the ability to do that now, I guess the best way to look at it is that this is a lifestyle change....well done on your loss so far! and all the best for your wedding...:o)

DeborahStanley

I keep slipping back but each time I set myself a weight that I can't go past. I will never be 13 stone again, and now I shall never be 12 stone again, I am currently 11stone 4lbs and can't wait till I can maintain at under 11 stone. Setting a top limit is easier for me than setting a specific weight as it allows me to gain weight if I am on holiday or over christmas without feeling guilty and giving up altogether.

AwesomelyAmber

One of my favorite quotes "If you always do what you always did, you'll always get what you always got"... I don't want that. I want to be healthier and happier for life. I suggest hanging some of your 'used to be' pictures close to your wedding pictures on the wall. They may not be the 'best view of you'...but that is the point. Congrats on your wedding! :flowerforyou: