Celebrating Weight Loss When You're Still Over 300 lbs?
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I'm feeling very strange and down today.
I'm still losing a couple pounds every week, my measurements have come down, and I can wear smaller clothes now. I was riding a high of posting some comparison pictures and talking about it in my blog. I felt awesome.
Suddenly, today, I woke up with this feeling of, "Are you seriously bragging about weighing 319 pounds?" and crashed down.
Don't get me wrong. I'm extremely proud of my loss. The amount I've lost is definitely something to celebrate. It's the *weight* I'm celebrating that bothers me. I realize 319 is better than 356, but it's still over 300 pounds, it's still "morbidly obese", and it's still a competely undesirable weight for 99% of the population.
So now I feel kind of stupid, dancing around and proclaiming to the world that I'm 319 pounds.
Does anyone else feel this way sometimes? If I saw a friend celebrating a weight loss, I'd feel happy for them *regardless* of what they weigh (a loss is a loss), but now I'm feeling sort of self-conscious about celebrating since I'm still so heavy.
Someone smack some sense into me. Please.
You should celebrate every f-ing gram you're losing!
It's more than a diet, it's a change of lifestyle, it's a battle and it's sth that you do for yourself first, so it doesn't matter that it "might seem" to others than you still weigh more than them.
You're doing it for your health first and you should be really proud of losing so much already and sticking to your choices and not giving up. Losing weight is one of the most difficult things to do because eating is something we still need to do every single day in order to stay alive and temptations are everywhere; it could be easy to just say "whatever, I'll go back to eating whatever I feel like eating".
So even if you don't want to celebrate the weight you're losing (but seriously, you should, girl!), at least celebrate the motivated and strong person you are today. Celebrate how much *kitten* you're kicking!!
(Sorry for the bad grammar, etc. I'm French!)
Good luck for the rest! 0 -
*smacking sense into you as requested*
Are you kidding? Of course you should be bragging and happy! I celebrate every pound that falls off of me and I *know* that I will never see that pound again! Celebrate your accomplishments and never underestimate what you have done. Losing weight is hard. I don't care what tools, diet, or exercise plan you are using...it is hard. If it were easy, no one would be fat. I am proud of you..you should be too!0 -
I think 8 pounds is amazing. I know that when you're thin, it's harder to lose the usual 1-2 pounds per week because you're already so small and can only decrease your calories a certain amount. It took my friend three months to lose seven pounds because she was already so slender. So, yes, I know how badly you worked for that, and I don't think it's any less awesome than 30, 40, or 50 pounds.I understand how you feel in a different way. I have lost less than 10lbs, but am nearing my goal. I feel so proud of what I have lost, I am posting pics often, and just feeling great, but then see people who have lost 30-40-50 even 100lbs!! And I think, now that's some hard work right there, my measly 8lbs is nothing compared to that! And then I feel kinda bad for being sooo excited about it.
But I realized we are all different, and for my body type and height, that 8lbs has made a HUGE difference for me and it shows. I did not lose it overnight, I worked hard for it, I had to make changes and keep with those changes. So what if you're still over 300 you have lost a great amount of weight and are doing an amazing job! Every pound loss is worth celebrating! 0 -
THIS made me laugh. For real. I know how heavy our stupid microwave is because we just moved a couple months ago.I found this on someone's blog. According to this you have lost a mid-sized microwave:
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Hooray for no cane!Don't focus on the numbers. If you are in this to just lose weight then your current weight is all-encompassing. If you are looking to change your lifestyle and become healthy then your current weight is only a stop-over to becoming fit. I don't know if I said that right but, I too have been "worshiping the scale" since I started 90 days ago today. My attitude has changed and I am grateful for it. My goal is to go from 537 pounds to a healthy weight. The number I picked was 200 but as time goes on I will see if that number equates to me being healthy. My point is, if you are doing the things that it takes to get you healthy each day then your current number shouldn't matter. I still weigh 443 pounds, BUT I now walk without a cane, I CAN walk now and so many other small blessings that I can't post them all. Take the daily journey and keep moving ahead. You will get to a healthy place.
You make a good point. Lately, I've been seeing the numbers as "bus stops". I can't think of a better term. That one popped into my head. They're just stops on the way to my goal weight, so they don't even really register as firm numbers sometimes. It's just, "Oh, I'm 335, now I'm 330, now I'm 325, and now I'm under 320." I don't think it will really sink in until I'm under 300 and start heading to the 200-pound bus stops. But yeah... I see your point. That's pretty cool. I think that's why this is so weird to me. The numbers don't have time to sink in because I'm so focused on getting to the next one.
I was 312 when I met my boyfriend, so he made the point that, pretty soon, I'll be the "thinnest" he's ever seen me. That was kind of cool. 0 -
I had this same thought today, at 181. I especially feel it when around people much thinner than me. It's something internal you will have to struggle with... you ARE worth celebrating! Every step you take towards your improved health should be celebrated. Congratulations and think about how happy you will be in a year if you stick with this!0
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I started at 322. I celebrate every pound lost (heck, I celebrate every .25 lb lost) I celebrate every time I decide to grab celery instead of pretzels. I celebrate every time I reach for water instead of Diet Coke. I celebrate every time I elect to do just one more minute on the elliptical or one more lap in the pool. I reward myself every time I hit a 5 pound milestone, drop another 5 % or move into another BMI classification.
Maybe i just like to party! Or maybe I've decided that I'm worth it? You're worth it too!
I won't slap you ... I'm handing you a party hat
She says it better than I can. I am in a similar place and I just keep looking for more inspiration and ways to improve my journey to health. I am sending the confetti!0 -
You are not celebrating being 319 lbs - you are celebrating be successful in your weight loss journey and sticking with it. You are celebrating your accomplishments and hard work so far. You are celebrating your ability to make you a priority. I say -- keep celebrating!!!!0
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I found this on someone's blog. According to this you have lost a mid-sized microwave:
WHAT HAVE YOU LOST COMPARISON:
1 pound = a Guinea Pig
1.5 pounds = a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed donuts
2 pounds = a rack of baby back ribs
3 pounds = an average human brain
4 pounds = an ostrich egg
5 pounds = a Chihuahua
6 pounds = a human’s skin
7.5 pounds = an average newborn
8 pounds = a human head
10 pounds= chemical additives an American consumes each year
11 pounds = an average housecat
12 pounds = a Bald Eagle
15 pounds = 10 dozen large eggs
16 pounds = a sperm whale’s brain
20 pounds = an automobile tire
23 pounds = amount of pizza an average American eats in a year
24 pounds = a 3-gallon tub of super premium ice cream
25 pounds = an average 2 year old
30 pounds = amount of cheese an average American eats in a year
33 pounds = a cinder block
36 pounds = a mid-size microwave
40 pounds = a 5-gallon bottle of water or an average human leg
44 pounds = an elephant’s heart
50 pounds = a small bale of hay
55 pounds = a 5000 BTU air conditioner
60 pounds = an elephant’s penis (yep, weights more than his heart!)
66 pounds = fats and oils an average American eats in a year
70 pounds = an Irish Setter
77 pounds = a gold brick
80 pounds = the World’s Largest Ball of Tape
90 pounds = a newborn calf
100 pounds = a 2 month old horse
111 pounds = red meat an average American eats in a year
117 pounds = an average fashion model (and she’s 5’11”)
118 pounds = the complete Encyclopedia Britannica
120 pounds = amount of trash you throw away in a month
130 pounds = a newborn giraffe
138 pounds = potatoes an average American eats in a year
140 pounds = refined sugar an average American eats in a year
144 pounds = an average adult woman (and she’s 5’4”)
150 pounds = the complete Oxford English Dictionary
187 pounds = an average adult man
200 pounds = 2 Bloodhounds
235 pounds = Arnold Schwarzenegger
300 pounds = an average football lineman
400 pounds = a Welsh pony
****...i've lost a newborn giraffe and rack of baby back ribs....0 -
There are so many truly inspirational stories here, just in this post!
Love the list of weight loss equivalents!
I guess when I have moments of self doubt I try and remind myself that I could have made my journey a lot harder for myself. I could have started at 4, 5, 6 or even 800lbs. Or I could have left it until my health was at its worst. Or waited until I was in my 60s 70s or 80s. But I didn't. So for me I thank the blessings I have. There are always those who wish they were younger, fitter or slimmer at every stage in life. However, right now I could be older, unwell or heavier, but I'm not.0 -
You deserve to celebrate it! It's a celebration of your decision to take control over your health. Celebrate every pound and every healthy choice--they're all getting you closer to your goal!
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This is so true
I have started putting rocks in a section of my garden that weigh the weight i have lost. Then occasionally i am going to pick them all of up and once carry them around the garden to remind me how much i have lost and much lighter I feel now. Celebrate your loss of lbs with pride and happiness, put it out there and tell the world, as you can see so many people are supportive of you.
Congratulations :-)0 -
I feel the same way a lot of times. Believe it or not though, I am quicker to congratulate someone's loss at 300 pounds than someone's loss at 150. I know it seems biased, but I was almost at 300 at one time, and I KNOW how difficult it is to get started. You have at least 100 more reasons (pounds) than the normal person to complain on why it's too hard, what's the point, etc.
You should feel epic! Everyone who works on achieving their goals should feel proud! But you should be even more proud!! :flowerforyou:0 -
Take that self-defeating attitude and kick it out for good. You're making a great change! Be proud of who you are and how you're improving your life. Celebrate!!!0
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HECK YES!! CELEBRATE the bejeezes out of each and every loss! YOU are doing this, girl!
Consider yourself smacked!
"Never give up on a dream just because of the amount of time it will take to reach it".0 -
Celebrate it! Yes, you are still over 300, but not for long! I started out at 332, and HATED it , but every time I got on the scale and had a loss it was so motivating. I hit 299 about a month ago and felt like I won the lottery!
So celebrate you losses, for each one, you are getting closer to your goal! You can do this!!0 -
Hunny every pound gone is a victory. Every victory should be celebrated, and if you are moved to dance and shake and holler WOO HOO then, by God, HOLLER WOO HOO. You work hard for the weight you lose you should never feel "stupid" about wanting to cheer yourself on and celebrate your own value.
I had mini celebrations every 10 lbs, hell I have mini parties every time I look at the scale and the number is lower than the day before. I weigh myself DAILY just fyi
You are hearing someone else's voice telling you that it's stupid, time to muzzle that wretch until he/she learns manners.
Have faith in yourself. Be PROUD of yourself. And if you want to have a mini party and shout woo hoo. Shout. WOO. HOO.
WOO HOO!!0 -
I'm right there with you. when i started here i weighed 340. my weight keeps bouncing between 320 and 330 now. i've cut down to between 1200 and 1500 calories per day and i'm exercising 30-60 minutes 4-5 days a week. i've cut out so many foods and most sugar and am working on lowering my carbs and incorporating low-fat proteins and more fiber. the weight is hanging on but i've been dropping inches like crazy since the start of the month. i have muscle i've never seen before building on my neck and shoulders and can lift my 40 pound daughter like it's nothing. i'm becoming more flexible and can handle yoga much better and recently bought a pilates dvd. so while i've only lost 16 pounds so far, any weight loss is better than nothing. the weight didn't get put on overnight, it won't come off overnight. keep up the good work and know that i feel the same way you do! any loss is a reason to celebrate, even if it's just a silent "YAY!" and a fist pump to yourself!0
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It's not silly to celebrate. You should feel proud of yourself. You’re becoming a healthier you. This is a battle that no one can fight for you. So every pound lost is a win on your part! Every day you determine what you will and won't eat and who you will and won't become. You rock! I look at myself in the mirror every day and remind myself that I a beautiful! Sometimes I think it's silly but it keeps me motivated. Celebrating your loss keeps you motivated. I say celebrate right on honey! 0
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Awww...don't beat yourself up. You have every reason to celebrate every single little loss you have right down to 0.1 pounds because it is happening because you are on a course to change your lifestyle forever! Good luck
Well said!! ^^^^^^^^^^^
CONGRATS on your loss and celebrate!!! 37lbs loss, you did that hard work, instead of sitting on the couch saying you will start your healthier life tomorrow, you got up and did it!!! Awesome job!!!
I cant wait until I hit 30lbs. I am half way there and aiming to lose about 130lbs all together!!
good luck on the rest of the weight loss. Celebrate every single pound gone, you are becoming the "new" you!!!0 -
***SMACK***
Good job and you can celebrate the victory but war is not over.
Now that you know you can do keep going to do better.
ITS GREAT to celebrate after you small victories, but don't slack or get depressed. Keep moving0 -
Thanks again.
I just read this entry on my blog, from the day I made a conscious decision to change, and boy... was it an eye-opener. I am SO GLAD I'm not there anymore. It took me a few months to actually get started, but I'm so glad I did. Maybe I should keep this bookmarked.
http://drawn-to-scale.blogspot.com/2012/01/this-is-just-stupid.html0 -
Go to the pet department at Walmart, find the biggest bag of dog food they carry, throw it over your shoulder and walk around the store for a while and then put it down and walk around the store again! Then come back and tell us you don't have a reason to celebrate 37 pounds gone! Honey, celebrate every pound gone, every good food decision made, every new notch on your belt, and every bead of sweat! Remember you can't reach the destination if you don't take the journey and every step of the journey gets you closer.0
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Someone smack some sense into me. Please.
I'll smack some sense into you: You lost 37 pounds. Celebrate it. You are continuing to lose. Celebrate that. Assuming you have been losing through healthy eating and exercise, be proud of yourself for developing good habits.
When I was at my heaviest (around 260), I used to think it was pointless to try to lose weight, because even if I lost 50 pounds, I'd still be 50 pounds overweight. Now that I have lost 50 pounds, I realize that I was wrong. I feel so much better at 205 then I did at 260 and I have much better habits. Even if I don't lose another ounce, I am so much better off and I am happy about it. Even if you don't lose another ounce, you are still 37 pounds better off (that's 10% of the weight you started at by the way, hardly a minor loss).
TOTALLLLLLLLLY agree with this post. Feel proud about how far you HAVE come. What this is is NOT a sprint to the finish line. Its a whole lifestyle change and you should think about it differently. Glass half full girl - half full!0 -
I think we should all be celebrating the fact that we have made a decision to change our lives. I have been taking this weight loss thing one pound at a time and I am always excited to see the scale change!!0
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You've done a great job so far. I focus on losing weight one pound at a time. It helps keep me sane- and I have leaned to celebrate those small achievements.
Focusing on the big numbers won't get you there any faster- focus on being heathy. Remember this isn't a "diet"which is temporary- it's a healthier lifestyle.
Best of luck to you!0 -
I was 368 when I started, I am finally down in the 290's. It is amazing not to see that 3, But do feel proud of yourself and look how far you have come. It will be in the 2's before you know it then you will have another goal to reach for. Celebrate every goal, you worked hard for it.0
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You should not only be proud of yourself, you should use your weight loss as a continued motivation to keep going forward! In my mind, my weight loss obstacles are/were just as big as yours! I never, ever thought that I would be able to even keep 3 pounds off! I lost and gained 3 pounds over and over for 10 years!! When I finally lost a fourth pound, you would have thought that I won the lottery! Could anyone tell that I lost 4 pounds? Heck no! Did they care? Mostly, not so much! But whatever! It was a milestone for me. So go ahead and celebrate your milestones, your pounds lost, your little victories from each day. Celebrate EVERYTHING! Because you are not only becoming less heavy, you are becoming healthier and stronger. And this is the place to celebrate. WE are all cheering for you!
And congratulations!0 -
I totally understand, and can relate, as I feel the same. I joined MFP in February, but did not really start until March 12th. Yesterday was my 6 month anniversary of logging everything. Tomorrow I weigh in. I think I will be under 200 pounds for the first time in almost 3 decades. People tell me everyday how fantastic I look, and how well I am doing. I think to myself, I am still obese, why should I celebrate. But, I have achieved something I hadn't done in decades, and I have to own that. It is an accomplishment. You are doing it too! With determination and perseverance, we will get to where we want to be. So, we need to allow ourselves to acknowledge our milestones. We are all worth it! The best of luck to you along your way!0
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Be proud of what you have accomplished and the fact that you have the tools now to get where you are headed. You are awesome!0
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