Stumbling at the finish line

anticheer101

In my own weight-loss journey I have manage to lose about 40lbs. I am now very close to my goal weight of 115 but it seems as though I can't stay there for long. I have seen the scale weigh in at my GW a few times but it never seems to want to maintain. I often get there and then find myself indulging a few days later even though I know I shouldn't if I want to see it again and again. I try to avoid being too hard on myself just because of a previous experience of using weight loss pills and being on edge of possibly an eating disorder. This change towards relaxing has been hard for me when I see the scale go up and down so often. Right now I am generally less than 120 but more than 115. I feel that my weightloss journey will be over when I can drop that by 5 more pounds. (less than 115 but not lower than 110) This is a perfectly fine goal in regards to my BMI.

But back to the issue at hand. Does anyone else have a similar situation, you get to the point and flop back? I feel like Ive been racing this final mile for so long and try so hard to stay on track that when I get there, I take a deep breath and loosen up and next thing I know, I didn't cross the finish line.

How do any of you maintain your weight loss? How do you get over the mental issue of it all?

Please give any suggestions and if you want I will always accept friend requests.

kimothy38

I lost 40kg and thought my life would miraculously change for the better. Surprise, surprise, it didn't. I still had the same mental baggage as before and the weight crept back on (all of it!). Something changed in my thinking this time round though. I'm more interested in healthy and wellbeing rather than weight loss only. I got a personal trainer and he really pushed me hard and helped me achieve goals I didn't think possible - and I've kept going. The weight definitely hasn't come off very quickly but I am am waaaay fitter and healthier than ever before and most importantly I love my self and my life. I take time to notice the small things make me happy (daffodils in spring, blue sky without clouds, birds singing, cuddles from my kids). So really it all boils down to a change in your thinking.

anticheer101

As sad as it is to admit; I would love to change the way I think but I doubt it would happen until I reach my goals. I think I am so far driven to see the number on the scale that only that will allow me the ability to "enjoy the little things".

I am not saying this is a good way of dealing with it/ the most self empowering.