NSV: Tears

mli85maj

Amazing! Congratulations on your progress!

ozigal

I think my closest friend (who is incredibly supportive) and some of you on this thread have hit the nail on the head. It is sort of like a happy "mourning" - learning to say goodbye to a part of yourself that has been there for so long and having to adjust to the changes. I did indeed feel blindsided when this happened yesterday and even today when I went out on my daily walk I caught a glimpse of myself in a few windows and thought "Is that really me?"

mandyneedtolose

YAY! for smaller sizes!

ozigal

Congratulations on your achievement! That is a great achievement and one that you should be proud of.

As for your breakdown in the changing room, that is also understanding and just yesterday I read a fascinating article on the internet about a woman that lost 180 pounds. She lost her weight quickly (due to surgery), only to find that her world did not change overnight and that everything did not come her way like the fairy tale some of us are fed. Every where you turn (magazines, television, strangers, etc.) feeds us the fairy tale that your life will magically change for the better when you are thin, but when it doesn't happen it is a shocker. She had never dealt with the internal demons that had caused her to become depressed or overeat. Perhaps you need to find a support group or professional help in order to "lose" those mental demons too.

My demons are really quite straightforward. I just didnt care. I ate whatever tasted good whenever I wanted. If I really liked something I would over eat. Moderation wasnt a word and I never learned or cared about the nutritional value of food. I didnt eat because I was stressed or depressed. I just ate for the sake of it. Better to learn that lesson at 45 years old rather than never I suppose.

bodyrightdiva

Thats awesome proud of ur grt work!!

olores

YES! I broke down too! After I had lost 50lbs, I was going through my closet and trying on everything...when I realized that EVERYTHING was too big, the tears started rolling, but soon became an undescribable balling, out of control ball!! The accomplishments, the success, the memories, the happy feelings, the what is to come, the shame .....everything hit me and I wept! Can totally relate! You have much to be PROUD of, congratulations!!

Seaglass1123

Yayyy! Congrats!!! I remember skipping sizes and it was crazy. I was wearing clothes that were too big so had no clue what size I was.

Keep up the great work!!

Pamko57

I think it's totally normal to get emotional over something like this! Congrats on your success!

cook6609

congrats!!!! I had a similar experience. I went to buy some pants that fit me since my 18's were extremely loose. I grabbed a 16 thinking that since my 18's were loose then 16's must fit. I tried them on, and they fit. They were even a little loose. I tried on a 14 just to see how close I was to fitting in it. The best part was that I was able to fit them. They fit perfect. I was so excited!! I went between moments of extreme happiness and tears due to the fact that This was a huge NSV for myself. The nice part is that the 14's are getting loose on me now.

I know that without a doubt, this was a very big NSV for you. I'm so glad that you experienced this moment!!!

Retiredmom72

It is okay to be emotional. You have worked hard.