Down 35 pounds, feeling strange (pics)

krystynnaa
krystynnaa Posts: 100 Member
in Success Stories
Here I am from last summer to now. I am happy but some strange feelings are arising as I am hitting weights I haven't seen in years, I am almost scared for some reason, like I think I will give up and fail.. not what I expected, so I anyways I have to keep on it and keep motivated.

Last Summer and blonde Feb 17 2013

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April 6th 2013

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Today May 12th

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and still lots of work to do but my old bathing suit fits yay!!

[img][/img]May12blackandwhitesuit_zpsa1e42dbb.jpg

Replies

  • JayStu
    JayStu Posts: 332 Member
    August2012_zps108814ec.jpg.html
  • 37434958
    37434958 Posts: 457 Member
    You have to separate the links, =)
  • krystynnaa
    krystynnaa Posts: 100 Member
    You have to separate the links, =)
  • krystynnaa
    krystynnaa Posts: 100 Member
    this is making me nuts thanks I will try that!
  • cebiginalaska
    cebiginalaska Posts: 280 Member
    August2012_zps108814ec.jpg

    February2013_zpse9f25292.jpg

    FebFace_zpsfde1acfa.jpg

    April 6th 2013
    April6th_zps324a88f5.jpg
    BeforeSide_zpsf7453a22.jpg

    Today May 12th
    May122013_zpse0a8ce08.jpg
    May6face_zps21c2126a.jpg

    and still lots of work to do but my old bathing suit fits yay!!

    May12blackandwhitesuit_zpsa1e42dbb.jpg
  • action_figure
    action_figure Posts: 511 Member
    This may not apply to you.

    Many women who gain weight have / had deeper issues that they self-medicate with food. As we lose weight, those issues arise to the surface either consciously or subconsciously. Fears, anxieties, phobias often surface at this point. Counseling can help.

    Again, your mileage may vary.
  • meidie1980
    meidie1980 Posts: 267 Member
    Here I am from last summer to now. I am happy but some strange feelings are arising as I am hitting weights I haven't seen in years, I am almost scared for some reason, like I think I will give up and fail.. not what I expected, so I anyways I have to keep on it and keep motivated.

    Last Summer and blonde Feb 17 2013

    [img][/img]August2012_zps108814ec.jpg
    February2013_zpse9f25292.jpg
    FebFace_zpsfde1acfa.jpg

    April 6th 2013
    April6th_zps324a88f5.jpg
    BeforeSide_zpsf7453a22.jpg

    Today May 12th
    May122013_zpse0a8ce08.jpg
    May6face_zps21c2126a.jpg

    and still lots of work to do but my old bathing suit fits yay!!

    May12blackandwhitesuit_zpsa1e42dbb.jpg
  • 37434958
    37434958 Posts: 457 Member
    I can certainly see a difference!! =) Congratulations!! Keep it up!
  • jzammetti
    jzammetti Posts: 1,956 Member
    This may not apply to you.

    Many women who gain weight have / had deeper issues that they self-medicate with food. As we lose weight, those issues arise to the surface either consciously or subconsciously. Fears, anxieties, phobias often surface at this point. Counseling can help.


    I agree with this. I had to face lots of demons along the way and every time I won the fight my esteem soared and eventually I conquered them all. You can do it to. It was the hardest part of my journey and the reason I feel like I can do anything now.
  • krystynnaa
    krystynnaa Posts: 100 Member
    Thank you! SO when I copy the lnk from photobucket what do I need to do to the link to get the pics to post? Making me crazy lol) Thank you for the help!
  • krystynnaa
    krystynnaa Posts: 100 Member
    I completely agree.. after so many years of failing it's hard to believe one can succedd even when doing it. Part of it is even that I didn't notice how big I was and now even 35 down I se photos and I am like- wow I amstill big and I have tried, still same size clothes just fit better... it wil; come, trying to stay positive. I think councelling is very beneficial.
  • jzammetti
    jzammetti Posts: 1,956 Member
    I completely agree.. after so many years of failing it's hard to believe one can succedd even when doing it. Part of it is even that I didn't notice how big I was and now even 35 down I se photos and I am like- wow I amstill big and I have tried, still same size clothes just fit better... it wil; come, trying to stay positive. I think councelling is very beneficial.

    I think we all experience this. Every pound you lose, every inch you shred away, will improve your ability to believe it is possible. Keep building on the positives and you will be so successful!!

    I had to fight that ugly voice in my own head - been bullied a lot in life but I discovered my own inner voice was WORSE. If you have that issue, I implore you to fight that voice and beat it down repeatedly until it shuts up forever. It is hard work (or it was for me) but I eventually shut her up and replaced her with one who supports me and cheers me on.
  • talamer
    talamer Posts: 516 Member
    I see progress, ur face becomnig more slimmer as well!

    keep pushing and u gonna reach to ur desired goals :) u are beautiful and gonna look like a queen when u loose some weight ;)

    stay motivated!! :D
  • meidie1980
    meidie1980 Posts: 267 Member
    Thank you! SO when I copy the lnk from photobucket what do I need to do to the link to get the pics to post? Making me crazy lol) Thank you for the help!


    you just need to cange the into[img]that's all :wink:[/img]
  • chooriyah
    chooriyah Posts: 469 Member
    You're so pretty! Congrats and keep it up!
  • krystynnaa
    krystynnaa Posts: 100 Member
    Thank you :)
  • AlbertJDaniel
    AlbertJDaniel Posts: 13
    Keep up the good work and stay strong!
  • cjcmrn
    cjcmrn Posts: 134 Member
    I know with me losing weight, it is adjusting the idea of what I look like in my head to how people see me know (can't believe I looked that big), and also that I am not invisible anymore. It is weird having people acknowledge me, but I'm starting to feel more confident in my skin too. It actually took me going to crossfit and really working out to get past this. Be proud of where you are so far, and set your heels in the stand and push back all the negative thoughts as they will only try to push you backwards.
  • rocky503
    rocky503 Posts: 430 Member
    While getting close to goal weight I sometimes feel too light. Like being solid and dense makes me feel more powerful or secure. I have never been really big so it's not a huge change. I just don't want to be a waif and although I am no danger of THAT I try to shoot for a reasonable weight while also building solid muscle too.

    Sometimes people gain lots of weight for protection from something in their life or some trauma theyv'e had. People have to face other demons in their head when shedding that protection.
  • krystynnaa
    krystynnaa Posts: 100 Member
    I know with me losing weight, it is adjusting the idea of what I look like in my head to how people see me know (can't believe I looked that big), and also that I am not invisible anymore. It is weird having people acknowledge me, but I'm starting to feel more confident in my skin too. It actually took me going to crossfit and really working out to get past this. Be proud of where you are so far, and set your heels in the stand and push back all the negative thoughts as they will only try to push you backwards.

    I completely agree with you, good for you overcoming it! I have not incorporated exercising yet, I know I should I was just worried at first that if I expected too much (diet change and exercise) then it would be too much an dI would quit. I see myself doing something soon, even if it is only 1-2 times a week to start! Thank you for the motivating words!
  • krystynnaa
    krystynnaa Posts: 100 Member
    While getting close to goal weight I sometimes feel too light. Like being solid and dense makes me feel more powerful or secure. I have never been really big so it's not a huge change. I just don't want to be a waif and although I am no danger of THAT I try to shoot for a reasonable weight while also building solid muscle too.

    Sometimes people gain lots of weight for protection from something in their life or some trauma theyv'e had. People have to face other demons in their head when shedding that protection.

    That makes sense, I have always been overweight and I lost my mother last November, I remember thinking that I would lose weight when she passed (she was sick a long time post lung transplant) but I actually ended up crutching to food and eating more and gaining to a point that when I started dieting I didn't weight myself for the first two weeks becasue I was too scared to face the scale. I finally broke and have been doing this strong for three months and I havent ben less than a size 16 since grade 9! (and stil not but losing at this rate rate I dare say it seems it may happen...ie. scary lol)

    It's great hitting your goal no matter how big or small it may be, it means something different for everyone, so good for you! Keep going strong too :)
  • rocky503
    rocky503 Posts: 430 Member
    Krysty
    You're a beautiful young woman. Just take it slow and do it right. So sorry about your mom. That's a challenge that you lost her so recently at a young age. Good for you for taking positive steps in the aftermath of such a huge loss and doing something that's good for you now.

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