When does my self esteem catch up?

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  • labeachgirl
    labeachgirl Posts: 158 Member
    Maybe you need more non scale victories, like wearing a smaller size to help you acknowledge your smaller size.

    If you can't get the self esteem from one area in your life, work on getting it from another area like the work part and/or the creative part - like sewing, drawing, knitting - that gives you a sense of accomplishment.
  • heytherelameman
    heytherelameman Posts: 76 Member
    I lost over 100 lbs from 2006-2008 and this happened to me. I saw fat everywhere on my body. I would tell myself I am still the same fat girl even though I was wearing medium shirts and size 12 pants (I have a large frame so that's an awesome size to be at). I didn't want people to look at me. I met my (now husband) and despite his support, I was already on the track to gain it back... which I did. All of it plus more.

    I will lose the weight again, but I worry sooooo much that I will hate myself yet again and gain it back! I have been celebrating any victory I have (even giving up pop!) and reminding myself that I am pretty awesome.

    I want that girl from my ticker pic back again... and I don't want her to leave. :)

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