are you happy now?
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YasssHoney
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Since you have lost the weigjt, are you really a happier person?
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Yes.
Has it fixed all of my problems? No.
But I'm much happier anyway.0 -
Yes, I am. My life was pretty good before I lost the weight, but now I can enjoy it more.0
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I meant weight0
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Thanks for the replies. Did it really boost your self esteem?0
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Yes, and yes. I'm happier because I'm healthier, I physically feel better, I can buy normal sized clothes, and I feel accomplished. My self esteem is better because I feel I physically look better, and psychologically I feel accomplished and strong.0
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Yes. But not because I'm skinnier. Because I have more energy and working out is now a hobby. I feel like my changes have rubbed off on my family too and now they eat healthier and that makes me happy because my family is everything to me.0
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Yes I am much much happier. I have lost about 50 lbs and still looking to lose 5 to 10 more. It changed my entire life0
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I had a great life before, but now I have more energy to enjoy it. So yes.0
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I feel better about myself, but I'm not where I want to be yet.0
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I started working out and counting calories in February and since I've one from 262 to 237. I hope to lose those 37 by January of next year.
I'm near that halfway point of my weigh loss goal where things look daunting still but you have some perspective on all the hard work you've put in.
It's humbling to be in the middle of the process. While I felt happy at 262 I feel a lot better now in many respects because my weight no longer weighs me down ( pun intended) like it used to.
Seeing that I've lost 25lbs keeps me motivated to keep going!
Last time I lost weight and I was 200 I did feel a lot happier because as @Alatariel75 mentioned, finding clothes that fit is a big deal because you don't have to settle for whatever fits. You can choose and change styles and get compliments etc. so I know what that feels like and I want it back. This time I want to keep that feeling forever.
Feeling lighter, stronger and more flexible also feels great!
While it does not get rid of body image issues they are not as persistent.
Even at 237 I feel sexier and lighter :-)
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That's so amazing ! I see what you mean. Congratulations to you0
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hell yeah0
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YES, some would say I can be cocky, I am just hella confident :P0
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Yes! I loved my life before and didn't let my weight stop me, but I feel so much better now I'm about 2/3 way done, 44lbs down another 20 or so to go. I feel better, prettier, more energetic, I love how (smaller) clothes fit now, I love how much easier it is to ride horses now. (easier also for the horse )
So yes, I keep on keeping on and will get there!0 -
Yes. I've lost 51 pounds with 6 more to go. I'm in a LOT less pain and have so much more stamina. I don't feel like sludge anymore. I just feel like I can enjoy life more overall!0
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pdwhitlock wrote: »Yes. But not because I'm skinnier. Because I have more energy and working out is now a hobby. I feel like my changes have rubbed off on my family too and now they eat healthier and that makes me happy because my family is everything to me.0
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I was happy before. Now I just fit into smaller jeans.0
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Bumppppppp I've always wondered the same thing as op0
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Yes, and I have much more self esteem. It has not taken away all of my problems but took away quite a few. Namely high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.
Aside from all of that now I can wear the clothes I love0 -
I hope that I will be happier. When I lost 40lbs previously, I was a bit more confident, but I am not sure about happier. This time around, I am working more on the mental part as well. Thanks for sharing!0
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