ONLY 26 lbs.......

WonderNoodle
WonderNoodle Posts: 549 Member
edited September 2024 in Motivation and Support
I complemented a girlfriend at work how terrific she looked. She replied, "I've only lost 26 lbs".

ARE YOU KIDDING ME!? :noway: We fight tooth and nail for 1 lb losses and get bent out of shape when we gain 1/4 lb.

All of us that are making the EFFORT to get fit and healthy need to STOP discrediting our success! Give every pound you lose as much admiration as you give disgust to ounces gained.

BE PROUD OF YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS :drinker:

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  • 2bFitNTrim
    2bFitNTrim Posts: 1,209 Member
    Amen! Be proud of our accomplishments! Pounds, inches, strength, eating better, exercising....anything positive we do for ourselves is awesome! :drinker:
  • AEcklar813
    AEcklar813 Posts: 184 Member
    I do that to myself as well. For example right now, the past 2 weeks I've been losing and then all of a sudden I gain and I seriously can't understand why. So when I sit here and think about the 17lbs I've already lost I think well, it's only 17 lbs and that's not enough. Yeah, I've got a lot more to lose but 17;bs in a month in a half isn't too shabby but I refuse to give myself credit for it. I guess I should celebrate the fact that I've lost 17lbs not think about all the weight I have left to lose.
  • cherylwhite
    cherylwhite Posts: 68 Member
    People often comment to me! I just say thank you, I worked very hard to get here!
  • beamishcas
    beamishcas Posts: 226 Member
    Congratulations on getting Healthy! :) What an accomplishment you have made. If you don't mind, I sent you a friend request.
  • SeasideOasis
    SeasideOasis Posts: 1,024 Member
    Preach it, Sister!!
  • bookyeti
    bookyeti Posts: 544 Member
    Your attitude is awesome! :) That's my motto too.
    Why do so many people judge themselves by the number on the scale? So sad!!
  • WonderNoodle
    WonderNoodle Posts: 549 Member
    to lose but 17;bs in a month in a half isn't too shabby

    DARN RIGHT :flowerforyou: You've set yourself up for success and as long as you continually reach for it, you ARE a success!
  • healthyjen342
    healthyjen342 Posts: 1,435 Member
    well said!! and you're right!
  • KellyBurton1
    KellyBurton1 Posts: 529 Member
    I told someone last week how much I lost cause I am dam proud of it! And she told me " I only lost 30 pounds" Im like, "thats wonderful"! I think she was a little somewhat because she never had a big lost like me but this girl wasnt big like I was either, she never had much to lose. I thought it was funny that she felt that way of herself. I say shes having alot of self confident issues.
  • LeanerBeef
    LeanerBeef Posts: 1,432 Member
    I am the king of not appreciating my success and accomplishments, especially when it comes to weight loss. Thanks to this website I think I’ve learned to appreciate it more and allow myself to accept praise, actually welcome it, and feel proud of myself. Though the mind games go on. On one hand I think wow, that’s great I lost 3lbs this week, the other side – yeah, big deal I should easily be losing 2 – 3lbs per week. Even when I look at my overall loss to date. I often think yeah, that’s great but I still have a LOT to lose and I shouldn’t be feeling to great just yet….See you ladies aren’t the only ones with self esteem issues. The battle continues! :bigsmile:
  • lab_goddess
    lab_goddess Posts: 170 Member
    AMEN!!
    We need to recognize our progress--sometimes we don't see the forest for the trees....
  • chelsifina
    chelsifina Posts: 346 Member
    Always good to be reminded to put some effort into that! Sadly, our brains are programmed to remember pain (physical and emotional) more than pleasure as a way to keep us from doing things that cause us pain once again. Our brains are a little too efficient with it, and haven't quite caught up to the world we live in where investing in feeling good is so vital for motivation, happiness, and general quality of life. Therefore, I can say that the science that supports my profession suggests that we must celebrate our successes with GREATER force than we chastise ourselves for our failures, if only to even things up.
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