I Feel Fat and I'm Not Sure Why

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  • KareninCanada
    KareninCanada Posts: 962 Member
    lisakatz2 wrote: »
    I'm 182.5 now. Only one pound, but I'm on track to weigh in at 180 for my trip to Palm Springs 3 weeks from this past Friday. So hard not to be fixated on the numbers, and to be patient.

    As NSVs go, I've lost an inch off my bust (*sigh*) an inch off my belly (yeah!!!!) and a half inch off my hips. I can wear XL bikini bottoms instead of 2XL.

    Congrats - you're doing great :)
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,785 Member
    Lisa, what a wonderful update! It's great that the temporary weight stall has broken, but IMO extra great that you're getting a binging habit reined in. That's a huge victory right there: Great work!

    I'll be looking forward to reading your next accomplishments! :)
  • xbowhunter
    xbowhunter Posts: 1,320 Member
    lisakatz2 wrote: »
    Weigh-in this morning! Drum roll please.......178! One and a half pounds down. A little fast, but I'll continue to keep an eye on the scale to make sure I consistently don't go beyond a pound a week. If I lose a pound a week, I'll be 175 by Xmas day!

    NSV, although I still have squeezable fat in the back, my side "back rolls" have gotten considerably smaller. I predict that by New Year's Day I'll be needing a new bra size.

    excellent progress! :)
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,785 Member
    That's wonderful, Lisa! IMO, you're so smart to keep the loss rate moderate, and focus on sustainable habits. That's the path to best thriving, if you ask me. Wishing you continuing success . . . and expecting it - betting on it - given how wonderfully you're doing. :flowerforyou:
  • lisakatz2
    lisakatz2 Posts: 614 Member
    Thank you xbow and Ann, for the compliments and the support! <3
  • avatiach
    avatiach Posts: 311 Member
    edited December 2024
    Lietchi wrote: »
    I had a similar feeling after about the same weight-loss:
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10773684/when-weight-loss-isn-t-a-shiny-new-thing-anymore/p1

    I'm glad I kept going, I feel so much better after losing 70lbs in total.

    This is a really helpful link! I especially like the idea of adding fitness goals. I lost 20-25 lbs and gained about half back and now I am recommitting.
  • nicsflyingcircus
    nicsflyingcircus Posts: 2,905 Member
    If it helps, I've lost about 200lbs and I still sometimes feel fat, and shocked when I can fit into "regular" clothes (vs 3-4xl).
  • lisakatz2
    lisakatz2 Posts: 614 Member
    lisakatz2 wrote: »
    Weigh-in this morning! Drum roll please.......178! One and a half pounds down. A little fast, but I'll continue to keep an eye on the scale to make sure I consistently don't go beyond a pound a week. If I lose a pound a week, I'll be 175 by Xmas day!

    NSV, although I still have squeezable fat in the back, my side "back rolls" have gotten considerably smaller. I predict that by New Year's Day I'll be needing a new bra size.

    Well, I didn't reach my New Year's goal. I gave in to holiday treat-eating and gained two pounds. At 180
    now. Back on the horse. Going to look at this as a learning experience. How can I avoid this happening next year? I just became so overwhelmed with all the chocolate and cookies surrounding me. Still, I don't feel bad or angry at myself. No point in it, it serves no purpose. Staying focused day-by-day, walking daily, staying in a deficit and keeping to the macro percentages I set for myself.
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,785 Member
    lisakatz2 wrote: »
    lisakatz2 wrote: »
    Weigh-in this morning! Drum roll please.......178! One and a half pounds down. A little fast, but I'll continue to keep an eye on the scale to make sure I consistently don't go beyond a pound a week. If I lose a pound a week, I'll be 175 by Xmas day!

    NSV, although I still have squeezable fat in the back, my side "back rolls" have gotten considerably smaller. I predict that by New Year's Day I'll be needing a new bra size.

    Well, I didn't reach my New Year's goal. I gave in to holiday treat-eating and gained two pounds. At 180
    now. Back on the horse. Going to look at this as a learning experience. How can I avoid this happening next year? I just became so overwhelmed with all the chocolate and cookies surrounding me. Still, I don't feel bad or angry at myself. No point in it, it serves no purpose. Staying focused day-by-day, walking daily, staying in a deficit and keeping to the macro percentages I set for myself.

    Y'know, it IS a good idea to think about how to navigate the holidays next year in a way that's more supportive of your goals. I absolutely wouldn't discourage that. And kudos for not beating yourself up about it, something that I agree wouldn't be useful.

    But I'd add this: As a long-ish term maintainer - I think I can call myself that now - I've read quite a few good posts from other long-term maintainers over in that section of the Community. I won't say it's a majority, certainly not universal, but a common thing is for people in maintenance to have a time of year where they creep up a few pounds, and later creep back down a few pounds. It may be an intentional creep-down via intentional calorie cut, it may be something that "just happens" because of activity differences. That depends on details.

    For some people, that's the holidays. For some it's the Winter weather phase, with fewer fun outdoor activities or needful outdoor chores that burn calories.

    Some smart person (not me) said, maintenance can be creeping up and down within the same 5 pounds or so.

    I think the key is personalization, realizing what is going to give us the best-balanced happy and healthy life. It can be limiting the holiday treats more severely, or it can be indulging a little while accepting that that needs to be compensated for after the holidays. Either of those is fine, IMO. Problems come in when weight creeps up but denial or whatever kicks in and we let it keep going more than briefly or seasonally.

    Just my opinions, as always. Best wishes!
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,436 Member
    edited January 11
    AnnPT77 wrote: »

    Some smart person (not me) said, maintenance can be creeping up and down within the same 5 pounds or so.


    I absolutely agree with this - I would go mad if I set a maintenance number, I can fluctuate 4-5 lbs a day just on water retention alone. For me, when I get there, there will be an upper limit at which I will need to tighten up calories and go into a deficit again if I reach, but if I'm under that, then I'm golden.

    Over the holidays, I "maintained" my losses, some days I was up, a couple of days down, and now I'm back being more strict. It's the holidays - 2 weeks delay in me reaching an ethereal goal that I plan to maintain for life is nothing compared to just having that relaxation, family time, and yes, nostalgic treats.
  • lisakatz2
    lisakatz2 Posts: 614 Member
    edited January 11
    "It's the holidays - 2 weeks delay in me reaching an ethereal goal that I plan to maintain for life is nothing compared to just having that relaxation, family time, and yes, nostalgic treats."

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    I see it that way too. When Christmas rolls around again, and I've lost a good chunk of weight gaining 2
    pounds won't be much in the scheme of things. It felt good to relax for those two weeks. For some odd reason I didn't feel "out of control" I felt happy.



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