Anyone else not satisfied with the progress?

sunanmoon75
sunanmoon75 Posts: 29
edited October 7 in Motivation and Support
I have always been in the size 5-7 range 120-140 lbs and this weight gain is new for me- within the last 4 years. I had multiple pregnancies then BF'd which was a struggle. I was not one of the luckies that just "loses weight" from BFing. I also have fibromyalgia, which I've been dx'd with for 11 years. the last few years its been worse and worse mostly compounded by my constant hormone fluctuations and weight gain. I know all this but still...
So a few month ago I decided to get my butt in gear and find myself again under all this extra blub. And its been working (not fast enough but still) I exercise 6-7 times a week, eat within my calories every day, usually under but not enough to get the "your starving yourself " message. I'm on a weight plateau right now but I've amped up my workouts so hopefully that helps. I can see a difference, my clothes are definately bigger and people are commenting on it. Everyone says "you look great" and asks how much weight I've lost...I don't look "great" I still look fat I'm still lumpy and I still am not happy when I look in the mirror. When I was 130 I looked great, now I look 30 lbs overweight. Better than 50lb overweight, but still 30. So I try not to be negative when ppl comment but I can't help having this in my own head. I really want to be excited about the progress I've made, but I'm not. I'm certainly motivated to keep it up but definately not satisfied.
I really don't want to be a downer. I'm actually a very happy person, I love everything about my life except how I look in it. And my clothes are getting too big, but I really still don't want to shop for good fitting stuff until I get a bit smaller. I can't afford a wardrode replacement more than once. SO any suggestions for keeping the faith??

Replies

  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    If you have a good will store near you, it is a great way get through the middle weight loss for a couple dollars. I was shocked to see what a great selection they had. Some even have tags on them.
  • 20danielle12
    20danielle12 Posts: 54 Member
    I honestly don't know what the answer is, I wish I did! After 2 children (and for me, like you, bf'ing did not help me to lose any weight) I feel all wobbly and despite weighing very similar to what i did pre-children I look completely different. I'm just hoping the running will help to tone me!

    xxx
  • babyfatbegone
    babyfatbegone Posts: 42 Member
    I feel the same way sometimes. I think that when we're overweight, the weight comes off first, then the next step is accepting our new bodies and loving ourselves again. We didn't put the weight on overnight, it's not going to come off that way and our negative feelings are the same. Take it one day at a time and be proud of all the successes no matter how small. I have also shopped at good will stores. I'll hit the big places when I'm ready. Good luck. Feel free to add me if you'd like. =)
  • hbrittingham
    hbrittingham Posts: 2,518 Member
    You can take some of your favorite clothes to a tailor and have them taken in. I just did that with three pairs of pants. It really made me feel good to pull on the pants and have them fit properly and actually look good on me. No more saggy butt!

    Honestly, as you get older (and I am older than you) it takes more time to get the weight off. Unfair? Yes! But an unfortunate fact of life.
This discussion has been closed.