Have You Changed?

leogirl724 · February 2012

Hello All~

First, let me say..Congratulations!
Even if you have only just begun your journey, you have left your starting place..and you are on your way. :-)

We all know that weight loss comes with a Heaping Helping of self~esteem, a Splash of Pride and a Dash of Confidence....
but I am curious...

How else has it changed you as a person?

{examples if you please}

AndreaDaPrincess · February 2012

My husband claims I am grouchier.........LOL......but on a personal basis, I think I carry myself better because I finally am able to make something in my life about ME....I own this....I feel good and nobody can control my new choices but ME.:flowerforyou:

leogirl724 · February 2012

Amen Sister!

Superbritt2drescu · February 2012

My confidence has gone up of course. And I carry myself a little taller. Also I smile more when I get me time/gym time.

My husband likes my changes since it means more humpty dumpty for him.

Brandicaloriecountess · February 2012

It depends on what you mean I guess. I've changed a lot, instead of going to Starbucks 5 days a week and ordering whatever I want, I workout 5-6 days a week. I don't enjoy fast food, and limit how often I will eat out at all anymore.

I take salsa lessons, never would have done that before, but as a person, I don't think so. I was kick *kitten* before, and I still am

Trophyyf · February 2012

It has made me not afraid or hate food. I use to always be afraid to eat and then I hated when I did eat. I no longer starve myself because I was the only fat person dying of starvation as I say. I know now that I can eat a little bit of this or that and I know am exercising so it's ok and I'm not afraid to do that anymore. I just feel happier and healthier in general.

almonds1 · February 2012

I stopped eating out and coooking a lot more at home.... I love cooking now!!! its my new addiction

dizzydi1968 · February 2012

I'm more confident
I don't dread social events anymore.
I LOVE clothes shopping - always hated it before.
My skin/hair/nails are better due to healthier food.
I'm a nicer person - I now recognise that I was angry with the world.
I'm no longer scared to eat in public.
I now see food as fuel not fun/comfort/punishment etc.
I love exercise and feel twitchy if I miss a session.
Most of all I feel healthy

PercivalHackworth · February 2012

I've now the feeling to be on acid 24/7

iishnova · February 2012

I smile at myself in the mirror ^.^

before I didn't even look at myself in the mirror

chu604 · February 2012

My confidence has gone up and all around happiness.
Going to the gym I am able to release alot of mental frustrations.
I don't feel embarrassed to take off my shirt, which I used to HATE!
I don't feel embarrassed to eat a crap load of food from time to time haha ;D

The biggest factor though is #1. I am much happier all around.

shinyshell55 · February 2012

I like your post very much - well said!

5Btieden · February 2012

I totally agree with previous posters. I know that I sit a little straighter and have proud moments throughout the day when I know that I am doing this for ME! I have 5 kids, a job, a house and a hubby. I don't do a lot of things for myself....but this is so important to me. I WILL NOT be a size 24 by this summer! I don't care how long it takes to take it off...I am determined.
And my kids and family are proud of me for something! THAT makes my heart sing because they know how important this is. All the little NSV's add up and I know its all my doing! :flowerforyou:

sloanie1 · February 2012

Weightloss has been the smallest part of this journey.....meeting so many incredible people from all around the world and knowing you aren't alone with your issues.....I am happier than I have ever been in my life, I realised I needed goals every single day, without goals and aspirations we have nothing! I'm nowhere near where I want to be and its taking me a long time BUT I will never give up, I am tougher than ever!!!

engineman312 · February 2012

i now much more judgemental of others and their eating habits.

kerrymh · February 2012

I guess the best way I can put it is becoming more self aware.
I don't think I really knew who I was hidden underneath all my fat. I blamed the world for my problems so I didn't have to focus on my part in anything.
Well the truth is I'm not perfect far from it...I have to work on me, my part in how I react to situations, stress and problems.
Now I'm calmer, more aware that my first reaction isn't always the best so I pause and take a breathe and ask myself really what am I trying to control the situation because I can't. I can only control me...myself and I.
So self awareness is amazing I know my strengths and develop them and I'm trying to turn my flaws into strengths as well

You can discover alot about yourself when you aren't self medicating with food.

leogirl724 · February 2012

I really appreciate all you responders...

and here's my story...

I'm on my way to my goal...about 20% there...
but
I have changed so much in 7 weeks.

Of course my entire approach to weight loss, diet and exercise has changed ...and I will take that with me for the rest of my life...

but the parts of my personality that I didn't like are beginning to change .... kind of a domino effect

I once was mousy...never spoke up...always went along with whatever someone else wanted to do...
Now I am confident and Authentic....and happier for it.

I once based my opinion of myself on what others thought of me....
Now I not only like myself,,,I Love Myself...because my Outside is starting to reflect my Inside....
I count my blessings for the strength to make good decisions, healthy decisions...

I was always polite, but would never initiate conversation
Now I smile and say hi and try to let people know that they matter and someone cares whether they have a sunny day or not.

i used to fade in to the wall paper in social situations...

NOW I AM THE LIFE OF THE PARTY!!!

I AM FOREVER BLESSED BY THIS JOURNEY WITH MFP AND THE FRIENDS I HAVE MADE....

I hope all of you have a Sunny Day:flowerforyou:

and remember.... Confidence.....Not Arrogance!!!

yoovie · February 2012

I feel stronger and more confident and pretty much like SuperGirl in glorious waves since losing almost 100 lbs (v slowly so I dont have the skin flappage- if thats even why that happens- which takes serious patience) - but those waves are hills that come with valleys as well.

Just as often, I feel vulnerable, fragile, exposed, I indulge in self hatred and huge bouts of depression and disappointment in myself. I crack down hard on me when I stop progressing the exact way that I want to. I feel quite often that someday people are going to find out Im a fraud, that I didnt really accomplish all that I have, that I just got lucky, that Im not really a good example of hard work paying off.

I get nervous about meeting goals because I know each time I meet one, the next one will be bigger and crazier and sometimes I just set the next biggest craziest goal because well... its next.

Not because i necessarily want to run a marathon, but because I just nailed a half for the 10th time so its stupid not to move up.
Not because I necssarily want to run an official race, at all, in any way shape or form, but since I run all the time- its stupid that I havent done aqualifier.
Not because I necessarily want to be able to run an 8minute mile... but because Im stupid if I dont try to go faster.

So each time I meet a goal, I feel a little worse because Im pushing myself to do things that I dont really care about- and the results are only sometimes satisfying- but usually nerve racking. Constantly getting close to a success I dont want or care about, non-scale victories one after the other after the other... and I dont care- Ifeel empty- all I want is the number on the scale to move down- and it stopped doing that years ago, it feels like.

I have to constantly work on being optimistic and motivating myself and filling myself up with positivity or I will be crushed under the guilt of not being done yet and the pressure to meet my next set of ridiculous goals. Im gonna finish this rockwall... not because its awesome and fun... but because I know my *kitten* is gonna have to do the Grand Canyon rim to rim and I better be strong enough to handle it.

SO im different for sure. Im badass SuperGirl by day, scared shy self-loathing photographer by night

leogirl724 · February 2012

Your Authenticity is Unbelievably Refreshing and You are not alone....
I have to constantly not punish myself for not meeting an unrealistic goal or God~Forbid...hitting a plateau...

I lost 25 lbs in my first 6 weeks....I started dreaming of what was possible...and upping my goals and such...
at 7 weeks I hadn't lost anymore weight...
I started with the negative self talk and started doing some extreme workouts...I could barely move yesterday...
My Husband and My friend laughed at me as I tried to sit down, bend down...even lay down....
I went off the deep end, because I don't allow myself to fail, not at something I 'can control'......so.....

I am trying a new strategy...
only weighing 2x a month...no matter what.....and making healthy choices every day....allowing 1 yummy meal a week.....
alternating my workouts so I don't get bored and trying positive self talk instead of the negative that has been so familiar...

I weigh again March 1st...*fingers crossed*

littlemegzz · February 2012

I actually just typed up this post about 40 min ago. Please go have a read.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/501920-one-step-every-day

yoovie · February 2012

thank you!!

traceyjayne64 · February 2012

My husband says i am glowing, and that my eyes are smiling

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