Almost 25lbs down. I've reached my first mini goal, BUT....

I feel just like you do. My heaviest was 238.6 I'm down over 20#, 12 since I joined MFP. and my CW: 216.4. I've got about 50# more to go. I even had a big NSV this week. My clothes are getting loose, I nearly ran out of my pants when snow shoeing the other day. But, now, I just am blaaah.

Somedays, I wake up raring to go, and other days its all I can do to get out of bed. I feel like I'm not as motivated as I should or could be. Then as I'm being lazy and wallowing, my husband or my kids will ask me if I "Just Danced" today. I'm looking forward to being OVERWEIGHT instead of Obeese. Actually, I'm looking forward to being at my GOAL WEIGHT.

You rock! I wonder if you not feeling excited about your lbs lost because pple have Not started to give u verbal feedback. If this is the case, then stand in the mirror and tell Urself what a good job.

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Its good to remind yourself that you are doing Good. Have days myself when I feel nothing has changed.. but I keep telling myself no, lots has changed. It helps me to focus on the NSVs when I feel that way.

Celebrate that you are now one "category" closer to normal weight :flowerforyou:

5'7", starting weight was 238lb in september and now I am 206lb and 0.2 points away from "overweight" on the bmi scale.
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I agree! Before/After pics definitely help! I have lost 95 pounds and I still have days where I look in the mirror and see the old me. I'm not sure those days will ever completely go away. I'm about 16 pounds away from normal BMI and I can't wait to get there! Just focus on how much better you feel about yourself and how much easier it is to climb the stairs!

i feel like that most days even having lost 80+ :noway:

It's probably because you're not seeing the results yet. While 25 lbs is a huge number, when you're looking at yourself in the mirror every day, it doesn't feel like you've done anything. I'd suggest taking pictures of yourself now and compare to how you used to be.

looks like you are on your way keep it up and be proud of yourself

When we look in the mirror. or even mentally soul search, we never give ourselves credit for the accomplishments we've made. We are always our own worst critics. That can be good and bad. I know I do it, too. I look in the mirror and only see the things that still need to be changed (in my eyes)...I forget about how far I've come and how hard it was to get there. You're doing an amazing job and you have to find a way to appreciate that within yourself. It's not about outside sources or compliments. It's about personal progress. You felt great about dropping 25 pounds...think about how great the next 10 will feel, then, 20, then 25, then...

Even more importantly, think about how much the simple things like breathing and flexibility have become. You sound like a perfect candidate for yoga, if you don't do it already. Center yourself. Breathe. Appreciate YOU.

You're so worth it.

I got really discouraged last week when i gained weight. But I did what a PP said, and I compared my side to side pictures. They do make a difference. I've lost a good amount in my tummy and thighs. I don't see it because I look the same in the mirror everyday, but I noticed yesterday my trousers for work fit better in the thighs than they used to.:blushing: I haven't lost a size yet. Still the same sadly, but I try to keep motivated.

I kicked my own buns last night at Zumba watching this tiny Asian lady busting it out. I knew that if I wanted to be as thin as her someday, I have to keep going. So I made it my goal to keep up with her. And I did it. I was dripping sweat by then (she was powder dry by the way :laugh: ) but I kept up with her. That made me feel so good. I know when I started I was dying within about 15 minutes. Last night I kept it up and was going full speed for around 45 mins. That is a progress for me. You are NOT the only one who struggles with this. Last week when that %&*&#*&(@ scale went up, I was ready to quit.:explode: But my friends on MFP kept encouraging me to keep going.:flowerforyou: I'm back on track after Zumba last night and I'm ready to go again. Congrats on the 25. You're awesome.:drinker:

I understand how you feel. I see the numbers on the scales dropping consistantly and the measurements are down right unbelieveable... But when I look in the mirror, I see me, as I always have, even when I didnt think I was "that fat"... No one has really noticed, but like one of the previous commenters said, I keep going hard because I know that eventually, I look in the mirror and I will see that 5'2 nice and tone 134 pound woman!

Stay encouraged and know that your efforts will soon pay off.