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I'm sorry, I think I misgendered you! Please read "how can you hear her" as "how can you hear him".
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Psychologically it makes sense to me. "I feel fat and shame" - the idea of feeling "fat" implies a belief rooted in diet culture that there is an ideal body type to achieve in order to find happiness and that anything less means you are less of a person and not worthy of love (either from others or from yourself) and that…
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My thoughts and beliefs that have helped me do what I need to do... Beliefs: After several years of losing and gaining 30-40 pounds, I have changed some of my beliefs and I feel that has helped me maintain this last 45 pound loss for over 6 months and counting. One belief I had is that I have to be hungry if I'm being…
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@rosiekin you are a maintenance queen! Wow! I have been thinking about your reply and your feelings of "obsessing" about logging and getting your steps. I definitely went through that phase and sometimes I do give it maybe a bit too much thought, usually when I am stressed or insecure about other things. I remember one…
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Nope! Not at all! Like you, the lockdown played an integral role in my journey. It's wonderful you have achieved your goal. Mine included things such as: finding my worth, internal reconciliation of my complicated relationships with my Mother, self-forgiveness and buying my first full length mirror. Among of host of other…
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Yes, I will try. The other day, I came across a WW booklet I had from the summer of 2013 when my Mum and I went together to lose some weight and develop healthy habits. In NO WAY am I criticizing WW overall, as I know it works for many - BUT - for me, I remembered how hungry I was, how I was focused on numbers and every…
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That's definitely me! I read but don't post, never sure what exactly to say, especially when others are very articulate and knowledgeable. But thank you! And I think I will try to become more than a quiet reader.
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Thank you! I like how you are feeling gratitude about being in maintenance, and channeling that feeling through helping others. Sounds like a good, sustainable way to journey on!
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You can certainly add me! I was 185 and 5'7 (still am that height -haha), and I lost about the same amount of weight you want to lose - 40 pounds. I did it in about 5 months. I've gained about 8 back over the winter and I'm back on track to get to my December (and lowest)weight. I run, spin and track my meals!
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Dear Fat2Fit145, I was 29, no kids and married to a man who was very handsome, wealthy and into other women. He spoke to them on the phone and probably did a lot more than that. We were married for 2 years at this point and I had no self-esteem whatsoever. I was also about 185 pounds (I'm 5'7). We would fight and fight…
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Thank you all for the support and encouragement! Again this is not about trying to get back on the wagon, it's about feeling fat when a year ago this would have felt skinny. Much of the 8 pounds is water weight or what have you, as I'm already 2 pounds done in 4 days. But I hear what some of you are saying, maybe Christmas…
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Right!!!! It's not an "OMG I just gained a few pounds I'm on the path to destruction". It's more of a realization that if you're feeling big, you're still small. You don't look very different, but you feel that way.
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I would love to have some maintenance friends. I am 1 pound away from my goal today. I am great at the diet, not so good at the maintenance. I have lost 30 pounds since August 1st and I am, quite frankly terrified to say "I'm finished weight loss". Any advice or support would be welcome.
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I am a teacher and I'm also taking classes to upgrade....fell free to add me!
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I'm a Maritimer, fairly new to this site...feel free to send me a request!
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Saint John , New Brunswick! This is my first post and I'd like to make some friends here. I am 40 years old and have about 5-7 pounds left to go. I'm pretty motivated and excited to see my goal weight soon - but I am nervous about being able to maintain. Anyone in the same boat, I'd appreciate tips/support.
