Hello Marchers... I'm feeling blue:(

I have been reading all your posts every night and lurking alot and I have to admit with the death of Momma Angel, and constant health concerns for Rob, I have been a lil depressed lately I pray for you all, and that you all stay healthy! I have been following my diet plan and working out everyday like a maniac to get into my Wedding Dress, and I just dont feel like it is comming off fast enough for me, Is anyone else feeling this way? I have noticed that I am having these weird bursts of energy at Midnight, and I just wanna clean everything, strange isn't it! I go to my Doc. on the 22nd and will get my official weight loss and for the first time I dont feel as excited to see how much weight I have lost. I hope this is just a phase I am going through, or my hormones acting up, but I just dont feel so enthusiastic as I was 2 months ago, why???????Am I alone in feeling this way???? Marchers or do you all feel the same way, drop me a line and let me know. I wish you all the best of luck and hope all your dreams come true for you, stay Healthy! Hugz Mary

Hi, Mary! Maybe you are overwhelmed with all that's going on with and around you right now. Wedding, weight loss, concerns for others and your own health. If you can... try to slow down and appreciate this opportunity for the weight loss. I know myself that there is no way I would have lost this 62 lbs on my own especially at this rate. I'm am super thankful. ..and WOW a wedding! I've seen beautiful brides come in all sizes so don't sweat it. The important thing is being happy and creating fabulous memories. I hope you feel better... & quick! God has made a beautiful world for us to enjoy. Smile! CP

Mary, I hit an enthusiasm slump at about two and a half months. I just suddenly felt very blah about the whole ordeal. I'm glad to say that a couple of weeks later, my enthusiasm picked up. I have to keep this weight loss thing in perspective. Do I wish that I had lost more than 60 pounds in the first 3 months? You betcha. What I have to remember is that previously, it took me over 2 years to lose 60 pounds and I was starving myself and in the gym 3 or 4 hours a day. I had no life outside of my total focus on weight loss. I was miserable and starving for two years and finally decided I just couldn't maintain that pace anymore. This time around, it's so much easier and I'm not going to gain it all back the second I stop being hyper vigilant. When we went into this, we knew that there was every possibility that we would have complications. It was a risk that we were willing to take for the chance at a better life. When you look at the numbers, those that are doing well, far out weigh the ones with problems. Almost everyone who is having problems will overcome them. It's been disappointing that Rob has had some serious setbacks, but he's on the road to recovery and pulling through. Soon he will bring his humor back to the board. I was so sad at the passing of Momma Angel, but God doesn't take you home until your work here is done. Hang in there, Mary. This mood will pass. You have a wonderful new life with your healthier body and new husband to look forward to. We're always here for you. Connie

Wish I could hug you in person, my friend!!! I think blues just happen, especially to us female-type people! You are doing great with your weight loss and with your life. It is natural that the initial enthusiasm fades a bit as the newness of this tool wears off and our focus turns to other aspects of life, but the enjoyment of our lives is forever a reminder of the gift we have been given. Life is a journey, not a destination, and whatever your current weight status, live each day to the fullest. Momma Angel did. You have a wonderful caring man in your life. Your dreams are coming true. We must all guard against planning to be happy when... and just jump in where we are! (Easier said than done, but I'm working on it!!) Otherwise we are cheating ourselves. I hope this week is a terrific one for you! Joy -49 lbs

Oh, Mary, you have been so generous and giving on this board, know that we are all sending you kisses and hugs on the wind. Some will arrive in a cluster and some will sneak up on you one at a time -- but our love is with you. A big part of what you're feeling is the newness of actual weight loss success is wearing off. For the first time in how many years for each of us, we are losing weight successfully! After the first several weeks it became routine and we began to incorporate our new lifestyles into our lives. Like breathing, we are able to follow the rules without too much thought anymore. But we know that those rules have and will continue to save our lives. You are in a whirlwind of emotions as you prepare to take yet another enormous step, and so soon on the heels of your surgery. God bless you and your husband as you move forward together. You owe it to yourself to do something nice just for you. Find some quiet time, go to a quiet place and think about all the blessings you have in your life. I find when I do this, all my troubles just wash away. Be well, my friend. When are you getting married? Best, Maureen

Hi Mary - I'm right there with you. I dragged myself around this week, feeling very down and not able to pull myself out of it. I'm usually a very positive, upbeat person - have been super enthusiastic since this started - and I lost it this week. I couldn't pull myself out of it. My life is going great, I'm losing weight, getting compliments - and was still blue. I started to have fears about losing all the weight and then gaining it back. I thought I wasn't losing fast enough and I'd never get there. I WANTED FOOD TO HELP ME GET PAST THIS FEELING & I COULDN'T HAVE THAT COMFORT EITHER. It was the pits!!! So I know just how you're feeling my friend. I know we felt a terrible loss when Momma Angel passed away - but I don't think that explains this really down feeling. I finally decided it had to be hormones cuz I felt so out of control of my emotions - usually hormones are the only thing that does that to me. I did some research on the web - and it is true that when there's rapid weight loss, our fat cells, which store hormones like estrogen, release a flood. Our bodies are on a roller coaster ride of hormone highs and lows. I finally started to pull out of it yesterday - so there's hope. I was hoping to skip this little side effect of the surgery - but I think it hits all of us to some extent at some point. I sincerely hope that your bout of blues is over soon. Hang in there and know you're not alone. (((hugs))) Gail

Thank you so much everyone for your care and concern, I luv you all and think of you all everyday as we all are going this together , even if we all are in different parts of the country were all in this together! I was so happy to see all the sweet words and concern, It really made my day! I am usually a very upbeat kind of gal and have never suffered from any form of depression before but I think it is a hormone thingy going on due to my monthly, know what I mean ladies .... I do agree I have alot on my plate and I just need to do something for myself , by myself, I am a full time mom of 3 beautiful girls and they go where I go! I spoke to Rich about how I was feeling and he agreed I needed some time alone ,so Next weekend he is sending me off to Daytona Beach to have an entire day to myself, I love the Beach and I think it will be wonderful to just have a day for me, He is such a wonderful person I am very lucky and Blessed to have found him, and as far as the Wedding is concerned I will just have to wait till the dress fits the right way , Hopefully by Nov. Thank you all so much for your kind words, This weight loss has had me on a roller coaster ride of emotions! Stay well my friends and I hope to meet you all one day soon, I hope you all come to Florida next year! Hugz and Blessing Mary

Mary sweetie! Dont sweat it! Everyone goes thru a down time. I get really frustereated at times and my Hubby reminds me that I had MAJOR surgery not quite 3 months ago and I need to cut myself and my body a break! I loved what someone said about the rules being easy as breathing, that is sooooo true now and I really didn't think I would get to that point! LOL I do miss my friend JUNK FOOD! But found some soy chips that give me protein and a chippy crunch! I NOW by November you will be a beautiful bride glowing with good health and self confidence. the size on a tag inside the dress won't make much difference! I am fighting the urge to try on my wedding dress actually! I want to be smaller than when we got married! LOL! WEDDINGS are such FUN! Congratulations! ~NIC 291/228/137?

Thanks so much Nicole, for your kind words, I am feeling alot better and I am excited to see the doc tomorrow to get the total on my weight loss, I know I have lost weight but I just cant quite see it as everyone else does , not yet anyway, lets see what tomorrow brings... Hugz Mary

Unfortunatley I'm on the blues wagon too... I should be happy but instead I'm disappointed... I thought w/me losing weight my life would be so much better....and still I'm not happy. I'm hoping its just a phase but if it doesn't I'm going to talk to my doctor about anti-depressants or like a prev. comment stated I'll have my hormone levels checked.... Hope you feel better soon and if you find a magical cure make sure you share! Alicia -53lbs