When is enough, enough?

Hey all, I posted this on the Grads board and wanted to share it with ya'll, as well... Can anyone else relate? http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/wls_grads/postdetail/19922.html?vc=0

Interesting thoughts to ponder. I'll think on it.

I understand what you mean. I teeter-totter on 130-131 and think, "Hmm, if maybe I do liquids only or maybe get a stomach virus I can get in the 120's." It's crazy. I also realize that I'm eating to maintain right now and not lose anymore; so in theory I could make some adjustments and maybe see what the 20's look like...I'm only 5'2" and isn't that what cute petite people weigh? My niece is 105 and she's the cutest thing but she's also 21, lol. However, I am normal. I'm also a perfect six and sometimes a 4. Everyone says I look great that makes me happy. Hubby also says to me, "No more. I know way back then you had a 'big swing in your backyard' but try to keep some form of booty!" You know even the skinny people, the ones who have always been skinny, suffer with this goal stuff...that should make us pretty normal because I think long ago we used to think, "Hmm, surely 12 more Oreo's won't make a difference right? What's the harm in 2 more Cokes?" Becky, you look wonderful!!! ana

Hi Becky Sue... I have had this same exact problem. I was the same way with 149 also I am at 147 now and ...you guessed it...Now I want 140...but I am better than before because if I don;t get there I am totally ok with this weight...I think. My goal size was 6 and I am there depending on what store you go into. My problem is that I feel like if I do not fit into all 6's I cannot be done yet. Honestly... I do not want to be less than a size 6 (Maybe a size 5 juniors would be ok . But I feel like sizes now a days are way bigger than they used to be so that makes me feel bad. It is very weird when I was 130 lbs in high school I fit into a size 7 ... and that was 17 lbs less than now and now I fit into smaller sizes than then. I guess this will always be a struggle. My surgeon says that many people will go up 10 lbs or so after they stabilize as a normal resetting of the body's thermostat... I think I would be devastated!!! Take care! Hugs, Stef

Becky, I don't know what to say. I'm stuck in the 236 to 241 lbs range and really really want to get to 199, but, really fear I won't make it. Why? Because I still want to eat. I love exercising and get in about 90 minutes a day now in 2 different sessions. But, I'm having a heck of a time keeping my calories low enough to still lose. It is driving me crazy! A few of the patients in my support group can't stop losing and are way too thin. We are all so different. I do think age has something to do with it too. Stay healthy Becky. That is the main thing. Focus on nutrition and not the scale. Big Hugs To you! Lori 384/240.5/199