I think I'm done losing - for now at least

I've decided that most of my body is thin enough now. I've lost 100lbs, and although I've got another 10lbs to go til I reach 'normal' bmi officially (my first goal), I think this is where my body wants to be right now. My original personal goal was to get to 135 which would mean that I had lost 1/2 my body weight, but I don't think that I was being realistic. My collar bones stick out nicely and I don't want them to stick out further, and I've got skinny legs and my girls are shapely (with a good strong bra - without, well, lets just say the floor gets a sweeping hee hee ) My belly is the problem area, but I don't think trying to lose more will fix that at the moment. When I said this all to my husband, he agreed and said I was skinny enough - how weird is that - I've never heard that in my life - I'm skinny enough Woohooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have decided to try and stay where I am for a while and let my body settle. I'm also going to see my PCP to see if I can get a LBL (& try for thigh lift) without having to self pay (which we can't afford). If I can maintain where I am without trying to lose and not put weight on, I will see what happens after a few months after my body has done all it's adjusting. Maybe the fat will re-distribute!! or maybe I will want to work at losing again. But for now - I'M DONE LOSING - I'M HERE I'VE ARRIVED - How amazing is that - it is such a great feeling (if not slightly daunting worrying about gaining it all back in repeat performances of previous diets ).

You have now entered.... the maintaining zone.... trust me. its tougher than loosing is. I know how to do that but maintaining is another bird. At 120 pounds I still getting on the scale wishing I could see another pound come off and fighting all day with myself to eat so I wont loose it. The mind sucks in this area. I worry so much if I relax one bit about it I will gain it all back. Just be good to yourself... It's the most we can ever hope for in ourselves. Carla

Thanks Carla You know I read your accountability post every day and it helps me see what others are eating. I think you have done great to maintain for as long as you have. If I can walk in your footsteps then I'll do fine

You're right I think our bodies decide when to stop... 100 lbs is amazing!!!!!!!!! you have had a great success!!!!!!!!!you look wonderful!!!!!!!!! I still get on the scale every day... scared to death.... ... I think I will always have a mind thing about being fat....I still have lot of skin on my legs and arms and NO boobs...LOL I need to get to where you are with my head..... Go skinny girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations Ruth! You look awesome! I totally understand what you said about your body having its own "ideal" weight. I have been at the same weight for 3 months - its only fluctuated by 1-2 pounds. I take this to mean that my body likes the weight its at, even though its slightly into the "overweight" range. I've lost 95lbs. I'd like to be lower, but its probably unrealistic for me, unless I am willing to commit to a much more active lifestyle, which is unrealistic. Again, you look great! Heather

Thanks Heather it's good to see you again - how have you been? Feeling better lately I hope...

Thanks Ruth. I'm doing better, slowly but surely. I've been busy trying to catch up at work trying to make up for my lack of productivity the last several months, so I've not been online much. I hope things are going better with your daughter - you're in my thoughts. Take care, and CONGRATULATIONS, Heather