Just wondering...

Do you all have dreams where you gained your weight back? Or do you dream of eating in your sleep? I have those kinds of dreams a lot! I wake up with such a feeling of regret. It usually takes me a minute to realize that it was just a dream. Am I just twisted or is this normal? I'm afraid that thinking of those things will cause them to come true. Wanda

I rarely have dreams that I remember anymore.... I think it is probably due to my sleeping pill that I take.... But I don't think you are twisted in anyway... Usually we dream or have nightmares of our biggest fears, and that is probably one of yours... You are so worried about gaining the weight back that you are thinking about it (or dreaming) in your sleep.. I don't think that makes you twisted, just very normal... Our biggest fears are always in our head, and can rear their ugly heads when we are asleep.... Hey, maybe these sessions I have been having with my shrink are paying off.... LOL...... Maybe I should become a shrink... (NOT)!!!!! ROFLMBO!!!!!! Hope you have PLEASANT dreams tonight Wanda!!! HUGS, Shawn M.

Another thing that worries me is that I am having trouble giving away the last stack of clothes that I shrunk out of. Am I planning to fail? The last 5 pairs of pants that I bought were size 4 but, I still can't believe that I am that size and I can's imagine staying this size.

I don't think you are planning on failing... I am having a hard time getting rid of that last box of clothes myself.... I have it boxed up, but just can't bring myself to give it away... So I know where you are coming from on that one.... I don't think it means we are planning on failing, we just have had to keep those bigger clothes for so many times in the past that it is hard to let go... I can't believe that I buy 8's and 10's either, but I do, and I just can't seem to get rid of those 12's and even some smaller 14's.... I will hang onto them for as long as I feel I need to, when I am ready I will get rid of them... you should do the same.... you made need to hold onto them for even a year before you feel comfortable getting rid of them and if that is what you need to do.... then just do it.... But don't stress over it... Please please.... you don't need the added stress... You are such an inspiration and I have faith that you will not fail at this... You are the picture of strength and will power..... Don't even think that holding onto something is a plan to fail.... Have a great day.... HUGs, Shawn M.

Girl, I think you are perfectly normal. I have similiar dreams too...... My thoughts are, having these dreams means you are afraid of this happening and assures more that you are aware of the fact and will make sure that the dreams don't come true. Gaining the weight back is one of my biggest fears also.... Keep up the good work and embrace your dreams as awareness. HUGS, Christy

You are right--I am terrified of gaining the weight back. Every other time that I've lost weight, I've gained it back. I remember having those kind of dreams the other times I lost weight too. I am a firm believer that what you think about and focus on will come true. I wish I could get this out of my dreams! Christy, have you moved yet? I'm so proud of you! You didn't accept your cir****tances and came out ahead! Wanda

I feel the same way. I don't know if I have those dreams or not but I always have such a fear of failing at this. For the last 3 weeks my weight started going up a few lbs. I started freaking out and went on a liquid/protein only diet. I lost those few lbs and I'm still on that diet. I let myself kind of get out of control with the carbs. But at least I knew what I was doing and STOPPED! I guess that is the key. We are all going to slip up from time to time but it is important to recognize and fix what we are doing wrong. Have a great day! Susan

I do not dream like this - Interesting I think you so badly want to keep it off - It's on your mind even when you are sleeping! Maybe calm down and think some positive thoughts / statement before ou are going to bed. "I am committed to my new healthy lifestyle" "I will maintain my weight" Its worth a try! hugs, Britt