weight loss or lack of

Hi everyone, After six weeks to the day of only loosing 2.5lbs in all, I have decided that I don't care. I do, but let me explain. All my life has been a struggle to loose and/or maintain a weight loss. One that I always lost. So here I am, 7 months after surgery, still trying to loose more weight. Well, if I could give myself a rasberry, I would. If I don't loose another pound or another inch, I am content. I am healthy, I eat healthy, (I'm eating a spinach salad while I'm posting this. My lunch) I exercise, just mowed 1/3 acre of land with a power mower, non-self propelled. Phew. I went from a size 28-30 to a size 16-18. My dear hubby is thrilled for me, my family is proud of me. My employers are proud of me and I am proud of myself. So if no more comes off, so be it. Nona

Hi there, Nona. You said it just right, I think. You're HEALTHY! You're doing all the right things to keep yourself healthy, and the number on the scale is just a number. For me, at least, one of the most important parts of this journey is taking back the power in my life. Food does not control me, and the scale and measuring tape are not going to tell me how to feel about myself. I can only control what I DO: What I eat, how I exercise, what vitamins I take... As long as I know that I am DOING the right things, I will continue to be proud of myself and my progress. If I start falling, I'm going to figure out why, dust myself off, and start DOING again. And by the way, all of your friends here are proud of you, too. Blessings, Deb

HI there Nona,,,, Be proud of yourself you have done well. I am at my "Goal" I am now down to 149 lb -96 pds here. I feel that is enough but more comes off that is great , Keep up the good work.....Lorraine

Nona, I think your attitude is right on! The scales only reflect a number -- our actions and energy reflect the real effects of weight loss. I have attained goals I never would have dreamed possible -- luvitsunnyv