Ho hum, January ffft

Blah

I have a bit of the January blahs I think. I have been feeling too blah to exercise as much as I should be doing. I know it makes me feel more positive but this week… but... meh.

I am in a bit of a weight loss stall - I know they happen and I have been through them before, but so discouraging. I am at a weird point size wise - in between plus size and normal clothes. And kind of feeling down about what I see in the mirror even though logically I know it's a hell of a lot better than before.

People are starting to ask me how much weight I have lost and this question terrifies me. I always point blank answer and then regret it - what business is it of theirs to know the exact number? I think this is from years of having mothers/ doctors/ nutritionists asking me.

How is everyone else doing?

About the same as you...I am going to the clinic to weigh in - but I'm sure that for the month of January I lost and gained the same 4lbs as I was 110.7kgs on the first of the month and then went down and went up and last tuesday I was at 110.7kgs again. So we'll see how it goes.
I am also at the weird size spot. I am getting too small for plus size but too big for regular size.

I am still going to the gym, but don't really have much energy to do a huge workout. I also dyed my hair and put in purple - I LOVE IT! but I forgot that my brother asked me for no funky colours for his wedding, which is on the 12th so I have to go back in next week and get the purple stripped out. But the funny thing, the salon owner of the salon that I have been going to for years, didn't recongize me when I was in getting my hair done. Ha.

The January Blues are completely normal. I use Vitamin D to make it easier... that's usually the problem.

But I know, only so well, how all the other things add up in there. As for the 'How much weight have you lost now' question.... here's my best answer.... I've lost the equivalent of a whole person, was it you? (always with a great big smile)

I never use that line on someone important in my life, just for those that think they aren't being rude by asking such a pointed question. For family and friends that truly care, I'm damn proud to tell them that I've lost over 175 lbs... then watch their jaws drop. I really think I like the 'Stun' Factor! lol lol

When you get the Blues, remember that it's normal... but don't allow them to hang on for more than a day or so.... kick yourself in the butt and get back into the routine....

Never let a smile grow old.... refre**** all the time...

Melody

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Hey thanks ladies...
Yes, I think I am just getting used to not using my old coping mechanisms like food, and am actually feeling all the things I used to eat my way through.

yep i agree wholeheartedly wityh Mtrai, It is the learning to cope without our coping tool we have used forever..... boy i relate..