Thursday Question

We are all at different stages in our process..... what since the start have you learned about yourself both positive and negative?



I learned that I have more patience then I thought I really had. .... I mean after all it took me 2 years to the month to get my surgery!  I went through 2 different drs for my 6 month weigh****ch.... 3 sleep studies before....etc....

Negative.... I have learned I am a bit harder on myself then I thought I was but I am working on it everyday!

Positive: I AM able to do what I need to do, daily, to qualify for surgery.
Negative: My first inclination, STILL, is to turn to food for comfort or to relieve stress, even though I know it's a temporary fix that will leave a "permanent" problem.

I have learned that I CAN do this.  I never thought I would be one to succeed.  I had tried them all and failed.  I know as I sat in seminars I heard everyone around the room share their successes but I really didn't think I would do what I have in such a short time.  I've learned that I can shop for food more carefully, I am more picky about what I eat and that it has to be good food that's good for me and what I'm suppose to eat...  


The negative would be that I still don't see someone in the mirror who has lost 136 pounds.  I don't know if my head will ever catch up.  I guess if it doesn't that's ok.  I don't want to ever forget where I was and never go back there.  Thinner feels so much better than any food of any kind ever tastes!!!  I can accept a compliment without having to explain to anyone.  I have energy and health restored and for that I am so thankful.  I still have a ways to go but I do feel that I will be successful in time.   

I've learned that I still turn to food when I'm stressed -- GOTTA STOP THAT !!!!  It might be the right kind, but not at the time I'm supposed to eat !  And I still don't see a thinner person in the mirror, agree totally on that one Fleemore !! 

I like to be an advocate for people wanting information on how I've done this.  Not always are they nice when they find out how I've done it, but the ones that are make the rest totally worth it !!!  Now if I can get our office baker to quit trying to make me eat her flavor of the day !!!!!  

My brain is terribly confused!  It can't see the weight loss when I look in the mirror or at photos.  But, when I look at individual body parts I can see that they are smaller (the disappearing rear end!)  I also never believed this would really work for me and that I would be below 200 pounds- ever.  I am a fairly slow loser and down just 35 pounds (I know that is a huge amount but not if you  compare it to other's losses in the same time frame.) but the differences in my body and how I feel are dramatic.  I hope my brain can catch up with reality soon. 

Hmmm..great question.

I have learned that I could finally succeed at a healthier lifestyle. I have learned more about nutrition than I ever cared to learn. I have learned that I really do like myself in spite of everything. I don't take crap from anyone anymore.

Negative...let's see...I'm still an impatient person, but I know better than to pray for patience. I can be pushier (more pushy??) than ever before.

Gonna do some more reflecting and get back to you later with more!

The positive was knowing that I made the best decison for myself and that I am more confident then before and yes more ornery....
the bad or negative i have less patience for people who make excuses when it comes to losing weight...ie my brother who for 20 years fussed at me about my weight who now weighs over 400 plus pounds