getting a little too comfortable
I have noticed that since I have lost 90 pounds I am a little too comfortable with my size and weight. I have been having a carb fest and loving it. I know this is an absolute no no and I am trying to get a handle on it. I need some accountability for sure. I was doing so well staying away from those evil carbs and then one day they just reached up and grabbed me and I have been munching on them ever since. Please say a prayer for me and send me some much needed encouragement. I know we all go through the munchies and carbfests, but it seems as if mine will never end.
EMily
EMily
Hi, Emily.
You've done so well. I know you will keep on. I'm halfway to goal, and it seems that my body has just stopped. I, too, felt comfortable, simply because I felt so much better than when I was literally dying (a year ago). However, being content with halfway isn't an option. It just can't be an option!
I kind of panicked, afraid that I was settling for halfway. I started getting pretty stressed about it all. The nut took away the few carbs I was eating, I tried it for one month and gained 7 lbs.! It was crazy. I went back to what I'd been doing before, lost most of those 7 lbs., and I've pretty much stayed the same since then. It's been beyond frustrating.
Now, I'm beginning to realize that there is an emotional barrier going on inside me, that's keeping my body from releasing more weight. I'm pretty sure it's my past coming back to haunt me, and it's really making me angry, because I thought I'd dealt with all that! I've gone back to weekly therapy sessions, to try to get to the bottom of this. My weight-loss journey is at stake.
All that to say that I understand your frustration. I pray that it is just the carbs for you, because if they're not in the kitchen, you can't eat them. If it's something emotional--well, that will take more work.
I'll pray for you if you'll pray for me. ;)
Blessings,
Mary
You've done so well. I know you will keep on. I'm halfway to goal, and it seems that my body has just stopped. I, too, felt comfortable, simply because I felt so much better than when I was literally dying (a year ago). However, being content with halfway isn't an option. It just can't be an option!
I kind of panicked, afraid that I was settling for halfway. I started getting pretty stressed about it all. The nut took away the few carbs I was eating, I tried it for one month and gained 7 lbs.! It was crazy. I went back to what I'd been doing before, lost most of those 7 lbs., and I've pretty much stayed the same since then. It's been beyond frustrating.
Now, I'm beginning to realize that there is an emotional barrier going on inside me, that's keeping my body from releasing more weight. I'm pretty sure it's my past coming back to haunt me, and it's really making me angry, because I thought I'd dealt with all that! I've gone back to weekly therapy sessions, to try to get to the bottom of this. My weight-loss journey is at stake.
All that to say that I understand your frustration. I pray that it is just the carbs for you, because if they're not in the kitchen, you can't eat them. If it's something emotional--well, that will take more work.
I'll pray for you if you'll pray for me. ;)
Blessings,
Mary
"Don't tell God how big your storm is; tell your storm how BIG your God is!"
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
Emily!
You said something about accountability...Well, we have a weekly weigh in on Tuesday morning here on the OK forum. I use that during the week. When I think about eating something I always have that weigh in in the back of my mind and I see all the faces of my OH buds that will be viewing my progress! Granted sometimes I just smile and say, they'll understand that cookie is calling my name...LOL! But most of the time I want to succeed and have a loss at that weigh in! You might give it a try!
Good Luck! We all face these challanges so you aren't alone!
Hugs to you!
Kim J!
You said something about accountability...Well, we have a weekly weigh in on Tuesday morning here on the OK forum. I use that during the week. When I think about eating something I always have that weigh in in the back of my mind and I see all the faces of my OH buds that will be viewing my progress! Granted sometimes I just smile and say, they'll understand that cookie is calling my name...LOL! But most of the time I want to succeed and have a loss at that weigh in! You might give it a try!
Good Luck! We all face these challanges so you aren't alone!
Hugs to you!
Kim J!
When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me." Erma Bombeck
19 lbs lost before surgery
9/3/09 Full TT, MR, BL, BA, Arm Reduction and Lipo 10-12 lbs skin/fat removed
I'm right there with you Emily. I too have been munching on to many carbs and sometimes it feels like i am out of control, but today I got up and said "NO MORE" So I have started on liquids for the next week, I know it's going to be hard but it is something I feel like i need to do. I also go back to see Dr. Walton on Friday for my one year visit, and I feel ashamed that I haven't reached my goal yet I am only 7 lbs away from it and if i had been doing what i should have i am sure that i would have reached goal by now. So don't be so down on yourself, we all go through this, Yours will end when you put your mind to it and be determined. I know it's easier said than done, we all know that. Good luck to you and I will say a special prayer for you Emily. Thanks for sharing with us. Lisa 
I'm half the woman I used to be!!
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