Anyone else feel alone?

Thank you to all who have posted on this thread. It is good to know that even though I may feel completely alone, there are many here who understand and care. It does get discouraging to know that I've done so well, but to realize I still have so far to go. I've lost a little over 100 pounds during the past nine months and NOBODY has commented on it. I understand the feeling of feeling like a failure. I struggle daily, with the food issues, with being bipolar, with forcing myself to go to the Y, and with trying to maintain a healthy attitude.  I am a long-time lurker here, and only recently have I begun to post. I'm glad this forum is here.  Terry 

Hi and welcome to the forum that will understand how you feel and be here to support you. I just invited someone with a BMI over 80 to come and join us because it is a different journey for us. With many different milestones as we go.  Some of the closest friends I have made started off as light weights. They have their struggles too but we all face different aspects of the weight loss monster.  I think it also helps to remember that part of the reason we did this journey was to become healthier and to be more a part in our looks of the main stream of people. My guess is that at your current weight you have achieved both those things. The rest is (you will pardon the expression) gravy!!  Sure I hope to have a normal BMI, I hope to wear clothes that begin with a "1" in the front like 10 or 12  but  you know, they have some really cute outfits in the lower plus sizes. So hang in there and know you are already a success. Build upon that strength and post here often. Hugs. Jo

I've been offline for several days but imagine the rush of feelings I had when I read your post!  You and so many of the others have articulated EXACTLY how I am feeling!  I have lost almost one hundred pounds and I am just starting to slide into size 24's.  

Don't compare yourself to others

protein first

drink tons of water 

OK so I am doing this too but WTF I'm still HUGE!  And I am constantly second guessing myself: did I eat too much, the wrong thing, for the wrong reasons?

In fairness, I haven't started moving my body but that starts next week-when I no longer have free parking and will cycle to work every day!

Some people have commented that they notice I have lost "some weight"-but recently I complimented someone I haven't seen in a while they looked fit and good.  I said, hey have you been working out?  'No', he said 'I've lost 12 pounds'.     12 POUNDS!!! 

I felt like screaming HELLO I'VE LOST 95 POUNDS!!!!! 

When am I going to start to look like a regular person?  What if I always look FAT!! 

i feel for us all! 

 

*poke poke* Let me introduce you to my friend Amy.  I'm not sure if she posts in this forum.  I think she mainly posts ****asionally) in the general and RNY forums.  She has lost over 400 lbs.  She is an inspiration. http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/amywilliams/