95lbs down... Am officially 299
First of all Congratulations!!!!! You have accomplished so much, try and celebrate what you have gained through those pounds lost. I totally get where you are coming from, I too just broke the 300# barrier and thought I would be so excited. I had been on quite a high until early June and then it was like the floor just dropped out from under me and has been getting worse.
Well I saw my Psychiatrist today as Depression has been an issue for me for years and had allot to do with my weight as I would comfort myself with food. Anyway he felt after reviewing what I am eating that I was not eating enough fats and thought that I should increase my olive oil intake to ensure that I get the "building blocks" for seratonin. Had not thought about the restricted diet affecting those feel good hormones. Sharing for others. I am going to consult with my NUT to see how much more fat I should add to my diet with this new information.
This procedure we had I am learning has a profound impact on all aspects of our lives. I guess we just need to learn our way through all of these changes and deal with each change or issue head on.
I can say that I am a whole lot better off today than I was just a year ago and I have gained so many freedoms (who would think a 299# person would feel they had gained freedom). But alas I have. I hope that you find a way to celebrate your accomplishments and focus on the positives of this journey.
Keep up the great work!!!
Well I saw my Psychiatrist today as Depression has been an issue for me for years and had allot to do with my weight as I would comfort myself with food. Anyway he felt after reviewing what I am eating that I was not eating enough fats and thought that I should increase my olive oil intake to ensure that I get the "building blocks" for seratonin. Had not thought about the restricted diet affecting those feel good hormones. Sharing for others. I am going to consult with my NUT to see how much more fat I should add to my diet with this new information.
This procedure we had I am learning has a profound impact on all aspects of our lives. I guess we just need to learn our way through all of these changes and deal with each change or issue head on.
I can say that I am a whole lot better off today than I was just a year ago and I have gained so many freedoms (who would think a 299# person would feel they had gained freedom). But alas I have. I hope that you find a way to celebrate your accomplishments and focus on the positives of this journey.
Keep up the great work!!!
Valerie-
We all struggle with the weight issues in our head or we would not be on OH. I started out lower than you but having lost 101 pounds I still see myself as I was at my highest. I literally do not recognize my body in shop windows or in a mirror. I have done more double takes than a movie set. I do not know when we will catch up- mind to actual body image. My husband is so supportive and wonderful, but does not understand why I do not see myself as he sees me. I work on it everyday.
I was buying some jeans the first pair of pants I have purchased since surgery...and literally had tears in the dressing room when I realized those legs were mine.
YOU have done a fantastic job losing 94 pounds...don't peanalize yourself because you were at a higher weight when you had the surgery...it was what it was and it is NOT that anymore. YOU are doing it...you are getting it done and you are working your program. YOU will get there. Keep on working your tool and celebrate all the little triumphs on this journey becuase YOU DO DESERVE TO!
Congrats on the 94 lost and for doing what you needed to to take care of yourself!!!
teach
We all struggle with the weight issues in our head or we would not be on OH. I started out lower than you but having lost 101 pounds I still see myself as I was at my highest. I literally do not recognize my body in shop windows or in a mirror. I have done more double takes than a movie set. I do not know when we will catch up- mind to actual body image. My husband is so supportive and wonderful, but does not understand why I do not see myself as he sees me. I work on it everyday.
I was buying some jeans the first pair of pants I have purchased since surgery...and literally had tears in the dressing room when I realized those legs were mine.
YOU have done a fantastic job losing 94 pounds...don't peanalize yourself because you were at a higher weight when you had the surgery...it was what it was and it is NOT that anymore. YOU are doing it...you are getting it done and you are working your program. YOU will get there. Keep on working your tool and celebrate all the little triumphs on this journey becuase YOU DO DESERVE TO!
Congrats on the 94 lost and for doing what you needed to to take care of yourself!!!
teach
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