Ever have that "Not loosing fast enough" feeling?

This week was a little rough for me. I felt as if I wasn’t loosing weight fast enough. Then this weekend something unexpected happened. About 5 people from my weekend job commented on how “fantastic” I looked, and how they can see a “big” difference. For a person who is not used to compliments, I was more then stunned. Then it got me thinking. We’re a generation of instantaneous gratification. However in all my years of losing weight I’ve come too realized to have a success weight loss, it must be done gradually (in steps).   Many times folks are obsessed about the number of pounds they loose. They are constantly jumping on the scale, and get depressed if they haven’t lost weight in a given time period. I know there are folks out there who believe scales should be used only for fishes or pianos ... However, many others like to weight themselves regularly. They feel it helps keep them on track. Either way, remember there are other “scales” you can use to monitor your success: your constant hunger reduction (eliminated); reduced clothing size; increase energy; re-familiarizing yourself to body-parts unseen for years (errr… like your toes) ; “common” activity becoming easier (walking, climbing steps), just feeling good about yourself; sleeping better (reduced snoring); the mirror; better medical exam results (lower cholesterol and/or blood pressure); even friends/acquaintances compliments. For everyone out there who is a little “depressed” about the slowing/lack of weight loss - try to remember where you were when you started compared to where you are today. If you are lighter then when you began, then you’re better off.  Think LONG TERM. That’s what I am doing. My new outlook is “Slow and steady wins the race”.  I hope this helped. Have a wonderful day !! Tom

that is a wonderful way of thinking!!  i only get on the scale once a month -- on the 22nd -- date of my surgery  -- and i'm also at a point where i can stand to gain a few pounds without flipping out -- now that's a good feeling!! i have found a collar bone i have found hip bones i have found that my butt hurts when i sit too long i  have had rings resized i have had bracelets resized all my clothes have been resized i did not gain this weight all at once -- how can i even think of losing it all at once??? our surgeon and team told us up front that we will lose for about the first 18 months -- so i set my thoughts on the fact that i have 18 months to lose my extra weight -- my 18 months aren't up until May  i do not have a goal weight -- my goal was to lose weight -- and i've done that -- goal accomplished  the best of luck in your journey -- it's not all peaches and cream -- but it is a wonderful journey as a whole package :)  take care roberta

Hi Tom, I had just posted  about my weight loss the other day on how I was afraid about not losing the weight or gaining the weight back, but you inspired me too realize that it is for the long term.  I have lost the weight, and I am able to see my toes again.  One thing I was never able to do was to cross one leg over the other while sitting down without it hurting.  Yes I can see it in my clothes, and the tremendous energy I have.  Thank you for posting this because it inspired me to be happy with what I have already accomplished.  Good Luck your continued Journey.

Well said Sweet Tommy!!!

Love,

Miriam

I get that feeling every time I hit a stall. I hit a stall for 1 week at about 2months out and then lost at a higher rate the following week.  I just hit another stall, haven't lost a pound in 10 days and am PRAYING it picks up again soon. I guess I can't complain considering I've lost 122 lbs in 3 months  and am almost 2/3rds of the way to my goal already.