Help!

Hi Everybody, I think I've lost my mind. Today, LA Weight Loss gave me the maintenance plan. I've been putting it off. This week, I just have to add some more vegetables. So, I'm thinking I can do that. But when I got in the car, I just started crying. Not just crying, but bawling. I'm comfortable with the me that needs to loose weight. I just am having trouble with the thoughts of the scales not going down anymore. I want to be at a healthy weight and maintain; I realize I can't loose forever. Lynette

I think I know how you feel Lynette so I dont think that I will be much help. Since I have 13 more pounds to goal, I still much follow my same reduction plan. I think you are feeling that fear of regain....... Lord knows, I do. Mostly everyone I know tell me that I dont need to lose another single pound !!!!!!! I can even see my collar shoulder bones in the mirror. But I am still determine to reach my goal weight. I think maintenance is something that we are going have to incorporate into our routine. I am sure you will do well because you are under professional supervision sweetie. You are doing an awesome job !!!!!!!! Phyllis

Phyllis, I know what you mean. People say things like you are loosing too much. I think they are just not used to the "fat girl" being as small or smaller than they are. I've been studying the maintenance plan, and I feel a little better about it. Thanks for the encouragement. Lynette

Lynette, It must be pretty scary. I have been obese for so long that I have NO idea what it would be like to not be trying to lose weight. I can't even imagine it. I can imagine that when I get to that point, I will feel the same way you do. You have come so far, now a new journey begins. I hope you are able to enjoy every minute of it. You have earned it! Blessings, Maren

Hi Maren, I've been obese so much of my life too, even as a child. I would say 33 years out of 41. Parts of being at goal are wonderful. But there is the part that is scared. I have to say that I really enjoyed the journey on the way down. I mean like I was my own "special project". I guess I will just have to change my focus to maintaining. It is not that different. I will still have exercise and still watch closely what I eat. Good luck to you Maren. Enjoy your journey. Lynette

Lynette I don't have any words of wisdom to give you, just wanted to give you a big hug ((((Lynette)))).

Thanks. I need all the support I can get. Lynette

Lynette, Aside from words of encouragement I have something else that came to my mind after reading your post. You are a staunch supporter of the LA Weight Loss Program. You have watched the scale down with their guidance. Now you are to embark on the LA Weight Loss Maintenance plan. This is YOUR program Lynette. You have given everything and followed the steps of the weight loss program. Embrace the maintenance program as you did with the weight loss program. I know it is a stark change from what you were doing, but your new life is about change!!!! Good luck Donna

You're right. LA Weight Loss has been great for me. The maintenance plan should work also. I am going to be positive about it. Lynette

Sometimes I think the emotional/phsychological side of obesity and all that comes with it is worse than the physical side of it! You can get through it, Lynette! You've conquered many demons to get where you are............... Cry your tears.........shedding them is good for the soul! Then, you will come to terms with the next level of living your life! Embrace the new you...........blend her with what you love about the constant you................and you will continue to be fabulous! Congratulations!!! Kandy