ONEderland Baby!!!

 I was really starting to get discouraged... Haven't seen the scale move in the positive direction for weeks. I've been working out like crazy but finally decided to try changing up the food and it worked! One week shy of my 9 months and I broke the 200lbs!!! I am now 198lbs which means I've lost a totally of 117lbs! I'm pretty sure I'm still in shock. I was starting to think I was never going to see a "1" in front of my weight lol. 

As happy as I am, I'm really struggling with the mental side to this journey. I can't help the fear that at any point I'm going to stop losing and not get to my goal. It's hard to be super excited when your still considered "obese." Logically I know that I'm doing everything I can; that I'm working hard and if I continue and if the weight is meant to come off, it will. But emotional, I'm a bit of a wreck. I don't know how to snap out of it sometimes. Any advice would be much appreciated =) 

Thank guys <3

That is AMAZING Holly - absolutely wonderful - WOW WOW WOW!!!  117 in less than 9 months!!  I am so proud of you, you beautiful girl!!!  and you should be so proud of yourself!  You are dedicated, focused, compliant and you work out - while it will slow (which doctor P will tell you in your 9 month), it will continue as long as you are doing the right things!  You can and will hit your goal.  P.S. Trader Joe's tomorrow?

xoxo,

Maura

 Thanks Hunnie!!! I just need to get control of that stupid little voice in my head and it'll be all good. I really am damn proud of myself and you btw =) Sadly I can't do Trader Joe's tomorrow, I have a night full of fraternity stuff to do. But how about next week??

First congratulations on reaching Onederland - that is awesome, and in such a short time!!

Your fears seem perfectly normal to me - most of us experience them. The key is to remain positive - know that you will always have the tool to keep your weight in check. I haven't hit my original goal for myself and may never, but I'm not going to berate myself for it either - I was heavy all my life - now I'm feeling 'normal' for the first time in my life and loving it.

If you continue to feel this way it might be best to schedule a couple of sessions with a therapist - just so you don't keep dragging yourself down - talk it out with someone - get their perspective - you don't want to undermine yourself now.

Wish you all the best...Kathy

 Thanks hunnie!

I'm looking in to talking with someone. I need to see if my insurance will cover it first though.

That's ONDERFUL!!!  Congratulations!!!!

I think we all struggle and worry that we'll be The One that the surgery doesn't work for or that gains their weight back.  You know what you need to do to continue to be successful.  I haven't reached my personal goal yet, but I figure if I don't lose another pound, I'm still happy---I'm healthier than I've been in years, and I'm a normal size now, although I'm sill considered 'overweight'.  Don't beat yourself up, and don't get frustrated---you're doing a great job!!!!  117 lbs in 9 months??  That's pretty fantastic, Holly!!!  

Yes, frustration is and can be very depressing.  Just remember to change up your food choices, calories and ratios of carbs to fat as often as necessary to get to your goal.  Congratulations on your accomplishments and those to come, and they will if you continue to be dedicated to yourself. 

 

Nan

Holly,

AMAZING!! To reach onederland before a year is AWESOME!! I am almost sixteen months out and I still am not there :-( Considering where I was I know that I have done a wonderful job! All you can do is take it one day at a time.

Congrats!!!

Beth

Woo hoo! That is awesome!

Congrats Holly! All the hard work is paying off and you just discovered how to break you stall. Change up either your exercise or foods and the scale will move again. Congrats again!!