Its just a number, right?

Loser2542
on 5/7/15 12:43 pm

Carol - your success makes me happy. You have shown me that it is possible!

 

  

HW: 388 SW: 240 CW: 172      Surgery Date 11/07/2014     VSG with Dr. Chengelis

frisco
on 5/7/15 11:25 am

Congrats on the 200 Club !!!!

Here is the deal...... at least for me.

I never gave much thought to "It's just a number"

As overweight obese peoples..... we have a very natural tendency to "hate" the scale.... it has always been the bearer of bad news.

I love my scale, we lost 200lbs. together. The scale has become my partner and friend in this process. It tells it like it is, it's consistent and I'm the variable.

At this point I don't (for me) buy into the "It's just a number"...... my thought is it's a cop out in a lot of cases and a reason for a lot of people to fall short of their desired outcomes.

Embrace the number, WL and maintenance is pretty much all about caloric intake and that number on the scale.

Many people will have some psychological reason for not setting themselves up for disappointment..... it's individual, but not for me. I need boundaries and that number dictates a lot of those boundaries.

Stay strong and keep the path !!!!

frisco

SW 338lbs. GW 175lbs. Goal in 11 months. CW 148lbs. WL 190lbs.

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Loser2542
on 5/7/15 12:53 pm

Thanks, Frisco! I am not trying to use the "it's just a number" as a cop out. In the past, I have been a little too obsessed with the scale and when it didn't move quickly enough I would use it as an excuse. This time, I am just trying to place my focus on following the process and not coming up with excuses. I will do everything possible to stay strong and on the path. You are a great example to follow!

 

  

HW: 388 SW: 240 CW: 172      Surgery Date 11/07/2014     VSG with Dr. Chengelis

GeekMonster, Insolent Hag
on 5/7/15 11:41 am - CA
VSG on 12/19/13

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Loser2542
on 5/7/15 12:54 pm

This comparison made me smile. Thank you!

 

  

HW: 388 SW: 240 CW: 172      Surgery Date 11/07/2014     VSG with Dr. Chengelis

Sarah M.
on 5/7/15 1:25 pm - San Francisco Bay Area, CA
VSG on 01/19/15

Holy cow!  That's AMAZING!!!!  I bet if you went to the gym and tried to pick up 200lb, you probably couldn't!  Congratulations!  I'm glad you're taking a moment to applaud this number, as it truly is a momentous one!

VSG 1/19/15 | HW: 262 | SW: 255 | CW: 146 (3/20/16)

 

Loser2542
on 5/8/15 2:59 am

Thanks Sarah - you would win that bet! I struggle with my measly 12 pound weights. :)

 

  

HW: 388 SW: 240 CW: 172      Surgery Date 11/07/2014     VSG with Dr. Chengelis

Allison L.
on 5/7/15 4:37 pm - Berkeley, CA

Fantastic! Amazing job!

        

Loser2542
on 5/8/15 2:59 am

Thank you!

 

  

HW: 388 SW: 240 CW: 172      Surgery Date 11/07/2014     VSG with Dr. Chengelis

MegZorar
on 5/7/15 4:41 pm

 WOW! Congrats on anamazing job.

     

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