Scared of 180

Gwen M.
on 5/25/15 1:32 pm
VSG on 03/13/14

I guess I wasn't super clear.  I'm not stalled with my weight loss.  When I eat correctly, I lose weight with no issue.  The problem here is a mental issue - I panic when I get close to 180.  I think I'm scared of being less than that.  :/  

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

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J Connel
on 5/25/15 12:26 pm
VSG on 04/13/15
J Connel
on 5/25/15 12:28 pm
VSG on 04/13/15

I'm too early out to have any good advice. Just remember to follow your own rules - be kind to yourself. You are worth it!! 

JC

JC 5'3" HW: 283.2 SW: 224.6 CW: 140.0  M1: -20.0 M2: -10.2 M3: -13.6 M4: -6.4 M5: -7.2 M6: -7.8 M7: -6.2  M8: -5.8 M9: -2.2 M10: -5

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Gwen M.
on 5/25/15 1:32 pm
VSG on 03/13/14

Thanks.  I'm definitely trying.  

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

Oneillch
on 5/25/15 12:29 pm
VSG on 02/04/15
Oneillch
on 5/25/15 5:39 am, edited 5/25/15 5:40 am
VSG on 02/04/15

Just a suggestion......what about going full liquids for a week? It may be the "kick-start" you need to get your body & mind on track.

Gwen M.
on 5/25/15 1:29 pm
VSG on 03/13/14

For me, this would be very unhealthy for me to do.  But thank you for the suggestion.  

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

samanthalc
on 5/25/15 1:42 pm
with

It sounds like you self-sabotoge when you see the number 180 on the scale.  What if you make it to 180 and then vow to not look at the scale for two weeks?  (or some extended period)  Then you force yourself to continue do the right things dietary wise, and then check back.  Perhaps breaking 180, and seeing it two weeks later, will help you get past that trigger of "OMG I'm at 180!"

 

I feel you on this self-sabotage; it's my entire history of dieting.  I would get to 155 and eat my way up to 160, then diet back down to 155, then freak out again...

 

Gwen M.
on 5/25/15 4:12 pm
VSG on 03/13/14

I definitely think this is the idea worth trying - it'll be really freaking hard to not weigh for two weeks, but I'll try!  

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

Friends K.
on 5/25/15 2:17 pm
RNY on 01/14/14

I do the same thing, I'm at 160 ish but I haven't ever seen 159... I get to 160.0 and over eat back up... Sigh, stay off the scale and just follow program....? 

 

 5'4" SW=285 PreOp=-13 (surgery @272#,1/14/14), 2week=-12 (260#), 1M=-20 (252#), 2M=-9.5(242.5#), 3M=-18 (224#), 4 M =-10 (214#), 5 M=-11 (202#) 6 M=-11(190.5), 7M=-7.5 (183), 8 M=-6 lbs (177) 9M=-5 (172) 10M=-7.5 (164.5#)

    

    

    

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