Random thoughts at almost 6 months out

I can't believe how much my life has changed and I just want to share my feelings with people that understand.....

I feel so good....arthritis pain is mostly gone.

I do spin class 3 days/week and wieght life 2 days/week. And I kinda like it!

I can keep up with the grandkids.   I am a young nana (49), but my weight really held me back.  My grandaughter calls me her little nana!

I feel pretty again!  I am no beauty queen, and I no longer have the beauty of youth....BUT I finally feel comfortable in my (some what excessive) skin!   I started at a size 20-22.  At 5ft 1 in....I was a whale.  In my closet now are size 4 and 6 pants and size small and medium shirts.  When I pull them out to dress...I always think....this can't possibly fit me...but it does.....  WOW!

I went out with my friends from work over the weekend for a night on the town and an overnight at a hotel....something I would have never done before because I was uncomfortable and embarrassed ....and I danced!

My friends told me I was little....ME....LITTLE!!!!!  I still don't see it....they tell me I need a new mirror...and I get that they are not used to seeing me as any thing but big....but what a change.

I am still 20lbs or so from goal....but I think I will get there.  

There are some negatives....
I worry about maintaining...I mean really worry.... A LOT...obsessed is probably a more accurate description
Eating is a chore, not a pleaseure (which is probably also a positive!!!)
My skin is gross (but in clothes I am happy so I am ok with it)

All in all....I am very happy with my decision.  I hope that I will be able to maintain long term because I never want to go back to what I was.

Congratulations! You have been very successful.

I also worry about maintaining - but, I do think that's not a bad thing. That means we are going to do whatever we need to to make sure we don't gain the weight back.

The next 20 will come off soon!

Congratulations on a fabulous recovery Lori!  Thanks for sharing your journey with us.  

Congratulations!!!

I was a former 5 foot "whale" myself!!!   I have no doubt you will reach your goal!!!  Thanks for sharing!

I'm thrilled for you and looking forward to the same feeling.  I already feel better and am more active, just in a hurry to get there. 

You're doing great.  I hope to be where you are in 6 months.

im so happy for youuuu.
congrads on ur weight loss
keep up the good work

Congratulations!!  Great post!

Lori, wow it sounds like you are doing a great job.  I also worry about maintenance because before it was always so easy for me to gain back the weight I had lost.  Hopefully during this time we have learned better eating patterns and to feel with our stomachs instead of our emotions.  I still have the emotional eating problem, but just can't eat as much!!

Good luck on your last 20.

Linda