I had my weigh in today and lost 2.6 pounds for a total of 57.2 pounds! YES! I am sooooo damn excited, never thought I would come this far! It is the most amazing feeling, I know if I can do this, I really can do anything I set my mind to!
Just a few weeks ago I was struggling with a plateau up and down the same 1-2 pounds. I am in this for the long haul and I am committed, but the same enthusiasm wasn't there. I hit a wall. I confronted the situation head on and talked to my WW leader. If I did not so this I would not have been able to get past this wall. While sometimes this problem can be physical, for me it was mental.
I realized I was afraid to lose the weight. Frightened of the unknown, my life being thin. You would think this is a welcome change, but for me my bodily transformation had not caught up with my psychological transformation.
When you lose weight, people's perception and reactions to you change. I was already getting more attention and it was making me uncomfortable. I started to question myself, am I ready for this? What if all of a sudden men are hitting on me? I'm married to a great guy and this point especially bothered me. So next I spoke directly with my husband about this fears and he comforted me and gave me some great advice. While there may be other men that hit on me, they will never be able to compete with our bond. All we have been through together and all of our shared interests, also knowing I was loved just as much 57.2 pounds heavier.
With this baggage released I was ready to continue with my weight loss journey. Now you can see the effect your own mind can have on you! Good or bad! Plus as seen in my previous post, I went wine tasting and out to eat twice and STILL lost the weight! Indulgence in moderation can lead to success!
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