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Mousesmom
Wed, Apr-20-05, 09:28
I changed my stats today. I decided to put my REAL start weight down instead of the start weight starting LC almost two years ago.

It was time to get real with myself and admit how far I really have come and that the weight loss portion of this journey is almost over. Part off me has been in denial about this all along - talk about distortion of body image.

So, in front of the world, I get to be real and be honest. I can finally acknowledge my effort and success and be proud of it.

Feels good.

Have a great day all.

Julie
HollyAyott
Wed, Apr-20-05, 09:31
you have done fantastic and should feel very proud of yourself!
Mousesmom
Wed, Apr-20-05, 10:11
Thanks Holly! I thought it was time I gave myself some credit for a change....


Julie
HollyAyott
Wed, Apr-20-05, 10:16
Isnt it funny how we often will praise others to the high end, and never appreciate the goals and achievements we ourselves make!
Kristine
Wed, Apr-20-05, 11:02
Success Story! Success Story! (http://forum.lowcarber.org/newthread.php?do=newthread&f=86) ;)
nets33
Wed, Apr-20-05, 13:30
Good for you! It can be very embarassing to admit how much you weighed... heaven forbid I tell my ex-bf how much I weighed (and he himself was 50+ pounds overweight)!

Be proud of where you've come from. You've done a great job!
mammac-5
Sat, Apr-23-05, 20:43
I didn't tell my husband what my true start weight was until aafter I'd lost the first 20 lbs or so and people were starting to notice. Somehow just saying that number to him made me feel like he'd find me unattractive. Like he didn't know I was fat????!!!!
Mousesmom
Sat, Apr-23-05, 23:52
What is really weird is that many people who know me IRL have seen a photo of me at my heaviest and have been told how high it really was. So why did I not post it at first... who knows....

My SO didn't believe the pic from then was actually me. He can't imagine me that size.... neither can I any more. It's like it was someone else. Maybe it was.

I was shopping with a friend who is in a 3x a few days ago and I held up a dress in front of me of the size I used to wear - unbelievable!!!

I will get around to writing a success story one of these days. Tonight I am preparing for a road race tomorrow morning! Hoping for a personal best in a 10 k.

Have a great Sunday all, Julie
Melanie4
Sun, Apr-24-05, 08:44
It's funny. I told my fiance how much I weighed and he flat out wouldn't believe me.
Not like I would tell anyone on the street how much I weigh, but I don't really have a problem telling family. Everyone can tell I'm huge just by looking at me - how can I hide that?
No hiding... just changing!