weight loss blues...

Collin

Heineken Helen wrote:

True... I'm a big big fan of messy rolls... and cheese... good god I'd have cheese with anything . I went through a phase of literally having cheese with everything and it really really works.

But yeh, bread and mayonnaise? What the fuck? Have ya tried telling her of how easy it is to make it taste sooooooooooooo much better?

I'm not really a big fan of cheese most of the times but it usually does taste good with all kinds of things...

I haven't tried telling her, I rarely speak to her. She's very childish and immature. She's always very friendly, though. But I don't think she'd appreciate me giving her advice about what to eat. Especially because I can basically eat anything without gaining weight these days. My mother is extremely jealous

Sian-of-the-dead

Collin wrote:

Especially because I can basically eat anything without gaining weight these days. My mother is extremely jealous

*shakes fist*

DAMN YOU!!! DAMN YOU TO HELL I SAY!!!

I only have to THINK about a cream cake and I gain 2lb... *sniff*

Collin

Sian-of-the-dead wrote:

*shakes fist*

DAMN YOU!!! DAMN YOU TO HELL I SAY!!!

I only have to THINK about a cream cake and I gain 2lb... *sniff*

You sound just like my mom

It probably won't last. Although my dad always had a pretty fast metabolism. He's been getting fatter, though, the last 6 years. But he's been eating a lot of junk food and he's been snacking a lot. He often eats an entire box of cookies or even two, and he drinks a lot of alcohol. He's still not huge, in fact, I'd say he's moderate. But he was always very skinny. He's unhealthy, though...

Sian-of-the-dead

Collin wrote:

You sound just like my mom

It probably won't last. Although my dad always had a pretty fast metabolism. He's been getting fatter, though, the last 6 years. But he's been eating a lot of junk food and he's been snacking a lot. He often eats an entire box of cookies or even two, and he drinks a lot of alcohol. He's still not huge, in fact, I'd say he's moderate. But he was always very skinny. He's unhealthy, though...

ah it'll all catch up with you!

nah, you're really lucky!

Collin

Sian-of-the-dead wrote:

ah it'll all catch up with you!

nah, you're really lucky!

Well, might as well enjoy it while it lasts, right?

Blanche

Sian-of-the-dead wrote:

I have to say I'm alot happier than I ever have been and alot of that hasn't much to do with weight loss, that's just the last thing I need to 'fix' as it were.

Thank you

You're welcome.

And congrats to given2fly78 for losing so much weight, too.

168 lbs... That's pretty much a whole person.
That makes my weight loss goal tiny in comparison.
All I need to lose is a leg's worth of weight.. or maybe a behind.
I'm trying without resorting to amputation.

Sian-of-the-dead

Blanche wrote:

You're welcome.

And congrats to given2fly78 for losing so much weight, too.

168 lbs... That's pretty much a whole person.
That makes my weight loss goal tiny in comparison.
All I need to lose is a leg's worth of weight.. or maybe a behind.
I'm trying without resorting to amputation.

shit yeah :eek:

168lb is 12 stone! That IS a person!

wow....

never thought of it like that! just...wow...

*pleased*

given2fly78... we done good hunny!

Blanche - no one's weight loss goals should be compared, we're all different. Doesn't matter if it's 3lb or 300lb... good luck to you

I considered amputation.... seems messy to me, I wouldn't attempt it...

PJSerf

I understand this thought process completely. A few years ago, I lost around 120lbs, and still didn't feel comfortable in my own skin so to speak. I've gained some of it back, but have learned to be comfortable with who I am, and am now working on maintaining a healthy lifestyle and getting fit.

GreenTeaDisease

Sure, I've always felt huge, even when I was the lightest I've ever been and had 4 pack abs. If you were big as a kid, I think you're always going to feel that way. It's weird, I am short- just under 5'4", but I always feel like I am towering over people. Why? because I hit my adult height in 5th grade and I *did* tower over everyone as a kid. You learn to perceive yourself a certain way in your formative years, it's ingrained. I met this guy who was 6'3" but always thought of himself as short because he was a pip squeak as a kid. Plus if you're a big boned gal anyway (as am I) and your ideal weight still seems bigger than all the skinny minis you see on the street, you can't help but feel bigger. I wouldn't worry about it, just remember that you lost a big freaking amount of weight!

Also I was just wondering if you work out. It's one thing to lose that much weight on a diet, but working out will make you feel tighter (and you'll just fitter overall).

Sian-of-the-dead

GreenTeaDisease wrote:

Sure, I've always felt huge, even when I was the lightest I've ever been and had 4 pack abs. If you were big as a kid, I think you're always going to feel that way. It's weird, I am short- just under 5'4", but I always feel like I am towering over people. Why? because I hit my adult height in 5th grade and I *did* tower over everyone as a kid. You learn to perceive yourself a certain way in your formative years, it's ingrained. I met this guy who was 6'3" but always thought of himself as short because he was a pip squeak as a kid. Plus if you're a big boned gal anyway (as am I) and your ideal weight still seems bigger than all the skinny minis you see on the street, you can't help but feel bigger. I wouldn't worry about it, just remember that you lost a big freaking amount of weight!

Also I was just wondering if you work out. It's one thing to lose that much weight on a diet, but working out will make you feel tighter (and you'll just fitter overall).

Yeah of course! I X-country mountain bike, go to the gym and run when I get chance. Tbh, I wanna take up running again, i've never felt fitter than when I was running like 5-10 miles of an evening when I trained for a half marathon.

GreenTeaDisease

Sian-of-the-dead wrote:

Yeah of course! I X-country mountain bike, go to the gym and run when I get chance. Tbh, I wanna take up running again, i've never felt fitter than when I was running like 5-10 miles of an evening when I trained for a half marathon.

ok I was just curious. I've never been a fan of just dieting for the sake of losing weight. you've got to be fit.

Heineken Helen

GreenTeaDisease wrote:

Sure, I've always felt huge, even when I was the lightest I've ever been and had 4 pack abs. If you were big as a kid, I think you're always going to feel that way. It's weird, I am short- just under 5'4", but I always feel like I am towering over people. Why? because I hit my adult height in 5th grade and I *did* tower over everyone as a kid. You learn to perceive yourself a certain way in your formative years, it's ingrained. I met this guy who was 6'3" but always thought of himself as short because he was a pip squeak as a kid. Plus if you're a big boned gal anyway (as am I) and your ideal weight still seems bigger than all the skinny minis you see on the street, you can't help but feel bigger. I wouldn't worry about it, just remember that you lost a big freaking amount of weight!

Also I was just wondering if you work out. It's one thing to lose that much weight on a diet, but working out will make you feel tighter (and you'll just fitter overall).

Hahahaa... I'm 5'4 - 5'5 and I always feel taller than most people. I don't think of myself as small at all... and when I walk down the street I look down on all the little people. It was only recently I got asked 'how short ARE you?' and that kinda knocked me off my pedastal

Sian-of-the-dead

Heineken Helen wrote:

Hahahaa... I'm 5'4 - 5'5 and I always feel taller than most people. I don't think of myself as small at all... and when I walk down the street I look down on all the little people. It was only recently I got asked 'how short ARE you?' and that kinda knocked me off my pedastal

was that me?! I seem to remember something along those lines....

I'm 5'7"... tall-ish for a woman.

Heineken Helen

Sian-of-the-dead wrote:

was that me?! I seem to remember something along those lines....

I'm 5'7"... tall-ish for a woman.

No it was Simon

See... I didn't feel smaller than you

Sian-of-the-dead

Heineken Helen wrote:

No it was Simon

See... I didn't feel smaller than you

I think you are... *checks pics on facebook*

yes you are... by about 2/3" (not including the quiff...)

Heineken Helen

Sian-of-the-dead wrote:

I think you are... *checks pics on facebook*

yes you are... by about 2/3" (not including the quiff...)

it's ok... cos I do KNOW I'm shorter than a lot of people... I just don't feel it. I was a fairly average grower too... actually I think I was always quite small... so I'm not sure that explains it

mookie9999

Sian-of-the-dead wrote:

Anyone else ever had these experiences or lost alot of weight?

About 10 years ago I lost 120 lbs. I am 6'2 and got down to 147lbs. My eyes were sunken it, my face was drawn, I was eating <1000 calories a day and still felt (in my head) fat. Since then I packed on a bunch of weight and am now in the process of getting down to a healthy weight for my size. I'm 12 lbs away from my goal of 175lbs and no longer see myself as gargantuan. It's all mind over matter. At least it was for me.

Ms. Haiku

Sian-of-the-dead wrote:

ok, so 2 years ago I took the decision to lose weight.

I joined weightwatchers and lost a huge 79lb... yes, thats nearly 6 stone, and i'm still - when I try and i'm not drinking or on holiday - losing.

You know, I find it amazing how even though i've lost such a huge amount of weight, I STILL feel huge and i'm so insecure about my body. Don't get me wrong, i'm not a petite girl anyways and never will be (Not that i'd want to be i'm alot happier being hourglass and curvy now... bums and boobs are the way forward IMO ) but considering i've lost so much, you'd think i'd be able to be proud and see myself for the size I am now and not how I used to be, but I can't get the impression of my gargantuan self out of my head!

I got weighed last night (as I do every Wednesday) and after a LUXURIOUS holiday in Belfast, I'd only put on 1/2 a lb. Sure, 'thats not too bad!' I hear you say?! So then, why the hell do I feel like a blimp and like i've put on a 14LB?!

Anyone else ever had these experiences or lost alot of weight?

I wouldn't be surprised if it's normal. I don't have issues similar to yours, but my scars I got over 30 years ago still influence me in what types of clothes I wear. My twin says they are skin tone now, but I still think they stick out as if they were raw. Body image is such a bitch!

decides2dream

mookie9999 wrote:

About 10 years ago I lost 120 lbs. I am 6'2 and got down to 147lbs. My eyes were sunken it, my face was drawn, I was eating <1000 calories a day and still felt (in my head) fat. Since then I packed on a bunch of weight and am now in the process of getting down to a healthy weight for my size. I'm 12 lbs away from my goal of 175lbs and no longer see myself as gargantuan. It's all mind over matter. At least it was for me.

WOW...you lost a whole *me*, at perfect weight, anyway. haha. quite honestly, i thought you were thin, definitely don't think you need to lose another pound! that said, we all know ourselves better than anyone else, and what we truly want/need....so if that's what you want...good luck!



as to the initital post and others since with incredible accomplishements - KUDOS to you all! it truly IS an amazing accomplishment, especially keeping it off!

i used to be one of those skinny girls who could eat anything, and then i turned 30. haha. eh, a whole host of things besides age, but yea...that's when it all changed. around 35 i said yikes! and for the first time ever, dieted, worked on improving my nutrition, being mindful of what i ate, etc....and it worked...i lost 35 pounds and was once again thin. however, didn't stick with it. :( so basically, back at square one. i am hoping this time i have learned my lesson - there's no going back to eating anything/everything with no consequences, damnnit.


so while my experience isn't the same...i understand the whole feeling. i too think it's normal. i think it will take time to adjust your own self-image, but i believe you WILL. if you are an otherwise healthy person, both mentally and physcially, i think your mind takes longer to adjust to body changes....but you'll get there! i also think giventofly78 gave some excellent advice...before/after photos....FOCUS on those changes in you. you can still keep working on bettering yourself, but absolutely relish in your accomplishments too!

mookie9999

decides2dream wrote:

i thought you were thin, definitely don't think you need to lose another pound!

Thanks, but it's all about lighting. You probably didn't see my third ear either, did you?!?