Guest guest Posted June 7, 2003 Report Share Posted June 7, 2003 Ohhhhh.....ok....well then...darn...lemme thing...actual start weight would be 317 pounds...some time in November. *deep breath* Ya know...weight loss is so mental...meaning...I got so used to being 'the fat chic'. Do ya'll notice that even as you lose weight and start to feel better about yourself that you still wear black, or up and down stripes ONLY, or avoid sleeveless shirts cuz of that thing under your arm that waves....? I cannot get over it...it's like in my head I still weigh over 300 pounds... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2003 Report Share Posted June 7, 2003 Ohhhhh.....ok....well then...darn...lemme thing...actual start weight would be 317 pounds...some time in November. *deep breath* Ya know...weight loss is so mental...meaning...I got so used to being 'the fat chic'. Do ya'll notice that even as you lose weight and start to feel better about yourself that you still wear black, or up and down stripes ONLY, or avoid sleeveless shirts cuz of that thing under your arm that waves....? I cannot get over it...it's like in my head I still weigh over 300 pounds... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2003 Report Share Posted June 7, 2003 Ohhhhh.....ok....well then...darn...lemme thing...actual start weight would be 317 pounds...some time in November. *deep breath* Ya know...weight loss is so mental...meaning...I got so used to being 'the fat chic'. Do ya'll notice that even as you lose weight and start to feel better about yourself that you still wear black, or up and down stripes ONLY, or avoid sleeveless shirts cuz of that thing under your arm that waves....? I cannot get over it...it's like in my head I still weigh over 300 pounds... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2003 Report Share Posted June 7, 2003 In a message dated 6/7/2003 4:39:48 PM Central Daylight Time, no_reply writes: > Do ya'll notice that even as you lose weight and start to feel better about > yourself that you still wear black, or up and down stripes ONLY, or avoid > sleeveless shirts cuz of that thing under your arm that waves....? > > I cannot get over it...it's like in my head I still weigh over 300 > pounds... I dunno...I am one of those crazy fat people who has really ever struggled with body image if that makes any senses. I mean I am NOT the fat chick wearing inappropriate clothes or anything like that but at the same time I have never been afraid to draw attention to myself either. But at the same time I havent worn a sleeveless shirt in god knows how long!!! I think when we make major changes to our bodies it DOES take awhile for our brains to catch up. I have been working my body HARD the last several months and yet it still catches me offguard when Im laughing or doing something and I can FEEL my abs tighten up or FEEL the muscles in my legs. You will probably be 300+ in your head for a while yet and thats ok..eventually your brain will catch a clue Hugs Shan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2003 Report Share Posted June 7, 2003 > Ohhhhh.....ok....well then...darn...lemme thing...actual start weight > would be 317 pounds...some time in November. *deep breath* > > Ya know...weight loss is so mental...meaning...I got so used to > being 'the fat chic'. > > Do ya'll notice that even as you lose weight and start to feel better > about yourself that you still wear black, or up and down stripes > ONLY, or avoid sleeveless shirts cuz of that thing under your arm > that waves....? > > I cannot get over it...it's like in my head I still weigh over 300 > pounds... I hear you there! I have days like that as well! I was talking to my mom about this very thing the other day, she has lost about 150 pounds in the last year or so, and she still has days that she looks in the mirror and sees the fat chick looking back at her, even though nothing could be farther from the truth! I think its something that all of us that have ever struggled with our weight go through. I got very used to slipping under the radar, I became a pro at not being noticed, and now that I am losing weight, I am starting to get noticed...sometimes its uncomfortable, and other times its nice! Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2003 Report Share Posted June 7, 2003 > Ohhhhh.....ok....well then...darn...lemme thing...actual start weight > would be 317 pounds...some time in November. *deep breath* > > Ya know...weight loss is so mental...meaning...I got so used to > being 'the fat chic'. > > Do ya'll notice that even as you lose weight and start to feel better > about yourself that you still wear black, or up and down stripes > ONLY, or avoid sleeveless shirts cuz of that thing under your arm > that waves....? > > I cannot get over it...it's like in my head I still weigh over 300 > pounds... I hear you there! I have days like that as well! I was talking to my mom about this very thing the other day, she has lost about 150 pounds in the last year or so, and she still has days that she looks in the mirror and sees the fat chick looking back at her, even though nothing could be farther from the truth! I think its something that all of us that have ever struggled with our weight go through. I got very used to slipping under the radar, I became a pro at not being noticed, and now that I am losing weight, I am starting to get noticed...sometimes its uncomfortable, and other times its nice! Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2003 Report Share Posted June 7, 2003 > > Ya know...weight loss is so mental...meaning...I got so used to > > being 'the fat chic'. > > > > Do ya'll notice that even as you lose weight and start to feel > better > > about yourself that you still wear black, or up and down stripes > > ONLY, or avoid sleeveless shirts cuz of that thing under your arm > > that waves....? > > > > I cannot get over it...it's like in my head I still weigh over 300 > > pounds... Oh that is SO true! I am tormenting myself with that now. But I am finding myself doing something I never though I'd ever do. You've seen on tv where the girl tries on EVERYTHING in her closet and then flings it all over the place searching for something, ANYTHING to wear? (of course we observers are all thinking - who cares - all the outfits are fine, just grab one)....well - that's where I'm at. Every day, same thing. Some days I feel ok in something, and the next day I feel rediculas in it and can't believe I wore it out of the house last week. But it's better than before. Use to be I had 3 pair of XXXL sweat pants and 3 or 4 XXXL shirts - all of which looked horible and worn out/stained/a hole here or there/stretched out....at least I'm makeing some progress. My cloths aren't all looking like something you'd wear on holloween to imitate a hobo on skid row. Ang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2003 Report Share Posted June 7, 2003 > > Ya know...weight loss is so mental...meaning...I got so used to > > being 'the fat chic'. > > > > Do ya'll notice that even as you lose weight and start to feel > better > > about yourself that you still wear black, or up and down stripes > > ONLY, or avoid sleeveless shirts cuz of that thing under your arm > > that waves....? > > > > I cannot get over it...it's like in my head I still weigh over 300 > > pounds... Oh that is SO true! I am tormenting myself with that now. But I am finding myself doing something I never though I'd ever do. You've seen on tv where the girl tries on EVERYTHING in her closet and then flings it all over the place searching for something, ANYTHING to wear? (of course we observers are all thinking - who cares - all the outfits are fine, just grab one)....well - that's where I'm at. Every day, same thing. Some days I feel ok in something, and the next day I feel rediculas in it and can't believe I wore it out of the house last week. But it's better than before. Use to be I had 3 pair of XXXL sweat pants and 3 or 4 XXXL shirts - all of which looked horible and worn out/stained/a hole here or there/stretched out....at least I'm makeing some progress. My cloths aren't all looking like something you'd wear on holloween to imitate a hobo on skid row. Ang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2003 Report Share Posted June 7, 2003 My aunt (the one that had the stomach surgury to make it the size of an egg and take out some of her intestines)...she was always almost as big around as she was tall (she's only like 4')...but even though she was alot larger than me, she always looked alot better. Shirts tucked in!!!! Belts!!!! Dresses with waist lines. Now see - I couldn't do that, I had to try to hide it under things 3 times my size <like that realy helped>. Hmmm....To think I was once an intelligent normal person. Do you think my brain got fat too? Maybe the fat just pushed all the 'good' brain cells right out of the way and left me with mush. Ang > I dunno...I am one of those crazy fat people who has really ever struggled > with body image if that makes any senses. I mean I am NOT the fat chick wearing > inappropriate clothes or anything like that but at the same time I have never > been afraid to draw attention to myself either. But at the same time I havent > worn a sleeveless shirt in god knows how long!!! I think when we make major > changes to our bodies it DOES take awhile for our brains to catch up. I have > been working my body HARD the last several months and yet it still catches me > offguard when Im laughing or doing something and I can FEEL my abs tighten up or > FEEL the muscles in my legs. You will probably be 300+ in your head for a > while yet and thats ok..eventually your brain will catch a clue > > Hugs > Shan > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2003 Report Share Posted June 8, 2003 Sharon, Yeah yeah that's it! People start to approach you and you question their motives. Are they gonna flirt with you or tell you...ahem...you eatin' some cheese girl? Ya know? It's so weird...I am a DJ,...always in the public eye (I do clubs etc) and so many apporach me anyway. But you get in this mental state. I think even at your top weight that you should try not to become comfy in your fat. That sounds weird. But if you get used to it, it won't matter if you are a size 5. You will always see yourself as fat. So don't. Easier said then done I know... I hear you there! I have days like that as well! I was talking to my mom about this very thing the other day, she has lost about 150 pounds in the last year or so, and she still has days that she looks in the mirror and sees the fat chick looking back at her, even though nothing could be farther from the truth! I think its something that all of us that have ever struggled with our weight go through. I got very used to slipping under the radar, I became a pro at not being noticed, and now that I am losing weight, I am starting to get noticed...sometimes its uncomfortable, and other times its nice! Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2003 Report Share Posted June 8, 2003 FEEL the muscles in my legs. You will probably be 300+ in your head for a while yet and thats ok..eventually your brain will catch a clue Hugs Shan **LOL Shan...but I want my braint to catch up NOW! Ahhhh the patience required for weight loss and weight control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2003 Report Share Posted June 8, 2003 FEEL the muscles in my legs. You will probably be 300+ in your head for a while yet and thats ok..eventually your brain will catch a clue Hugs Shan **LOL Shan...but I want my braint to catch up NOW! Ahhhh the patience required for weight loss and weight control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2003 Report Share Posted June 8, 2003 FEEL the muscles in my legs. You will probably be 300+ in your head for a while yet and thats ok..eventually your brain will catch a clue Hugs Shan **LOL Shan...but I want my braint to catch up NOW! Ahhhh the patience required for weight loss and weight control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2003 Report Share Posted June 8, 2003 ACK! I sooooo do that! CLothes are everywhere. Fat clothes, skinny clothes....dark colored up and down striped clothes. Some days I will feel so good...I may wear a skirt and heels. But 5 minutes later I am all of a sudden having a fat flash (like a hot flash only different) and on go the baggy jeans. Sigh. I'll get over it. LOL But I never thought I would look like one of those clothes horse women...taking an hour to pick uot my clothes when jeans and a tee shirt were all I used to need. Whine whine whine/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2003 Report Share Posted June 8, 2003 ACK! I sooooo do that! CLothes are everywhere. Fat clothes, skinny clothes....dark colored up and down striped clothes. Some days I will feel so good...I may wear a skirt and heels. But 5 minutes later I am all of a sudden having a fat flash (like a hot flash only different) and on go the baggy jeans. Sigh. I'll get over it. LOL But I never thought I would look like one of those clothes horse women...taking an hour to pick uot my clothes when jeans and a tee shirt were all I used to need. Whine whine whine/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2003 Report Share Posted June 8, 2003 Ang...I like that. My brain got fat too. I have not yet made it to tucking in my shirt...oh the day that happens. But I had a C- section...so that poochy thing is an icon for me now. Belts may be a thing of the past! So...Alot of you have this problem. That we see who we have been for so long and not who we have become. Even 5 pounds of weight loss is a visible change. So....how can someone depogram their eyes?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2003 Report Share Posted June 8, 2003 Ang...I like that. My brain got fat too. I have not yet made it to tucking in my shirt...oh the day that happens. But I had a C- section...so that poochy thing is an icon for me now. Belts may be a thing of the past! So...Alot of you have this problem. That we see who we have been for so long and not who we have become. Even 5 pounds of weight loss is a visible change. So....how can someone depogram their eyes?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2003 Report Share Posted June 8, 2003 I am no way comfortable wearing belts because I hate tucking in my shirts. But I think when I do dress up and wear belts, they actually slim me down a bit. i really like how they look on me. > Ang...I like that. My brain got fat too. I have not yet made it > to tucking in my shirt...oh the day that happens. But I had a C- > section...so that poochy thing is an icon for me now. Belts may be a > thing of the past! > > So...Alot of you have this problem. That we see who we have been for > so long and not who we have become. Even 5 pounds of weight loss is > a visible change. > > So....how can someone depogram their eyes?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2003 Report Share Posted June 8, 2003 I am no way comfortable wearing belts because I hate tucking in my shirts. But I think when I do dress up and wear belts, they actually slim me down a bit. i really like how they look on me. > Ang...I like that. My brain got fat too. I have not yet made it > to tucking in my shirt...oh the day that happens. But I had a C- > section...so that poochy thing is an icon for me now. Belts may be a > thing of the past! > > So...Alot of you have this problem. That we see who we have been for > so long and not who we have become. Even 5 pounds of weight loss is > a visible change. > > So....how can someone depogram their eyes?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2003 Report Share Posted June 8, 2003 I was the opposite I got fat but my brain still thoguht I was thin. What a wake up I had the morning I woke up and realized I was huge. > Ang...I like that. My brain got fat too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2003 Report Share Posted June 8, 2003 It works in reverse too. For years I didn't know I was fat. REALLY! I thought of myself as I was....I was shocked one day to see myself in a store window. It was horrible. I was going into a store and saw my reflextion...I cried. I was so embarrised and shocked to see it was me - that big huge sloppy fat lady was me. I didn't even go shopping, I went back to the car and went home. I was so humiliated and ashamed. It was about a week later - after hiding myself from the world that I started this " change for the better " Ang > Ang...I like that. My brain got fat too. I have not yet made it > to tucking in my shirt...oh the day that happens. But I had a C- > section...so that poochy thing is an icon for me now. Belts may be a > thing of the past! > > So...Alot of you have this problem. That we see who we have been for > so long and not who we have become. Even 5 pounds of weight loss is > a visible change. > > So....how can someone depogram their eyes?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2003 Report Share Posted June 8, 2003 It works in reverse too. For years I didn't know I was fat. REALLY! I thought of myself as I was....I was shocked one day to see myself in a store window. It was horrible. I was going into a store and saw my reflextion...I cried. I was so embarrised and shocked to see it was me - that big huge sloppy fat lady was me. I didn't even go shopping, I went back to the car and went home. I was so humiliated and ashamed. It was about a week later - after hiding myself from the world that I started this " change for the better " Ang > Ang...I like that. My brain got fat too. I have not yet made it > to tucking in my shirt...oh the day that happens. But I had a C- > section...so that poochy thing is an icon for me now. Belts may be a > thing of the past! > > So...Alot of you have this problem. That we see who we have been for > so long and not who we have become. Even 5 pounds of weight loss is > a visible change. > > So....how can someone depogram their eyes?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2003 Report Share Posted June 9, 2003 >> I had to try to hide it under things 3 times my size UGH! I resemble that remark! LOL I keep telling myself that I need to seriously re-evaluate my wardrobe, even BEFORE I lose weight. For years now I have refused to wear anything that is remotely form-fitting. The weight is slowly coming off though, so hopefully I can shed that bad habit too... Jette Re: Weigh in... and more > My aunt (the one that had the stomach surgury to make it the size of > an egg and take out some of her intestines)...she was always almost > as big around as she was tall (she's only like 4')...but even though > she was alot larger than me, she always looked alot better. Shirts > tucked in!!!! Belts!!!! Dresses with waist lines. Now see - I > couldn't do that, I had to try to hide it under things 3 times my > size <like that realy helped>. Hmmm....To think I was once an > intelligent normal person. Do you think my brain got fat too? Maybe > the fat just pushed all the 'good' brain cells right out of the way > and left me with mush. > Ang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2003 Report Share Posted June 9, 2003 >> I had to try to hide it under things 3 times my size UGH! I resemble that remark! LOL I keep telling myself that I need to seriously re-evaluate my wardrobe, even BEFORE I lose weight. For years now I have refused to wear anything that is remotely form-fitting. The weight is slowly coming off though, so hopefully I can shed that bad habit too... Jette Re: Weigh in... and more > My aunt (the one that had the stomach surgury to make it the size of > an egg and take out some of her intestines)...she was always almost > as big around as she was tall (she's only like 4')...but even though > she was alot larger than me, she always looked alot better. Shirts > tucked in!!!! Belts!!!! Dresses with waist lines. Now see - I > couldn't do that, I had to try to hide it under things 3 times my > size <like that realy helped>. Hmmm....To think I was once an > intelligent normal person. Do you think my brain got fat too? Maybe > the fat just pushed all the 'good' brain cells right out of the way > and left me with mush. > Ang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2003 Report Share Posted June 9, 2003 >> I had to try to hide it under things 3 times my size UGH! I resemble that remark! LOL I keep telling myself that I need to seriously re-evaluate my wardrobe, even BEFORE I lose weight. For years now I have refused to wear anything that is remotely form-fitting. The weight is slowly coming off though, so hopefully I can shed that bad habit too... Jette Re: Weigh in... and more > My aunt (the one that had the stomach surgury to make it the size of > an egg and take out some of her intestines)...she was always almost > as big around as she was tall (she's only like 4')...but even though > she was alot larger than me, she always looked alot better. Shirts > tucked in!!!! Belts!!!! Dresses with waist lines. Now see - I > couldn't do that, I had to try to hide it under things 3 times my > size <like that realy helped>. Hmmm....To think I was once an > intelligent normal person. Do you think my brain got fat too? Maybe > the fat just pushed all the 'good' brain cells right out of the way > and left me with mush. > Ang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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