Guest guest Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 Here here! That is absolutely correct . Look how far you have come? 150 pounds lost! That's amazing in itself. AND you are making good choices 90% of the time and you are maintaining that 150 pound loss. That's a HUGE accomplishment. Maintaining is a whole different mentality and ball game (so I'm finding out). You have to think differently than when you were always in lose mode. Be kind to yourself...you deserve it! I say you are a HUGE success and deserve kudos (from me and from yourself). Congrats on having a light bulb moment and realizing how far you've come. Tina > > Good Morning All > > Ive been in a kinda funk, really beating myself up for my 10-15 > bounce back regain. No matter what I tried nothing was making the > dang hunkametal move. Then I talked to Dr Fisher and felt worse.It > seemed in his opinion everything Im trying is wrong. SIGH ! > > But then I remembered something my dear friend Francisco told me. > Look at how far Ive come. Yes, I initially lost 165 pounds. I > regained 10-15, but Ive MAINTAINED a 150 pound loss for over a year > and a half! I would call that successful !! Im still in a 10/12 > instead of a 32! I completed a half marathon, and I make the right > food choices 90% of the time. Im living!! Ok, so I do obsess about > getting to 135. But, I really need to take a look at what Ive > achieved and not always focus on what I haven't. This is a life > journey, yes Im struggling with some old behaviors from time to > time. Im seeking help on those so that they don't come back full > force. So as long as I don't become complacent and begin > rationalizing away bad habits, as long as its a 90/10 way of life > and I don't start regaining more- I think I need to be nicer to me > and realize that Im succeeding more than failing. I am maintaining!! > When have I ever done that in my life!! > > Ok, thanks for letting me vent. I kinda just needed to self talk > this out and putting it here helps. > > Huggles > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 Thanks Tina Lets hope I can take it into my heart and really really believe it instead of constantly thinking Im a failure! > > > > Good Morning All > > > > Ive been in a kinda funk, really beating myself up for my 10-15 > > bounce back regain. No matter what I tried nothing was making the > > dang hunkametal move. Then I talked to Dr Fisher and felt worse.It > > seemed in his opinion everything Im trying is wrong. SIGH ! > > > > But then I remembered something my dear friend Francisco told me. > > Look at how far Ive come. Yes, I initially lost 165 pounds. I > > regained 10-15, but Ive MAINTAINED a 150 pound loss for over a > year > > and a half! I would call that successful !! Im still in a 10/12 > > instead of a 32! I completed a half marathon, and I make the right > > food choices 90% of the time. Im living!! Ok, so I do obsess > about > > getting to 135. But, I really need to take a look at what Ive > > achieved and not always focus on what I haven't. This is a life > > journey, yes Im struggling with some old behaviors from time to > > time. Im seeking help on those so that they don't come back full > > force. So as long as I don't become complacent and begin > > rationalizing away bad habits, as long as its a 90/10 way of life > > and I don't start regaining more- I think I need to be nicer to me > > and realize that Im succeeding more than failing. I am > maintaining!! > > When have I ever done that in my life!! > > > > Ok, thanks for letting me vent. I kinda just needed to self talk > > this out and putting it here helps. > > > > Huggles > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 When I read your post it reminds me of how we would do the when I am thin I will ....fill in the blank. I agree completely you need to focus on the positive and quit the negative... easier said then done... but I think it is just such a lifelong habit to beat ourselves up instead of reflecting on our positives.... I had written last week about the fact that we focus on losing or gaining but rarely do we acknowledge the fact that we have maintained... my advice for what it is worth.. * focus on the positives * think of eatiing healthy and make it a way of life.... * pat your self on the back for the road you have traveled... * drink your water * exercise... * and the hardest one of all for so many of us....do not get into the numbers game .,... do not make it all about the numbers or that will become who you are... BE BRENDA not a number ...you are so much more ..... my 2 c B Diane Duenas wrote: Good Morning AllIve been in a kinda funk, really beating myself up for my 10-15 bounce back regain. No matter what I tried nothing was making the dang hunkametal move. Then I talked to Dr Fisher and felt worse.It seemed in his opinion everything Im trying is wrong. SIGH !But then I remembered something my dear friend Francisco told me. Look at how far Ive come. Yes, I initially lost 165 pounds. I regained 10-15, but Ive MAINTAINED a 150 pound loss for over a year and a half! I would call that successful !! Im still in a 10/12 instead of a 32! I completed a half marathon, and I make the right food choices 90% of the time. Im living!! Ok, so I do obsess about getting to 135. But, I really need to take a look at what Ive achieved and not always focus on what I haven't. This is a life journey, yes Im struggling with some old behaviors from time to time. Im seeking help on those so that they don't come back full force. So as long as I don't become complacent and begin rationalizing away bad habits, as long as its a 90/10 way of life and I don't start regaining more- I think I need to be nicer to me and realize that Im succeeding more than failing. I am maintaining!! When have I ever done that in my life!!Ok, thanks for letting me vent. I kinda just needed to self talk this out and putting it here helps.Huggles Feel free to call! Free PC-to-PC calls. Low rates on PC-to-Phone. Get Yahoo! Messenger with Voice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 I know, easier said than done, eh? It's hard to believe those things when for the past 30 some years (in my case), you thought of yourself as a failure or whatever else you thought of yourself. Just keep telling yourself until you believe it! I practice that daily. It's hard but worth it (or so I'm told). LOL! Tina > > Thanks Tina > > Lets hope I can take it into my heart and really really believe it > instead of constantly thinking Im a failure! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 B: Amen! Great response! Francisco > Good Morning All > > Ive been in a kinda funk, really beating myself up for my 10-15 > bounce back regain. No matter what I tried nothing was making the > dang hunkametal move. Then I talked to Dr Fisher and felt worse.It > seemed in his opinion everything Im trying is wrong. SIGH ! > > But then I remembered something my dear friend Francisco told me. > Look at how far Ive come. Yes, I initially lost 165 pounds. I > regained 10-15, but Ive MAINTAINED a 150 pound loss for over a year > and a half! I would call that successful !! Im still in a 10/12 > instead of a 32! I completed a half marathon, and I make the right > food choices 90% of the time. Im living!! Ok, so I do obsess about > getting to 135. But, I really need to take a look at what Ive > achieved and not always focus on what I haven't. This is a life > journey, yes Im struggling with some old behaviors from time to > time. Im seeking help on those so that they don't come back full > force. So as long as I don't become complacent and begin > rationalizing away bad habits, as long as its a 90/10 way of life > and I don't start regaining more- I think I need to be nicer to me > and realize that Im succeeding more than failing. I am maintaining!! > When have I ever done that in my life!! > > Ok, thanks for letting me vent. I kinda just needed to self talk > this out and putting it here helps. > > Huggles > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 Thanks Bee! > Good Morning All > > Ive been in a kinda funk, really beating myself up for my 10-15 > bounce back regain. No matter what I tried nothing was making the > dang hunkametal move. Then I talked to Dr Fisher and felt worse.It > seemed in his opinion everything Im trying is wrong. SIGH ! > > But then I remembered something my dear friend Francisco told me. > Look at how far Ive come. Yes, I initially lost 165 pounds. I > regained 10-15, but Ive MAINTAINED a 150 pound loss for over a year > and a half! I would call that successful !! Im still in a 10/12 > instead of a 32! I completed a half marathon, and I make the right > food choices 90% of the time. Im living!! Ok, so I do obsess about > getting to 135. But, I really need to take a look at what Ive > achieved and not always focus on what I haven't. This is a life > journey, yes Im struggling with some old behaviors from time to > time. Im seeking help on those so that they don't come back full > force. So as long as I don't become complacent and begin > rationalizing away bad habits, as long as its a 90/10 way of life > and I don't start regaining more- I think I need to be nicer to me > and realize that Im succeeding more than failing. I am maintaining!! > When have I ever done that in my life!! > > Ok, thanks for letting me vent. I kinda just needed to self talk > this out and putting it here helps. > > Huggles > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 For me as well Kay. I initially lost 165 pounds, but Ive maintained a 150-155 pound loss for over a year! That is success!! > > > Good Morning All > > > > Ive been in a kinda funk, really beating myself up for my 10-15 > > bounce back regain. No matter what I tried nothing was making the > > dang hunkametal move. Then I talked to Dr Fisher and felt worse.It > > seemed in his opinion everything Im trying is wrong. SIGH ! > > > > But then I remembered something my dear friend Francisco told me. > > Look at how far Ive come. Yes, I initially lost 165 pounds. I > > regained 10-15, but Ive MAINTAINED a 150 pound loss for over a year > > and a half! I would call that successful !! Im still in a 10/12 > > instead of a 32! I completed a half marathon, and I make the right > > food choices 90% of the time. Im living!! Ok, so I do obsess about > > getting to 135. But, I really need to take a look at what Ive > > achieved and not always focus on what I haven't. This is a life > > journey, yes Im struggling with some old behaviors from time to > > time. Im seeking help on those so that they don't come back full > > force. So as long as I don't become complacent and begin > > rationalizing away bad habits, as long as its a 90/10 way of life > > and I don't start regaining more- I think I need to be nicer to me > > and realize that Im succeeding more than failing. I am maintaining!! > > When have I ever done that in my life!! > > > > Ok, thanks for letting me vent. I kinda just needed to self talk > > this out and putting it here helps. > > > > Huggles > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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