I have succeeded in losing weight. But now I'm scared / overwhelmed ? ?!
Question: I have succeeded in losing weight!. But now I'm scared / overwhelmed !? !?
Weight Loss "Before and After" - what about IN BETWEEN!?
It's taken me 2 yrs to shed off about 20lbs pounds & I've hit the plateau !.!. I'm not here to ask anyone how to get past this phase!. There's enuff info abt it online!. & because of focus on biology revolving around weight loss, the psychological aspects are overlooked!.
I feel overwhelmed by my own success!. Since the age of 8 or 9, I thought I was fat when I wasn't - I am 24 now & no longer overweight!. I always had a poor body image & poor eating habits!. I was unatheletic!. Now I work out & love it! I don't criticize myself anymore either!. Suddenly, there's a part of me that is really scared to keep going on!. Even working out is beginning to overwhelm me!. I keep thinking how me!? How did I achieve what I've been dreaming to all my life!?
2 years ago, I would eat junk food all the time!. I don't anymore!. Breaking old eating habits has taken a while, but sometimes in the middle of the night, I wonder where did that girl go away!? The one who just wanted to eat all the time!?& I head towards the kitchen when I'm not even hungry or craving food!. Why am I so scared of being the best that I can be!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
It's taken me 2 yrs to shed off about 20lbs pounds & I've hit the plateau !.!. I'm not here to ask anyone how to get past this phase!. There's enuff info abt it online!. & because of focus on biology revolving around weight loss, the psychological aspects are overlooked!.
I feel overwhelmed by my own success!. Since the age of 8 or 9, I thought I was fat when I wasn't - I am 24 now & no longer overweight!. I always had a poor body image & poor eating habits!. I was unatheletic!. Now I work out & love it! I don't criticize myself anymore either!. Suddenly, there's a part of me that is really scared to keep going on!. Even working out is beginning to overwhelm me!. I keep thinking how me!? How did I achieve what I've been dreaming to all my life!?
2 years ago, I would eat junk food all the time!. I don't anymore!. Breaking old eating habits has taken a while, but sometimes in the middle of the night, I wonder where did that girl go away!? The one who just wanted to eat all the time!?& I head towards the kitchen when I'm not even hungry or craving food!. Why am I so scared of being the best that I can be!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
It's scary not being the person you used to be!. Two years ago I weighed 250 lbs!. I weighed in at 144 this morning!. I'm not done yet until I get rid of this little spare tire!. Even if I never lose it, and I stay at 145 I'm happy with my success, but it is scary!. I'm terrified of slipping back to my old self and gaining the weight back- even just some of it!. I almost freaked out when I gained 5 lbs around Thanksgiving (from eating leftovers all week)!. Those 5 lbs are gone now, along with a few more, but it had me scared!.
Take comfort in knowing you're not the same person you used to be, the person who knows better than to eat a tub of ice cream because you know what it'll do to you nutritionally!. Sure, I'd be glad to buy a pint of Ben & Jerry's, but I know how I'd feel about myself after I eat it, so I won't let me do that to myself!. Sometimes I don't want to exercise, but I know how good I feel afterwords, so I do it!.
It seems like a lifetime ago!. Sometimes I wonder "Was that really me!? I was really that fat!? How did I let myself get like that!?" It's really hard to believe I used to be that big, as if it was a bad dream that I just woke up from!.
It's hard achieving your goals!. For me it makes me afraid of "What will I do when I'm done losing weight!?" I mean, I won't have any goals to reach, so what will I aim for!? Is that a part of your fear- not knowing how to handle success!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Take comfort in knowing you're not the same person you used to be, the person who knows better than to eat a tub of ice cream because you know what it'll do to you nutritionally!. Sure, I'd be glad to buy a pint of Ben & Jerry's, but I know how I'd feel about myself after I eat it, so I won't let me do that to myself!. Sometimes I don't want to exercise, but I know how good I feel afterwords, so I do it!.
It seems like a lifetime ago!. Sometimes I wonder "Was that really me!? I was really that fat!? How did I let myself get like that!?" It's really hard to believe I used to be that big, as if it was a bad dream that I just woke up from!.
It's hard achieving your goals!. For me it makes me afraid of "What will I do when I'm done losing weight!?" I mean, I won't have any goals to reach, so what will I aim for!? Is that a part of your fear- not knowing how to handle success!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
You may be afraid of the extra attention looking and feeling better brings!. you need to work on your sef esteem and learn to love your new self too!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
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First of all:
I applaud you for your success at losing your weight!. Your determination paid off and you've reached a point in your life where you are content with your body!. You've achieved a NEW you and you haven't mentally broken through your "old" mental barrier!. You may have some more mental issues that need to be addressed now that you've lost this weight!.
Do you feel healthy!?
Are you panicky!?
I think the appropriate thing to do would be to consult your doctor on the matter!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I applaud you for your success at losing your weight!. Your determination paid off and you've reached a point in your life where you are content with your body!. You've achieved a NEW you and you haven't mentally broken through your "old" mental barrier!. You may have some more mental issues that need to be addressed now that you've lost this weight!.
Do you feel healthy!?
Are you panicky!?
I think the appropriate thing to do would be to consult your doctor on the matter!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Because you have had weight loss as a long term goal and achieved it you should be happy!. But feeling of fear is something that is not uncommon with reaching goals!.
Now is the time to set some more long term goals!. All of a sudden the vision you have of yourself has arrived 'physically'!. why not try a long term goal for improving yourself mentally, or find a hobby where you can excel and such!.
You are feeling the effect of 'lack of goals/vision for your life'!. Don't be afraid, take that drive and determination and do something that you've always wanted to do!. You talk about the 'little girl' and 'has she gone away!?' Well no she hasn't, but she has bettered herself in the way she has always dreamed to, so be happy!. At the same time, think about some things that you wanted to do when you were little, if it were dance classes or horseback riding or such, find out what it was and make it your new challenge!.
Take life by the horns, and go for it girl, life is for living!
Congratulations on achieving, and congratulations for looking forward to the future with a smile!!!! =)
hope this helps!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Now is the time to set some more long term goals!. All of a sudden the vision you have of yourself has arrived 'physically'!. why not try a long term goal for improving yourself mentally, or find a hobby where you can excel and such!.
You are feeling the effect of 'lack of goals/vision for your life'!. Don't be afraid, take that drive and determination and do something that you've always wanted to do!. You talk about the 'little girl' and 'has she gone away!?' Well no she hasn't, but she has bettered herself in the way she has always dreamed to, so be happy!. At the same time, think about some things that you wanted to do when you were little, if it were dance classes or horseback riding or such, find out what it was and make it your new challenge!.
Take life by the horns, and go for it girl, life is for living!
Congratulations on achieving, and congratulations for looking forward to the future with a smile!!!! =)
hope this helps!Www@Answer-Health@Com