A motivational question about goal-weight!

Nightporter

Nightporter

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Hello!

I apologize if this has already been posted here in one way or another. I've just returned after over a year and I have probably missed a ton of posts...

I thought I would ask this question as extra motivation for everyone out there who is about to lose weight, still losing weight, hitting a plateu, or even someone who is just browsing thinking about their weight. Goal weight reachers, this question is for you!

To everyone who has reached (or most nearly reached) their goal weight... How do you feel now? I want you to describe how you have changed as a person, how your family and friends have reacted... How you feel mentally? How you feel physically?

I ask because I think some of us don't know what it's like to be thin (or may not remember), like someone born blind does not know what it's like to see... To have the feelings associated with weight loss described to everyone here like this (including me!) I think would be a great inspiration!

Thanks,

-N-
 
I'm still about 30 or so lbs away from my possible goal weight - but a lot closer than when i started almost 2 years ago.... and 2 months away from my 2 year anniversary.. I've come to the realization that there really is no final goal for me -- that the 'goal' line will be forever moving that I will never be done... done losing weight at some point - but never done fitness wise.. as it's an ongoing thing and I will have new ways to challenge myself and imrpove myself...

How do I feel mentally? Really no different at 188lbs than I felt at 383lbs.. Losing weight hasn't changed who I am as a person -I'm still me.. I still have my sense of humor, it hasn't made me more outgoing or the life of the party... I still prefer the outside edges and wallflowerness... It's up to me to change that -if I want to - and that's on the inside not the outside.

The positive side though, it's nice being able to go into a store and have pretty much the entire store available too me instead of just the rack of polyester mumus in the back... though overwhelming too

How do i feel physically? Im no where near where I think I should be or wehre I want to be -I still can't run - though iw ant to - I can walk pretty much anyone under the table, but can barely run across the street to avoid getting hit by cars... My cardiovascular health needs a lot of improvement.. but I'll get there..
 
It definitely is nice to go to the store and fit into everything! My confidence is really the only thing thats changed. I feel better about myself not only losing weight but having accomplished something that i put my mind toward
 
Maleficent and Stargurl--Thanks for your answers and a lot of RESPECT for how far you have come!

Maleficent--You mentioned you will never be done fitness wise. Since you have been working out so much for 2 years, do you find it something to be fun to do? I hate to admit it, but at the moment I find excersize to be very boring and something I dread doing (Which is why I'm trying to take up cycling). My mom said when she started working out (which was a long time ago-Shes stopped now) she hated it too, but she said she eventually started to like doing it. Is this true for you? If so, I feel a lot more hopeful!

Some things I look forward to when I reach my goal weight physically is to be able to bend over and tie my shoes without feeling like I'm going to pop, to be able to get up off of the floor with ease, to fit a smaller pants size comforatably, etc... Mentally I'm looking forward to being able to go swimming (Metal because I wouldn't be caught dead in a swimsuit now), to be able to go anywhere and not feel embarressed, to look good in pictures, and to not feel judged.

But then again, even when I was 50 pounds lighter a few years ago, I still felt as bad about myself as I do now. So perhaps you've got to get thin in your mind as well?

-N-
 
Maleficent--You mentioned you will never be done fitness wise. Since you have been working out so much for 2 years, do you find it something to be fun to do? I hate to admit it, but at the moment I find excersize to be very boring and something I dread doing (Which is why I'm trying to take up cycling).
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Some things I find excruciatingly dull and don't enjoy them and won't do them (the stationary bike is one of those things)

Walking is something I enjoy doing, always have - even at my heaviest weight I NEVER not walked...and I'm a very competitive person, especially wiht myself so I'm always trying to get a 'personal best' time... I prefer walking outside, but whe it was too cold and icey I was using the treadmill at the gym and having lots of fun with incline and speed and was able t really challenge myself - though I still have to push myself becaue I do ht those walls at 15 minutes and 20 minutes...

I want to start running - just t prove to myself that I can.

I spend a lot of time with weights - which I do enjoy - though I do get frustrated with it because I'm never quite sure what to do - or whether I'm doing enough- or doing it right or whatever -but not to the point where I will quit.

Do I love exercise? Eh- no -but I don't love brushing my teeth either -but it'ssomething I really need to do...

It's just a matter of not looking at it as torture and finding what you enjoy doing.. .

I would poke my eyes out if I had to resort to DVDs - but they work for some people - I hate them... I'm not a class type of person either - that works for others great... you have to find your own way and method of what works..
 
What a great idea for a thread. I can't wait to read about what others have to say. For me, I set myself the goal of losing 20 pounds and I'm about halfway there. Already I feel more comfortable in non-baggy clothes, although not all the time. I'm not ready to wear a bathing suit yet, but I'll get there. And I really enjoy the couple comments that I've gotten about looking good or that I look thinner. As far as enjoying working out goes, I enjoy it because I like what it does for me. The feeling after a hard workout is incredible. And when I can see changes in my body that I know are coming from working out, it makes me want to keep doing it. Also, I do gymnastics twice a week, which I absolutely love. It's so much fun but its also probably the hardest workout I do all week. I strongly recommend to everyone to find some form of exercise that you do love and just supplement the rest of the week with other exercise.
 
Thank you both for the replies!

... Something that I used to tell myself before excersizing was that the hardest part of excersizing was actually starting... Then, once you actually were doing it it wasn't so bad. I've never experienced the wonderful feeling many people mention after working out... But then again, I'm horribly out of shape, and don't think I could feel very euphoric while gasping for air! hehe.

I did some brainstorming to think about things that I love to do that would move my body... Here are some: Biking, Jump Rope (Have to get one still), Swimming (I have no clue how I could do it, though), Bowling, Shooting hoops, and of course my dear old self-torture device buddy, the eliptical. ... I think that if I only did it on rainy days it wouldn't be so bad!

I guess when times get tough, you just gotta keep your eyes on the prize. ... I found the 'fear of thin' thread and decided to contribute my own 'fears' in my diary (Point of no return) But I'll just have to get over all of those things, aye?

-N-
 
Yah I tend to think people are FOS when they talk about that euphoric feeling - the euphoria comes from finishing.. runner's high my fat behind :D

Find something you like doing... and just do it - and don't make it too hard at first -make it managable..

Like start with 15 minutes a day - everyone has 15 minutes... dance, hula hoop, skip rope, walk, hop on one foot, move... do that 4 - 5 days a week... then next week - make it 17 minutes... just keep the time managable -and put it on your calendar to do it a set amount of time and check it off when you've done it..

after a certain number of checks - REWARD time :) get a cd - a bottle of nail polish, a magaziine.. something you want..
 
Hey Maleficent--Just got back from a 4-5 mile bike ride...

This is a strange feeling! Could it be....? I had... F-fun? I did! I admit it, it was fun! And it got me winded, too... But nothing too too taxing.

I think I might go on another short one after supper! I have to admit that when I actually had a good time exercizing, it leaves me hopefull and more ready to reach my weight goal!

-N-
 
Fun is a good thing - that's excellent... :)

Not to discourage you from riding again tonite

DOn't overdo... you want to be able to do this regularly... if you overdo one day -that m ight make you all kinds of sore the next day or so and make you reluctant to go out and ride.. so just pace yourself... :)
 
Yeah, that's something that I have trouble with! I got it from my dad! :D

If I still feel a bit winded/sore from the bikeride I just took, I won't go... If I feel up to it, I'll go... But I won't do such a long one.

I almost always have a congested feeling in my lungs after I exercise (cardio). It sort of feels like Bronchitis and makes me hacky... Does anyone else get this?

-N-
 
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