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I know that I'm supposed to focus on the positive. Remind myself of all of the progress I've made. Sometimes it's not as easy as it seems. Last night all I could see is the rolls of dat, the wobbly, cellulite, the rolls of back fat, and the puffy belly pooch. I try to remind myself that I just bought a new pair of jeans in a smaller size (woo-hoo!!) but then I just think about the fact that they are tight and stretchy so it's almost like cheating.
Basically I'm finding it hard to celebrate the triumphs and I feel like I can only concentrate on the negatives. I love the fact that I fet support here and lots of people are noticing that I'm losing weight. I just wish it didn't take so long.
I just had to get this down since it's been in my head. I'm trying not to be a debbie-downer - just need to get that out so that it doesn't undermine all my efforts...
Diet Calendar Entries for 20 October 2011:
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1289 kcal
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Fat: 37.87g | Prot: 71.47g | Carb: 176.93g.
Breakfast: Spicy Shredded Chicken Alfredo1, splenda, mini moo, great value 2% milk, life cereal, coffee. Lunch: great value light yogurt, great value whole wheat bread, land o frost turkey, frenchs mustard. Snacks/Other: wee brie, gala apple, roasted almond granola. more...
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2011 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Resting - 16 hours, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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You're just looking at the wrong parts. New jeans in a smaller size mean you are getting tight, and it's just going to keep going. Keep up the good work lady.
20 Oct 11 by member: FastAmy
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We are here to listen. It's good to get feelings like that out. Release and then forget about it. We see progress and want you to not give up. You are only 2 lbs from a 20 loss. That is awesome. You can do it. Before you know it you will need a new pair of jeans.
Keep in mind, sometimes our emotions can fluctuate like our weight. So know that this too will pass. It's our prerogative ;-)
20 Oct 11 by member: M.Trublu
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I think one of the great things about this site is that when you're struggling, there's always someone you can look to for inspiration- then they'll have their rough patches and look to you for that inspiration. Celebrate your victories- almost 20 lbs and a new pair of smaller jeans is great progress! I know sometimes you don't see the difference on your body but I promise you it's there! Make sure you let yourself see the small changes. I remember a few months ago when my arms suddenly felt lighter and I realized that through a combination of toning and weight loss they were no longer brushing my body all the time. It is frustrating how slow the process is sometimes (after 9 months, I'm STILL trying to get to 30 lbs!) but progress is progress! Be proud!
20 Oct 11 by member: gnat824
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I know what you mean. I want to hurry up and get to my goal. It is hard when we stall out on one weight for a while, or lose some of the motivation that we started with. But we just have to be patient and keep on keeping on. Stay strong and keep focused on your goal.
Congrats on the new smaller jeans. Smaller is smaller, stretchy or not! I need to go clothes shopping. Nothing I have in my closet fits anymore, but I am holding out for some reason....
20 Oct 11 by member: pkgardner
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I wish I could help but patience is NOT my strength. But I read on Biggest Loser sight that you have to love yourself now. Just the way you are. It is good to have goal and to want to be healthier and even sexier, but you need to LOVE all of you. The more joy and positivity the more good things will happen to you.
So my problem is I am training to run a 5k and for 2 weeks I have been busting my ass running every day, and after working so hard, I hate that I am still only running or 8 minutes and walking for 2 minute intervals. I want to run the whole thing already and I feel like I worked really hard so I should be about to do it by now.
Ok, cheesy joke to cheer ya up.
~ Don't go out of your weigh to please anyone but yourself.
21 Oct 11 by member: MerryWeather
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Wow! Thank you all for your support and encouragement. Seriously, seeing all of your comments this morning made my day. I really feel like I just needed to get that out of my system, kind of like a big deep breath to release the tension. This morning I didn't feel so bad about it. My regular jeans are getting so big that I have to keep pulling them up!
21 Oct 11 by member: New MrsRando
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It's a slow, frustrating process.. but you're obviously making progress at it whether you realize it or not. I read another member's journal where she said she lost a whole 20 lbs before she actually noticed a change in her body shape.. so be proud and happy that your body is transforming to its new shape so quickly! Keep on losing those inches ;) You've definitely got it in you.
21 Oct 11 by member: peppymint
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You are two pounds from a twenty pound weight lost, pick up anything that heavy and feel what you actually lost. And the best part? Its permanent weight loss...no crazy fad or crash diets, you have done something that many others can not find the will power to do. I hope to follow your example :)
21 Oct 11 by member: Razzle_n_dazzle
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I kept the strings on one pair of work out pants tied up where they were when i started this journey- (they have ALOT of elastic in the waist band or they'd be falling off)But when ever i get down on my self cus the scale isnt moving, or i get a glimps of my flabby belly in the mirror and feel less then fabulous- I put those pants on, pull the tie out in front, and see the 4" inches the bow sits out away from my body. Remiding myself i was this big around 6 months ago, and I worked damn hard and have made progress... just my 2 cents but it helps me get back into the right state of mind! Good for you in your progress and I hope after reading all the posts here you feel back to your wonderful self again! cheers!
21 Oct 11 by member: NewSarah!
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Working as hard as you are at achieving a personal goal is life changing. both in your body and in your mind. When you reach the end of this journey (if we really ever do) you will have gained so much wisdom and then will be able to share what you have learned with others that arent as far along as you are. Most worthy goals are never easy or without their share of misery but can you just imagine the pure joy you are going to feel when you have reached it?
22 Oct 11 by member: stacy robbins
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Thank you all so much for all of your encouragement. You definitely helped get my head back in the game. Thank you all so very much I don't know if I can really express how much it means to me.
22 Oct 11 by member: New MrsRando
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