i felt the same way when i purged my closet for the first time - i was scared! what if i need, what if i gain all this weight back, and i couldn't believe the emotional attachment i had to a few shirts/sweaters - so weird! but now that they're all gone i feel even better! i don't discuss my weight loss journey with anyone either (except my mom, hubby & bff) - i wouldn't dream of mentioning in FB. i'm also looking for the big reveal (on my bday in june) but i too am afraid. maybe once i've lost a significant amount, who knows, but for now, i have my way of doing things and i know what keeps me motivated and for some reason sharing with everyone i know is not motivating! keep up the excellent work - very happy for you!!
05 Nov 10 by member: sophie99
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I know how you feel. When you tell everyone about your loss you feel like you are on stage and they are watching closer to see if you will keep it off. I guess I use that as blackmail for myself. I have not kept my loss to myself. I tell my friends and family because then I know if I screw up and put it back on they will all know. It gives me all the more reason to continue. :D I try to only post on FB every so often though about my weight loss. The last before/after shot was 75 pounds lost so I will probably do it again at 100 lbs. Congrats on your loss!!! You are doing so great!
05 Nov 10 by member: amanda123
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I think it's great that your daughter is doing a fundraiser. Saying goodbye to clothing does bring up emotions. You are looking great and feeling great. I share in your feelings living a new lifestyle. I guess it just has to be a day to day decision. I sure don't want to go back. Have a great weekend. Enjoy your time with your family. We Can Do It!!!!!!!!!!!!!
05 Nov 10 by member: Cindy Thompson
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You know what I find annoying... when someone I havent seen in awhile sees that I am losing weight and I tell them 80 lbs they always ask "Oh did you have stomach surgery?" or the 2nd response "Are you on the HCG diet?" I love the look on their faces when I tell them "No, I did it the old fashioned way - eating right and I didnt have surgery, pills, or shots - just hard work". It is amazing to me how many people think you can't lose weight without doing something drastic.
05 Nov 10 by member: amanda123
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You look great! Keep up the good work. It is good to hear that I am not the only one that has the same struggles. I have a huge pile of clothes I need to get rid of. You have inspired me to do it! i will clean out my closet this week!!!
05 Nov 10 by member: 65mama2
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Dude, step away from the fat clothes. Those belong to the old fat you. You are not the same person. Let them all go and let the new you shine. I know its kinda scary when you think of all the emotional changes that come with the physical ones but they do. You have done such an amazing job. Don't ever give yourself the chance of holding on to them.
05 Nov 10 by member: kmartin
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I know exactly what you mean. I've boxed up a lot of "fat clothes," but I haven't gotten rid of them yet. Similarly, I don't talk about how much I've lost on FB (though I do post the occasional photo of myself and see if anyone notices! :) ). I think for me, it's because I've spent so long feeling self-conscious about my weight. I still remember distinctly a day in my sophomore year of high school (I was probably 165-170 then) when a guy behind me in one of my classes made an off-hand comment about how I was "normal size" as opposed to the super-skinny girl next to me -- I was elated! I was bracing for a comment about how fat I was, since I was sure that was how everyone else saw me. That girl is still uncomfortable subjecting her body to scrutiny, even though *this* girl knows I've lost a lot of weight.
05 Nov 10 by member: jessie1326
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Fd, went down that road last week, and had the same epiphany. My journal yesterday was about getting past the quitting stage. Realizing I'm past the quitting stage. Being scared of being past the quitting stage!!! You are doing phenomenal and you are going to make it!!
05 Nov 10 by member: ctlss
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I was excited to get rid of my fat clothes but a part of me worried I might need them again. Most of me was convinced this WOE is for life and I am never going back to the old me. Sometimes it is hard to have people noticing our weight loss because it creates a lot of pressure to perform with continued losses which can sometimes come slowly. The compliments are wonderful though.
06 Nov 10 by member: Multiplicity1
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Love it...all terrific comments...thank you so much! Ya'll are the best!
06 Nov 10 by member: FLOWERDUDE
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