blueowl88's Journal, 18 June 2018

Congratulations, great job! Idk your height, but i am 5'2" and i had to lose about 40# before i could tell. No one has commented, but i think too some people don't want to say anything bc it is uncomfortable to comment on people's bodies. 

Sorry, should also have said that in the last seven pounds it is definitely noticeable, at least to me. So stick with it. 

Wow everyone! Thank you for all of the support! I do have a before photo in my computer and a more recent picture in my phone so side by sides might help my personal perspective. I know I shouldn't worry about everyone else but it's hard when they lectured me in the past about how I was killing myself. It's like... Hey here I am not dying are you gonna say anything now!? Ha! Again though, thank you all for the support! 

Also consider that your old wardrobe may be hiding a bit. I tend to wear big shirts that cover a lot and it's hard to tell I've lost weight except a little in my face and arms. When I just have a t-shirt on it's more noticeable.  

Its giving me anxiety but I posted pictures. I hope it gives me peace of mind and a good reference as I continue to lose! 

It took me years to get within five pounds of my current weight and no one said a word during the process. After a couple of years in maintenance some people now have come to the conclusion that I'm having a medical crisis. Don't listen to the noise. Do what you need to do for you.. 

It was 65 lbs lost before folks at work said anything about my loss...But I had folks I saw every few months make comments at 30 lbs off...i think folks that are around us everyday don’t notice as much as folks we don’t see as often 

I’ve been thinking of this post a bit. The biggest difference I’ve seen in this journey is in myself. There are many people who have not commented on my weight loss, which I find strange. However, I am so happy about the new me, have so much energy, love fitting into old clothes and passing on the ones that are now too big, etc, etc. I think I may have been depressed during my time of emotional eating and I can only see this now that I look back. Point is, I am so over the moon and and in love with life right now that I no longer care if anyone remarks on my weight loss - I’M HAPPIER AND THATS ALL THAT REALLY MATTERS 😊. I feel like Amy Schumer in the movie “I Feel Pretty” 😂. So, if you feel the way I do, just keep on going FOR YOU. Any comments from others is just icing on the cake (sorry for the food reference 😂). Also, when you decide to add some exercise don’t feel that you have to go big. I’m walking 30-60 min a day and feel great. I think some people feel they have to buy a gym membership and go crazy. So what you feel you can continue.  

“Do what you feel you can continue” - sorry for the typo 

Thank you Crazy8Cottage! I have been diagnosed with depression and anxiety that I tried to heal with food! Relearning how to eat and emotionally detach from food has been difficult but you're right I'm doing all of this for myself! I just wish I could see the results! :) 

Most people notice and don’t say anything because they don’t want to offend you. People didn’t say anything to me untilI had lost over 60 lbs, and when they did is went something like, “No offense, but you’ve lost weight, haven’t you?” Like, how could I possibly be offended that you noticed my giant achievement?! 

Keep up the good work ! At the end of the day the only person that matter is you and yourself. Be proud of your effort !!!