So, you all know I hit my goal weight last week (YAY!!!) It was all very exciting, except for the fact that for the rest of the week I was up on the scale. This morning at my "official" WI I am at an even150. That's fine. I have been really struggling with not eating enough (crazy concept, I know!) and I know it is going to come down again now that I have a better handle on that.
The thing is that I am feeling a little lost right now. For 8 months my life has revolved around becoming healthy and losing weight. Well, now I am healthy and I have lost weight, and there is a bit of postpartum going on. I have more goals, other things I am working towards, but they all seem kinda fuzzy and vague right now. And I am so so scared of gaining this weight back. Even though nothing has really changed in the food department, and I am still kicking ass at my morning workouts, I am so scared that the weight is going to come back. I have measured my waist 4 times in the last week to make sure it isn't getting bigger. It's becoming almost an obsession, and it needs to stop.
I thought that once I got to my goal weight that the scale wouldn't matter as much, but now it seems to matter more than ever. It's time to give myself a good talking to and figure out just whats going on, where I'm at, and where I want to go. Time to set new goals that are more solid and not let the post weight loss cloud stay over me any longer. Time to get my act together. I am going to work on this, and post some goals and plans soon, so I can get back into the swing of things.
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08/30/2006 13:40
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It's like the post-wedding depression, isn't it--some people (obviously you and me included) always need a project. And that's not a bad thing, since it tends to lead to self-improvement. I'm looking forward to seeing your new concrete goals once you figure out what they are.
And you will not gain the weight back. You have changed so much about your life, and as long as you don't change right back to how you were (not) taking care of yourself before you decided to start WW, there's just no way you're going to end up back where you started. Also, remember that you can't maintain exactly at 150 all the time--it'll probably range 5 lbs or so. So if you're 153 one morning, it's not because you're doing anything wrong. If I can maintain by being sort of lazy about counting and eating too much dessert, you can certainly maintain by sticking to core and exercising, but adding an appropriate amount of food. It just might take a while to figure out what an appropriate amount is.
I'm so happy to see you moving into this next phase and I can imagine that it comes with a whole new set of fears and struggles--but you'll work through those just like you tackled losing the weight in the first place. And we're happy to listen while you work it out.
They say that maintaining is where the real work begins. I'm worried about that, too. Very worried. I'm glad I'm still trying to lose...I've often thought about that post-partum thing. And even though I've been married for 16 years, I still remember how bummed and lost I felt after the honeymoon..I was like "now what?" But, you will figure it out. Find another hobby. Or you can just be the inspirational one that we all look up to and ask advice!
Thanks for sharing about your first week of maintaining. I seriously fear all of that, the post partum, the now what, the wondering what else I can immerse myself in as I have this whole crazy weight loss process and then finally just keeping it off and not letting it creep back on. I'm still quite a ways from reaching goal, but it's still something at the back of my mind now. And while I fear it, it's something that I crave more than anything, to just be at goal and be able to face these new fears.
That said, I really don't see you gaining it back. I think the biggest battle is with your head, and you have won in so many ways and if you need examples, look back to your rules, and the click, and the it's just who I am posts and see for yourself. You've come a long way in your journey, beyond just pounds and inches lost.
First of all congradulations on making goal! You look stunning. You have been decicated, consistent, and introspective the whole time. I admire you for that .It must feel amazing to be at your goal, something you worked so hard for. Have you fully transitioned into "new you", or are there times where you see yourself at the weight you were at the beginning of the journey?
You won't gain the weight back. You may fluctuate a few pounds here and there, which is completely normal. But you have come to value your workouts and feeling healthy; it's part of you now.
Good luck with figuring out your new goals. Most importantly, take some time to be proud of yourself!
Yep, I know how you feel. I am not even at goal yet (close, but no cigar ), and I am completely skeered of maintainance. To me, that is the hardest part of this battle. Doing it over and over and over for the rest of my life. I think that is where the determination and follow-thru come into play.
I have no doubt you will succeed! Savor the moment where you are, and then work towards your next goal. Once I hit goal, mine is becoming seriously BUFF!
Now you can set all sorts of more important goals. How about a goal to do a certain number of pushups? Or to get really cut arms like Angela Bassett (a dream of mine)? Or to run a certain distance? Or to do walking holidays in nearby beauty spots that you've been meaning to visit but never have? Or learning to cook healthy dishes? So many good goals for you to pursue. You don't have to be without a project, ever!
I just got back to the site after a 2 month hiatus and what happens? The other Sara is married, you make it to goal!! Lots of great things going on!! A sincere congratulations to ya!! I am gonna update my blog tomorrow. Hope you'll swing on by and say hello once in a while! Your newest pic is fantastic! You look like a model!! Good for you girl!
I don't know what is worse, losing the weight, or keeping it off! They are both big challenges but both very different. I know most programs I have heard about have a maintanance plan. Different from while you're losing weight. You need to change your plan. Maybe change your workouts, your menu, make some new goals or rewards for each week or month you maintain. Congratulate yourself!! Go out for a day of beauty or something. The fact that you made it this far is truly amazing so you know you can do this!! Remind yourself how hard you worked and that YOU did it!!
WOW! You look amazing and it must feel so great to actually see the scale give you the number you were after. But yes, you must feel a bit at a loss now, having focused so hard on one thing for so many weeks and now that focus needs a change of venue. Good Luck with whatever new goals you make, I hope shopping for excellent sexy new clothes is one of them. LOL.
Just thought I'd stop on by and say hello. I hope you are doing wonderfully on Maintenance. When you have a minute, let us know how you are doing!! We miss you! Hugs!
Congrats on acheiving your goal weight!! Your weight loss pic looks awesome and I'm so proud of you! I would say that the worries and fears of losing weight go away quickly but they don't. You have to start focusing on something else like running a 5K or acheiving a new fitness goal.
You'll eventually realize how much you can eat and still maintain...but don't stress about it! I stressed way too much and then boom...I had gall bladder problems and now I can't even eat things like I did before. So enjoy your food and your new body! And remember that even if you gain 5 lbs one week....it will be nothing to lose compared to the weight you've lost over the past 8 months!
First big congrats on reaching your goal! Be proud of yourself! Now you can focus on other things you've always wanted to do. There were always so many things I thought I would do if only I were thin ... do you have any of those? Now's the time to do them!
Also, the suggestion is to only weigh once a week and give yourself a range of say 5 pounds. That way you don't panic over those couple of pounds that you're normally going to fluctuate on a regular basis. Should you find you hit that five pound gain though, then you know to watch yourself the next week and see how it goes. You don't want to be on a perpetual diet, that's the thing. You want to live life. Just monitor things, and when you see a problem, cut back on calorie intake and kick up the output for a little while. At least, that's my plan when I eventually get to goal.
Sorry I haven't been by in awhile but my mouth DROPPED when I saw your number and pic. CONGRATS on making goal! You inspire me! I know I can do it! THANKS!
I'm looking forward to seeing your new concrete goals once you figure out what they are.
.It must feel amazing to be at your goal, something you worked so hard for. Have you fully transitioned into "new you", or are there times where you see yourself at the weight you were at the beginning of the journey? 
), and I am completely skeered of maintainance. To me, that is the hardest part of this battle. Doing it over and over and over for the rest of my life. 
I think that is where the determination and follow-thru come into play.
