Not minding the person in the reflection anymore...
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, 06-23-2012 at 03:06 PM (1951 Views)
About a month ago I started getting compliments on my weight loss. I hadn't really SEEN the change like I expected to. It took other people commenting on my weight loss for me to actually try to see the change. Clothes are different, face is different. I just was afraid to celebrate the weight loss because I didn't feel it was drastic enough. I started to take the time out finally to celebrate my changes. I am looking much slimmer. I caught a glimpse of myself in a reflection at the grocery store and was shocked by my skinny legs and much slimmer face. I still have a long way to go to get to my goal, but I'm trying to celebrate the small victories along the way. I am still dealing with strong issues during PMS. This is the only time since being sleeved that I feel out of control a bit. I have stronger cravings and I am a LOT hungrier. I usually battle with eating too much during this time. I hate it. Once it's over, I feel much more in control. The more I lose, the harder it is to keep losing though. I am at the point now where it's going to be harder and harder to lose weight. I hope in another 4 1/2 months I'll be at goal. I am 4 1/2 months out. So I have a lot more work to do. I think the biggest battle will be MAINTENANCE--the king issue so many have. Maintaining the weight loss is going to be the hardest part. I am looking forward to getting there--and hoping I will have enough smarts and dedication to stay there. I know I'm really happy I've been sleeved. It is nice not to feel completely out of control with food anymore. I am MUCH better equipped to deal with it now. The sleeve really does help a LOT. I just know that the sleeve really is a TOOL. I know some people hate that term--but it is. I could probably eat an entire box of crackers over the course of a day since they slide down so easily. I could eat plenty of ice cream if I wanted to and make the sleeve useless. You have to choose NOT to eat those things. Protein first is the rule I stick to all the time--and also I've never had a drink of anything while I eat. I feel like those are so important! The protein really does fill me and that is why the sleeve is a tool. Feed it right and it will work for you!