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WinterRose111
WinterRose111

I went to the doctor today and while I was there I weighed in.  Last time, the weight was mumbled and I lost my nerve to ask for the final weight because there were two people with me and I was embarrassed.  So, I only heard the approximate weight and I see from my weight today that I lost somewhere between 5 and 10 pounds.  That's with 3.5 months of hard work in a holistic, top-down, no-holds-barred, do every single thing you need to for healthy living and weight loss, approach.  My clothes feel looser, my appetite is way down, I feel better when I move around and my waist, etc. measurements (my preferred weekly gauge) are lower each week.  But somehow I haven't actually lost much weight.  I'm feeling so demoralized right now.  I need some help, please.  Why are scales impossible to please?

GreenEyes727
GreenEyes727
Hi and good morning. Just wondering if you have ever had your thyroid checked?
WinterRose111
WinterRose111
Hi there and thank you for the reply. Yes, clean bill of health except for being overweight. Family history of diabetes on both sides and even that comes out clean.
FlRetired
FlRetired
WinterRose; you are doing great. A lot of us have very slow weight loss. Keep doing what you are doing and don't get discouraged. Weight is just part of the picture. How we feel and our health come in at no 1. Stay strong!
WinterRose111
WinterRose111
Thank you so much for the kindness. It means the world to me right now and I send kindness and good thoughts back to you!!
FlRetired
FlRetired
Thanks WinterRose. I love being around folks whom are positive and uplifting in their daily living. Peace to all.
WinterRose111
WinterRose111
I feel the same; we are all in it together!
lorrieonline
lorrieonline
Between 5 and 10 pounds is a fabulous achievement, WinterRose! Congratulations on that! It's natural to want the weight to come off faster, I've been there too. I keep track on a tracking sheet and when I look back and see what's been possible, it's very uplifting!! Keep up the great work! Be proud of your accomplishments. Sounds like you're doing great!
WinterRose111
WinterRose111
Thank you so much, Lorrie; it's incredible 9feel that positive encouragement. It sounds like you are doing a terrific job, too. Keep going! We can do this!
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