Obesity Support Group

This community is dedicated to those of us struggling with obesity. Obesity is thought to be a significant risk factor in certain health conditions, leading to increased mortality. Find the support you need by sharing your story, asking questions, and learning from others on how they have coped.

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LiliannB 02/27/2012

On Saturday I whipped out my Richard Simmons Foodmover and began my life changing journey. I have not cheated and also did not get on the scale for the entire weekend!!! I had set my weekly weigh in on March 3rd. and I am on my way!!!

I love my plan and eating healthy meals and snacks..It feels wonderful!! Last night we had Chinese take out and will be like this every weekend...So I choose Chicken Chow Mein and am happy I am making healthier choices!! Yahoooo!!!

I have a long way to go....My goal is to get down to 200 and take it from there. I never was slim, So this journey will be amazing!!

Have a great day and week all..:)
Liliann

deleted_user 02/28/2012

You have the right mind set Liliann. Optimism is KEY. One of the most mis-understood powers is the power of the mind. Our brains are capable of so much if we let them. Keep us posted. I'm still plateued at 287, but I'm still plugging away at it.

deleted_user 02/28/2012

one tip of advice id give you is dont look at the scale. cause through the process the numbers may not be what you want to see from the work but ur body is changing.

use the mirror instead cause the scale might not be the number you wana see but in the mirror you can see the change and difference even if the numbers dont show it.

cause if ur always looking at a scale and dont see the weight going down then it will discourage you and set you back.

thats what i did when i started to lose weight, i didnt worry about the scale but more on how i looked and can see the difference in my body

good luck

deleted_user 02/28/2012

I wish you all the best!

deleted_user 02/29/2012

Sounds like u are on the right track! I agree with Derek, dont rely on the scale! When I started to realize my eating problem was more of an addiction for 1 , i started a food diary & 2, i put up my scale! so many times I have gave up when the scale hasnt said what I thought it should! But, if your eating healthier it will have to come off evenyually! BEST of LUCK!

LiliannB 03/01/2012

Thank you all!!!

LivingWater 03/02/2012

Yes, there are many things which tell us we are making progress! Not just the scale. Having our clothes fit better. Looking in the mirror and seeing a more attractive person. But don't forget the health benefits, too. I'm beginning to get my chores done easier. Cleaning, food shopping, laundry, etc. used to really tire me out. Now it's like, NO BIG DEAL!!!!

soulsearcher83 03/03/2012

Ditto on ignoring the scale. I feel a smaller stomach but the scale doesnt move too swiftly. A better judge is going to see someone who hasn't seen you in a long time and listen to them gush about how great you look lol. It has happend so many times since I started losing.

I have chosen to only weigh myself once every 2 weeks. I don't want the number to be my only motivations, or disappointment.

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