tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-160217315493191006.post8305796556010726422..comments2023-11-05T07:54:48.240+00:00Comments on Losing a Little Bit of Me: 90% There? 85%?starfish264http://www.blogger.com/profile/14024515361050828981noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-160217315493191006.post-593629271722620882011-06-24T12:53:25.411+01:002011-06-24T12:53:25.411+01:00Hi Barb,
I completely agree. The first 50-60lbs...Hi Barb, <br /><br />I completely agree. The first 50-60lbs came off relatively easy for me, because I was doubly motivated by vanity / comfort and my fitness targets. But this last 15lb or so are a royal pain in the arse, as simpley put, I'm much more comfortable with how I look and feel. Anyone who's gone from a size 20 to a 14 finds it hard to be that bothered about scraping into a 12. Of course there's a few bits I wouldn't mind improving a bit (hi, wobbly belly - I'm talking to you), but generally I'm happy. I do know that my running and biking and other sports would benefit from me losing a bit more- they're just easier when you're not trailing excess bulk around. And it would probably also benefit my old back injury, which is mostly rehabbed but occasionally nigglesome. But yeah - really only a long-term goal and a would-be-nice rather than a neccessity these days. I'm happier learning to balance myself for the rest of my life than a short-term goal - I've done the most important bit (getting started) already.<br /><br />Suestarfish264https://www.blogger.com/profile/14024515361050828981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-160217315493191006.post-28041020866796497612011-06-22T19:27:32.544+01:002011-06-22T19:27:32.544+01:00We started our weight loss journeys about the same...We started our weight loss journeys about the same time--spring 2009. I had 50 lbs to lose to hit the lower end of a 'healthy' bmi. I got the first 10 off easy, walked my knees into a paste getting the next 10 off, and for the last two years have sat at 27.5 (give or take a little). Clearly I have mastered maintenance at this level. What is not so clear is if I have the energy, the drive, the oomph to do what it takes to get any more off. I look pretty good. I feel fine. I can do anything I want to do. I have begun to wonder if maybe I haven't actually found my comfort zone. It's not so bad wearing a size 12 (old days 14).<br /><br />I'm not encouraging you to give up by any means. But don't forget that stopping the gain was the greatest gift you ever gave yourself. Be healthy, be happy.<br /><br />BarbAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com