I thought I'd share some of my *Before* photo's as it reminds me how far I've traveled and keeps me motivated to continue - it also helps me to work towards never regaining the weight.
The photo above was taken on my first trip to London...I remember feeling pretty good at this time...I had lost a bit of my weight I gained when I first moved to Germany - I was 82kg's when I arrived in Germany and at this stage was about 78kg's
Two months later, I was a little thinner... now 76kg's and feeling very happy with myself...the only times I posed for a full body shot photo were the times I felt happy about my weight...So looking at this photo tells me I was happy ( or so I thought )
Looking at these photo's I can't believe I actually allowed myself to get to this stage...
Two months later, I was a little thinner... now 76kg's and feeling very happy with myself...the only times I posed for a full body shot photo were the times I felt happy about my weight...So looking at this photo tells me I was happy ( or so I thought )
Looking at these photo's I can't believe I actually allowed myself to get to this stage...My weight was never constant, if I dieted I got it down to about 72kg's...once I even got it to 69kg's, but only for a week - if I didn't focus on my weight and just *lived* ( as everyone calls it ) my weight would be about 78-80kg's naturally.
I hated the mirror, I hated my body, it looked middle age and menopausal...I even had moments I told myself that this was the new me, a grandmother, I had to just accept it and that there was more to life than being slim and eating correctly, life was about enjoying oneself...but those thoughts never lasted long as I hated feeling the way I did.
I yoyo dieted for over 7 years...never able to keep my weight constant.
I'm now faced with a brand new challenge... keeping my weight down and not regaining it all back...so this is why I blog about this subject, I need to do whatever I can do to keep myself focused on my new eating lifestyle, writing my feelings down and remembering is what I need to help me stay focused, so please bare with me if watching your weight is not an important issue, this can get very boring when you are not on this sort of journey in your personal life I know. I used to get fed up of my thin friends talking about gym, clothing, diets etc, as I was in a different head space - struggling with my own weight and not wanting to bring attention to how I was feeling about myself at the time...if I didn't speak about my unhappiness with my weight then I didn't bring attention to it and so I was hoping they wouldn't notice my weight gain.
I thought about something last night with regards to my weight...I used to feel so old when overweight. I dressed like an older person, my mental state was of an older person...compared to how I'm feeling at the moment. I no longer feel silly getting up and dancing in my lounge when the Black Eyed Peas song * I got the feeling * comes on...
Being slimmer makes me much happier....
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I was just thinkin about that last night. About how hard it will be once I lose the weight to keep it there. Not to think I am safe and then end up gaining it back.
Nice to hear that Lols had something good happen on her birthday...a kindle is not cheap..!
Am happy for you that you have achieved your goal...nice feeling! Haven't had time to read blogs as have so much to do and get ready..leaving for CT next Monday!
Lovely photos of Lols and Princess! Have a great weekend! xxx
We'll gladly help you stay focused. I'm so glad that you're so much happier with yourself!
When I lost 50 lbs two years ago, I did not take the time to adjust to my new weight and my new body and appreciate it. My journey was all about the journey and not the destination. Which I know to some people sounds like the way to go but what happened was this: I was not prepared for the destination! I got there and I still had the mind set of a fat girl. I still looked in the mirror and saw what I didn't like instead of looking in the mirror and saying "wow, I look fabulous, look what I've accomplished!" I had achieved my goal of losing weight. Period. End. Done. Went on with my "normal life" and guess what? I gained back 40 lbs. Of course I did.
Why am I telling you all this? LOL! Because I want you to know how inspired I am by you. Not just your success but because you are whole heartedly embracing your new form and appreciating it every day. Something I look forward to doing when I get to goal this time. Something I am prepared to do! Something YOU help me to do.
Happy Halloween Marcelle!
When I lost 50 lbs two years ago, I did not take the time to adjust to my new weight and my new body and appreciate it. My journey was all about the journey and not the destination. Which I know to some people sounds like the way to go but what happened was this: I was not prepared for the destination! I got there and I still had the mind set of a fat girl. I still looked in the mirror and saw what I didn't like instead of looking in the mirror and saying "wow, I look fabulous, look what I've accomplished!" I had achieved my goal of losing weight. Period. End. Done. Went on with my "normal life" and guess what? I gained back 40 lbs. Of course I did.
Why am I telling you all this? LOL! Because I want you to know how inspired I am by you. Not just your success but because you are whole heartedly embracing your new form and appreciating it every day. Something I look forward to doing when I get to goal this time. Something I am prepared to do! Something YOU help me to do.
Happy Halloween Marcelle!
I completely understand your want/need to keep blogging about your maintenance. Perhaps that's the hardest part of all this. If it was easy, we'd all still be thin from previous attempts at weight loss.
I'm looking forward to reading your blog for as long as you're here :)
Although I feel young for my age, 49, I would like to look younger along with it.
You look fantastic, Marcelle.
You really do look at least 10 - 15 years younger now then you did before you lost the weight. It's just incredible the transformation you have made. And the thing is no one would have looked at you and thought anything negative about your appearance, because you were beautiful then too.
Congrats on all you've accomplished. Keep blogging!
Hey! It's not boring to read about your journey!! Not at all, so no worries there.
I'm not slim all the way (although you seem to think I am...well have a better look lol) but I'm ok with who I am. I know I could loose a few or be a bit fitter but I'm doing my workouts and keeping balance in what I drink and eat. I just don't want to be focussed on this for the greater part of my life. There's so much more to experience for me in this life and I want to experience it. And if I would focus on being slim more than I do now, I would go to the gym 5-7 times a week (which I find rather boring) but miss out on other things that I so enjoy.
The good thing is when I'm busy I'm not snacking at all so that's a bonus lol.
Anyway...long story short: we all just have another journey in life...but this doesn't mean it's boring if yours is different than that of others! So just keep blogging about what you feel or think or like or whatever!
Let's try again!
As Cessie said: I'm also never getting tired of your stories. Maintaining weight is much more difficult than losing it in my opinion so I believe that you need your blogging friends even more once you've reached your goal. I know I do if I ever get there :lol:
Don't you just love that song of the Black Eyed Peas, it makes me happy every time I hear it.
Yup, you need to talk about it. And I am happy to read you. I have to be *very careful* talking about weight and exercise on my blog as I am probably one of the smaller people in my circle. What people dont understand is that I am still 6kg heavier than I want to be. I weigh 60kg now. I weighed 52kg before my kids. I want to weight 54kg but ultimately I want a strong, toned body. I am blessed with great genes - so a bit of exercise and I should be fine.
I LOVE to exercise. The VA gym has empowered me to do this regularly because of its epic childcare facility. I would exercise even if I didnt *have* to. But some people hate it if you talk about exercising, healthy lifestyle. I think they feel you are judging them or something. I am stoked to have *met* you so I have someone to motivate and inspire me PLUS someone to talk exercise smack with. LOL
I think you look fabulous in your 'before' photos AND in your bikini shot! :o) I sometimes think we're too hard on ourselves, but you know what body makes you the happiest, and you're right - maintaining IS more difficult than losing the weight. I know this from experience! Still, we learn from our mistakes and I'm determined this is the last time I'll ever need to be on a 'diet'!
Marcy, you are really an inspiration!!! Have a great week:)
It's great to see how far you've come! You look amazing.
I agree with Wendy T. comment!
I am just catching up over the busy weekend. I love to see progress posts like this and boy have you made amazing progress. Maintaining is definitely the hardest part. I have NEVER been able to do it. Just yo yo... and that is why I am making slow changes this time and doing things I can live with long term. And I felt the same way, everytime I have been overweight I have felt old and tired and frumpy. When you feel fit and healthy and know you look good it is amazing how much it changes your energy level and your zest for life. When I lost weight before, I got dressed up everyday and I loved it, felt so good about myself. And I can see the same in you. You are a beautiful person, inside and out!
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