Stay positive

[Crishell 0]

Hey everybody. Just thought I would share this. I had been rather bummed because I didn't meet my weight goal of 199 for my 40th birthday on August 14. I have been experiencing an extended plateau that is driving me crazy. I cannot get the scale to move lower than 225. I have been losing inches but the scale refuses to move. While I am still grateful for what I have accomplished,l the lack of scale movement downward (been the same not gained) has kept me very stressed out and miserable a great deal. I have tried exercising more/ less, eating more/less, more Protein, less carbs, more fluids. I feel I have evaluated my situation every way possible. So, to make a long story short, while I am not giving up, I have decided to not stress so much about things and go with the flow, listen to my band because I feel I have good restriction now and concentrate on the postives that have happened in my life since being banded. I will try my best to not be obsessed with weighing and get out and have some fun as opposed to sitting at home worrying about a pound.

On that note, yesterday we had Homecoming at my church. I have to toot my own horn because I looked good. I had gotten some highlights in my hair for my birthday and I had on a new outfit (size 16 old size 26/28 and at one point 30/32). And I had also bought a pair of black stilleto's (size 9 and used to wear 10's) that I wore as well. I had to practice walking in them several days ahead of time but I wore them. I got a lot of compliments which made me feel good despite that scale. I never could have done that at 300+ pounds. I guess what I am trying to say to everyone listening is: while you may get frustrated and not meet goals in the timeframe you think, don't give up. It will happen in God's time. Just hang in there and stay positive.

[aprilapple 1]

Thanks for sharing Crishell. You have come along way...so toot your own horn and strut your stuff!

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[Blessed1 0]

Crishell,

We are pretty much stuck at the same point(I'm at 224). Like you, Frustration set in, then doubt, then just plain old confusion. Then I decided to take a break from the scale and keep keepin on. I feel healthier, more fit and happier. I will return to the scale in due time, but right now we need a break from each other so I can continue to STAY POSITIVE.