Week: 6
Pounds Lost: about 15
(my regular Saturday morning Weight Watchers meeting was cancelled due to the Canada Day weekend so I didn’t get to weigh in this week)
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall…
…who’s the fairest of them all? Me? Why thank you! I have to admit it – at week six, for the first time in a long while, I feel good about my body. Everywhere I go, I feel more confident and secure than I did six weeks ago. But there is a potential downside to this newfound confidence. In the end, although I know I’ve lost about 15 pounds, I still have to face the fact that at nearly 200 pounds and 5’7”, I’m still significantly overweight. I may look better than I used to, but to a casual observer I’m still large.
So what am I saying? Who really cares what a casual observer would think about my physical appearance? Unfortunately, I do. I think I look a lot better than I did, and I want others to validate that feeling of pride.
I guess in the end I’m musing on the relativity of body confidence. It’s funny – I talked about this with a friend recently, and she said that she wanted to get t-shirts made up that said “I used to weigh 250!” I guess everyone who’s lost a lot of weight has gone through this at various stages in the process – I’m proud of my current physique, but I know that after the next 15 pounds (and the next…) I’ll look back on this shape and wonder how I could have been so pleased with myself.
But hey, I’m still very positive about my experience to date, though I know there will be challenges in the future. Actually, one of the biggest weight loss challenges so far is in store in the immediate future for both me and my husband, who’s on this journey with me. You see, I’m on holidays at the moment; out-of-town with my kids visiting our extended family. So, I’m going to face the challenge of staying on track while faced with a multitude of tempting food-fests (also known as family get-togethers) and my husband is going to have to fill the hours of boredom with something other than food! So far so good – I limited myself to one serving at dinner tonight, and my hubby told me he stopped at the gym on his way home from work.
So, let’s hope that the next 10 days prove to be as manageable as the first one!
Kath is an urbanmoms.ca regular and mom to two girls: Charlotte (5) and Madeleine (3). Join Kath each week as she chronicles her weight loss journey. Be sure to share your own experiences, thoughts, advice and support in comments below.
Don’t lose that confidence! That’s so critical. It’s a point I can’t seem to get to anymore. I keep getting so close and then letting everything crash down right on top of me over and over again… always worse off then when I started. Don’t be me! 😛 Because the truth is you DO look good… even to a stranger. Your confidence is going to show a whole lot more then your little gut or a love handle. — I wish I could be where you are right now…
You are doing great!!
Something that worked for me was Dr. Phil’s Weight Loss Solution. He taught me how to look at food in a whole new way and realize its not a diet you’re on, it’s a lifestyle change. So you don’t need Willpower!! I’ve lost over 20+lbs and have completed my first 1/2 marathon. The book is amazing and talks as if he was sitting right there beside you.
You are doing SO WELL! I’ve lost about 16 lbs myself and no one else notices and sometimes it gets me down, but I notice – I feel better, my clothes fit better, I carry myself with more confidence – this is just the first step of a FANTASTIC journey and YOU ARE DOING IT!!! Keep making more steps – you are an inspiration! And think of the great example you are setting for your husband and your kids for their own healthy lifestyle!!!
We are both the same height and
pretty close in weight. Every pound I loose, I visulise a pound of butter. Thanks for the inspiration, we are on our way and feeling good about ourselves
Way to go!!!! Remember what a 15lb of potatoes looks like, well that is what you have lost. I always tell myself, hey 15 lb loss is better than a 15lb gain. So way to go and keep it up!!!!
Wow! Your success is inspiring, Kath. I know that many members look forward to the weekly installment.
And thanks to all of you for posting your stories and tips about your ongoing or past weight loss. The great thing is that we are all different and what works for one might not be the solution for someone else. This way, we get to see the tricks and tools that lead to success for many!
Thanks again to Kath and all of you for your comments. Keep ’em coming!
I’m on a weight-loss journey myself, so I’d like to tell you to stay positive and do it for yourself! “Weigh” to go!!! LOL!