More support/encouragement for those considering/starting induction

[Slapshot]

I'm almost done with induction, and it's gone well. This is my second (and last!) time around.

One of the things I had forgotten is how much fun it is to slowly see/feel my body change. When you're 240 like I was, you can't focus on what it will be like at the goal weight of 165. Rather, you need to remember that it's incredibly rewarding to see/feel all of the subtle changes during the weight loss process, such as the looser fitting clothes, the compliments, the "are you losing weight?" questions, and the general high energy feeling.

I offer this observation for those, like me, who were daunted with needing to lose a large amount of weight. I forgot how the small rewards during the process provide the motivation that I never thought I had. Think of it like you're trying to save $1,000 in your bank account for vacation. Every week you see a few more dollars in the account, you feel good even though the "goal" is sometime away.

[imagood1]

Re: More support/encouragement for those considering/starting induction

Any amount of weight loss is so wonderful - I know what you mean about the small rewards....the day I could put my engagement ring back on was a very happy day for me! Another was being able to put on a pretty top I received for Christmas which when I got it was so tight I felt like I was wrapped in Saran Wrap -- now I put it on and have room to breathe.....these are huge reasons for me to keep going because regardless of what the scale might say I know changes are happening in my body.

I don't regret not being able to eat things because I find ways around it...I have pizza (T'J's queso crust pizza), I have "ice cream" (cream cheese with Splenda and vanilla extract and sometimes cinnamon), I eat cookies (flax cookies)....I don't miss rice, bread, potatoes - starch has no power over me! I remember when I thought any "diet" that made you give up starch had to be stupid....well, slap me down and call me stupid, because I love this WOE!

Continued good luck to you on your journey Slap!!

[msanjelpie]

Re: More support/encouragement for those considering/starting induction

I know exactly what you mean... Starting at 250, I was a little bummed because I figured I wouldn't lose enough weight to be able to garden this summer... Well now I'm 240 and I 'feel' like I'm about 180... It's so easy to move around, I'm not having problems getting dressed like I was, I just scoot right into the car now, I can't believe that just a loss of 10 lbs has made me feel so much better, and now I'm really looking forward to gardening... knowing that I'll weigh even less in a couple of months.

The best part though was my Dad last night informing me that my 'neck was smaller' ... I told him that the head/face always loses water first and my face does feel more taut... Dad's... gotta luv em

[imagood1]

Re: More support/encouragement for those considering/starting induction

The best part though was my Dad last night informing me that my 'neck was smaller' ... I told him that the head/face always loses water first and my face does feel more taut... Dad's... gotta luv em

My mom told me the other day that my rearend was smaller - she held her hands out (far apart) and said "this is where you use to be and this is where you are now"......

I reallly need to get new front and side pictures taken because I see a difference in the mirror - I'm interested to see what a photo will show.

I still love the way I feel everyday Slap! I enjoy getting out of bed and going throughout my days now. I don't even mind standing in front of the mirror to wash my face, brush my hair, wash my hands....I was one who didn't look in the mirror.

Have a great day