Feeling the Weight Disappearing
I’m not exactly sure how to explain this. I have a serious hangup with success with weight loss. If I get on a roll, it scares me that I might actually do this. I have mentioned this briefly before jokingly, but it is sort of true too. I have never broken 200 lbs since I had my first son (14 yrs). I’ve come close before, but I get scared and quit, I guess.
I’ve lost over 30 lbs now since having my baby in May. That’s not counting the pregnancy weight that I lost directly after his birth. For the most part, I don’t think about the big weight loss. If I do, I start getting scared, so I just try not to think about it. I only focus on each week and my loss/gain for the week. I must say that losing weight while breastfeeding is waaaaayyyyy easier than I thought it would be. I’ve always had to struggle to lose, but with that little added bonus, it rocks. It does have its drawbacks because I have to be careful to be nutrionally safe for the baby. I have to drink lots and lots of water. Making milk burns it up!! I can’t do diet drugs, shakes, or fad diets. Only one way to lose weight while breastfeeding. Eating a healthy, balanced diet and exercise. Sucks huh? 
I’m just about ready to kiss the 220’s goodbye forever. I think that is what is making me nervous. That is starting to get dangerously close to onederland. That is JUST one more mini-goal and I am on the other side of the BIG number! I’m excited that I’m making progress. I’m feeling pretty good. I’m feeling in control (which is unusual). As long as I don’t focus TOO much on the total progress, I can keep going. I guess this whole thing is such a mental game!!
Oh, brag rights.. I haven’t had fast food for… 6 days or so now!! Woohooo!! Eating at home is soooo much healthier for my body and mind!
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I so want to see you kissing the 220s goodbye forever Beebe. It’s going to happen not by some magic, but as a result of your hard work and being honest with yourself about eating well and exercising.
And eating at home is healthier and cheaper!
I think Im like you when it comes to dropping below 200. Why is it so scary? Last time I lost weight…50 pounds…I dropped below 200, barely, and the proceeded to gain it all back. Its good you are aware. Keep that focus
You are worth it, don’t be afraid, happiness will only grow as you shrink! You will be there more for your kids and there’s nothing more important than that. You have no reason to hide behind the weight, so allow yourself to emerge, people love you for who you are and there’s nothing to be afraid of. Keep up the great work.
I think the unknown is scary for all of us, I know, I used to hide behind my weight. But the rewards are so worth facing the fear. And you DO deserve this!
Woohoo on the no fast food! That’s great! I think you are doing the smart thing and taking it one mini goal at a time. For once, don’t look at the bigger picture (getting into onederland) and focus on the pictures that weigh five pounds.
And whatever you do…don’t look at your weigh graph, it is enough to inspire anyone! LOL! Congratulations 
Anj
Hey beebee. I’m totally like you. As soon as I start to lose weight, I get scared of my weightloss and end up sabotaging my efforts and going back to my comfort zone.. which isnt really my comfort zone, because I want to be lighter! Your idea of taking it one weigh in at a time, and not looking at the bigger picture is the way to go. It helps your head come to terms with the new, lighter you, and helps you be more successful in the long term.
You are so silly….scared of weight loss? Or tired of trying and having to put in all the effort. =0) You are gonna do this, you are not going to worry about the number…your health depends on it and so does your beautiful family…now you just bunker up, get moving, eat right and kiss those 200’s behind. Do you hear me? =0) (said with lots of enthusiasm of course)