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Wed, Jul-02-03, 17:21

kat123

Senior Member

Posts: 143

Plan: modified atkins/general lc
Stats: 183/156/145 Female 5'2

BF:43%/31%/22%
Progress: 71%

feeling fat

Today for some reason after changing to go work out I looked at myself and said "how did you ever let yourself go this far?" to myself. It's not that I'm so depressed or unhappy It just really amazes me, that's all

Has anyone else had this magical but strange revelation popping up? I guess it's motivation to work out more. I have been running, stairclimbing and lifting weights and following a 20-30 grams of carbs a day plan. It is such a slow and tedius journey but this forum is such a great outlet and support group.

bye for now
Kat

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#2 ^

Wed, Jul-02-03, 17:32

RickinTN

Senior Member

Posts: 1,504

Plan: Modified VLCD
Stats: 456/431.2/185 Male 70"

BF:49%/??/11%
Progress: 9%

Location: Bristol, TN USA

I did before and that is what got me started

#3 ^

Wed, Jul-02-03, 17:53

freckles

Senior Member

Posts: 8,730

Plan: Atkins Maintenance
Stats: 213/141/150 Female 5'4 1/2"

BF:
Progress: 114%

Location: Dallas, TX

Every time I look at myself naked in the mirror I have mixed emotions. On the one hand I feel like you described...how in the world did this happen...where was I when this fat started piling on....why didn't I care then before it got SO bad????? But I'm also starting to think too, in the same moment...wow, there doesn't seem to be as much fat hanging there today...ooo, my butt looks a little nicer today...hhhmmm my face looks younger already!!!! This took some time, because when I started this woe I had not REALLY looked at myself in the mirror in a LONG time (too depressing). So I had to wait awhile before I started noticing the changes. And you will too, if you haven't already. Just try to dwell on the positive changes this woe has provided. Look at yourself in the mirror and think....I feel-and look-less fat! And you're right, it is motivation when you REALLY look at yourself!

#4 ^

Wed, Jul-02-03, 18:41

LadyBelle

Resident Loud Mouth

Posts: 8,495

Plan: Retrying
Stats: 239.2/150.6/120 Female 5'2"

BF:
Progress: 74%

Location: Wyoming

I go back and forth. I'll catch my reflection in a store window or the tv and think "By gods, I am huge." But on the other hand today I am wearing my SO's shorts comfortably (34 waist) and I am starting to notice more of a waist line and less baggy post preggy hanging tummy. Still don't don't like the naked me fully in the mirror, and I really hate it when I get sweat in that fold under belly and have to use powder or it iches, but there is improvement.

Still can't do my 8 minute abs tape though withuot pain and stopping short. I wonder if my poor abs will ever be the same

#5 ^

Wed, Jul-02-03, 19:39

windymoon2 windymoon2 is offline

New Member

Posts: 19

Plan: Atkins
Stats: 225/216.5/169
BF:
Progress: 15%

Location: Western Massachusetts

Hi all,

I swore to myself that I would never get as big as my mom when I was younger, and I find myself having the exact same shape and weight. Ugh!!!

#6 ^

Wed, Jul-02-03, 19:45

LovableLC

Senior Member

Posts: 1,106

Plan: Atkins/low carb mix
Stats: 206/184/130 Female 5'5"

BF:Size 12
Progress: 29%

As the scale went EVEN higher tonight and I'm 11 lbs larger than I have ever been I freaked out and couldn't believe I've let myself get this far. Definitely asked how I've let it happened. But what can you do but keep working.