Do you have a hard time........

[Christy223]

accepting compliments from others on your changing physical self? I do. See my actual weight hasn't changed in about a month. But I am losing inches, tighting up and losing a lot of that nasty cellulite. People I work with are really starting to notice, but because of the scales I feel like a failure. What's up with me? Does anyone else understand what I feel? I can tell myself ALL DAY long that the inches are what I want to lose and try not to stress over the scales, but it doesn't help. One of my ultimate goals was to be able to wear shorts this summer and not be self consious (sp?) of all the cellulite on my upper thighs. And I must admit that they are certainly looking much better, but......how come I still feel so down? Thanks in advance for your insight, I just want to be able to get out of this slump!

Sincerely,
Christy

[Suth]

I know so very well what you mean. The last few weeks my weight has been up and down up 5 down 6, up 4 down 6 blahhhhhh like it can't decide. BUT I have noticed my bat wings (you know that flab under your arm that waves in the wind...lol)are shrinking. I think it has been because of all the painting I have been doing. I switch from hand to hand with the paint roller. Plus I think my legs are toning up since I have to climb on and off the chair to reach the high spots on the walls. 3 rooms down 6 to go.

[emt357]

I have a hard time accepting compliments because I don't see how far I've come - I see how far I still have to go! I'm like, 50 lbs, that's a little over 1/2 - really not much! I think that's where a lot of my problem comes from!

[Beach Betty]

It's the dreaded scale disease!! I know how you feel. We all focus so much on the scale and the numbers and you really don't hear many people talking about the inches gone. BUT...the people that are talking about the inches gone are the ones that are doing it right. Forget about that scale. Go by the way people give you that 2nd glance because they've noticed a more shaplier Christy. The people that are just loosing the weight are the ones that will still have the cellulite and the flab even though the scales say they are "thin". I know this... I once weighed 115 lbs. and I still had the flab!!!! You keep up the routine and walk with your head higher. It will all fall in place soon enough!!!!

[Christy223]

Thanks guys! There is so much "love" and support here, it makes me smile!!

[hotmom2b]

EMT you look great, you should be so proud of yourself!

[beccah]

You're doing so great! I keep a general rule that if at least more than one objective person notices, then it's true. Actually I lied.. if one person compliments me, I run with it. ;]

and speaking of losing cellulite.. there's an article on msn health with special workouts to help you lose it. you probably already have that covered but for anyone else..

[SADIE2005]

CHRISTY223 I AM IN THE SAMEBOAT AS YOU ARE INCHES ONLY,AS YOU KNOW WE HAVE DISCUSSED THIS A FEW TIMES HUH I FEEL THE SAME WAY AS YOU DO A FAILUER WHY I DONT KNOW? MY SACLES WILL NOT BUDGE EITHER I KNOW I AM LOOSING THE INCHES AND YESS THAT IS WHAT EVERYONE HAS TOLD ME INCHES ARE BETTER I ALSO HAVE GAINED A HUGE AMOUNT OF MUSCLE MASS I CAN REALLY TELL A DIFFERENCE ON THAT AND MY BUBBLE BUT WELL THAT HAS GONE DOWN TREMENDISLY AND THE CELLULIT IS ALSO GOING AWAY.... BUT THE STRECH MARKS THEY SEEM WORSE I LOOK LIKE FREDDY CROUGER GOT A HOLD OF ME OR SOMETHING I LOOK HORRIBLE I DONT THINK I WOULD BE HAPPY EVEN IF I DID LOODE WEIGHT BECAUSE NOW I M FINDING SOMETHING NEW TO COMPLAIN ABOUT!!!!!

[JANET-HD]

Christy,
I have been in a "losing slump" lately as well, even though I knew I was doing everything right, but then dropped two pounds in one week (which is HUGE as I get closer to goal!)
I think you should be even prouder of yourself than usual for not giving up while not getting the "feedback" from the scale you want. It's hard to keep your motivation during these times, but if you can keep thinking "I am eating right, and working out, sooner or later that scale HAS GOT TO MOVE!".....because it will.

And besides, eating a bunch of junk and not working out will make you feel better HOW?

You are sooo close to onederland!! Keep it up so we can have a party for you!!!

Janet