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Christy223 · February 24th, 2005, 05:51 PM

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 · February 24th, 2005, 06:06 PM

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 · February 24th, 2005, 06:12 PM

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 · February 24th, 2005, 06:12 PM

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 · February 24th, 2005, 06:43 PM

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

hotmom2b · February 25th, 2005, 04:01 PM

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

beccah · February 25th, 2005, 04:43 PM

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 · February 27th, 2005, 03:20 AM

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 · February 27th, 2005, 10:54 AM

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

February 24th, 2005, 06:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Suth Platinum Phenster Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 1,059 Lost Weight: Total= 80 (w/phen = 67) Current Weight: HW 273 - CW 220 - GW 150 Goal Weight: GW-135 Suth's Photos	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. __________________

February 24th, 2005, 06:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
emt357 Silver Phenster Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Glasgow, VA Posts: 267 Lost Weight: 11 Current Weight: 203 Goal Weight: 135 emt357's Photos	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! __________________ A dream, a goal, and a love give you total control over your body and your life. SW 214 6-24-04 Got to: 168.5 03-02-05 Current: 203 02-26-06 Myself and my baby - Britney February 2004 - about 210 http://360.yahoo.com/grs357 http://grs357.extrapounds.com

February 24th, 2005, 06:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Beach Betty Silver Phenster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 212 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 154 Goal Weight: 130 Beach Betty's Photos	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!!!! __________________ Ash Back on track-Jan 2, 2006 Start=156 lbs Week 1* -4 lbs = 152 Week 2* 0 = 152 Week 3* 0 = 152 Week 4* -1 = 151 Week 5* -1 = 150 Week 6* 0 = 150 Week 7* +1 = 151 Week 8* ? SICK Week 9* +4 = 155 Week 10* -1 = 154

February 25th, 2005, 04:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
hotmom2b Bronze Phenster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 82 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 157 Goal Weight: 125 hotmom2b's Photos	EMT you look great, you should be so proud of yourself! __________________ SW 2-03-05 187 CW 2-09-05 184 CW 2-17-05 179 CW 3-03-05 178 CW 3-23-04 186 grandmother died , off phen for awhile CW 4-6-05 183 back on phen 5-31-05 187 9-15-05 187 1st GW 175 GW 150 ultimate GW 135 www.ttapp.com

February 25th, 2005, 04:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
beccah Silver Phenster Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 292 Lost Weight: 38.75 Current Weight: 232.25 Goal Weight: 140 beccah's Photos	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.. __________________ Thanks to ImageShack for Free Image Hosting

February 24th, 2005, 05:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Christy223 Platinum Phenster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,095 Lost Weight: 0.0 Current Weight: 246 Goal Weight: 170 Christy223's Photos	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

February 24th, 2005, 06:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Christy223 Platinum Phenster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,095 Lost Weight: 0.0 Current Weight: 246 Goal Weight: 170 Christy223's Photos	Thanks guys! There is so much "love" and support here, it makes me smile!!

February 27th, 2005, 03:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
SADIE2005 Silver Phenster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: INDIANAPOLIS Posts: 174 Lost Weight: 2 Current Weight: 195 Goal Weight: 135-140 SADIE2005's Photos	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!!!!! __________________

February 27th, 2005, 10:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
JANET-HD Bronze Phenster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Coastal NC Posts: 54 Lost Weight: 45 Current Weight: 170 Goal Weight: 155 JANET-HD's Photos	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 __________________ SW 215 12/5/2003 165 2/14/05 161 3/07/05 158 3/19/05 GW 155 4/6/05 5'9"

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