... Also so excited about the massive amount of weight you have lost!! What does it feel like to be size 12?? I remember that was a massive turning point for me, when I finally started feeling like a thin person and believing it was totally achievable.
You are so right Jez, I was so thrilled, the psychological effect of being able to buy size 12 and fitting into it, and knowing that in a few weeks they might be too big is amazing ... to me size 12 used to mean thin. Because of my shortness, I should be much smaller ... but I haven't been this size since early teenage years - so big, big threshold. The tops I bought are fitted/stretchy and it's really highlighting my waist (I am big-boobed which makes me look bigger than I am at times - also been wearing a minimiser bra for the last few weeks, makes a big difference). I keep looking at myself in mirrors, even more than I used to - still shocked by the reflection looking back at me.
I must say that because of my boobs, I am probably still officially a 14for many styles, but 14's are loose everywhere else. My shape is different ... I am less hippy than I use to be, and although my stomach has started to shrink, it has far to go, and my boobs have remained quite large so far compared to my previous proportions.
Vix didn't say much sadly, I saw a post on FB so just msged hi and asked her how CD was going, she replied she wasnt on it anymore. But sent hi's to everyone. Sad because she was so positive and doing so well. I think the fatal point was moving over to SW and then breaking that when she went on holiday.
The psychological effect of that must have been huge ... It's a shame.
I really do belive RTM is the way forward if you plan permanent weight loss and weight holding for the future. It certainly has brought many things to light for me, some good, some bad, but certainly brought on a lot of self examination. These are things you never find in abstinence, obviously because there is no food to battle!!!
I'm finding it so helpful to read some of the RTM threads as it's made me think ahead and put into practice some of the techniques I will need, and it's so helpful to read the process that others are going through ... I feel I've learnt a lot, and really know that I have far to go and that the real challenge comes later.
Hobbies are fantastic, I am bringing so many new things into my life in that regard. My sister has always been good with needle work, she sews, knits, cross stiches, does tapestry. I am crappy at all that, but I bake, I write- this journalling is a big thing for me. I am taking time to explore issues in my life, sort of being my own therapist. Cooking obviously still forms a big part of my hobbies even though it is my job aswell.
Well, I love your journal entries and reading them has brought some of my own issues to the fore earlier, giving me more time to acknowledge them and address them. Also can't wait to try some of the recipes!
Glad to hear you are in such good spirits hun. Look forward to seeing your pix.
Deffo glad to
feel that I'm progressing even though my pace of loss is the same.
I'm having a hair wash day, might practice some french if I feel so inclined.
Have a good day all!