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Missokyst -> I saw myself (2/3/2014 8:04:45 PM)

In the last month since getting my diagnosis of diabetes I have been making a small effort to control my blood sugar by walking.  Of course since it is cold out I have been forced *coff choke* to walk in various malls and stores in my area.  I walk every other day through each and every store sometimes stopping to check out the local stock.  I haven't dropped much, just 7 lbs, but that is in addition to the 50 lbs I dropped in the past year.  That 50 was nice but truthfully even though I am a few sizes down I could not see the weight loss.  That is until today.

I was doing my normal pass through a department store when I passed a mirrored column and I had to do a double take.  Holy smokes, that was me!  My pants were loose, my top baggy and for one moment I looked like my daughter, whose size I envy. I had to step back to the mirror a couple of times to re-evaluate.  I am not her size yet but I think I am getting closer which is kind of scary.  Impulse encouraged me to have some jello and whipped cream when I got back home. 

So how do you prevent yourself from self destructive habits when things are looking too good?



Rawni -> RE: I saw myself (2/3/2014 8:10:56 PM)

Keep looking in the mirror... go shopping and buy yourself something wonderful and you will be living the results if you don't eat that majorly tempting thing.

What I did is stuck to things I loved, nibbling on veggies, cheese, fish, crackers and ranch dressing. I ate whenever I wanted, as much as I wanted. If I couldn't do without some sugar... I ate a bite and sucked on it so I didn't actually eat a lot, but got the taste. I could make a cookie last three days. lol

As I went, I started pulling out clothes I never thought I would wear again and kept looking in that mirror, seeing the old me but new and shinny.

Congrats!!!! Feels good doesn't it?



NuevaVida -> RE: I saw myself (2/3/2014 8:35:58 PM)

Ha! I've had that double-take experience before. It was weird...and awesome. Congratulations!

I remind myself to reward myself with healthy things: a massage, new outfit, a night at the movies, etc. I make it a point to not use food as a reward. It's just not a good practice for me.



Missokyst -> RE: I saw myself (2/3/2014 9:08:30 PM)

I have decided that mirror lied.  Logically I know I am not a plus size anymore but my home mirror still looks like me.
Perhaps it was more wishful thinking.  lol



littlewonder -> RE: I saw myself (2/3/2014 9:17:03 PM)

yeah, that's why I don't depend on store mirrors. Imo, they're made to make you look skinnier so you will be more apt to buy more clothing.

What motivates me is Master and my health/pain. I'm tired of dealing with the pain that hopefully will lessen as I start to get back to eating healthier and losing the pounds I've put on.



NuevaVida -> RE: I saw myself (2/3/2014 9:23:33 PM)


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ORIGINAL: Missokyst

I have decided that mirror lied.  Logically I know I am not a plus size anymore but my home mirror still looks like me.
Perhaps it was more wishful thinking.  lol

Aw man. Hang out at that mirror more lol.



Missokyst -> RE: I saw myself (2/3/2014 9:46:11 PM)

LOL I know huh?  If that store ever does a remodel I am nabbing that mirror!
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ORIGINAL: NuevaVida


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ORIGINAL: Missokyst

I have decided that mirror lied.  Logically I know I am not a plus size anymore but my home mirror still looks like me.
Perhaps it was more wishful thinking.  lol

Aw man. Hang out at that mirror more lol.



windchymes -> RE: I saw myself (2/4/2014 3:52:40 PM)

I have to scold you for saying "Just 7 lbs." You should take seven 1 lb. packages of butter and stack them up and see how much fat that actually is that you are no longer carrying around. It's a lot!

You go girl! [:)]



hlen5 -> RE: I saw myself (2/4/2014 4:27:07 PM)


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ORIGINAL: windchymes

I have to scold you for saying "Just 7 lbs." You should take seven 1 lb. packages of butter and stack them up and see how much fat that actually is that you are no longer carrying around. It's a lot!

You go girl! [:)]


QFT!!



dcnovice -> RE: I saw myself (2/4/2014 4:37:29 PM)

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ORIGINAL: hlen5


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ORIGINAL: windchymes

I have to scold you for saying "Just 7 lbs." You should take seven 1 lb. packages of butter and stack them up and see how much fat that actually is that you are no longer carrying around. It's a lot!

You go girl! [:)]


QFT!!


QAFT!



Kirata -> RE: I saw myself (2/4/2014 9:47:08 PM)


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ORIGINAL: Missokyst

So how do you prevent yourself from self destructive habits when things are looking too good?

What struck me about this question was the characterization of your appearance as looking too good. That might be worth some reflection. Is there some limit in your mind about how "good" you're allowed to look? Where does that come from?

K.




njlauren -> RE: I saw myself (2/4/2014 9:59:09 PM)

I am not diabetic, but my spouse and I have stopped using sugar at all (other than eating fruit in moderation), and we also have stopped eating grains almost entirely (we do eat some, and potatoes in moderation), and the craving for sugar has died off. By not using sugar and not eating grains, I don't get the hunger spikes, and if I get hungry, I can easily satisfy it with some nuts or a small piece of cheese or something like that. Between that and doing body weight/strength training, I have lost almost 30 pounds and dropped body fat by almost 10 points or so.....with exercise, I highly recommend looking into doing simple strength training (not talking deadlifting hundreds of pounds, mostly body weight), it can really help.



shiftyw -> RE: I saw myself (2/4/2014 10:01:00 PM)


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ORIGINAL: Missokyst

So how do you prevent yourself from self destructive habits when things are looking too good?


If you figure it out let me know!
Congrats on the loss, 7 pounds is crazy good!



Missokyst -> RE: I saw myself (2/4/2014 10:18:41 PM)

Interesting catch.
I didn't notice that till you pointed it out but it does reflect past behavior.  There is a long standing habit in place in which stems from childhood.  Sometimes there is danger in being too smart, too cute, too sexy.  It is a habit I wish I could see before I bail.
Now that I have taken note maybe I can nip it.
Thanks

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ORIGINAL: Kirata


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ORIGINAL: Missokyst

So how do you prevent yourself from self destructive habits when things are looking too good?

What struck me about this question was the characterization of your appearance as looking too good. That might be worth some reflection. Is there some limit in your mind about how "good" you're allowed to look? Where does that come from?

K.





Missokyst -> RE: I saw myself (2/4/2014 10:23:47 PM)

*FR*
And thanks to all for the encouragement.  I have gone from a size 22 (tight!) to a size 16 in the last year.  I really wish I could see it but except for that mirror incident I still seem the same when I look at myself.  I know this is some sort of body dimorphic thing which will pass eventually and I look forward to the day I can applaud my weight loss. 
Now, if only someone could find a fix for fine lines and wrinkles..



Kirata -> RE: I saw myself (2/4/2014 10:37:29 PM)


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ORIGINAL: Missokyst

Thanks.

You're welcome.

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ORIGINAL: Missokyst

Now that I have taken note maybe I can nip it.

Whether you believe you can, or you can't, you are right. ~Henry Ford

K.



MistressDarkArt -> RE: I saw myself (2/4/2014 11:18:17 PM)

Congratulations on your 57 lbs! That is a great accomplishment!

I agree the food reward thing is pure sabotage. I'll definitely treat myself sometimes, but I try to balance food treats with other types of treats: new musical instrument, new kinky toy, a lengthy acupuncture/massage session, a day curling up by the fire in my jammies where no thought of exercise needs to enter my mind, a relaxed phone call catching up with folks I love and miss.



MisterP61 -> RE: I saw myself (2/5/2014 8:42:48 AM)


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ORIGINAL: Missokyst
So how do you prevent yourself from self destructive habits when things are looking too good?

When you find out give Me a shout out. [&:]



shiftyw -> RE: I saw myself (2/5/2014 9:28:57 AM)

FR
I've been thinking about this.
I just...both...hate how I look and hate my very unhealthy relationship with food/eating from years of worrying about how I look, I resent eating so much sometimes I just wish I didn't have to.
It causes lots of backsliding, cause when I do one thing well...like if the weight loss is going well...that means how I feel about food is likely going miserably. Its a hard balancing act to master, and I can only assume its going to take me half a lifetime to feel ok about both my body, and my feelings towards what I put in it.

Kirata asked some really relevant questions though. So I think if you start to examine those within yourself you might get somewhere.



DesFIP -> RE: I saw myself (2/5/2014 9:55:22 AM)

On the other hand, telling yourself that you never again get to indulge isn't healthy either. It's okay to have the occasional small treat like a small cup of jello with whipped cream. The problem comes in making a whole package and buying a can of whipped cream.

We go out for things like that. Potato chips aren't bought in big bags because we'll eat the whole bag. But if I really have a craving, I'll go to the deli and buy a single serving size bag. That means I rarely eat them, but I don't feel deprived. I know if I want them, I just need to stop in town and pick it up.



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