Anyone else get imposter syndrome about weight loss?
I'm 30 and this is my first time losing weight that isn't just some shitty crash diet kinda thing I did way back when. I've been faithfully tracking CICO and working out regularly all week, while allowing myself "cheat meals" in social situations and loosening the reins on what I eat on weekends.
Since Jan 6th, I've lost almost 13 lbs, and 0.5-1 inch off all my measurements. It's still hard to see any difference physically - sometimes I do think I can notice a change but other times I'm not sure. Despite being able to see my weight going down on my fitness tracker app, I find that I am often second-guessing my weight loss - a voice in my head will try to argue that this really isn't that much, that it's probably just a fluke or scale/measurement error. It's so strange because I'm really not a person that usually feels insecure, but now I have to rationalize to myself that in fact these numbers are in fact due to consistent work & attention on my end (and if I had really lost 13 lbs on accident I'd be worried enough to see a doctor)!
I think this imposter feeling may be due to the fact that I have been allowing myself somewhat regular cheat meals, however I think that not being too strict with my eating habits are what is ultimately making them sustainable long-term. I know that losing weight over a slower amount of time while not depriving myself is ultimately more rewarding as I feel like I am still living my life and not some miserable person "on a diet." Anywayyy I just wanted to reach out and see if anyone else has experienced this same weird issue!
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