When I started, I only had about 33 lbs to lose. Those 33 lbs have been one of the greatest sources of insecurity for me. I hold my weight all in my stomach and have endometriosis. So it almost makes me look like I am pregnant. I see people look and I can read it on their face when they are considering asking me how far along I am. :(
I have always done 3-6 months of dieting and then giving up and gaining it all back quickly. I haven't been confident in my clothing and skin in 10 years. I just get depressed and give up.
I decided that I am tired of feeling this way and started probably my 15th weight loss journey 7 months ago. I am so proud to say that this is the LONGEST I have ever stuck to losing weight. However, I am also sad to say I have only lost 14 lbs (0.5 lb/week or 2 lbs/month). I know this very slow progress has made my weight loss more sustainable. I am not giving up, I am not starving myself, I am not depriving myself, and I am having higher calorie days when I feel like it.
In the past, I always wished I could eat like this and be happy. I am finally doing it, but I just wish I could speed it up a little. I am a little bit afraid to do that now since I don't want to mess with the good thing I have going on.
I am getting married next year. My mother-in-law and my sister have both rapidly lost weight in preparation for the wedding. I kind of get embarrassed that they are seeing more progress than I am when I am the one going dress shopping soon.
Anyways, I just wanted to put this out there in case anyone is going through anything similar.
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