5’4, 150lbs 23(F). A few years ago I started at 186 or close to it. In six months I got to 140, and in another six months I got to 124.
When I first started losing weight, it came from a state of self hatred (for many reasons). For the first few months I was afraid of getting on a scale, almost as if I wouldn’t be satisfied with the loss or maybe because I thought I didn’t lose anything. And truthfully I didn’t notice a difference, others did. But not me. I remember being afraid, then finally researching/purchasing a scale and realizing I had lost 20lbs.
It’s been a rough few years, with multiple surgeries. The last one, 4 1/2 months ago was traumatic, both physically and mentally and still is. I gained about 25lbs back and am having trouble getting back to it.
I did lose a few pounds, got that excited feeling and remembered what losing weight meant before (happiness, physical change… less exhaustion) but still find myself apprehensive to use a scale just yet. I’m trying to remember that feeling though to motivate me for later.
Was wondering if any of you have experienced that. Also a bonus question - I had anorexia in my teens and was too small. I gained too much weight back and binged instead. What do you all do after a binge, or is there anything that helps you prevent one? I used to go exercise when I felt like overeating. I see someone who is emotionally unhealthy from time to time (can’t avoid that for now) and I find myself eating a little too much when they are around as well.
Lastly, how often do you weigh yourself? When I lost my weight initially I only did once a week, at the same time. Someone I am close to prefers daily, which makes sense for her. I think personally I would become too obsessed about it if I did it daily.
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