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03-08-2009, 12:31 PM
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Senior Member
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That awkward in-between phase
I've been dieting for 7 months now, and I'm about half way to my ultimate goal, and 70% of the way to my major goal (which would be 100 pounds lost).
So I'm pretty much in the middle of things, and to be honest, I feel about as awkward as a teenager. When I was at my heaviest, I was horribly unhappy, but at least I knew who I was and was comfortable. Now, I feel like I'm on a really long train ride, and I'm getting bored on the ride.
It's such an awkward stage. I'm much healthier and more fit, but still not quite healthy/fit enough to do a lot of the things that normal people do. I'm also much thinner and am looking much better, but I'm not thin enough to wear much variety (such as shorts, skirts).
So what am I now? I now have too much energy to be a couch potato, but I'm no where near an athlete. I'm feeling much less abnormal, but I'm still not quite "normal". And the weight loss seems to be crawling, even though I'm generally losing normal amounts these days.
Good grief.
So what kinds of things do you do to make this awkward middle times go by faster or less awkwardly?
Last edited by kelly315; 03-08-2009 at 12:33 PM.
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03-08-2009, 12:36 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 2,434
Height: 5'9"
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I weigh a lot more than you, but I feel the same way. I'm at a awkward stage. Of course I have no advice for you since I am there myself, but I just figured I'd let you know that you are not alone!
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03-08-2009, 12:40 PM
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Hey, I've been there too, and I think while YOU feel awkward, you don't recognize how far you've come! in other words, maybe you aren't in the "mental space" to see it yet. At least, that was my experience.
I'll invoke Nike here and say "Just Do It!" Just do a little shopping and you'll see that there IS more variety in what you can wear AND just try some different activities and see what you can do.
Challenge yourself to see your body in a new light. You might not be where you want to be, but I bet you'll be surprised!
Last edited by Heather; 03-08-2009 at 12:40 PM.
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03-08-2009, 01:13 PM
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Where'd my 23yo body go?
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: California
Posts: 109
Height: 5'3"
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Heather
Hey, I've been there too, and I think while YOU feel awkward, you don't recognize how far you've come! in other words, maybe you aren't in the "mental space" to see it yet. At least, that was my experience.
I'll invoke Nike here and say "Just Do It!" Just do a little shopping and you'll see that there IS more variety in what you can wear AND just try some different activities and see what you can do.
Challenge yourself to see your body in a new light. You might not be where you want to be, but I bet you'll be surprised!
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I think this is great advice, so I'll just say "yeah that!"
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03-08-2009, 02:21 PM
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Madeleine
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: rural southwestern Ontario Canada
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I was just reading about looking at photos upside down, to see the differenc in shape that your body has accomplished. At more than that weight, my colleague wore skirts alot, (we all do for work, we work with Amish and Mennonite people, and dressing modestly goes a long way to building trusting relationships). Our skirts are longish, below the knee, and A-line. I bet you have nice calves and ankles now, and will look great with a nice line on, judging by your photo.
I agree, go shopping with a friend, and pick out some nice stuff.
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03-08-2009, 02:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fatmad
I bet you have nice calves and ankles now, and will look great with a nice line on, judging by your photo.
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ugh, no, my calves and ankles are huge. I carry most of my weight in my legs. Thanks for the suggestion, though.
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03-08-2009, 03:15 PM
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Maintaining :)
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Michigan
Posts: 4,751
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Pamper yourself
Shapeware
You will be hitting "normal" sizes soon and your choices will just explode. You will see changes in your body happening more rapidly as well - these will be wonderful rewards for your hard work. So, in the mean time
Take care of yourself and do things that make you feel good. Pedicure, bubble bath, special lotions or scents, new hair style, etc.
I found that my skin didn't catch up nearly as rapidly as I thought it would. Some nice shapeware (I personally love the ones that look like a one piece bathing suit with a built in bra, but some love Spanx) will help you see the changes that have already taken place more easily. I was surprised by how sleek I felt in my clothes
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03-10-2009, 04:13 PM
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I'm nearly half way to goal and I totally know how you feel. I want to ask (and have answered by some unknown force or being) "who am I?", because I really don't know at this point.
I have been this weight before but not this PERSON. If that makes sense.
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03-11-2009, 05:33 AM
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Posts: 671
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Yeah I know exactly how you feel. why not buy yourself some things that doesn't depend on how much weight you've lost to date as your rewards? (i.e. books, movies, manicure, etc)
You're doing great! Keep going!!
~ tea
Last edited by teawithsunshine; 03-11-2009 at 05:34 AM.
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03-11-2009, 11:58 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
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