I don't think I've ever been on a more warm, compassionate and highly articulate chat forum before.
I stumbled across this site a few weeks ago when I googled info about how losing weight can mess with one's self perception. I found a lot of wisdom and kindness here and kept coming back to read more threads, then decided I wanted to "meet" you all!
I have already lost a significant amount of weight this year; I find scales triggering so I don't know the numbers but probably around 100 lbs. I have gone from UK size 20/22 to a solid 14 and plan to lose about 25lbs more, or get to a size 8... No idea if those numbers jive, or if I'd need to lose more/less to get to that size. I know sizing is nebulous, but I am ok with using that as a frame of reference.
I recently blogged about my weight loss, shelvesinmymind.blogspot.co.uk, if you want to see a couple of pics.
I have had to work through some big mental blocks about food, along with kicking my sugar addiction at long last. I feel like I finally have a normal relationship with food and am in control over what goes in my mouth.
But I do feel like I need a bit of hand holding at times. Losing a ton of weight is weird and brings a lot of self confidence issues into sharper focus. I have become self absorbed recently and am anxious to reach the finish line in a way I wasn't when I first started. The more I look at myself in the mirror, the bigger risk of feeling dissatisfied rather than proud. Silly!
Anyway, I just wanted to say hi but I started rambling instead! I'm 34, American, living in England, with an English hubby and five kids. Health is my prime motivator, but looking cute on the school run is awesome, too.