Sleepy, it is completely normal to want the weight to just melt off. It seems so painfully slow, because we see people's before/after pics and think that we will see and experience the change immediately as well.
You have lost 14lbs in 3 weeks. When is the last time you were able to do that? You are losing weight, but you probably can't see any differences yet, so you are frustrated. Additionally, hormones are stored in fat, and as we lose the fat, those hormones are released, making our emotional state a bit more fragile (easily angered, anxious, upset, etc).
The first few months are so hard, as you are losing a part of your life. More than likely, when you were bored, angry, happy, etc., you turned to food and that support is now gone. Add the fact that you can't see the difference yet and of course you are frustrated.
My first few months were pretty rough. I had my surgery on Aug 1 and I remember the day clearly (Dec 1) that I was able to eat a piece of solid food (turkey!) and not get sick. All I ate during the months in between was pudding, cottage cheese, yogurt, applesauce, cream soups, and protein shakes. Everything else made me sick. Plus, it took 75lbs before I even could tell I lost weight. But now, I am so happy about my decision. My only regret is that I didn't do it earlier.
Could you try taking pictures of your progress? It might be easier for you to see the differences even when the scale doesn't budge.
Last edited by Zeitgeist; 10-06-2012 at 08:16 AM.
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