I'm sure that everyone over comes fears as they go through this process.
I over came a big one last night for me. I usually will only run in alleys or on trails where there is no one around. I feel self conscious and too big to be running. BUT last night, I ran on major streets (side walk) and didn't care when I stopped running and started again. In the past, I would wait until the cars were fewer before I would start running again or go back to walking, not this time. I felt confident and strong!
Mirrors? The mirror used to be my biggest enemy, the only thing I could see was my flab. Now I see more positive things, and not only what my body looks like.
Also, swimming. I used to hate swimming because I hated wearing a bathing suit. I always tried to think of excuses not to go when someone asked me to. Currently I swim at least 2 or 3 times every week.
I was afraid to get a massage, to nervous of what the person would think of my body. But yesterday, I go one! I was still pretty nervous, but after a while I was like - whatever, this is her job - I'm paying for it, so why should it matter what she thinks of my body!
the fear of being asked if i was preggo-- i'm like just cause i carry the damn weight in my belly doesnt mean that i am--- anyway--- today i put on my skinny pants from before i got preggo=---and you know what i'm wearing them now--- on my birthday!!!! Yeah! i turned 27 today--- and i'm proud--- cause you know what --- i'm not one of those that got preggo and kept the weight and then some anymore--- oh and i'm proud of my belly fat (whats left of it that is) ---its more toned since i've been working out---so slimming and fitted shirts are my friend again---lol--- ya---i was afraid to wear fitted tops---cause everytime i did my family would stare at me and give me smart comments like "Don't wear that" it makes you look fatter---
I've overcome the fear that I can't lose the weight and that I'm going to be fat forever. I have proven to myself that I am a capable loser, I've found what works and I am going to be thin and healthy some day. I used to be so afraid that I was going to be fat forever and end up with obesity related illnesses, but now I know I can beat this.
I got over the fear of failing and losing weight has definitely helped me focus in other areas and made me realize it's worth going after things that may seem so out of reach because the act of "improving" (in whatever aspect that may be) and knowing I'm capable of doing so is an achievement in itself.
It's better to try than to stay in your safe zone, there's satisfaction in knowing you did something about it.
I used to fear the treadmill! My mom had one and it sat there for a year or so until I started using it. I took baby steps and went from 10-15 minutes of walking to jogging/walking for 40-45 minutes - and on top of that I made myself get over the fear of working out in public and went to the gym.
I've overcome the fear that I can't lose the weight and that I'm going to be fat forever. I have proven to myself that I am a capable loser, I've found what works and I am going to be thin and healthy some day. I used to be so afraid that I was going to be fat forever and end up with obesity related illnesses, but now I know I can beat this.
AMEN SISTER!!! Me too!!! Also, that I am inferior to women who are more thinner. I am beautiful now and once i lose the weight I will just keep getting better!!!
What fear have you overcame since losing weight?
The mirror used to be my biggest enemy, the only thing I could see was my flab. Now I see more positive things, and not only what my body looks like.
