I'm away at college right now, and I'm going home this weekend after being at school since the end of August. The last time I was home, I was fluctuating between 152-156ish, and now I'm around 145-146. I know it's not that big of a difference, but I can tell that my body has changed, and I'm nervous that my family won't be able to tell. I'm not losing weight for them, but I would be really discouraged if they didn't notice. I really wanted to get down to 140 before going home, but I know that's not realistic and I'm not going to push it.
Any advice? Motivation? Anything??
Last edited by LillyLover; 10-06-2010 at 10:54 AM.
I am worrying about this same thing. I haven't seen a lot of my family in over a year and I'm hoping by Christmas I'll be down about 25 pounds and I'm so worried they won't notice...and that I'll be so upset. I wish I could offer some advice. I wouldn't let it get you down though. Maybe wear some flattering clothes to show off your smaller figure??
Give me your folks numbers and I will call them. haha. I would not worry about it. Stand tall, chin up, feel confident about your accomplishment and they will notice! Write back and let us know how it goes.
I saw my parents at Easter when I was 137, and again 6 weeks later when I was 132. My mom is always one to notice and compliment a weight loss, so I was a little disappointed when she didn't say anything. I reminded myself that she has seen me at so many weights over the years that she probably didn't remember that I had been 5 pounds heavier the last time she saw me. She definitely noticed (and mentioned it) when I saw her most recently and I was in the low 120s.
And definitely don't be disappointed if you are wearing baggie clothes -- they don't show off your progress!
Also, is your family one that discusses weight? My in-laws are not. I saw my in-laws in August and was not surprised at all that they didn't mention my weight.
Thanks for all the feedback! I will definitely be wearing more flattering clothes--I feel so much more confident in my clothes, even with only a 5ish pound loss.
My family is definitely the "talk about weight" type, but only when they've noticed that someone's lost weight. They would never say that I look like I've gained weight, except for my mom. I can't wait to [hopefully] really wow them over Thanksgiving and winter break!!
Thanks to everyone for all the encouragement!! I saw my whole family last night, and they ALL said something about how I've lost weight and look a lot better. It was such a great motivator, and I can't wait to reach my goal now!
Last edited by LillyLover; 10-11-2010 at 03:59 PM.
Ah, leave it to my mom to say something right when I'm about to leave that is just a total damper on my long weekend...someone gave me a size medium sweater for my birthday, and my mom looks at it and goes, "Is that going to fit you? It looks kind of small..." aaaaand my heart just sank. Then I put it on, showed her that it fits PERFECTLY fine, and she just goes, "Oh, okay...it just looked small."
Yeeeouch. I probably shouldn't take it so personally, but come on...everyone else commented on how great I look compared to over the summer. My mom's opinion probably affects me the most out of everyone.
Nervous about going home!!
I want them to notice!!
great news!!
I'm sorry that comment had to be the close of your weekend. But, as they say, the proof is in the pudding -- or in this case, the sweater!
