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Originally Posted by Lettuce wrap (Post 4264521)

Wow it is nice to hear that other people have some of these issues. Sometimes I just feel crazy. One of my biggest concerns about being successful is how I will respond to looking different. I don,'t like attention. How do you guys handle it. Was it hard to get used to.. Do you feel like the same person?

I'm enjoying it! When I was 300 pds, I was either invisible to people, got looks of pity, disgust or ridicule...I've heard it all. I ended up shutting down emotionally, which can push people away, including me from myself. After losing the weight, the first time I saw a guy do a double-take, I was pleasantly surprised. Vanity, I know, but I'll take it! I don't rely on it for my self-worth, but I finally started feeling pretty again.

So I feel like the same person? To me, the 'real' me is coming back out of hiding. The shine is back in my eyes.

The last time I lost weight, I did not know how to handle the attention I got. This time I am much older. Maybe I will be glad for any attention at all!!

I think the fat is a way of armoring and hiding for me.

You should look into the Beck diet for life book. It is all about the mental game and how to think like a thin person.

At first, after losing my weight, I was surprised everytime I looked in the mirror. I totally felt the same, just looked very different. Now, a year later, I am used to it :) Takes time to adjust. Accepting compliments and learning to like looking good to others takes time but let yourself feel good!! :)