Self-sabotage once below certain weight?

  • Does anybody ever feel like they have a certain point, where once they reach that weight, they (not purposefully) sabotage their weight loss? Mine is around the 155-165 range. Every time I start to get below 160, it is like something goes off.

    Well not this time! I have the 3FC forum. But with the 150s in sight, it is almost like I am scared of continuing my weight loss. I think I am secretly lazy with my weight and don't want to have to think about maintenance lol
  • I did the same thing to myself! It's like once I hit 50 pounds loss I gained this new confidence and just ruined all of my progress!
    But I'm back and we can do this!!!!
  • I've done this in the past and every time I've ever hit a plateau If you think it's happening to you come back on 3FC and tell us about it and we'll motivate you to stay OP!
  • wow! mine is the exact same range as you! i'm determined, though, to not be satisfied at this weight and get to my ultimate goal.

    i think that's what happens with me. I get satisfied and I slack off and then later gain it back due to my slacking
  • 152. There's something about 20% weight loss and being so close to a normal bmi that screws with me.
  • Yes this has happened to me in the past at around 129 to 133 pounds. I have never ever been able to get below that number.
  • Haha, I have the same range too. I haven't been in the 140's since I don't know when and it's like every time I get close I blow it. I don't know if its because I get diet fatigue (you know, getting in the rut of eating the same things day in and day out) or if it's just this mind set of "I'm so close, I guess I can eat normally again." I'm determined to not lose sight of my goal or settle for a weight that isn't my goal, well, unless its healthily under my goal, then its okay!
  • Oh wow! I am soooooo glad to know that I am not the only one. Thanks for the encouragement. Seriously, if it wasn't for 3fc and the awesome peeps like Platform, I think I would have gained all my weight back and then some.

    jay/popsry - I think we can totally beat this with determination. It's just this habit of slacking when I get to a certain point - and behavior is really HARD work to change. Much more fun to snack and watch TV...but I really miss when I was slim and I wore a really nice dress and looked hot and knew I looked hot. Can't wait. That'll be better than ice cream!

    mhill - So glad you are back on track! i fell off a couple weeks ago, but I'm back on the weight loss train.

    Funsize - I totally believe you can get below 129-133.

    Leah - you are so close to the 160s which is really like 11 pounds away from the 140s :-)
  • Yeah it's around the weight I am now everything tends to fall apart and I have no idea why. Not a clue!
    Hopefully we can all get past it