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Originally Posted by elleohelle
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Those of you who lost that last 25 pounds, what benefits did you really find? Can you give me some concrete examples? Or this something you based on medical studies? I've heard from some nutritionists that everyone should be as thin as they can possibly be (low end of bmi), but why?
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I am no where near the low end of my BMI, but my last 25 pounds made an ENORMOUS difference for me. Heck the last 10 did, as did the last 5.
The most important difference - my blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Both are lower due to the lower weight. Nuf' said. But I'll go on anyway.
I feel better when I 'm lighter. I move better, have more energy, stamina, zip and without a doubt more confidence.
At the higher weight, I still had quite a bit of tummy. I still felt the need to keep my hands wrapped around my stomach, especially when I'd be sitting. Now, there is nothing to cover. No bulges.
Clothing choices are better. Hands down.
Hard to explain. But I just have more fun. I find things more enjoyable. I'm more carefree. Less worries and anxieties. I love being called "tiny" and "slim". I feel more feminine.
Oh and about going out and dancing - that is one of my favorite ways to spend a Saturday night. But for me, dancing doesn't have to involve drinking. Though sometimes it does. It didn't while I was losing, but now that I'm in maintenance, every now and then I will have an alcoholic beverage. Not that often though as I feel so great about myself, I don't need alcohol to loosen me up. Losing the weight and being slim has taken away lots of my inhibitions.
But really, the number one reason is the BP and cholesterol.
And the knowledge that I have done everything on my part to avoid lots of deadly and debilitating diseases.
And really, I was done settling for second best. I was done managing and getting by. I wanted FIRST best. It was time. I didn't want to wonder, "what if?". I wanted to KNOW and experience being slim and trim, being the optimal me. And I wasn't disappointed. It's a blast!!!