[jooanie24]

Hey! is anyone else scared to get to their goal weight? I feel almost like I don't want to be there. what do you do when you get there? this is kind of a weird question, but dieting is so much fun for me sadly.

Mini Goal by March 31st, 2009

[Loraloo]

I've often wondered, not if I wouldn't be happy, but if I wouldn't like the way i look, and I think that's just my insecurity because i've looked the way i do for so long.

however, because it's such a prolonged process usually, I'm hoping that I will adjust and get used to it as I go. I'm glad you're able to have fun while you diet.. It doesn't bother me too much, except when I really want something like i did tonight.

Mom and I both really wanted something chocolate. Neither of us wanted to go out, so I'm making a batch of brownies and I'm going to freeze the rest after we've each had one.

[angelanicole23]

Hey girls...yes I'm at goal weight..practically and I am nervous at this point..it's almost better to always be 5-10 pounds heavier because I honestly feel it's easier to lose weight than maintain it...always stressing when I gain a few lbs...For example...my weight will usually fluctuate from 140 to 142 (and I'm ok with this)...earlier this week I was 141.5..next morning 144.5 and then back to 140.5 (Keep in mind TOM) but it really does stress you out a little.

[kswood87]

I get nervous when I think about actually reaching my goal. I've never been at a "normal" weight so I really don't know what I'll do when I get there. I do remember losing weight in the past and not even really noticing that I could wear shorter skirts and shorts without it bothering me....I just did it. I think I'm just afraid that even when I lose the weight I'll look the same. I know that's not possible but it sure feels like it.

[futuresurferchick]

Try not to worry about it, because if you get there and you don't like it you can always gain a few lbs.

[CakeBatter]

I saw this thread and thought WOW i was just thinking that! I have always lost weight but I have never actually made it all the way to goal. But this time I am gonna make it....21 pounds away. I have lost more than I have to lose. WHich is awesome right???? Well I am afraid when I get there I won't know what to do to maintain ya know. It seems like I am gonna have to focus even harder to not gain the weight back. I mean I love the way eat and I will continue to eat this way so I should be able to keep it off....but I won't be actually trying to lose or be on a diet. I have never been in that sitaution...IDK

[loveDC425]

I'm totally afraid of getting to my goal weight in the sense that i'm afraid of gaining it ALL back and More. Which I hope and pray will not happen! I just have ot stay focused.. basically FOREVER.. and never get TOO off track... Thats interesting that you said dieting is fun for you.. that just gave me a new perspective about it.... and I think its kinda fun too now that yo usaid that.. it is fun to think about what you can eat and it still tastes good.. thanks for that ! I'm excited to diet now too (and im only in the begining weight loss stage so i need that excitement)... thanks!!

[LittleMoonRabbit]

yeah, I am afraid of reaching goal weight too. First of all.. I have NEVER been thin, so the idea of it is very foreign to me. Sometimes, a little voice in my head will tell me I should stop losing weight, because I am just not meant to be thin... but I just try to turn off that voice and keep going.

I think in the end, change is scary. We are used to seeing ourselves a certain way, and when that changes, our brains have a hard time wrapping themselves around the idea of us being thinner and healthier than we are used to.

As for losing weight being fun... I have certainly enjoyed the journey so far. However, as we all know... maintenance is almost the same as losing weight, with maybe a couple hundred calories difference... so we are going to be doing this for the rest of our lives, lol. Who knows... maybe I'll be on 3FC from now until my 80s.