I think I can comment on this a little bit. I lost a lot of weight - in fact I got a bit too low for my body frame. I've kept most of it off for several years. I have about 15 pounds that I gain and relose, but that doesn't bother me. For my height and musculature, that's about a one clothing size fluctuation.
Anyway, it's strange and sometimes it's scary to be thinner. All of a sudden you feel like everyone sees you and you can't hide behind your chub. I'm telling you that it's a little scary because most people don't like to admit that. I think that one reason people regain their pounds is that they aren't prepared to feel a little strange at first. Regaining seems safer than continuing to lose. For about 3 years every time I saw myself in a full length mirror I was stunned. Who is that thin lady? Now when I see photos of my heavier self I don't even recognize that heavier person as me. Eventually your brain catches up to your body.
That said, it's also awesome and wonderful to be thin. It's not just catching your reflection, but little stuff. It's not being cramped in an airplane. Shopping from the middle of the rack and not the largest size on the end of the rack. Or being able to wear a skirt in the Summer without getting chub rub on your thighs. It really feels amazing and I never get bored with it.
Plus, when you take really good care of yourself you set a higher standard for how other people treat you. It's as if your brain says, "I think I'm worth treating well, other people better start giving me the treatment I deserve." It's not that you can't do that at a heavier weight; you absolutely can. For me, when I lost my weight, it became a catalyst to change other things in my life.
Go for it, Haley!
Honey
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