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I taped my 600 pound life wed night & started watching it , it is about Melissa Morris's 7 year journey to loose weight . she said something that really spoke to me , she said something like " they are fixing my body , but i wish they could fix my head " people who watch us go through our journey to loose weight do not realise the emotional struggles that go with it . the guilt you feel when you have an extra scoop of potatoes or miss a workout or OMG have a piece of chocolate !!!! that even after you loose the weight the fear you will gain it back or the fear that you will fail ! it's more than just watching what you eat & exercising , you also have to change the way you think & battle all your inner demons . 
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RAINBOWZLPN
2/5/2012 7:15PM
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I watched it the other night, too. I think it's going to be a series... next weeks is about a man. I applaud her for going through everything, the surgeries, tv, everything. It's hard enough to do when you're not under the eyes of the world (even though when you go out, it feels like it, if only in your own eyes/head.) I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of the different stories.... even though I don't have as much weight to lose as them, it's nice to be able to relate. Report Inappropriate Comment |
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MALKS_ARIA
2/5/2012 6:34PM
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I am glad you got to see this. I thought about stopping and watching it.... 7 year documentary WOW!! I agree, I often have to take a deep breath, and change my tapes. I can still "Fit" my 3x stuff, but they don't all look as good as my 22/24 sized stuff.... YET I still seem to find a lot more 3x stuff to buy... I am at least admitting to myself a lot of the 3x stuff does not look good on me and goes back onto the shelf. I am slow at my progress, and many don't see the small choices I have made to make a difference in my life. It may take me 7 yrs to lose 150 lbs... but that's ok... at least I am doing it slow, and know that it will stay off when I finally get all the way down there.... :) Blessings, and Keep up the good work!! aria Report Inappropriate Comment |
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PATTY267
2/3/2012 2:04PM
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You are right on target ... it was a long time ago, but I remember when I lost substantial weight so that I could shop in the regular women's section ... I would still automatically go to the women's plus area first. I just couldn't get it in my head that I didn't live there anymore. Unfortunately, I have gained back a lot of that weight. Occasionally, I'll get a hot fudge "shooter" at Applebees (I love ice cream) ... but I still feel a bit uncomfortable when I break down and enjoy such "guilty pleasures." I even get a twinge when I eat a Weight Watcher's ice cream sandwich round. But I'm working on it. ... of the rest of my life to work on it. Thanks for your inspiration.
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DEBJAE
2/3/2012 12:46PM
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I also watched it. My heart went out to her...amazing. There are three other people TLC will be doing the same show on. Very inspiring and eye opening.
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MARABOU
2/3/2012 11:55AM
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so true! when I read about people who've lost or are aiming to lose double the weight that I have set out to lose , I am inspired, motivated,and well the hell wowed out!!  I'v bumped into so many insensitive oafs the past 2 yrs that its been an eye opener, but people like melissa out there are a huge comfort! Report Inappropriate Comment |
it will be 4 months sunday that i joined Sparkpeople & i have been following the plan & exercising daily & for all my effort i have lost 41.5 pounds & i am proud of every single pound of it , but lately (last 2 weeks ) i feel like i am stuck in a rut , no i have not hit a plateau , but i feel the need for change . Maybe i should add some new music to my MP3 & i have several work out dvd's in the basement that have never even been opened . your probably asking right now why i have not opened them , well i have a deformity in my spine ( my L3 ) & if i bend repeatedly my back seizes & then i can't move for days .... This is probably the reason why i am bored , i do the easier workouts that do not require bending so i don't affect my back , yes my workouts have been affective in my weight loss journey but i know my core really needs work ! Fear is a horrible thing & it often hold us back from being all that we can be , from achieving our ultimate goal ! I remember clearly the day My doctor told me i should change jobs because my back would not hold out much longer if i kept doing manual labor, i was only 25 at the time !!!!& 50 pounds less than i am now !!! Every time i push myself and feel any pain in my lower back i remember all the physio therapy sessions i had to endure to get me mobile again . This fear makes me feel helpless ! i just have to remember the more weight i loose the less strain on my body & back & the more mobile i will be , i cannot totally fix my spine but i can improve everything around it to give it more support ! i think i need to take another look at those unopened DVD's !!!!
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DEBJAE
2/1/2012 1:31PM
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Awesome job with the weight loss! That's great for 4 months! Take your time and ease into those DVD's...you don't want to re-injure yourself. I think your confidence will grow as your weight drops and your endurance increases.
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WADINGMOOSE
2/1/2012 11:11AM
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Have you asked your doctor what workouts can work for you? Also, the exercises you did in physiotherapy can still be beneficial. I know when I had to do physio for a knee injury, I kept those exercises and continue to do them sometimes, just to help keep that strength and flexibility. If you do start trying the videos in your basement, start slow and definitely stop if you feel that kind of pain. Re-injuring yourself will not help your progress. And seriously, 40+ lbs is absolutely fantastic progress. Way to go! That's so awesome. Report Inappropriate Comment |
