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Last Friday I was celebrating that I still feel thrilled about my weight loss. Yesterday I reported I wasn't feeling it so much. Maybe now I know why. 
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MONTY68
11/6/2010 12:55AM
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Hi Marsha This is an example of why you are so successful. You thought about it and perhaps the cold might have made you feel you lost the thrill. I agree with that idea. It is pretty hard to be excited about anything when you don't feel 100 % .Perhaps, when you are feeling better, you will also feel the thrill you had. Thank you for sharing Monty     
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JOYINKY
11/5/2010 7:06PM
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Yes, take care of yourself! Not a time to push harder. Be well!
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DONNABRIGHT
11/5/2010 4:25PM
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You are so right to wait to feel better before pushing yourself to higher levels. Get well soon!
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AQUAGIRL08
11/5/2010 4:19PM
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I'm so sorry that you aren't feeling well. I hope you feel better soon!
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WALKINGANNIE
11/5/2010 3:03PM
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Sorry that you're under the weather Marsha. Hopefully it won't last long as you're so well nourished these days. Look after yourself. 
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JHADZHIA
11/5/2010 2:10PM
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So sorry! Get lots of citrus, Vit C can shorten it. Of course, lots of water. Rest and take it easy. You can fight this thing off in no time, because you are healthy!! Hugs, Linda Report Inappropriate Comment |
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KALIGIRL
11/5/2010 1:55PM
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Good decision (I hate trying to do anything when less than 100%) Hope you feel better soon! Report Inappropriate Comment |
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LAURELSPARK
11/5/2010 1:45PM
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Take care of yourself............some nice, hot chicken soup wouldn't hurt......
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RAYLINSTEPHENS
11/5/2010 11:35AM
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Oh No! I hate that you are getting sick! I do hope it passes quickly! Love you, Linda Report Inappropriate Comment |
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PARKERB2
11/5/2010 11:29AM
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Thanks for commenting on my blog. As you say, maybe you shouldn't be in a hurry to make a decision.
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Perhaps I'm feeling a little down right now because I've been so in a state of being thrilled with my weight loss that I can't stay that excited about it forever. The thrill is not gone, but it is a bit diminished.
I've got to think about whether to try to rekindle the thrill or to let it go and ease into a new phase. Will let you know. -Marsha
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DONNABRIGHT
11/6/2010 11:23AM
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I find life is a series of ups and downs with those long middle places - sometimes that can be a really good place to be.
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AQUAGIRL08
11/5/2010 4:18PM
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I'm sure that you will figure it out. Once I achieve a goal, I've found that setting new goals often helps me.
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LAURELSPARK
11/4/2010 6:10PM
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If the trill is diminished that might mean that it has become a lifestyle,not just an obsession. You've worked so hard!!! Comment edited on: 11/4/2010 6:10:54 PM Report Inappropriate Comment |
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WALKINGANNIE
11/4/2010 3:48PM
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It's strange how some of us are still adjusting to the adjustments..... Looking forward to reading about what you decide.
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JOYINKY
11/4/2010 2:02PM
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I know what you mean, it's like a different kind of plateau. Now, I've switched focus and am rekindled1 Today my focus is more on fitness than weight. I'm amazed at the things I can do and I have taken to adding activities by juggling things around for variety because I can't fit it all in! It's exciting, and contagious! Great to see that my grandkids are becoming more focused on fitness than on food. The bonus is my weight is inching down and I'm able to eat more. But, it is an inside job; after a year or so the accolades from others diminish (except here on SP) because they forget we ever have a problem or assume we no longer struggle. It is food for thought and you will come up with what's best for you!
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MONTY68
11/4/2010 12:36PM
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Hi Marsha I am not sure what the thrill is, but it is almost 3 years since I hit my goal and I think I am more excited now than the day I hit my goal. I feel it everyday, I am doing things that I have never done and adding new things like zumba to my life. I am still awed with how I look and I am so grateful that a great part of that feeling has come from being on Spark. I like to feel that I am living what would be called a "normal" life, but even normal people add and do things in living life. Maybe you just need to call it a different feeling or as you say perhaps you may need to rekindle that feeling. One of the things I feel, I don't want to find that I get so unconcerned with living life that I start to get sloppy with my attitude on life. 60 + years of being like that are still in the subconscious mind and I am trying to erase those old thoughts. I know that you will come to some kind of decision has to how or how you would want to feel now. This is the rest of our lives and our purpose should be to enjoy every moment. Thanks for sharing this. Monty 
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KALIGIRL
11/4/2010 12:35PM
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Ah the ebb and flow of a 'relationship'... Will be interested to hear what tack you chose. Report Inappropriate Comment |
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MEXGAL1
11/4/2010 12:08PM
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Gosh Marsha you and I are about in the same boat. I am at goal weight but yesterday for the first time in like a year I binged. Not sure what was up with that accept for so long while sick and getting down to 95 pounds I had no appetite. Now the appetite is back like crazy and I find myself back to fighting it all the time. Last night though I just gave in and ate all kinds of things, even though they were gluten free, they still were full of salt and calories. I will have to learn that gluten free does not mean fat free and calorie free. I put on 3 pounds overnite so I know there was a lot of salt which I am not used to. Funny thing too how the salt and bloating makes you feel tired. Well, back on track today with a new lesson learned. Have a good day. Sallie Report Inappropriate Comment |
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JHADZHIA
11/4/2010 11:42AM
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Eventually, the excitement will wear off anything. The new car will get a scratch, a dent, then you just don't care after a while. But this isn't really a bad thing. This just means you have accepted this as is. It means you have formed good habits that are second nature and are here to stay, and that is a very, very GOOD thing! So celebrate that you have now accepted this new lifestyle as the norm! Your new body is here to stay! There is no going back because you have settled in and accepted this new lifestyle for a fact. The gloss and glamour are gone, but the results remain. If you find your exercise or food choices are getting boring, then you know its time to change them up. All the best with being everyday normal Marsha! May be dull, but its successful!! Report Inappropriate Comment |
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GAILRUU
11/4/2010 10:35AM
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I was overweight so long that I still am not used to my refurbished body. I hope I can stay excited enough about it to keep on with my healthy habits. It helps to buy something new to wear once in a while.
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1BEACHWALKER
11/4/2010 9:31AM
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Put on a upbeat, feel good song (mine is Surefire Winner) and dance with it! Helps me feel better every tme!! No matter what, you are special and we're here for ya!
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RAYLINSTEPHENS
11/4/2010 9:21AM
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Thank you Marsha - I am going through something that sounds similar - it's nice to know I am not alone. While I am still thrilled about losing all this weight, it feels like, "yeah, so what?!" sometimes. It really is difficult to describe - but know that you are not going through this phase alone. Stay on target, this mood will shift as we both learn how to be "normal". Love you, Linda Report Inappropriate Comment |
