Lose weight the fun way.

Posted on June 21, 2015

Recently one of the trainers where I work said, "soon you'll have to stop weighing yourself." A couple weeks later off a 7 day binge, I am reminded that I will ALWAYS have to weigh myself. I will always fight the scale. You see for me this is not a "journey." This is a fight. I don't want smoothies, I want mimosas. I don't want a little treat, I want vegas! My body doesn't stop gaining at a certain weight. If I don't FIGHT till the day I die, I will be 300 lbs, easy. And it doesn't matter that I have figured out what works best for me, what makes me happy. I will still slip and cry and feel guilty and trapped. Maintenance is just as hard as losing. I will always have HUGE calves and feel like the fat girl even when I'm fit. I will always have to think about my weight. Always. I will always have to fight.

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LakotaOutlaw

01/07/2016 8:41AM

Kick his ass, C-Bass.

Nicole L.

06/24/2015 5:10AM

Keep fighting - every damn day - you are worth it! And yes, don't let the guise of maintenance fool you, that's the hardest battle to be won! <3

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Debbie

06/24/2015 5:01AM

So true! I know exactly how you feel. I have yet to make my goal because every time I got close and felt comfortable I forgot that it was a lifestyle change, not a destination. I will always have to focus on my diet and my weight. Forever! Hang in there, looks like you have lots of people who are in the same boat :0)

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Beth

06/23/2015 8:55PM

What a response. I'm so glad for this site and the support!!

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Ronnie H.

06/23/2015 11:05AM

This really resonated with me - I have been fighting this since I was a teenager. I envy people who don't seem to have this everyday battle. If I don't hold myself accountable to me (and the scale) - I fall back into the same habits. I have lost large amounts of weight 3 times in my life and it always came back. You look terrific in your photo so I hope you feel good about the fight that you have won and will continue to work on. All the best

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Kaja K.

06/23/2015 8:16AM

How brilliantly frank. I lost 80lbs 5 years ago and took my eye off the ball and ended up having to go all through it again. Yes, it sucks but its great that you know what needs doing. However, you need to appreciate your body now, I thought i was fat and ugly at my skinniest still but in retrospect I wish I appreciated. You look amazing so appreciate it.

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Leslie

06/22/2015 10:31AM

Great post Beth. It is all about the long term and maintenance can be frustrating. We have been trained. Wins always involve a number. More than before ... or in the case of us better less than before. Give yourself some kudos for perseverance.

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Chrystal M.

06/22/2015 8:26AM

Maintenance...Seems to be a lot harder than losing Beth, but you got this all the way with knowing yourself and what you need to do to make sure you stay healthy and in check. Way to be! Great Blog Post!

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adrienne121

06/22/2015 7:38AM

Hi Beth!!! How you doing??? (Wendy Williams' voice - LOL!!!) It's has been a while. Hope you & your family are well. :-) Nice Blog!!! Beth, you've done an awesome job achieving your weight loss goal, & I'm sooo proud of you!!! What a transformation!!! YOU LOOK AMAZING!!! :-) Girl, all of your hard work has paid off!!! :-) Beth, I'm like you: I don't want a smoothie; I want a mimosa too!!! If I want a slice of pizza, I want regular pizza; not pizza made with cauliflower pizza crust or almond or coconut flour. I WANT THE REAL DEAL!!! I want food the way I enjoy it. I don't want sugar free or fat free; I want it just the way it's normally made with all the sugar & fat in it!!! LOL!!! This is our lifelong journey, & we're ALWAYS gonna have to weigh ourselves so that we can stay on top of any gains that may occur when we indulge in our favorite foods. From time to time, we will!!! It may be a wedding, party, special event, vacation, holiday, etc. Whenever it happens, it is very important that we get right back on track making healthier food choices from that point on so that we can stay in control & not let it get out of hand. That's the only way we can stay on top of it!!! Great job getting back on track after your 7-day binge. Keep up the good work!!! :-) And Beth, please don't feel guilty & be so hard on yourself when you indulge in your favorite foods. You made a conscious decision to do it, so enjoy it, & then make healthier choices from that poin

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Cali

06/22/2015 6:21AM

I think you summed it up for many of us. Congrats on stopping the binge and limiting it to 7 days. Fight the fight and know that you're not alone. Your before and after pics are inspiring, Beth! Thanks for sharing. :)

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