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Originally Posted by Fit4Him
Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Dori and I live in Nashville TN. Been here for almost 6 years now. Here's my story:
I've always been heavy, I've never known anything but being heavy. A couple of years ago, I took control and lost 80 pounds over the course of about a year. I maintained that (mostly) for the past year, put on a few pounds over the past holidays but have taken a few off since then. My biggest stumbling block has been my fear of being small. This is the smallest that I have ever been as long as I can remember (roughly, a size 14.) Getting past this size has been tough for me because of my fear of the unknown.
Basically, I don't have the support system that I had when I first started losing. I had a main group of people (including my trainer) cheering me on and I don't really have that anymore. This is where you all come in. I have a journal over on the o2 boards as well but am just not feeling the love. They're all competition (figure) minded over there and I just have no desire to diet down like that. My main goal is to be healthy and accept myself the way I am right NOW. And get stronger with NROLW, of course 
I hope you all with follow along on my journey, I will be back in a sec with pics and goals. |
Hey
Terrific story about the weight loss. It's an accomplishment that brings so much positive. Not just the actual weight loss, but confidence, self esteem, not to mention better health. Good for you.
I understand (I think) your fear of getting smaller. It changes the dynamics of relationships with others and even sometimes with ourselves.
But don't let that fear guide you. Breaking barriers is part of weight loss, and although a huge part of it is physical, in my experience, I know there is a part almost as big that is emotional.
Keep up the amazing work!!!