Diets ask us: How much do you hate being fat?

This is the silent question my diet (Nutrisystem) asks me every hour of every day of my weight loss quest!
Do I hate being fat and clumsy more than I hate tiny portions of food? Do I hate it more than plunging into my (unheated) pool every day and getting used to the water? Do I hate my fat more than I love eating whatever I want impulsively? Do I hate my excess weight more than I hate arguing with people who are determined to get me to eat something I shouldn't "because it's Jane's birthday and Aunt Wilma's made it from her special recipe and we're ALL having a piece"?

Sigh. So far, after just over 3 months of asking and answering this question...I've lost 18 lbs...with a whole lot more to go.

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Carissimi · F

Congratulations! That's a great achievement in 3-months. Keep at it. You can do it...are doing it! 👏

greenmountaingal · 70-79, F

Thanks! I posted this because I really do need encouragment. I've got to lose 70 more lbs. Wonder if I can ever get that far. It will take at least a year and a half...and then I will, of course, have to live like this the rest of my life to maintain it. But given my problems with walking and moving, it's this or a nursing home. Most of my doctors, nurses, acquaintances and even one friend are urging a walker and a nursing home. But I want to travel, camp out, visit hot springs and see friends I've not seen in years.

Carissimi · F

I believe you can because the only thing to prevent you achieving this is [i][b]you[/b][/i], and you are in the control seat. There are many things in life that we can't control, but this is one (fat loss) that we have absolute control of.

You are doing a great job. 18 lbs in 3-months is a tremendous weight loss. You have proved that you [i][b]can[/b][/i] do it. Just keep doing what you are doing, and you will reach your goal.

You have a great motivator...nursing home and walker [i][b]OR[/b][/i] camp out, travel, see friends, and do the things you want to do. When you look at those two choices, there is no contest.

Keep us updated on your success. I'm rooting for you. 😀

greenmountaingal · 70-79, F

THANK YOU, Carissimi!!! I'm about to plunge into that pool again..