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Weight loss is lonely and weird

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FluffyWabbit · 08/08/2025 04:57

So, I've lost 3 stone 10 pounds since Jan 1 and have about another 1 stone to lose to get to my goal weight and 4 more weeks on my VLCD plan.

I've gone from Obese Class 2 (I think) to being 1 pound overweight.

My goal weight is to sit around 22/23 BMI and give myself some flex for trips, holidays etc so that when I enjoy these times, I don't bump myself back into being overweight and can comfortably manage the fluctuations as they come throughout life.

Anyway, I've done the New You Plan throughout half of this journey, Shake that Weight before, and DYI keto before that. All have been successful.

I've gone from size 14/16 to size 6/8.

I have had comments from neighbours, customers, family etc about how 'great' I've done and how good I look etc.

That's nice and all but, honestly, I thought I'd feel ....... different?

I started this journey weighing 25 stone over 20 years ago.

It seems to me that I've always been me no matter what weight I was even though I look back at some pictures and CRINGE.

Anyway, I am just ranting into the void, so I appreciate if you've made it this far. I thought weight loss was going to be some kind of pivotal moment for me but I think because I've been losing weight my whole life, it's a bit 'eh'.

Hopefully, I'm healthier. I don't know.

Back in the day, plus size clothes were more expensive but these smaller clothes get no discount..lol!

OP posts:
Pugsy99 · 08/08/2025 05:31

I personally believe as someone who went through the same situation, its the state of mind, when losing weight the number 1 goal was to look better, and after some time you realize, the real price is FEELING BETTER, no more bloated feelings, you dont get tired as much during hikes, its those little things, focus on how healthy you feel, and if you really wanna feel it, try doing something that would have tired you out while you had the extra weight.

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