After 5 Years Of Trying, I Reached My Goal Weight This Morning

[The Albatross]

I also had a run in with anorexic tendencies in my late teens through 30. So I've pretty much run the gamut. Underneath it all of course was PTSD though I didn't know that until I was in my mid to late 40's. I've maintained for over a month now and am fixing to go for the last 10 pounds. Who knows, that could take me another 5 years, but hey. I'm worth it.

Good on you and best wishes on your endeavor.

 

[City Slicker]

I am feeling good about that today and I hope you folks will be happy with me.

Hi Albatross,
Congratulation! Also what I hear through the successes in your post that really stands out for me is that you are feeling good today. Having experiences of feeling good is so important - remember this feeling and know that on days when it doesn't feel possible, you are showing yourself that indeed, you can feel good about yourself - whether you succeed or fall short in reaching your goals, I am proud of you for having them.

 

[The Albatross]

Yeah thanks very much. I am going to wear my "birthday" outfit, today for an inservice... a size smaller pants, a well fitting blouse and a long loosely knitted cardigan. Sort of to "premiere" my new look to a bunch of women I work with.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

Sorry I am so late to your party but good for you. You work so hard with so many obstacles. You are an inspiration.

 

[KwanYingirl]

I'm inspired by your success @TheAlbatross. I gained 50 pounds in a month when I was put on zyprexa. Too bad it relieves my anxiety, the weight gain is a bummer. I was anorexic in high school

 

[BloomInWinter]

We'll done, Alba!!!

Thank you for sharing this part of your journey with us.

Congratulations!