So I bought a scale...

[Osk]

So…I bought a scale.   Who would have thought?

I haven’t even owned a scale in maybe fifteen years.  I figured if I was doing this it was time to start keeping track of my weight with something more accurate than the way my clothing fit.  How was I going to be able to say “I lost X amount of pounds” if I didn’t know what my weight was.  So, I got a scale.  It’s a nice silver digital one, so sexy.  Not like the big white clunker with the needle and spinning numbers.  Ah, the technological advances a decade and a half could make.

Anyhow, when I got on it I realized something… I wasn’t as heavy as when I first went to Dr. Buchin’s office.  I’d been trying to cut down on my eating for a few months now.  Then after a few days on the liquid diet I realized something else.  All this was working, I was losing weight.  It’s a few pounds, a few numbers changing on a dial, big deal?

Only it is a big deal to me.   I mean, it shows me that change is possible.  When I am choking down a shake now I know why I am doing it.   If and when I get nervous about my upcoming surgery I’ll be able to remember those numbers and how they are changing.  You see, I know something now, know it personally.  Oh, I’d seen it in others, heard about it, I didn’t really doubt it.   But to see it, see it for yourself, that’s just huge. 

What I know now is that this works.  Change is possible.  A new life, for me, is possible.  I have real hope.

I’m really excited to be doing this now.  Even before the surgery I am moving towards my goal.  I know lots of people are starting out on this process.  I know it’s scary and you have doubts.  I did too.   But try to be strong, stick with it and try to believe in your future.  Your faith and efforts will be rewarded.   I know, I just got my first small paycheck.

I just wanted to share.  Hope this helps someone out there in some small way.   I’d love to hear from others.

Osk

[Bookworm]

Good for you!!! Isn't it amazing how inspiring losing even a few pounds can be? I really wish you all the best. I went clothes shopping today for the first time in years....without a clue as to what size I was. Who would believe you wouldn't know what size you wear. So many new horizons.
You're really on your way!

Diane

[Veee1226]

Congrats on the scale purchase, Oscar.  And a "sexy" one too?  You go boy!  hee hee hee

I think it is so important that we remind ourselves of the small triumps.  They don't have to mean anything to anyone but ourselves.  I am one who definetly gets frightened easily and wants to run away.  When it comes to looking at the big picture, the idea of loosing 100+lbs, it just seems impossible and makes me want to give up.  Therefore, I try to set small goals for myself.

I am at the beginning of this journey, and I haven't had a chance to schedule an appt with a nutrionist yet.  But I wanted to make a few changes on my own.  I have not had a soda since Monday...and that is a big deal for me.  I have been drinking mostly water, and some diet snapple or crystal light.  And I have switched from eggs to egg whites.  I have not given up the coffee...yet.  But that is next.

I don't need a nutrionist to tell me what are my "red-light foods" are and soda is one of them.  So until I get to a nutrionist to work out a definite plan for myself, that is what I have chosen to do.  Like I said, it may not be big to someone else, but it is big for me.

Here's to all of our small victories!

Veronica