This quote that Marie posted on her blog today really spoke to me so I just had to steal it for my blog. I love all the quotes she posts on Tuesdays, they always hit the mark for me. This one is particular makes me feel better while my weight loss is painfully slow.
I have a nasty habit of comparing my weight loss with other (more successful) lap banders. Many of whom have lost more in one year than I have lost in the entire 21 months I have had the lap band. They are superstars and inspire me every day to keep trying.
I only have about 13 kilos to lose until I get to my goal weight and I have to remember that it's OK if I only lose 1 kilo a month, as long as I am moving in the right direction. I remember when I had 65 kilos to lose, so the last 13 kilos are nothing. There is no race to get to the finish line, I just need to keep putting one foot in front of the other and I'll get there. God I am so tired though, I can't wait to have a rest when this is all over.
The sad, terrifying reality of weightloss is that we never get to stop, never get to rest.
ReplyDeleteWhen we rest, we gain. I don't want to do this for the rest of my life, but I know I will have to.
You Can Do this! Like you said, its not a race x :)
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ReplyDeleteSlow and steady!! You will do this, don't ever give up
ReplyDeleteI love that quote too and blogged about it awhile back: http://twosticksoralighter.blogspot.com/2010/06/confucius-say.html
ReplyDeleteI think of it OFTEN.
Thank you for sharing! I am trying not to compare myself to others either but damn it is hard as hell! Take care and thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteAmen, sister! We are weight twins - I weigh 79.4 kg. at the moment and I'm also losing painfully slowly (your stats actually look pretty good to me!).
ReplyDeleteI wish the whole weight loss journey could be as easy as the first few weeks, where the weight just seems to melt away in response to a few simple lifestyle changes. My rate of loss is slowing down and it's so hard to deal with sometimes.
ReplyDeleteGreat image, it's going in my inspiration folder :)
I'm new around here, I have my op in 3 weeks and I am having a read through some inspiring blogs. Your weightloss seems amazing to me, and is very encouraging. I have about 65kg to lose, so you're one a few bloggers who are helping me try to piece together a realistic picture of what my future is going to be like.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing, and congrats on the progress you have made :-)