I need a kick

hey guys.. i need a good swift kick in the pants.. i think i woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning.. :(

I guess when i read the "how far do you have to go" thread it bummed me out.. i'm so tired of being the only one here with this much to lose (i know there are others but they haven't replied on that thread).. i'm sick of seeing it written down.. i'm sick of knowing that while everyone here will be at their goal at least by the end of they year.. i'll still be doing this.. i feel (i know it's irrational!) that a year from now everyone i've found as a friend on this site will be gone and i'll still be doing this and it bums me out.  I keep thinking when i have "X" amount left to lose that it will seem easier.. my first "X" was 150 left to lose.. nope that didn't do it.. i know have 133 left to go and i think when i get under 100 left that it'll seem less impossible.. but i'm not sure if even that will be..

I just want a good swift kick in the pants.. someone to tell me that this isn't impossible.. i wanna know if there is anyone on this planet that has successfully lost over 180 pounds and kept it off!  i'm sure there is but i need some motivation right now to make me feel like it is possible.. haha.. maybe i'll be that person who's successfull at losing 180+ pounds and keeping it off.. well. i'm going to be but not for a very very very very very very long time. 

thanks again for listening/reading my woes..

we hear you, o, i even thought of not posting on that thread, i seem to have so little left. 

do not fret, we are going to stay with you to YOUR GOAL, and i PROMISE you that!!!  (you may well be the one with the most to lose, and you will therefore have the biggest reason to celebrate when you are AT GOAL!!) 

therefore, i hereby propose that we will have a national convention when o is at her goal.   anyone want to second that???

left leg back and BOING!  geez is that butt made of steel!  It hurt my foot! 
Girl dont be down, the ones that are hitting their goals didnt have as much to lose.  you have already accomplished more than I could imagine!  YOU are doing this all the right way and will keep it off!  You will see the biggest results!  You have already come so far and you are one that motivates me! When I start feeling sorry for myself I think to myself "OB would kick my ass if she heard me right now!"  You keep so many people motivated!  Dont think Im going anywhere either, as long as you are here- I AM HERE FOR YOU!

now can I have my foot back!

totally agree elin!

YOu know OBI you caused this slow moving morning brain to think! Why dont you suggest to Erik that he start a Maintenance Forum. I for one do not want to reach my goal and be done. I will always use this site to keep me on track. This site isnt just for those who are dieting... its for those who want to change their lifestyle and MAINTAIN Good health through diet and exercise. I need this place. I enjoy coming here for motivation and support whether giving or receiving. I know it drives me nuts sometimes when I read about those who are so small and fretting about losing  five pounds. But then I think, if I had worried about it that much when I was that small, I may not be here now. I'm learning so much about myself here and I dont feel like I can ust one day up and leave.

Just imagin the support you can give to others who come along with a story simular to yours. Your journey is well documented within these threads.

I think we all feel like you do in a sense... what happens when its over? Well ...Maintenance of course... Hence the need for a forum, a congregation.

You can do it girl!!  Please don't give up.  I have sit myself small goals.  Like first I want to be 170 and then 150....that is going to take me awhile also.  Don't fret.  We will all be here to support you.  It will all work out. 

oh god!  i'm not giving up.. just depressed about how long it's going to be (again..hehe).. sad about knowing that i'll be the lone straggler still plugging away 2 years from now.. while everyone else is long done.. 

M3lody- the maintenance forum is a good idea but I, myself would still visit this area.  I love being there for others and hearing everyones stories. You find the best advice, exercises and support.  It is hard I know to see people talking about being at their goal weight but use it as motivation, you will be there one day too!

alright guys.. i am shutting down my computer right now.. i'll be back on later tonight.. but right now i have to go set up a silent auction!  cya

see ya girl!

Oh absolutely Slappy, as would I. Cant you tell I am addicted? LOL

well ladyO, since my leg's don't work, consider yourself kicked by an extention (crutches) of my arms. Hehe, even if you try to walk away to avoid it, I still can reach you. << smirking>>

Have you looked in the mirror latley? I see your progress and ask myself, howcome I or anybody else for the matter, can't see a difference in me. Suck's.

And it's not about how fast you can lose the weight, it's how to do it the healthy way! And I think you got that one covered pretty good. So just try walking away. lol  I think even this die hard cards fan would have to break the rule and go into cubs territory(?) to make sure these crutches hit there target.

Luv and hug's  Gabi

Will people really leave when they reach goal?  I've been eating badly for weeks and not even losing weight and I'm here all the time - HAHA - how's that for motivation?!  Ugh, now I'm depressed.  That helped.

Ok, so I have to change the subject for a second.  Ob, I LOVE that pic - it's so cute.  What color eyes do you have?  I never noticed in other pics but they look kinda light in this new one.

Chin up!  (I guess I have to say that to both of us now.  Hmph.)

oh, definitely we need a "maintenance" post.  we have to stay here, and keep eating healthy.

to: "o," think of all the people yet to join, who have more than you to lose.  you will be ahead of all of them.  and you will lead the way!! 

to: poohb, don't get discouraged.  read today's quote from slappy again:  "we can't go back and make a new start, but we can start from today and make a new ending!!"

dont beat yourself up pooh!

Obsidyan,

You are a great inspiration to those who are here on site and to those who will be joining in the future. Just think of all you have been through and conquered. WOW!!! Those new comers will need your insight to keep them going when the road seems to long. 

obsidyan -

I have been on this site for about 3 months and have never posted a response to any of the threads - but for this one i must!

I have followed along with the posts for months and read them and gotten good advice and ideas from everyone here - and in each of the posts from you, you always seem on the up and up -- which always made me feel that if you were doing this hard work day after day and could put on a happy face - then i could too!  So I hope this boosts you up a bit today because you usually give me a boost when I read your posts!

FYI - I have lost about 5 pounds and have about 60 to go!

i am quite new to this site but from the posts i have read where you have stated your weight loss i think you are one of the biggest inspirations on this site. i may not have that much too lose and while that is good in one way it also means that it is a)harder to lose and b)harder to motivate myself in some ways because although i am not (i should say was not, before i started on this site! hehe) that healthy, i am of a healthy weight and so while i want to lose weight i don't really need to. so it really works both ways. you on the other hand are going to make such a huge difference to your life and that is so admirable! maybe it would help to think about that time in a year, or whenever, when you will be close to your goal weight. you will have achieved so much, more than i could dream of achieving! while it may not seem so in terms of how much you still have left, you have lost so much and you should be so proud of yourself! you will be one of the best success stories!! if i was you i would give myself smaller goals say when you want to have lost another 20 pounds by, for example, so that it will seem more manageable. so, you originally had 180 pounds to lose, why not split that into 4. you have already lost 50. so you have lost over a quarter of the weight you want to, you're on your way to having lost half of it! i always use these kind of tricks when i'm writing long essays and stuff. it really helps to put things into context like that. anyway, this has been really long! not sure it has helped, but please remember that you are such an inspiration and that when you reach your goal weight you will be so proud because you worked so hard to get there!

obsidyan, I wasn't lucky enough to have found this site when I first started losing weight.  Losing the weight on my own was a lonely road and I didn't have anyone to talk to about it.  Since I found this site and all of the wonderful people like you - it hasn't seemed so lonely - and even the month I hit a plateau and didn't budge a pound was easier because of everyone that posts on these forums.  You have lost 50 pounds!  ....and we have all got to share in that with you....the highs and lows....and it's been great.  Everytime someone hits their new goal, or interim goal....it feels great to share in that.  This is a commitment to a healthier lifestyle....so, if I'm ever lucky enough to hit my goal....I'll still be here....because of you and everyone else....so I can maintain my weight and, hopefully be a part of the crowd cheering on you and everyone else.

Hi Obsidyan.

I too feel the need to voice on this thread.  Like spade210... never well... rarely post.  And have just recently made myself know here.  I have been following your success.  And silently cheering you on.  

As my granny always said.

reach for the sky.  You can do anything if you try.

Jen 

we'll still be here, or at least i will. Guaranteed I will need the help to maintain, and knowing myself, to recover from "oops" gains. And BTW, you are doing great. To see how much you have already lost is an inspiration to many!!