7 months out..some thoughts, a wow - ThinnerTimes

rappaport · 06-05-2008, 12:57 PM

1. A WOW moment. Went to my youngest son's ballgame last night. Saw quite a few overweight people there. And for some reason, although I'm still obese, I didn't feel a part of them. I am in such a comfortable place in my mind. I am comfortable in who I am and how I look, I can move easily and freely and in as as good of shape as a 47 year old man should be, and probably one even younger. It feels strange, I don't even see myself as fat. It's like I had the surgery, I know that soon I will be at my goal weight, and that nothing in between matters to me now. Thanks to a certain wise TT'er who helped me realize that confidence is a winning hand. Eyes on the prize.

2. A thought. Weight loss has become an afterthought to me. It wasn't like that for the first few months, with struggling to figure this all out. Now I've realized that it was never really about the weight-loss to begin with. The weight was just a physical manifestation of internal issues. A side affect. I didn't just eat too much. I ate as a direct result of my underlying depression, boredom, loneliness, and stress. And this journey is now all about finding out why I felt that way, and making peace with it. For the most part I have, but I'm still a work in progress. Seems plainly obvious, but I got caught up in the excitement of losing all this weight and while I'm happy that I've done well, I knew I was still hiding the truth. Not any more. This is my final journey, and I will not make this one again. I'm leaving any and all baggage behind.

3. A thought. There are some truly wonderful and insightful people here. You know who you are. I appreciate, admire, and respect each of you. It speaks a lot of what you possess inside that you care enough to continue and share your journey with us, that you are smart enough to realize that this journey lasts a lifetime, that you are open and revealing, and acknowledge that even long-termers need support. You've had a profound affect on me.

Katie Belle · 06-05-2008, 01:00 PM

Wonderful, Wonderful, Wonderful Post!!

soon2bthin · 06-05-2008, 01:04 PM

Amazing post. and congrats on that wow!!!

OsoDelDesierto · 06-05-2008, 01:16 PM

David, thank you for this fantastic post! I'm glad you're in a good place on your journey and look forward to more "wow" moments from you as you approach goal. I'm also looking forward to meeting you and the lovely Mrs. Rappobear on the high seas in December!

BLD · 06-05-2008, 01:22 PM

What a wonderful post... you couldn't have said it better.

Vim&Vigour · 06-05-2008, 01:24 PM

Wonderful landmark and news David!
Just keep it up and now you are ready to even go beyond!
Your vision suits your focus and day break is getting closer...
Vim

Grammy O · 06-05-2008, 01:48 PM

Fantastic post David.

As you admire those special people here, I too admire them and you! You have alot to of good information to share with us and I enjoy reading all your posts.

I only hope that when I get there, I too will be as comfortable in myself as you are with yourself.

Thank you!

Godsblessedme · 06-05-2008, 03:28 PM

awww David that is so fantastic! i think your journey is also amazing

yeah i gotta start looking at the way i feel instead of the numbers on the scale. Yep all of you are helping me to realize that too

I thank God for you too David your words of encouragement ring in my mind quite a bit

bridgetgirl · 06-05-2008, 08:53 PM

Wonderful wow moment, keep on sharing them. The wows get better, hey whats ur next goal?

I am glad you are getting the support that you need to continue to be successful, you make it easy for ppl to wanna stick around. Your swell pea pod!

Omaha Jim · 06-05-2008, 08:55 PM

Awesome brother - well said. We need to Skype soon!