Part 2.how do you accept yourself, contently when you are overweight or big?

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I find it difficult.

I could really do with some support.

Yes I want to loose weight but it would perhaps take a long time to do that.

It does not just happen over night.

So I need to be content with my big weight (can’t see it well in my selfie photos due to baggy clothes and angle that I take photos at) in order feel okay in the now otherwise I feel too stressed to enjoy weight loss journey.

I already mentioned this at the end of my last thread but it deserves its own thread I think.

Maybe others have the same issue

Being overweight or shall I say big, and content is important

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A good thing is BMI. Use that to make educated decisions.

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I guess there’s unconditional love for self.

That might help.

If I can see myself as big and beautiful still.

That’s a good start.

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Ignore people who are too critical. Or not take them too seriously.

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Like I’m 6’2" and my BMI is obese. I use a lot of that in the midriff as an old male would but still I wear it pretty well. I am realistic but I’d like to move into normal and with these things and what you’ve said I would recommend you stick to the science.

In answer I put on a hell of a lot with meds. I am losing but it’s a slow process for me. Be realistic about your expectations is all I’m saying.

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Oh okay. Yea like I said I do want to loose weight.

I’m at risk of some diseases due to medical results and family history etc

But for today I am perhaps also obese or quite overweight.

Clinically. Anyway.

But I shouldn’t be depressed about it whilst I’m still big.

Cos it is who I am today.

If I don’t like myself today. How can I enjoy myself today.

Thanks for the input.

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I’m about 45 lbs overweight.Last time I tried to lose weight was before moving to be near my daughter. So pre 2017. I did that by cutting down what I ate. I lost 9lbs over 5 weeks, which is a sensible rate of weight loss. The trouble was that it then plateaued before going up again. Sites like My fitness pal aren’t good for me, as I obsess about getting the calorie count exactly right.

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I understand this. I find those apps exhausting.

I think it’s just about eating moderate portions and balanced diet.

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I have gone from 298 lbs to 245 lbs… I’m still morbidly obese and have a long way to go, but the progress I’ve made so far makes it easier to walk, buy clothes, and reduces my arthritic pain. I actually have a problem with recognizing how big I really am…I often “feel” skinnier than I am, so I don’t have an accurate picture of how much I am overweight.
The meds initiated the weight gain, but I also have episodes of binge eating. I’ve been trying to track my intake and exercise, and I hope to get down to about 180 lbs.

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I have gained 10 kg over the winter. So, I’ve gone from the healthy to overweight category in terms of BMI again.

I was exercising a lot in the last couple of weeks but now I feel depleted of energy again, so I’m taking it slow. Just went for a 30 min walk today. That will have to do.

I know you have this artist Lizzy who’s overweight and proud about her body. Maybe you can Google her.

I wish everyone the best of luck with their weight loss journey. It’s hard with these meds and depleted energy/depression.

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I do have some advice for this,

But I don’t think that’s the advice you need.

You are not “overweight or big”,

You are average size.

Calling yourself “big” is your problem.

I don’t know if it’s an attention thing or if you genuinely don’t see it.

Regardless,

It’s equal parts annoying and concerning.

I think your best move is talking to your GP and seeing a therapist.

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I agree with @Charles_Foster
You are neither big or overweight @Zoe

For some reason you are perceiving it this way

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