So at swimming the other day a woman came up to me and asked if I had lost weight. When I said I had she asked how much. When I told her she asked if the surgery was bad. Huh? I guess some people think you can only lose that much weight through surgery.
But I have only lost about 40/45 pounds since starting at Brisbane pool. The loss has been gradual except for the last twenty pounds. So what is the new threshold of noticeability now? I am guessing 30 pounds, but I don't have anyone new to produce myself to to see if that is the case. Oh well.
T2 made a good point. I am actually looking forward to a time when my weight is not the conversation starting point (unless of course I want it to be). I don't mind talking to family and friends, but strangers and acquaintances not so much. I am learning though to just say thank you and move on. Though it is hard. I want to justify the weight lose. Or say things like I still have a lot to go, but now I know it is time to just say thank you and let it be.
But I have only lost about 40/45 pounds since starting at Brisbane pool. The loss has been gradual except for the last twenty pounds. So what is the new threshold of noticeability now? I am guessing 30 pounds, but I don't have anyone new to produce myself to to see if that is the case. Oh well.
T2 made a good point. I am actually looking forward to a time when my weight is not the conversation starting point (unless of course I want it to be). I don't mind talking to family and friends, but strangers and acquaintances not so much. I am learning though to just say thank you and move on. Though it is hard. I want to justify the weight lose. Or say things like I still have a lot to go, but now I know it is time to just say thank you and let it be.
It sure is grand that at least one member of the family (T3 of course) is mature & has a great grasp on reality & coping.
ReplyDeleteHaving an emotional age of about 8 (on a good day) & a judgement range from age 12 to a wise 80 year old (on my better days), I can't tell you how much pleasure and understanding I gain from reading T3's writings.
Losing weight through will power & bravery is pretty damn impressive.