Question Posted Wednesday December 3 2003, 5:33 pm
You see Celena, I have been on this kinda diet for about three months. I started at 254, and am currently at 214. While I personally can't see much difference (most of my weight is probably worked on muscle) My friend has decided that if I continue to my targeted weight ( I have decided 190) That I will look like an absolute stick with a Big Cranium. Now at the moment I still am fat, in a sense that I wear large clothes, and don't feel I carry my weight well. Should I continue to lose that last 25 pounds or follow my friends advice and try to find a way to be happy while still fat.
1. Make sure that what you are doing is healthy for you. I read recently that all too people are getting confused between what is healthy and what is slender by societal standards. You can make sure your diet, and goal is heathy by consulting your doctor before making any life-altering decisions.
2. The object of the diet is to achieve personal satisfaction and not to meet someone else's ideal. As long as your decisions are healthy, the most important thing is that you are satisfied with you.
So, Just an act, I don't see a problem with you losing the extra twenty five pounds as long as you are healthy. Your friend should respect your goals and if they are any kind of a good friend will be understanding.
Additionally, the reason why you haven't noticed a significant difference is that you loose weight gradually and you see yourself everyday. Try looking through some old photos. I guarantee you will see a significant difference. Once again, congratulations! [ Celena's advice column | Ask Celena A Question ]
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