Hi everyone. I'm new to this message board, although I've had the Oxycise tapes for several years. I finally believe I'm getting over my fear of looking good. I hid behind my weight so people wouldn't notice me. Now I feel like I don't need to hide behind it anymore. Now I can visualize myself being average weight.

I don't own a scale and don't really want to do the body measurements. For me it's a trigger to get too obsessive about my progress or lack thereof. When my clothes get bigger, I'll know I've made progress. Tonight will be the first time I've sat down and do the Easy Does It tape in quite a while.

Looking forward to gaining greater sanity with O. I'd love to hear from others on this topic. Take care, everyone and be well.

Cathy, It's good to hear you are getting over your fear. I understand you not wanting to weigh and measure but I need to know if I'm making much head way. Sometimes I think maybe I'm afraid also because I seem to do things and know I shouldn't and stay stuck right where I am. Lots of friends here that are ready to help you on the boards. Hang in there!! Take it one step at a time. Joyce

I know exactly what you mean.

I've most definitely been afraid of the GOOD comments that come out of losing weight and looking good. In fact, I'm convinced that the fear of looking good is what has kept me from attaining my goals in the past! I stop short, afraid that someone might notice my weight loss and comment on it -- thereby drawing attention to the fact that I need to lose weight! Silly, isn't it? I guess I've just been hurt too many times in the past by brainless idiots who have never had to deal with weight problems. I've just come to expect that what comes out of their mouths will not be good. ((sigh))

Welcome (or welcome back!) to Oxycise... glad you're here! Join us on the D2L O!Pals accountability thread. You'll find lots of friendly people there to cheer you on. We can do this together!

See you around.

Tammy

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It's good having you here with us on the board.

I look forward to seeing you around!

Kelly

Isn't it weird that we're scared of thing we want the most, just to look good.

I still struggle with this. I am grateful that for me O! is working it's magic slowly. Hopefully I get used to looking and feeling slimmer before anyone else notices it.

It's good to know that we're not alone with this issue.

brigitte

Way to go girl. Welcome
We have great support on this program. I myself have always worn big shirts to cover my butt. It made me self conscious, CRAZY right? but now i am willing to wear a smaller shirt but not tucked in.
U have made the 1st step to watch the videos and want to do something.I like all the videos but the easy does it is the best to start,especially learning the breathing. Each time i watch one i learn more or at least something different. Hang in there Welcome back, something that happened before was a positive in your mind thats why u are here right?

I can tell you that it really feels GREAT to be slim again!!! BELIEVE ME! IT'S WORTH IT!!! I hope you will join us often and keep us posted on your progress!

Susanna

HI all. I too noticed that I have been afraid to LOOK GOOD. I want to yet I am uncomfortable being the center of attention and do not want the attention of everyone noticing and commenting. It is embarrassing for me. I also do not want to fail. I look forward to being able to shop at normal stores and I can now visualize myself thin and doing fun things that I would not ordinarily do. I have had many comments from men like ( wow if you would just loose weight you would be drop dead gorgeous) I have also been scared for that reason especially seeing how much attention my sister get from men, just because she is gorgeous. I am married and my husband thinks that I am gorgeous the way I am! I just fear attention from other men. I am much better with that now and I can visualize myself thin! Yeah