Female, Age: 26 SW:269lbs CW:209lbs GW:160lbs
I have made it a point to visit my doctor once a month to track my progress and get more involved with my health, medically. Today was Monthly check -in. Was feeling really proud of myself since I just hit my -60lbs mark. I was struggling the last time he saw me since I was barely maintaining my weight during the Quarantine at 220lbs.
I come into the office, nurse weighs me and does her usual vitals. She looks at me as I take my shoes off for the scale and says the same thing she tell everyone "Oh No! The dreaded scale!" Then gives those "I know, it's okay." Eyes. I said "it's OK, I weigh myself every morning so I'm not scared." Big smiles from her. She logs and sees my progress from last month.
We exchange a sweet high five then I head into the exam room for Doc. I can't wait to tell him how I'm feeling better and that I've been able to stay on track this time. He comes in, looks me up and down and before I can say a word he says, "What's up, Stringbean?"
He hasn't even looked at my chart yet. He just came in and addressed me like a thin person. Never in my life have I ever been called Stringbean. Even as a child I was never called that. I still have 50lbs to lose and someone called me Stringbean. And not just anyone! MY DOCTOR.
In the past, I always associated Doctors with anxiety just because I knew my weight was always the major issue they saw before they even got to know to me but my health was something I wanted to take more seriously this year (ironic, no?) So by scheduling frequent visits I could overcome that fear. I am so greatful to have a doctor I can feel comfortable around.
I did the same thing with my scale. I used to hate the scale so I rarely used it and when I did, that number would just get higher and higher, putting me into a deep depression/binge fest. Now I weigh myself every day and get so excited to watch those same numbers fall.
My diet is far from perfect and fit wise, I definitely have some room for improvement. I still can't do a push up and I am currently eating Panda Express for dinner.. I'm still lumpy in my clothes and I jiggle when I walk. I hate showing my arms because of the flab and shorts are out of the question. I am still very insecure about my body and my health...
but my Doctor called me Stringbean and I couldn't be more proud of myself.
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