u/Blehhbluhh

When I started about 1 month ago I was 319lbs and I am now 312lbs. It’s been slower than I’d like as I have been having some bad days throughout the weeks but I’m keeping at it non the less. During the majority of this time I have deleted instagram (my only social media) and during the times I don’t have it on my phone, I feel so much more determined than when I do.

Because of my major FOMO (22F) I have redownloaded it a few times for 1-2 days max but it has caused me to put less effort into my weight loss journey every time I have. It’s just when I don’t have it downloaded I spend more time paying attention to things that matter like, logging my food, going on walks, or reading through peoples posts on Reddit that teach me things.

I guess that I am just now realizing how negatively social media is/had impacted me and I want to tell anyone that is reading this who may be having trouble sticking to their goals to delete all of your social media and give your time to things that matter. You can always redownload it but you will never be able to get back the time you spend doomscrolling through videos that probably aren’t benefiting you in any way. I am still learning how to live without it or live with it sustainably, but I thought I should share some realizations I’ve come to recently…

Im currently 2 1/2 weeks in and started this week 3lbs down and I am officially 5 lbs down!! I had a really tough day on Wednesday and was really upset with myself for overeating on Tuesday but I just kept going! I didn’t allow myself to give up and jumped back on the wagon on Wednesday.

I was really scared to weigh myself this morning since I didn’t think I’d see a difference but when I saw that I lost 2 lbs this week I felt so proud of myself. I know it shouldn’t be all about the losing lbs and more about feeling better/healthier but seeing the lbs drop is an added pat on the back.

Given that my (22F) starting weight is 319.8 lbs and I am at 313.3 lbs as of this morning is giving me so much hope. I also feel a change in my mindset and feel overall happier/in a better mood since I’ve changed the way I eat. Idk this is more of a rant but I felt like sharing a win would be good for a change!

I’ve been at my weight loss journey for about 1 1/2-2 weeks (I know I just started) and have lost 3 lbs so far. I was so determined during that first week and I finally thought that my switch flipped, but yesterday I completely over ate and my stomach hadn’t felt that bad in a MINUTE. I may just be overthinking it but I am scared to go bad into my bad habits and I guess that I am just doubting myself.

Does anyone have any tips that helped them get out of that mindset? I was so proud of what i achieved last week and really want to keep the momentum going but don’t want to feel like yesterday completely messed it up…

Im located in SoCal (IE) and want to get my film developed/printed. I also want to keep the negatives if possible. I’ve gotten them developed at CVS and Walgreens before but would prefer to take mine elsewhere due to their low quality printing.

I also don’t mind mailing the camera/film and would prefer not having to drive too far if there are ones in IE. Lastly, like I stated in the title they are a few years expired so it’d have to be somewhere that would accept expired film. TY!!