Worried That I Will Never See The Difference

[Lori Voss Green 93]

I am starting to worry that no matter how much I lose, I will not be able to look in the mirror and see a difference. I am down 47 lbs since August 7th. I am down from a size 26 to a size 20 in jeans. I just put these two photos together, the left is from 2010 and the right from 2 weeks ago. Everyone else sees a change. However, when I look at it, I look the same in both. Is this normal.....not being able to see what others see?

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

I do it all the time. On my avatar the black dress was 205. The green top was 377. On my profile is a pic of 162.... And I still have a hard time seeing the difference. I think it's pretty normal especially when you have a lot of weight to lose.

BTW.,,, I see a difference in you tummy, face and thighs ! Congrats

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Yep, I am afraid so. It takes the brain a while to catch up. I was almost a year out from surgery, down 7 sizes before I saw me in the mirror and said, gee... I am thinner. Note the thought was not skinny! LOL. That day will come and I see a difference in the two pictures you posted. Keep doing what you are doing. It is working! Good Luck!

[JennyBee 340]

Girl I see a big difference!!! You are looking great. Think about it, you just lost my 7 year old!!!!!!!

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

First, I can see a HUGE difference. You look great!!

And yes, it's very normal. I've lost almost 170 pounds and I still look at myself and think "ugh I swear I'm going to be fat forever". Everyone else who sees me goes on and on about great I look- but I look at myself and only see a fat girl staring back at me.

I often think the biggest weight loss battle isn't actually losing weight, it's losing the demons in our minds.

[hely88 883]

You totally look different. Your stomache has shrunk a bunch and your face. You look amazing!!

[hely88 883]

I bet your clothes are bigger too. try geting into some smaller clothes that you have.

[hopetolose 192]

I see a difference. Great job!!! We are our own worse critics... keep taking pictures, you will eventually see what other people are seeing. It took me awhile to see what I was feeling (if that makes sense).

[Dawn200321 146]

I can see the difference! You look great keep up the good work

[cheryl2586 3,053]

Totally a big difference in your total appearance. Keep up the good work. It will come.

[Shelleymb 75]

I heard this article once on the radio that no matter how much weight you lose, everyone will always think of you as being overweight, unless they are able to watch you lose weight the whole time. LoL, I guess I'll have to make new friends. Cause I'm not gonna give up looking and feeling better.

[daisychains7 427]

Are you kidding? You look AWESOME!!! Your face, tummy, and shoulders look narrower too. It's only going to get better and better.

I recommend buying fitted clothes in your new size. You will be able to see the changes in your figure more. Trust me, the compliments will flood in. For me, having clothes that fit my body in the right way is a self esteem boost.

[hely88 883]

I agree go shopping! Even if you can't afford go try some smaller sizes on!

[MiniMi 1,468]

I heard this article once on the radio that no matter how much weight you lose' date=' everyone will always think of you as being overweight, unless they are able to watch you lose weight the whole time. LoL, I guess I'll have to make new friends. Cause I'm not gonna give up looking and feeling better.[/quote']

Wow, what radio show were you listening to? Never heard of that. I don't care how my friends think of me, if they are friends as long as the do think of me I'm happy.

[Lori Voss Green 93]

Thank you all so much. Unfortunately, hubby lost his job and finances are soooo bad right now. I can't even go buy a new shirt right now. I am stuck with what I have to work with right now. I don't even know HOW to buy clothes that aren't big or baggy. I have always hid behind baggy clothes.