My mental state of mind.....

[ivyh 96]

So far I’ve lost 154 pounds and I love it. But when I look in the mirror I see different. I can take pictures and I see the difference from when I started until now and that makes me happy. But I’m wondering how long it will take me to be able to look in the mirror and see the results. I have 46 pounds until I reach my goal and I’m nervous that once I get there I will be in the same mental state that I am in now. How do I deal with this problem?

[enjoythetime 1,457]

Oh my gosh, just look at you girl!!! You've done an amazing job!!! I'm not sure what mirror you're looking in but the results are right there in front of you! You have to love where you are right now TODAY(which I know is hard). Encourage yourself, that's right you're awesome, take it and own it. Be proud of what you've already accomplished and be content with where you are RIGHT now. As humans we always want more and we want it right now, when we do this we deprive ourselves of the beauty within us and around us, the victories we've already accomplished! ENJOY THE TIME:-). I think when we get to the right frame of mind, it's then that we truly see the results. Give yourself some credit, you're there and the results speak for themselves.

Great Job To You! You've lost an entire person!!!!!!:-)

[wadeg7 149]

It is ironic that you feel that way because I feel a little bit that way as well. The only difference is that when I gained all the weight originally I didn't see it in the mirror as well. When I look in the mirror I see the same person, before and after my weight loss. It is only when I look at my before and after pictures do I go wow, thinking what a great job I have done. What really amazes me is when people who see me who haven't seen me in a while do not even recognize me. That's what happens when you lose 135 pounds in 10 months.

[gowalking 10,790]

So far I’ve lost 154 pounds and I love it. But when I look in the mirror I see different. I can take pictures and I see the difference from when I started until now and that makes me happy. But I’m wondering how long it will take me to be able to look in the mirror and see the results. I have 46 pounds until I reach my goal and I’m nervous that once I get there I will be in the same mental state that I am in now. How do I deal with this problem?

I see a professional therapist Ivy. I have no problem admitting that because I know that I have body issues. I look in the mirror and I see a stranger looking back. I'm not comfortable in my own skin and I am constantly amazed when I hold up the pants I'm going to wear and wonder how the hell I fit into them. Same thing for a small space that I can't imagine fitting into like a restaurant booth, or a train seat. And then when I see new pictures of myself, I'm super critical...I only see the saggy neck, or the still poofy tummy, or whatever. It doesn't even matter, I just know I'm not happy with myself. So just know that you are not alone and this too is part of the journey. At least it is for me.