What do you see when you look in the mirror?

[UalreadyKnow 843]

Omg I know what you mean! I'm still forcing myself to fit into larger sizes! It's like I'm scared to be smaller.... Maybe if my husband made some compliments it would be better.. Is it me or him that's struggling with the weight loss

it's YOU!!! You absolutely do not need anyone to validate your weight loss success but you! Ur hubby may not want to bring it up in fear that you may grow new found confidence. You've lost weight, acknowledge it and love it

[Gingerish 113]

I'm down about 60 lbs and most days I still think I'm a lot bigger. I have some good days where I look in the mirror and think "damn, I look good!" When I try on clothes that's when I notice it most, getting used to buying smaller sizes is weird.

[patsy1947 42]

rocket, Im down 90 lbs and when i look in the mirror I still see my self as that over 300 lbs person. your mind can play a lot of tricks on you ndext time you look in the mirror look at yourself and say i am losing weight, i look good and i will look better tomorrow..and everyday from now on...

[fromsleevedtome 50]

I'm 70 lbs down and I'm still having a hard time seeing the changes that people say they are seeing when I look in the mirror. However I am feeling lighter and my clothes that I wore before surgery became too big months ago so I am enjoying buying new, smaller sizes.

[patsy1947 42]

isn't it the greatest feeling when you can keep buying smaller clothes

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

This post could not have come at a better time. I've been struggling emotionally a bit. It's weird because I knew and could identify the triggers, and I made plans for support, but it was still a bit of a battle. So this morning I tried a new workout class at the gym. I took advantage of being in a new workout room and looked at my body. Still a large woman, but I had a neck and an identifiable waistline. The weight is coming off strangely. I am a solid 18 up top and 20 - 22 down below. My hips & thighs are large and I will likely need to have skin surgery when I hit goal. Nevertheless, I made it through the entire workout class. Taking that frank look at myself helped me see how far I had come and made me acknowledge how far I have to go. It strengthened my resolve to stay the course. I'm still planning to attend the support group on Saturday, but I just feel a renewed sense of "I can do this."

[patsy1947 42]

blerd,, good for you, im happy for you congrats

[kimmyco 247]

My doctor just asked me this question last Friday. I TOTALLY see the skinny me now. I let that fat chick that I once was go around month 6. I'm on month 14 now. Starting at 222 and now at 135 I love mirrors again. And selfies. Lol. And the new wardrobe. Boy oh boy I could go on and on.