How normal is this?

[336Mike 549]

Ok, so my son shares this picture of me and him from about 2 years ago last week. Out of the blue when were talking and he's fidgeting with his phone he says, "Damn, you have to see this!" Right off the bat I'm thinking what's wrong? He shows me the pic and then texts a screenshot to me. Ever since then I can't get out of my mind that I don't believe I'm as small as I am now. I mean I can fit in the same size clothes as my 18 year old son. It's very emotional to look at myself in the old picture...

I don't want to sound crazy or sound like I'm ungrateful for the results I've had. I know there's a lot of people out there who would love to be in the position I'm in and I hope they are just as successful. I'm so much healthier and able to enjoy life.

Has this happened to anyone else? Where your mind hasn't caught up to where your body is? What do you do about it?

 

VSG 10/11/17 HW = 360 SW = 292 CW = 228.8 GW = 220 (6'5")

[porcelainxdoll1716 22]

You look amazing! Lots of us will always suffer from fat brain. I will probably always see myself as the 370lb girl I was at the start of this journey.

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[336Mike 549]

You look amazing! Lots of us will always suffer from fat brain. I will probably always see myself as the 370lb girl I was at the start of this journey.

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Thank you. I appreciate the compliment. Too bad there is not an easy fix for "fat brain"!

VSG 10/11/17 HW = 360 SW = 292 CW = 228.8 GW = 220 (6'5")

[Marissa37 54]

You look great before and awesome now. Maybe you should recreate the photo with your smaller self I think that'll be kinda cool. I think this is you ah ha oprah moment. How do you feel about it? Did your personality change?

[336Mike 549]

You look great before and awesome now. Maybe you should recreate the photo with your smaller self I think that'll be kinda cool. I think this is you ah ha oprah moment. How do you feel about it? Did your personality change?

I love that idea. I'm going to do that!! Thank you.

My personality is 100% the same. Still the same nice guy who likes to have fun. I love the fact that I'm healthier.

VSG 10/11/17 HW = 360 SW = 292 CW = 228.8 GW = 220 (6'5")

[kakatlady612 1,053]

Is it safe here, is it safe here? Good it's a general topic thread. I picked a topic off trending where it doesn't tell which forum it was from. Turns out it was a Guy Room topic, after I was bashed and reviled. I felt as welcome as a rabbi in a mosque and lower than a snakes navel. I just want you look wonderful, healthy and happy. It must be kinda fun to be the same size as your teenager. Story from my own life: at one time my daughter and I were the same size, I saw one of my favorite outfits going out the door with her inside. I said Whoa, if I have such poor fashion sense why are you wearing my clothes? Her answer They look so much better on Me.

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[KatFight 207]

Hi Mike. I'm at the beginning stages of my weight loss adventure so I haven't experienced my mind not catching up to a healthier size yet.

That's really something for your son to randomly come across the photo of you together. It's really cool and it's a nice picture - frame worthy. "Frame worthy" is what I call pics that are deserving of a frame. lol

You've come a long way from your heaviest weight until now and it shows in your photos. Even at your heavier weight you are attractive. Don't worry, I'm not hitting on you - Feb. 18th I'll be married 24 years. You do look different though and you look amazing. So, congratulations. You've inspired me today. [emoji120]

[336Mike 549]

Hi Mike. I'm at the beginning stages of my weight loss adventure so I haven't experienced my mind not catching up to a healthier size yet.

That's really something for your son to randomly come across the photo of you together. It's really cool and it's a nice picture - frame worthy. "Frame worthy" is what I call pics that are deserving of a frame. lol

You've come a long way from your heaviest weight until now and it shows in your photos. Even at your heavier weight you are attractive. Don't worry, I'm not hitting on you - Feb. 18th I'll be married 24 years. You do look different though and you look amazing. So, congratulations. You've inspired me today. [emoji120]

Thanks for the kind words!!

VSG 10/11/17 HW = 360 SW = 292 CW = 228.8 GW = 220 (6'5")

[ProfessorSlim 115]

You look great!! I know the feeling, I still wear some bigger clothing, at times, I feel like I still should be in them....until my Mom, my daughters and friends tell me things like: "umm, those pants are too big"..."you should think about gettting a new smaller coat'...etc.

Time to shop! Congrats on your success, be Happy and Proud!!

[TerriWoods 14]

Hi Mike. Wow, what a difference! Congrats on your hard work and thank you for posting about something familiar to me. Spatially, it's weird to see my smaller body in the seat of my Honda, to slide into a restaurant booth, to cross my legs, and to park far away and enjoy the walk. My mind struggles daily to catch up with my body size and I still try on clothes that are too big.

How awesome that you have a supportive son and I'm sure he's glad to have a healthier dad. My daughter recently got married and fitting in her wedding dress was insane to me. Every day is a struggle that I'm thankful for.

[336Mike 549]

You look great!! I know the feeling, I still wear some bigger clothing, at times, I feel like I still should be in them....until my Mom, my daughters and friends tell me things like: "umm, those pants are too big"..."you should think about gettting a new smaller coat'...etc.
Time to shop! Congrats on your success, be Happy and Proud!!

Thanks!

VSG 10/11/17 HW= 360 SW= 292 CW= 224.4 GW= 220 (6'5")

[336Mike 549]

Thank you@terriwoods. It's good to hear I'm not alone! I'm glad you mentioned the restaurant booth example. I went to one recently with my son and I could remember when I literally was squeezing in it in years past. This time I felt like I wish I could pull the bench closer because I felt so far away from the table.

The struggle is real but even so, I wouldn't change my decision ever. It is a new lease on life and something to be thankful for.

VSG 10/11/17 HW= 360 SW= 292 CW= 224.4 GW= 220 (6'5")

[TerriWoods 14]

Yaaayyy to hear you say you wouldn't regret your decision ever. I tell people I would do it a hundred times over to get me jump started on a new life. For me, the real work started after surgery. Finding a new groove on eating and working out, and saying no to well-meaning work colleagues who push food.

[336Mike 549]

@terriwoods Absolutely!!

VSG 10/11/17 HW= 360 SW= 292 CW= 224.4 GW= 220 (6'5")

[TerriWoods 14]

I live in SC and people here take refusal of their home cooking as a personal affront. If it's something so yummy that I'm dying to try, I'll take a bite. Then go back to my office and eat what I packed in my personal cooler. lol