More confident but more critical?

PartyKardy

I have lost a lot of weight. Nearly 100lbs. I currently wear between a size 0-2, a small or x-small in everything. I go into a store and can find something. I wear styles I once felt were impossible!

So of course I feel proud and confident in this new body but I also feel like I am far more self critical than I was when I was heavier somehow.

I think in the past I didn’t nitpick every minor flaw but now I find myself more fixated on things like a tummy pooch or bit of jiggle.

Logically I know it’s silly. It me at my heavy weight had seen pictures of me now I would have said “Wow goals amazing!” Not say that I still look a little chubby or that I have a long way to go.

It’s an off phenomenon and I’m curious if anyone else has feelings similar.
I’m interested in everyone’s opinions on their body image and weight loss. I find it very fascinating.

Looking forward to hearing from all of you 😊

elisa123gal

You're a pretty girl and look so in both photos. But yes.. you look fit and amazing now compared to the "before" pictures.

I know what you mean though... It takes so much focus to pull off a weight loss journey.. I think becoming more self critical comes along with it. And really, becoming self accepting with the end result has to happen too.

Today, I look in the mirror dressed, and thought ..wow.. you've done it you look pulled together and not fat at all. then I look in mirror in my underwear ...and I pinch the bits of fat around my stomach and waist and I think I will continue to diet until it is gone. I actually grab it and compare it to pounds of butter. I have two sticks of butter to lose off my stomach. haha.. now that is silly!!!. But.. I'm going to do it.

smolmaus

Well your body has changed but you still have the same brain and patterns of self criticism aren't sucked away with weight loss. It's a very common phenomenon for people to look back on old photos of themselves and think "wow I looked amazing, why did I used to think I was ugly/ fat etc." I know I have been critical of my body at every weight from 97lb to 150lb because it's a brain problem not a body problem.

I think it's very sad when you see people pin all their happiness on being a certain weight or size. There is of course some satisfaction in achieving a goal you set yourself but you can't diet yourself happy.

recovering_bri

smolmaus wrote: »

Well your body has changed but you still have the same brain and patterns of self criticism aren't sucked away with weight loss. It's a very common phenomenon for people to look back on old photos of themselves and think "wow I looked amazing, why did I used to think I was ugly/ fat etc." I know I have been critical of my body at every weight from 97lb to 150lb because it's a brain problem not a body problem.

I think it's very sad when you see people pin all their happiness on being a certain weight or size. There is of course some satisfaction in achieving a goal you set yourself but you can't diet yourself happy.

Yes, this is exactly right! I used to think I was so huge but I was only 120 lbs and I was really toned. I look at pics now and I think omg why did I think I was fat then ! Because my mindset wasn't right. Now I've gained 20 lbs and I wish I was back there lol. It's a daily struggle but I know all I can do is eat better and workout and get myself comfortable with myself again. I think you look amazing! Add me if you want ❤️