NSV - saw myself on video :-)

eleanorblack

So I had a scale victory this week with finally reaching 50lbs lost, but the best thing was when I saw myself on video footage this weekend - now I definitely did not look slim - I'm still big - but the amazing thing was that I looked pretty much how I thought I looked! No horrible surprise of 'jesus! am I really *that* big!' or suddenly seeing outlying areas of my body that I had no idea stuck out that far!

I've always been one of those who does not *feel* their weight and photos and films always used to come as a terrible shock so it's nice to know my self-image and actual size are matching up a bit more ;-)

pelleld

That's a huge victory....congratulations to you

joybedford

Well done on your NSV and SV you should be so proud, great achievement.

keyer23

Super results. Congrats. And doesn't it feel good to actually see yourself the way others see you? Terrific!

jennygeo1

OMG! i am totally the same way! I used to see myself in pics and was horrified! After a while the excuse "wrong camera angle" and "i just don't photograph well" don't cut it any more. I'm down 45lbs and am FINALLY seeing myself the way I thought i looked. Those stupid 45 lbs were almost like a bad dream... if only i could find and erase any evidence of them
I remember the first time i 'recognized' myself... like i saw myself in the mirror and wasn't disappointed. I teared up. Such a great feeling.

Anyway- congrats on your NSV! You should be so proud of yourself! Keep up the good work

NickyDiam

What an amazing feeling. I know what you mean, I'm only halfway to goal but walked passed a big mirror in a department store the other day and thought, mmmmmm not bad.

seltzermint555

So I had a scale victory this week with finally reaching 50lbs lost, but the best thing was when I saw myself on video footage this weekend - now I definitely did not look slim - I'm still big - but the amazing thing was that I looked pretty much how I thought I looked! No horrible surprise of 'jesus! am I really *that* big!' or suddenly seeing outlying areas of my body that I had no idea stuck out that far!

I've always been one of those who does not *feel* their weight and photos and films always used to come as a terrible shock so it's nice to know my self-image and actual size are matching up a bit more ;-)

I seriously could have written this!! AWESOME!!

Yep, for me looking like I feel like I look is a major "goal", even if it might still be chubby and have some lumpy bits as long as it doesn't horrify me I'm happy!!

lauraedu

I never felt my weight either! LOL! It was always a shock to see myself in pics or videos. You look great:)