Can't see a difference

emijo13

I went through basic training and lost about 30 pounds in 10 weeks. I didn't realize it until I got to put my own jeans back on and they fell right off. When you see yourself everyday you don't notice the change because it has been so gradual over a longer period of time. When people you haven't seen for a while notice that you've lost weight then you know you are making progress because those people didn't see you last week, or the week before, etc. when you were slowly but surely making gains towards your goal. Just enjoy how your clothes fit and the complements that you are probably getting from friends you don't see regularly!

Melisha82

I couldn't see my difference until I created side by sides

parrotlover

Yep, I hear ya! I see the numbers changing but I don't see the changes when I look in the mirror.
I confronted my dr. about this and she said it's almost like that of an anorexic...we just don't see what we should, mainly because we see ourselves every day. She called it dysmorphic something. She told me when I get closer to goal, if I still am the same, we'll re-evaluate the situation.
But, hang in there. You're not alone.

This is exactly what I am going through and my doctor said the same exact thing...it is in our minds...kind of like an illness like when you have anorexia...sad huh?

Hang in there girl! Dropping from a 20 to a 14-16 is amazing and I bet you look beautiful!

ka_42

Yep, I hear ya! I see the numbers changing but I don't see the changes when I look in the mirror.
I confronted my dr. about this and she said it's almost like that of an anorexic...we just don't see what we should, mainly because we see ourselves every day. She called it dysmorphic something. She told me when I get closer to goal, if I still am the same, we'll re-evaluate the situation.
But, hang in there. You're not alone.

Body dismorphia. I struggle with this issue too. I see the changes somewhat but it happened slowly and I still feel like I look so fat.

eleanoreb

hey there,
I think tis ebcasue we set higher and higher goals for ourselves and aren't satisfied until we reach a higher standard.. but trust me there is definitely a difference. Just the fact you went down so many sizes is amazing!! congratulations and dont give up!

welly5

I think a big part of it is that when you aren't 100% happy with your body you don't really REALLY look at yourself in the mirror..I avoided doing that at first and only started after I lost ten pounds.. so it was hard to see a difference.

lightersie

From when i started (220lbs) to now (160.8lbs) i can see a big difference... However I still have that stubborn problem in my midsection (belly and love handles)... Recently I lost 15lbs in 2 months, but I too am not seeing any difference. My size 11 pants still fit the same... Yet the scale says otherwise "/

Guess there is nothing to do but keep up this hard work n hope to drop down to that size 8 i've been eyeing