The more I lose, the worse I look...

BettyMargaret

I hate looking at pics of myself! I know we all go through this, but I get so discouraged when I see a pic of me! I look like a melted candle and it makes me want to give up. The pic of me in the tie-dye was my heaviest 297... the one of me sitting with my hubby and the dog, which is the most recent pic of me, (taken yesterday) is 50 some pounds lost and I can't see it and I think I look terrible. What the heck???

JFoster26

I think you look great!!! I am my own worst critic and it sounds like you might be the same way, but take it from me, you're looking fantastic! I have a little over 50 lbs to lose myself and you're an inspiration to me! Keep fighting the good fight!

RSO206

Dont get discouraged your doing great!! I'm sure your skin will tighten up and in the end you'll look great.

Mamoonie

Wow! I can see your loss, there's a lot less of you in that second pic!

I don't know anything about your exercise routine... if there is any at all. But may I suggest you do some strength training?! As far as I can see, you look like a ballon which isn't filled with enough air. You're losing weight, but your skin isn't shrinking and your body isn't firming up. You might to build up some muscles...

I hope this helps. Don't want to offend!

MM

registers

I hate looking at pics of myself! I know we all go through this, but I get so discouraged when I see a pic of me! I look like a melted candle and it makes me want to give up. The pic of me in the tie-dye was my heaviest 297... the one of me sitting with my hubby and the dog, which is the most recent pic of me, (taken yesterday) is 50 some pounds lost and I can't see it and I think I look terrible. What the heck???

I personally think you're doing great. I think the issue is, your expectations don't meet reality. Just keep on going, and in due time you will see the results you want.

xraychick77

you need to build some muscle..which means..gasp..eating more and lifting weights!

Dinob661

You look fine.... Don't worry. As one other person said, you have high expectations of what you should look like at this point. Just keep working at it. But just remember the camera adds 10lbs too. AND Those pictures are probably in HD so its probably like adding 20lbs. So what it really means is you look 20lbs better in real life than any camera can show you!

AmesLee78

You look great! I don't think anyone who looks at themselves is 100% happy. When I WAS skinny, I hated myself and thought I was fat (mind you this was at 115 pounds, 12 years ago.) How I would give anything to be back there..lol

Try to find at least one positive thing a day and you'll feel much better. And just remember how healthy you are making yourself by doing this! {{{HUGS}}}

Airbear3

I think you look so much smaller! give yourself some credit! and be proud! if your worried about the extra skin, try strength you need some muscle to go with your new smaller self!

shonasteele

Holy girl! You're doing great! And looking it! Regardless of some extra saggy skin, you're still getting healthier. I've seen a lot of posts about skin, and the recurring answers are lose slowly, do strength training and stay hydrated (inside with lots of water and outside with moisturizer).

Keep up the great work!

BettyMargaret

Thanks for your encouragement you guys! I knew you would make me feel better! I love you all!

MellowGa

yep you look better to me as well, keep going!

suzycreamcheese

i think youre looking fab. Much better for the weight loss xx