Just Can't picture myself Skinny

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  • bethdris
    bethdris Posts: 1,090 Member
    I hit my goal, and still don't see myself as "skinny" I need to do a lot of toning....Take a peek at my profile pics...When you look at those, there is a big difference. Now to get that through my head! BTW I went from an 18(really a 20) but in denial to a size 10 (so far). YOu can do it, take ONE day at a time! :)
  • megz4987
    megz4987 Posts: 1,008 Member
    I know how you feel. My sister has always been thinner than me (significantly) but I made a game of it I guess you can say. Shoot to prove people wrong, prove to YOU you're wrong. You CAN be thin, you CAN be healthy and you will. Just stick with it!! You will get there!
  • TazzyDB
    TazzyDB Posts: 224
    You are not alone--by any means! I've always been the fat sister, friend, wife. But, I've decided to change that FOR ME. First of all MFP has been a great help. The support and friends I've found here are priceless. Second, set small goals for yourself. Don't try to picture yourself thin right away. Set it as a goal, but start with seeing yourself a pant size smaller, or just 15 lbs lighter. Then, when you reach that goal, celebrate your success and set a new goal knowing you can reach that one too!

    If you want a friend that has been/is in the same place... send me a request!
  • Pridgenization
    Pridgenization Posts: 65 Member
    JUST HANG IN THERE!!!!!!!! I have a similar problem. Well, part of my problem is that i wasn't always the fat person. As I gained all of this weight, I kept seeing my old 150 lb self (delusional, I know). Now that I am losing some of this weight, I can see myself getting to 160, but I can't see me getting under 150, like I need to be. But, I have faith that if I keep trying that I can get there. You do the same. 5 lbs is kind of hard to really see but have you ever seen the equivalent of 5lbs of fat? Its huge. Hang in there for a few more pounds. You will start to see the difference. You should feel better and stronger. Clothes will start to get baggier and you will get all of thsoe fabulous compliments. Then, maybe that will help you to keep going. Just hang in!!!!!!:wink:
  • theamazinracho
    theamazinracho Posts: 1
    I struggled with the same at first. It had been so long since I was at a healthy weight, that I couldn't imagine myself ever being that small again. I started the weight loss in the fall of 2008 at 198 lbs. I had a few set backs along the way, but currently, I weight 111 lbs. I couldn't be happier. I made it my focus and just knew that I could do it. You just have to believe in yourself and make it happen! :) Good luck to you!!!! It's so worth it in the end! :)

    HT: 5'2"
    SW 198
    CW 111
    GW 105-110 :)
  • charsauce
    charsauce Posts: 51
    I think everyone's biggest fear is the unknown. I think in this situation, the unknown can be turned into excitement! Although it would be nice to see the thinner version of yourself, isn't it sort of exhilarating and exciting to meet that person that you work so hard to become EVERY day!?
  • mymelody_78
    mymelody_78 Posts: 657 Member
    I totally know what you mean! I've struggled with being the "fat" sister for the past 13 years or so! I started at a size 14/16 (weight 201) and now I am a size 8 (weight 146). I still view myself as I was before I started my weight loss. It takes some time but you have already started with the 5 lbs! That's great!

    When I am struggling, I like to look at forum postings and can see that I am not the only one with these problems and feelings. Also the before & afters help motivate me!

    Here is a posting with my story...

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/301326-53-lb-loss-and-still-going-with-nkotb-pics
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