Still seeing yourself as big

sheppeyescapee

So far I've lost about 35lbs and although the tape measure, scales, clothes all show that I've lost weight, I still see myself as big as I was before. My mind is having trouble catching up with my body. I still keep reaching for the XL clothes forgetting that they are far too big for me now and I should be going for a smaller size! Mostly this is with tops rather than trousers, I gave up my 40/42" waist trousers for 38" but the tops are starting to get a bit ridiculously big so why do I keep buying them that big?

How long did it take for your mind to catch up with the changes in your body? I still have a fair way to go, but hopefully it will catch up in the end

meeperoon

Ive only lost 11lbs but when im out shopping now i have to remind myself to go for the smaller size, look at mediums instead of larges and its a bit strange because although ive noticed a little difference I don thtink its enough to warrant a smaller size, but the clothes dont lie. 4 items in my new smaller size ive bought. so its not a fluke!

you'll get there, its the changing room thing where you'll see it! Its habit more than anything but habits can change

well done and good luck in your future shopping trips

PennyNickel14

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I am not there yet. My mind has not caught up with my body and i sometimes feel like I am the same size, even though i have lost some weight. Dropped four sizes but i look the same.

Love to hear any helpful advice for this mind game!!

abirdy

I have the same problem.. I lost 52 pounds and when I look at myself, I still see the fat stomack. I have no idea if I will ever see me as other people do. Sorry I can't help you but you are not alone by feeling the way you do...

MarybethAltizer

Some days I feel really good about myself, and some days, when I walk by a mirror in a store, or even a window, I think to myself, man, I'm still so big. I KNOW I'm not, but it's like that self image will never go away.

bevsdietfor2011

I always see myself as BIG. I have been anorexic twice in my life and don't believe I can ever be smaller. Good job on your loss so far!!!

Bev

karenbobaren

I honeslty feel the same way! People congratulate me on how much weight I've lost but I don't see it! Yes, my clothes feel loose but when it's just me and the mirror I still see the fattie!

sagetracey

After six months and 100lb (yay!), I realised last week that I was window shopping in "NORMAL" size shop windows and wishing the stores were open so I could go in and try things on. In fact, I told my husband how lucky he was because one store had some great rock and roll dancing dresses and I had my purse with me. He was lucky (our bank account was lucky?) cos the shop was closed.

It wasn't a gradual realisation for me. It just happened without me evening thinking about it. I'm not huge anymore!:flowerforyou:

thankyou4thevenom

We just had a new uniform come in at work, I made them order me shirts two sizes too big because I still feel that size.
:ohwell:

LorinaLynn

I'm still waiting for the brain to catch up. It's getting better, and I really think part of the problem is that I didn't see myself as I really was when I gained weight, either. So my mental image of myself is somewhere between where I was at my highest, and where I am now.