Body Image Conflict

wilted6orchid

Does anyone else have problems with body image after losing a significant amount of weight?

For me, I am usually very pleased with my weight loss results. But sometimes, I get in the mirror and horrible thoughts leap into my brain. As I lose inches on my belly, the stretch marks leave a pruny effect (raisin belly). Today I lifted my rather large...sisters (34F) and I have this nice little rib cage. Then I let them go and they flop down, like 6 inches lower than they used to be...kinda deflated like. I hate to sound hormonal, but I just want to :sad:

On the up side I look way better with clothes on.:huh: :grumble:

wilted6orchid

Does anyone else have problems with body image after losing a significant amount of weight?

For me, I am usually very pleased with my weight loss results. But sometimes, I get in the mirror and horrible thoughts leap into my brain. As I lose inches on my belly, the stretch marks leave a pruny effect (raisin belly). Today I lifted my rather large...sisters (34F) and I have this nice little rib cage. Then I let them go and they flop down, like 6 inches lower than they used to be...kinda deflated like. I hate to sound hormonal, but I just want to :sad:

On the up side I look way better with clothes on.:huh: :grumble:

letiamae

That sounds really frustrating! I say buy yourself a push up bra and go try on sexy clothes and congratulate yourself on how wonderful you look in them!!!

Great job losing 25 pounds!!!! That is sooo awesome!

CassieNic

ugh. im right there with you. stupid strech marks on my tummy :grumble: . i never realized i had them on my arms until now. but at least we are getting healthy!!:flowerforyou: