NSV - my brain is*finally* starting to play catch-up!
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CoryIda
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I was getting dressed this morning and I happened to look in the mirror - this is something I normally avoid since, well, let's just say my body looks a lot better clothed than it does naked after shedding 135+ pounds (loose skin... grrr).
The craziest thing happened.
I wasn't repulsed.
I actually stood there for a good 5 minutes looking at my nekkid self and not hating what I saw.
Woah. That's pretty major.
I know that I am fit and healthy, but seeing myself - especially without some layers to cover up the stuff I don't like - is always hard for me. I tend to focus on what is wrong instead of how far I've come.
Looking in the mirror this morning and seeing that, yes, I do have some loose skin on my lower tummy, but I also have visible muscles just about everywhere - arms, legs, back, and even the beginnings of abs - and I have lost an ENTIRE PERSON and, although I'm sure I'll struggle with it occasionally still, I like my body for the first time in my life.
Also, my butt looked great.
The craziest thing happened.
I wasn't repulsed.
I actually stood there for a good 5 minutes looking at my nekkid self and not hating what I saw.
Woah. That's pretty major.
I know that I am fit and healthy, but seeing myself - especially without some layers to cover up the stuff I don't like - is always hard for me. I tend to focus on what is wrong instead of how far I've come.
Looking in the mirror this morning and seeing that, yes, I do have some loose skin on my lower tummy, but I also have visible muscles just about everywhere - arms, legs, back, and even the beginnings of abs - and I have lost an ENTIRE PERSON and, although I'm sure I'll struggle with it occasionally still, I like my body for the first time in my life.
Also, my butt looked great.
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Awesome!!!!
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Wonderfull 0
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Keep this moment in mind when you're feeling down.0
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:drinker: Yay for seeing what everyone else sees!
(Well, maybe not everyone else in the sense that we're not spying on you while you're getting dressed... or are we?)0 -
Can we all be jealous that you got to look at your naked self for 5 whole mins!! LOL Congrats hun! YOu should be happy at the accomplishments. You look great and Keep it up!0
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Fantastic!0
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omg this is amazing! what a great way to start a tuesday!! 0
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Congratulations on conquering your own worst enemy! You've lost ANOTHER PERSON! That's incredible, honestly.
The other day at the gym, while I was listening to the nasty voice in my head tell me I was disgusting, another voice (also in my head) yelled "Stop doing that! Look what you've accomplished!". I felt like I was finally on my way. We look for support all over the place, but when we really support ourselves, we're truly successful.
Celebrate these massive victories. Today, you are a WARRIOR!0 -
:bigsmile: Congrats!!! You should be so proud of yourself!!!0
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Ha! told ya so.....glad to see you're believing \m/
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Aw, Cory, reading this just made my morning. It's awesome that you're seeing what the rest of us see: An aamzing woman who has made an awesome transformation and who has a body to be proud of. So glad you could have this revelation for yourself.0
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This pleases me. You're absolutely lovely, and I'm glad that stubborn brain is finally starting to understand that.0
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I was getting dressed this morning and I happened to look in the mirror - this is something I normally avoid since, well, let's just say my body looks a lot better clothed than it does naked after shedding 135+ pounds (loose skin... grrr).
The craziest thing happened.
I wasn't repulsed.
I actually stood there for a good 5 minutes looking at my nekkid self and not hating what I saw.
Woah. That's pretty major.
I know that I am fit and healthy, but seeing myself - especially without some layers to cover up the stuff I don't like - is always hard for me. I tend to focus on what is wrong instead of how far I've come.
Looking in the mirror this morning and seeing that, yes, I do have some loose skin on my lower tummy, but I also have visible muscles just about everywhere - arms, legs, back, and even the beginnings of abs - and I have lost an ENTIRE PERSON and, although I'm sure I'll struggle with it occasionally still, I like my body for the first time in my life.
Also, my butt looked great.
and you still won't add me as a friend.... :sad: 0 -
Also, my butt looked great.
This made me giggle!! Congrats!! I cannot wait to be where you are physically and emotionally!! KEep it up!!0 -
My favorite part of your post? You broke your ticker!!!! lol That is the coolest thing I have seen today!!0
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It's about time you can see what we see!!! You are amazing and my inspiration!!! You're also inspiring me to get a trainer next week to start strength training!!!0
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Yessss,
go you!!!!! Congrats!0 -
congrats to you. our minds have a way with messing with us..I am glad yours has started the task of not doing that..0
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That's awesome Cory that you are finally seeing what everyone else sees. You are a beautiful, smart, and very kind person!0
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That is wonderful! About time brain 0
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