I cant see a difference

codycisco · June 2012

I have lost 31 lbs. since February 13, 2012 but I cant see a difference. I need motivation, what do you guys think?

July 2011 248 Didnt like these pictures but refused to believe I had a problem.

January 255lbs This was the last straw and I got serious.

March 243lbs

May 231lbs

June 226lbs

I am now at 224 but havent taken any new pics. I still a grossly fat person and am getting discouraged.

paulaviki · June 2012

You can definitely see the difference, look at the shape of your face! You are doing a great job, don't despair!

lmais88 · June 2012

I completely agree! You can definitely see it! Keep up the good work!

kateguy1981 · June 2012

I can defiantly see a difference your doing so well don't stop now xx

JustPeachy044 · June 2012

I can see it in your face too! Hang in there, when you see your own face and body every day, you don't notice the differences. You will run into someone you haven't seen for a long time and they will say something! Or you will put on a pair of pants or dress you haven't worn in a while and it will totally look different. There will be moments you notice, but most days you will probably see what looks the same as yesterday. Rest assured, things are changing! :0)

dg09 · June 2012

You can definitely see the difference, look at the shape of your face! You are doing a great job, don't despair!

I agree! Definitely a difference, great job and keep working hard!

lbaileyjohannsen · June 2012

HUGE difference in your face alone. You look so much younger already! Good job!

Crochetluvr · June 2012

Take the first pic of your face and hold it up next to the last pic of your face. There is definitely a difference. Keep up the great work!!!!

debjo18 · June 2012

Well, unfortunately our eyeballs deceive us, overridden by our brains

All I mean by that is that you will still "see" yourself as large, even as you shrink - I PROMISE that this will change in time. It is important to also take measurements because when you can see these changes on paper (in addition to the scale) your brain will start to believe it and accept it, and your mirror image will reflect the reality. It will just take some time.

Stick with it - know that you are not alone, and that others (MANY others) struggle with the same issues. You admitted to yourself that you DIDN'T want to admit that there was a weight issue to begin with (thereby proving that your eyes were being deceived by your brain in the reverse direction, not "seeing" the weight gain.) Not everyone does this, but I do and I know others do.

Stick with it - stick with it - stick with it. Your weight loss so far is inspiring to others - and should be something for your to smile about! Put your hands on your now smaller hips and SMILE - then get back out there and go for a walk!

Debbie

rhonniema · June 2012

Oh there is a difference.
You can see it in your face!
You normally don't see the change because you still think of yourself as the former fat person you were.

LatentColors · June 2012

You look so much younger in your newer pictures! Keep it up!

codycisco · June 2012

Thank you everyone for the encouragement! I will stick with this because I AM IN CONTROL OF MY WEIGHT! My goal is 160 but I may just go all the to the recommended weight for my height with is 135! So glad I have MFP and you guys!

fawndam · June 2012

i cant def see a difference...try taking pictures in same clothes same pose...shows more that way !! hang in there!! you are making tremendous progress!!!!

Arperjen · June 2012

There is most definitely a difference. You look healthier, younger, happier, and yes, smaller too. Keep it up!

SuzieBikiniBound · June 2012

I see a big difference! Don't give up! Don't undo all the great work you've done!!

thrld · June 2012

I am now at 224 but havent taken any new pics. I still a grossly fat person and am getting discouraged.

What? You've made great strides and you are looking good and living a healthier life. DON'T diminish your accomplishments, DON'T run yourself down.
That's just self-sabotage, and you didn't make these changes, you didn't put the work in to FAIL because of a moment of self-doubt.

You've lost ~8lbs a month. You keep that up and by September 1st you will be 18lbs lighter. By Halloween 35lbs lighter (hello "onederland') and by New Years you'll be 50lbs lighter. You CAN do this. You ARE doing this. We know you WILL do this. And we'll want to see the pix of you on Valentine's Day in your new red dress.