Having a weird problem

I've had that problem, talked to my doctor apparently its because we are so used to seeing ourselves as bigger, but in reality we are smaller, it just takes a while for our brain to catch up with the weight loss and seeing it.. I still see myself as overweight even tho, now I'm not..

Take a full body picture now....and don't look at it for a couple weeks. Then take another as you notice that you're shrinking. Compare the two. That will allow you to focus in on the truth, and not the games our mind plays on us. Good luck!

UGGGGG. Hoping you don't turn blue like Violet. LOL Probably just your imagination playing tricks on you.

It sounds like your image of yourself is not matching measurable reality. Some people get obsessed about the scale number, and they look at their reflection to remind themself of reality. Looks like you've got the opposite problem.

When you look in the mirror, talk to yourself. Say all those things you KNOW are true, you're getting smaller and lighter, etc. Stand there with your measuring tape, measure yourself, then look in the mirror so you can see what that looks like. Step on the scale in front of the mirror and look up and say "this is what x pounds looks like."

And otherwise, maybe stop looking at your whole body in the mirror unless you really need to. Seriously.

Are you perhaps retaining water? If you are working out regularly sometimes your muscles will retain a little water to help repair themselves, so i have read. Sometimes it's what I eat, I am sensitive to sodium though. If other people are aseeing a loss then I wouldn't worry too much. However, if you push on your calves and feet does your skin bounce right back or leave an indention or are your rings tight if you wear one? That is one way to tell if you are actually swelling.

I get bloat and water retention when I pick up my running. It is not fair lol! I force myself to drink water crystal light/tea.. Often when I am most puffy, I need hydration. Good luck though! Hang in there!

I feel that way often, but I think it's because I'm looking at myself more critically now that I'm trying to lose weight, Before I would just glance at my reflection and accept the fact that I am overweight. Now I seem to focus on specific areas and wonder why certain parts of me look the same (or bigger). I agree with the theory that it takes time for your mind to catch up to your body. I also agree that taking pictures is a good idea, I now regret that I was too ashamed to take pictures to help me recognize my accomplishments so far. This is part of my life and (good or bad) in the future I'd like to be able to look back on it; it's the only life I have.

Hang in there, you will start to notice the results.

Another thing many weight loss experts recommend is to make sure you wear clothing that fits well to help you mentally see the progress you've made. If you're looking at yourself in now baggy, too large clothing it may distort how you look. Have pants/Skirts taken in and focus on flattering outfits (without spending too much, since you are still losing ...). This may help the way you see yourself, and will probably make you feel better as well!