I feel amazing!.. then I look in the mirror :)

Yes. It will be a while before those good feelings on the inside start reflecting on the outside. Just don't get discouraged. It's hard for those of us who have a lot to lose, but we will get there. Just hold on to what you feel on the inside. Eventually, it will show like you want it to.

Oh yes! I feel like that all the time, after a workout... I'm all endorphined up and feeling refreshed, and then I'm like "Why are these pants not fitting! They should be falling off me!!"

Oh well... at least we feel good for the moment!! Beauty is all about confidence, right?

Yes...I feel great until someone takes a picture of me. God FORBID someone takes a full body shot, or when I'm sitting down! Keep up the good attitude and you will do fine

I feel that way too sometimes, but I mean it takes time. I can feel parts of my body that are thinner. It seems to be in this order (that I've lost weight in): face, legs/thighs, and then the belly will come last. I've lost parts of my belly, but it's still there.

You're still beautiful! If you feel like you're better on the inside, then you certainly are on the outside. I think one thing about losing weight when you're heavier than most is that you still cast this older shadow on yourself... It'll be that way for a while, until we see DRASTIC differences.

I look at pictures of myself from last summer, 279 pounds, and then this summer (239 pounds), and I can DEFINITELY see it. We just don't notice it personally, haha.

It'll take time, but best believe you're probably looking even more radiant

You're not alone. I have the same problem. We will get there. Keep up the great work.

I have a similar issue yet different. My issue is that when I see myself in a photo or full length mirror I can't believe how good I look. In my mind, I'm still 60 pounds heavier than I am right now. I see old photos and think that is still how I look. When I go clothing shopping, I don't believe that I'm a size 12, I think I'm still an 18 or a 20. Or I'll grab a size 14 and they are too big. I make myself try on clothes now. It's so weird! You'll have this issue soon too. Keep sticking to it and you'll know exactly what I mean. It's weird to by a shirt size medium and not an XL or L. Anyway...if you are eating right and exercising regularly, you are beautiful. Your body is clearly feeling better which is why you are able to exercise. Maybe the mirror isn't showing the progression, but your health sure is. Give yourself some time and as hard as it is, be patient with yourself. This journey is a marathon, not a sprint. You are so worth the daily food fight. Try not to get down about your appearance, the outside will catch up with the inside. Promise.

I hear you... sometimes I feel so great and then get a less then flattering look in the mirror and can feel pretty low. That is when friends on here step up and really help me to remember how hard work has been paying off and to keep pushing to do better everyday!

Stick with it... before you know it you will be checking yourself out in the mirror saying... Damn I'm HOT!

I had to laugh, because that is EXACTLY what I feel! But as I look closer, I can see the tummy shrinking and the back is straighter. Shirts and pants are a little longer too!

Eventually, the mirror will reflect what we feel inside. Keep up the great work you are doing and it will happen!

I feel the same! I even put my hands on my waist and tummy and think, "oh, I'm losing weight and toning up" but my mirror doesn't agree with this.. and actually, neither has my scale for the last two weeks LOL!

I still think how you feel is more important than how your body looks, especially in the early stages where the transition from the couch potato scoffing junk food to the active fitness superstar munching on an apple is made! :happy:

i'm right there with you, espically lately. I avoid my full length at all cost.:frown:

I've felt like that for years! I'd diet, feel great on the inside...look in the mirror and see no change what-so-ever. I hated it. And it still happens to me. I've got a lot of weight to loose, and I've only been at this for about 3 weeks. 13 pounds is a good start, but it feels like a whole lot more on the inside. We just need to stick with it. Sooner or later that beautiful, thin, healthy woman will be on the outside too!

jackie

Make a point to have a date with a friend you haven't seen in awhile .They will be sure to notice your changes We see ourselves EVERY day! So of course we're never gonna notice when things happen. When you reach your goal you mgiht even feel the same way! It takes before and after pics to really put it in perspective!

Except if your friends don't notice

I was down 20 lbs and my friends didn't seem to notice at all last week (kinda sad)...

I feel the same way--I've lost almost 30 lbs--I still wear the same size--I have noticed that I look different, not as puffy, more narrow in the waist--I wonder if it is because I've said I won't buy any new clothes untill I can buy a smaller size...or two. Some people say they notice, but not as many as I thought would--I'm proud of the work I've done and will continue working toward my goals. I had quite a bit of weight to lose & I hope I can start to see more results--I feel better & I think that is beginning to show on the outside!!!:flowerforyou:

ALL THE FLIPPIN TIME!!!!!