Mirror

xdesertfairy
xdesertfairy Posts: 59 Member
in Motivation and Support
Hey everyone! I’ve been struggling a bit with my weight loss! I’ve lost almost 50 pounds but every time I look in the mirror I see no difference! It’s been making me want to give up. I don’t really have a choice not to look in the mirror cus I literally have a giant mirror in my room that’s a part of my makeup table. I also see myself each time I’m in the bathroom! I just need to know if any one else has this problem and how long was it until you saw the results!?

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  • kami3006
    kami3006 Posts: 4,979 Member
    talialovely wrote: »
    Hey everyone! I’ve been struggling a bit with my weight loss! I’ve lost almost 50 pounds but every time I look in the mirror I see no difference! It’s been making me want to give up. I don’t really have a choice not to look in the mirror cus I literally have a giant mirror in my room that’s a part of my makeup table. I also see myself each time I’m in the bathroom! I just need to know if any one else has this problem and how long was it until you saw the results!?

    Many people have this issue. Taking measurements and photos can make a big difference. Often you can see in photos what you cannot see in the mirror. I've been there.
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    Do you have photos to compare to?
  • tulips_and_tea
    tulips_and_tea Posts: 5,741 Member
    Losing 50 lbs is great! Do not give up now! You're not alone in not seeing yourself the way you think you should in the mirror. I've personally experienced this many times. The mind can be tricky.

    I agree that measurements and pics are a great way to track your changes. Give your mind time to catch up and keep at it!
  • kami3006
    kami3006 Posts: 4,979 Member
    Coincidentally, this thread just popped up where the OP also lost 50 pounds and says she didn't see it until she looked at side by side photos:
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10712880/holy-crap-i-can-t-believe-i-ve-come-this-far#latest
  • xdesertfairy
    xdesertfairy Posts: 59 Member
    @kami3006 thank you for showing my that thread! Also thank you for telling me that! Growing up I was always told the mirror you is the real you! So when I don’t see a difference I’m like ughhhhhhhh
  • xdesertfairy
    xdesertfairy Posts: 59 Member
    @hesn92 I don’t take much photos of myself but is it okay to compare my self now to my two years ago self? I feel like that’s not making much of a difference cus it’s from two years ago 🙄
  • xdesertfairy
    xdesertfairy Posts: 59 Member
    @bzah10 awwww thank you! I’m trying not to give up but these damn mirrors get in the way of my emotions! I always forget that measurements is a great way to see the weight loss but it’s kinda like even tho I see the number going down on the scale it doesn’t change the fact that I look like a blob in the mirror!
  • kristinstephenson86
    kristinstephenson86 Posts: 27 Member
    talialovely wrote: »
    Hey everyone! I’ve been struggling a bit with my weight loss! I’ve lost almost 50 pounds but every time I look in the mirror I see no difference! It’s been making me want to give up. I don’t really have a choice not to look in the mirror cus I literally have a giant mirror in my room that’s a part of my makeup table. I also see myself each time I’m in the bathroom! I just need to know if any one else has this problem and how long was it until you saw the results!?

    I'm going to add you! I need support as well. My brain keeps telling me I wont lose whether I am in a deficit or not, and I struggle, deeply, with body issues.
  • kami3006
    kami3006 Posts: 4,979 Member
    talialovely wrote: »
    @hesn92 I don’t take much photos of myself but is it okay to compare my self now to my two years ago self? I feel like that’s not making much of a difference cus it’s from two years ago 🙄

    If you're 50 pounds lighter than you were two years ago then there's no reason not to compare them. Hang them on your mirror if you need to.
  • tulips_and_tea
    tulips_and_tea Posts: 5,741 Member
    talialovely wrote: »
    @bzah10 awwww thank you! I’m trying not to give up but these damn mirrors get in the way of my emotions! I always forget that measurements is a great way to see the weight loss but it’s kinda like even tho I see the number going down on the scale it doesn’t change the fact that I look like a blob in the mirror!

    Highly unlikely! We are our own worst critics but negativity and talking down to yourself needs to stop. Talk to yourself as you would a close friend or even a stranger. It sounds silly but changing our inner dialogue from negative to positive has a huge effect on our confidence and self-esteem.
  • bobsburgersfan
    bobsburgersfan Posts: 6,464 Member
    talialovely wrote: »
    @hesn92 I don’t take much photos of myself but is it okay to compare my self now to my two years ago self? I feel like that’s not making much of a difference cus it’s from two years ago 🙄
    Of course that's okay! My heaviest was over 10 years ago, and I am absolutely using that to compare to now!
  • xdesertfairy
    xdesertfairy Posts: 59 Member
    @kami3006 @bobsburgersfan thank you! I’m definitely trying it now! I’m downloading a collage app to put them side by side hahaha
  • xdesertfairy
    xdesertfairy Posts: 59 Member
    @bzah10 I think that’s my exact problem I have confidence or good self esteem so that’s why I’m always negative on myself and the more I get negative the more I drift away from confidence. I don’t even remember how to be positive when it comes to myself. I try to be like body positive and tell myself I look good or imma baddie but it just does not work lol especially when I lose a couple pounds I’m like damnnnnn you look good girl but then an hour later I see myself and I’m like ugh I’m not gonna eat today
  • xdesertfairy
    xdesertfairy Posts: 59 Member
    I have no*
  • puffbrat
    puffbrat Posts: 2,806 Member
    talialovely wrote: »
    @bzah10 I think that’s my exact problem I have confidence or good self esteem so that’s why I’m always negative on myself and the more I get negative the more I drift away from confidence. I don’t even remember how to be positive when it comes to myself. I try to be like body positive and tell myself I look good or imma baddie but it just does not work lol especially when I lose a couple pounds I’m like damnnnnn you look good girl but then an hour later I see myself and I’m like ugh I’m not gonna eat today

    This is a huge struggle for many of us. One great piece of advice I heard (maybe even on here) was to look in the mirror and give yourself a compliment on one thing. It can be something small like the color of your hair, your great skin, your eyes, etc. But pick something different every day or week. This can help you get back into the mindset of showing yourself some positivity.

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