mental image

ratherbeskiing
ratherbeskiing Posts: 847 Member
edited October 2024 in Motivation and Support
I started dieting the last day of Feb of this year and have done well (or so I think) and have been over weight for 10+years. = GOOD. The problem is I still see myself as 200+ lbs.I am just 150 now. I know when I got to the store to look at size M yadda yadda.... but I still feel like a size XL. I still look at the mirror several times to make sure it is me- not the problem :wink: . The problem is people tell me "oh u look skinny" and stuff but I just don't feel it. When does the actual size of my body and my mental size of my body image become the same? Am I the only one with this problem?!?!? :ohwell:

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  • jule_sea
    jule_sea Posts: 33
    Absolutely not, and the only thing that I can tell you is that it takes time. Start to acknowledge all those positive comments, really take them in and savor them. They help keep the weight off in the long run. I started several years ago at 238 and even though I'm not where I want to be I struggle seeing myself as healthy.
  • inammorata
    inammorata Posts: 80
    Not at all. I've lost a significant amount of weight myself, others tell me they can really see it but for some reason I can't. I still see myself as a big girl...dunno why? Maybe it just takes time to sink in mentally.
  • cufirst84
    cufirst84 Posts: 127 Member
    i know all too well what your talking about...like you i was over 200+ lbs im still working on my last 20 lbs and even tho people would say , wow you look great!! i still feel like i did before. Over the last few mths i have started noticing that im just starting to be happy with the newer me....all i can say is that it takes time...Remember the old you was what you knew...and the new you is still being found !!!!
  • ratherbeskiing
    ratherbeskiing Posts: 847 Member
    Thanks everyone glad to known I am not alone :)
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