Does it freak you out?

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  • Dauntlessness
    Dauntlessness Posts: 1,489 Member
    Some people say the reason why people become overweight is to create a "barrier" for underling emotional issues. I know this was and still is the case with me. Losing it can make you feel vulnerable and exposed. Once you lose the weight you have one less excuse to be who you are and let your personality shine through and that's scary stuff. Seeing that's huge change in the mirror reminds you of that. Or at least it does for me.

    I have gone through some rough times when I was a kid and sometimes we had no food in the cupboards along with a Mom that simply wasn't there to make meals. I have this obsession that I have to fill up when I can and I always think of my next meal. Like I cant get enough even though I'm full. I haven't had an issues having food available for like 15 years and my husband and I always have a TON of food in the house. That's probably why actually. I still do it sometimes though. Those insecurities are hard to break.

    While losing the weight I have always been proud but once in a while I will look down at my legs, arms and hands and think "Is that really me"? I have lost 8 pant sizes mind you. 2 whole ring sizes too. I have also noticed guys looking at me, especially at the gym. Holy moly that makes me feel so insecure sometimes. I used to not be able to look anyone in the eye so its a huge change for me. All I can do is muster up my courage and just keep going. :)

    You got this girl. Your beautiful! :)
  • shalvors
    shalvors Posts: 21 Member
    I can't wait to see if this freaks me out, feels like a long time away right now!
  • 1Timothy4v8
    1Timothy4v8 Posts: 503 Member
    I get freaked out all the time. I see my reflection and do a double take, I get surprised by peoples reactions and I still automatically pick up the largest size in everything!!

    I bought a box of tights (pantyhose?) the other day and had to take them back to the shop later as I picked up XXL when I'm now medium.

    I'm also mildly obsesssed by my 'new' bones, collarbone, hips, ribs etc.

    I'm sure I will get used to it eventually, I will have to as I am NEVER going back there.

    yea this is what Im kinda talking about I would lay there and feel my color bone and kips,it was soo unreal
  • 1Timothy4v8
    1Timothy4v8 Posts: 503 Member
    Some people say the reason why people become overweight is to create a "barrier" for underling emotional issues. I know this was and still is the case with me. Losing it can make you feel vulnerable and exposed. Once you lose the weight you have one less excuse to be who you are and let your personality shine through and that's scary stuff. Seeing that's huge change in the mirror reminds you of that. Or at least it does for me.

    I have gone through some rough times when I was a kid and sometimes we had no food in the cupboards along with a Mom that simply wasn't there to make meals. I have this obsession that I have to fill up when I can and I always think of my next meal. Like I cant get enough even though I'm full. I haven't had an issues having food available for like 15 years and my husband and I always have a TON of food in the house. That's probably why actually. I still do it sometimes though. Those insecurities are hard to break.

    While losing the weight I have always been proud but once in a while I will look down at my legs, arms and hands and think "Is that really me"? I have lost 8 pant sizes mind you. 2 whole ring sizes too. I have also noticed guys looking at me, especially at the gym. Holy moly that makes me feel so insecure sometimes. I used to not be able to look anyone in the eye so its a huge change for me. All I can do is muster up my courage and just keep going. :)

    You got this girl. Your beautiful! :)

    you know I think this has a lot to do with it too, I mean dont get me wrong I was really really happy about my wieght lose, but at night I didnt recagnise my body, but also I would still wear baggy clothes, I was messed with as a child so i really dont like attontion from guys, and I know that was one reason I started to eat a lot again, I didnt like not feeling in control about getting attention from guys
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    a little. especially when I put my hands on my waist, and I realize how much closer to each other they are now. Or when I see a window reflection, sometimes I don't realize it's me.

    A wonderful problem to have, for sure :)
  • bridgeo74
    bridgeo74 Posts: 191 Member
    I remember on my first weight loss journey, when I lost 111lbs, I went up to my husband to ask him about a weird bump I found, only to have him look at me strangely and tell me it was a bone....we all do it!! Congrats to you...can't wait until I get back to that point myself!!
  • 1Timothy4v8
    1Timothy4v8 Posts: 503 Member
    I remember on my first weight loss journey, when I lost 111lbs, I went up to my husband to ask him about a weird bump I found, only to have him look at me strangely and tell me it was a bone....we all do it!! Congrats to you...can't wait until I get back to that point myself!!

    hahaha thats sooo funny, yea when you go so long at a fluffy size your not used to bones lol,
  • mrsjennifermaffei
    mrsjennifermaffei Posts: 469
    I'm starting to get that way about my arms a little bit. I'm noticing them slimming down and I often catch myself rubbing my arm like its weird having them be smaller.
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