NSV - my brain is*finally* starting to play catch-up!

CoryIda
CoryIda Posts: 7,870 Member
edited November 12 in Success Stories
I was getting dressed this morning and I happened to look in the mirror - this is something I normally avoid since, well, let's just say my body looks a lot better clothed than it does naked after shedding 135+ pounds (loose skin... grrr).

The craziest thing happened.

I wasn't repulsed.

I actually stood there for a good 5 minutes looking at my nekkid self and not hating what I saw.

Woah. That's pretty major.

I know that I am fit and healthy, but seeing myself - especially without some layers to cover up the stuff I don't like - is always hard for me. I tend to focus on what is wrong instead of how far I've come.

Looking in the mirror this morning and seeing that, yes, I do have some loose skin on my lower tummy, but I also have visible muscles just about everywhere - arms, legs, back, and even the beginnings of abs - and I have lost an ENTIRE PERSON and, although I'm sure I'll struggle with it occasionally still, I like my body for the first time in my life.

Also, my butt looked great. :)
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  • crystal8208
    crystal8208 Posts: 284 Member
    Awesome!!!! :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    Wonderfull :)
  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,519 Member
    Keep this moment in mind when you're feeling down.
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    :drinker: Yay for seeing what everyone else sees!

    (Well, maybe not everyone else in the sense that we're not spying on you while you're getting dressed... or are we?)
  • Bronx_Montgomery
    Bronx_Montgomery Posts: 2,284 Member
    Can we all be jealous that you got to look at your naked self for 5 whole mins!! LOL Congrats hun! YOu should be happy at the accomplishments. You look great and Keep it up!
  • Roverdave
    Roverdave Posts: 11
    Fantastic!
  • cNhobbes
    cNhobbes Posts: 235 Member
    omg this is amazing! what a great way to start a tuesday!! :heart:
  • EmDrake13
    EmDrake13 Posts: 27 Member
    Congratulations on conquering your own worst enemy! You've lost ANOTHER PERSON! That's incredible, honestly.

    The other day at the gym, while I was listening to the nasty voice in my head tell me I was disgusting, another voice (also in my head) yelled "Stop doing that! Look what you've accomplished!". I felt like I was finally on my way. We look for support all over the place, but when we really support ourselves, we're truly successful.

    Celebrate these massive victories. Today, you are a WARRIOR!
  • AmyW125
    AmyW125 Posts: 303 Member
    :bigsmile: Congrats!!! You should be so proud of yourself!!!
  • jackpotclown
    jackpotclown Posts: 3,275 Member
    Ha! told ya so.....glad to see you're believing \m/ :wink:
  • hiker282
    hiker282 Posts: 983 Member
    Aw, Cory, reading this just made my morning. It's awesome that you're seeing what the rest of us see: An aamzing woman who has made an awesome transformation and who has a body to be proud of. So glad you could have this revelation for yourself.
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    This pleases me. You're absolutely lovely, and I'm glad that stubborn brain is finally starting to understand that.
  • loseweightjames
    loseweightjames Posts: 360 Member
    I was getting dressed this morning and I happened to look in the mirror - this is something I normally avoid since, well, let's just say my body looks a lot better clothed than it does naked after shedding 135+ pounds (loose skin... grrr).

    The craziest thing happened.

    I wasn't repulsed.

    I actually stood there for a good 5 minutes looking at my nekkid self and not hating what I saw.

    Woah. That's pretty major.

    I know that I am fit and healthy, but seeing myself - especially without some layers to cover up the stuff I don't like - is always hard for me. I tend to focus on what is wrong instead of how far I've come.

    Looking in the mirror this morning and seeing that, yes, I do have some loose skin on my lower tummy, but I also have visible muscles just about everywhere - arms, legs, back, and even the beginnings of abs - and I have lost an ENTIRE PERSON and, although I'm sure I'll struggle with it occasionally still, I like my body for the first time in my life.

    Also, my butt looked great. :)

    and you still won't add me as a friend.... :sad:



    :wink:
  • mamamc03
    mamamc03 Posts: 1,067 Member
    Also, my butt looked great. :)

    This made me giggle!! Congrats!! I cannot wait to be where you are physically and emotionally!! KEep it up!!
  • BuckeyeLife
    BuckeyeLife Posts: 313 Member
    My favorite part of your post? You broke your ticker!!!! lol That is the coolest thing I have seen today!!
  • dlyeates
    dlyeates Posts: 875 Member
    It's about time you can see what we see!!! You are amazing and my inspiration!!! You're also inspiring me to get a trainer next week to start strength training!!!
  • tabithajoyy
    tabithajoyy Posts: 680 Member
    Yessss,
    go you!!!!! Congrats!
  • mgmlap
    mgmlap Posts: 1,377 Member
    congrats to you. our minds have a way with messing with us..I am glad yours has started the task of not doing that..
  • AandJsMommy
    AandJsMommy Posts: 314
    That's awesome Cory that you are finally seeing what everyone else sees. You are a beautiful, smart, and very kind person!
  • sassylilmama
    sassylilmama Posts: 1,493 Member
    That is wonderful! About time brain :)
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
    We're our own worst enemy...glad you're starting to see what the rest of us see.

    Now, about your naked self... :wink:
  • ElleOQuent
    ElleOQuent Posts: 429 Member
    What an awesome way to start your day. I am so very elated that you're finally accepting the reality of your body -- it's healthy, beautiful, and capable.
  • IamRoJ
    IamRoJ Posts: 530 Member
    Aaaaw...finally a forum post that makes me happy! Love that you can see how gorgeous you are (cuz yes...you are). But, let's see this butt that is looking so good! :heart: :drinker:
  • awidener86
    awidener86 Posts: 247 Member
    Thats awesome and a perfect way to start your day! Hope your day continues to be just as awesome!
  • lovinlife71
    lovinlife71 Posts: 230
    :flowerforyou: :drinker: :heart: :happy:

    Congratulations!!!!

    My brain has not caught up yet...I need to work on that.
  • MyFeistyEvolution
    MyFeistyEvolution Posts: 1,014 Member
    What a lovely way to start the day! Congrats!
  • chicpeach
    chicpeach Posts: 302 Member
    Wow! What a great moment!!! Congrats to you on your awesome accomplishment - physically and mentally!!!!!
  • TrophyWifeSass
    TrophyWifeSass Posts: 490 Member
    Cory I am so happy for you. You are an inspiration for many, an amazing strong beautiful woman. You have come so far and deserve all the goodness you can squeeze out of this world. Surround yourself with the positive, loving people that you seem to attract. I think you are full of awesomeness and attractiveness:smile: Love you Giraffe:heart:
  • hahandel
    hahandel Posts: 134 Member
    I totally understand about looking better with clothes than without. I also have some skin issues. It does seem to be improving somewhat since I started strengh training with a trainer a couple of months ago.

    Congrats on your success.
  • iKristine
    iKristine Posts: 288 Member
    I'm glad your starting to see the beauty we all see!!!!!
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