90lbs down - When will I FEEL the dfference?????

i know you aren't fishing for compliments, but I have to say..... WAY TO GO!

For me, I lost weight a long time ago but didn't really "feel" any different. I guess I was expecting the heavens to open and a parade of unicorns to shower rainbows and butterflies on me. It didn't happen.... and I gained the weight back over a period of time.

THIS time, I am making sure to log and keep track of how hard I work, so I have proof that *I deserve this*. I worked hard for it. Never, ever forget how hard it was and how far you've come. Take a moment to smile at yourself in the mirror every day and say, "Well done, you!" Take ownership of your new body, love it, and feed it well.

Long live the skinny woman! :happy:

Try doing like the Biggest Loser and put the weight back on in the form of weights strapped to various parts of your body. It doesn't even have to be 90 pounds. I lifed a 40 bag of salt the other day and couldn't believe I used to carry almost twice that much. How did my poor body handle it? It didn't!! It kind of helps you realize how far you've come and how thankful your body and joints are to you. Of course my naturally negative mind thinks "Now if I could just lose ONE more of you..." but I'm still working on that negative mindset ;-) My mind and body are a constant work in progress.

I feel that way at times. I know I've lost weight, but still feel like the fattest person in the room.

Yesterday was the first day I had gone to looke for new jeans, I tried on a 22, then a 20, next an 18, then a 16, finally a 14 fit! A 14 from the Jr. section not the Plus section. That was a real motivator!

You've been heavier longer than you've been "small" - of course it's going to take time to re-envision yourself!

You have made amazing strides and incredible progress - and you may not FEEL thin, but it's important at this stage to realise you are still seeing your "old" self in your mind's eye, and give yourself kudos at the smaller size. For me, realising that my mental picture of myself isn't accurate was a HUGE thing.

My breakthrough came when I was with my partner somewhere, and he pointed out a woman with a body I envied. I got upset! I was SO MAD - and he was confused! I cried "why would you point out a girl like that when I look like THIS?!"

And that's when he said that she and I had the same sort of body! I was completely flummoxed, so he asked me to point out what I thought I looked like - and then it was his turn to be bewildered, because it was completely not how he (and, it turned out, others) sees me.

Perhaps something like that might be helpful - find someone you trust implicitly to help you get a visual on where you were when you began - and where you are now? That was such an eye-opening experience for me, I can't even tell you.

Congrats!

For me, I pay attention to how I feel doing things that most take for granted...such as feeling lighter walking...try paying attention to little things like that. Is it much easier for you to do most things now? Relish in those moments and hopefully you'll start to actually feel it.

Keep up the hard work!

First off, congrats on your success. I do know how you feel. I'm down 75 lbs, but I still feel as big as I did before my weight loss. I think that I will "feel" my weight loss when I no longer have a muffin top or flabby thighs and when I put on a bathing suit and not feel like I need to cover up. Everyone is different, and I'm sure you will feel your weight loss at some point. Just keep going, keep a smile on your face and it will happen. Stay positive.

I don't know what your exercise program is like, but if you've lost a lot of weight through diet alone or with a lot of cardio, you may feel skinnier, but still feel weak. One thing that has helped me a lot lately has been to add strength training to my workout. It's only been 3 weeks, but I've not only lost some more weight, but I feel strong and powerful. It's totally changed how I "feel" about my body, even though I'm only 1/3 of the way to my weight goal.

This article is one that convinced my wife to start strength training with me 4-5 days a week.

http://nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

After she read this she said: "I want to be her!!!"

First off, congrats on your success!!

There are days when I'm almost surprised at how people react to my changes. Just yesterday I ran into a girl in my office that I hadn't seen in a while and she just raved about how good I looked and even hugged me! Thing is, compliments from others, as heart warming and wonderful as they are, are fleeting. Unless you feel that same joy from within, you can't fully absorb it and believe it.

Two things have helped me fully realize my progress so far...

First, take a look at some old pictures and pull out that pair of pants or dress or whatever you still have hanging in your closet from when you were at your heaviest. Take a real good look at the differences you've made and really think about how far you've come and all the hard work you've put into it. You need to be proud of what you've done! It's not all about the number on the scale. It's about your improved health and well-being as well. Also think about how you can move around better now and have more energy, etc. And how your eating habits and coping skills (going for a walk instead of reaching for the cookies) may have changed too. Start a journal or blog if that helps get your thoughts going...

Second, I totally agree with getting on the fitness bandwagon. Not sure what you're doing for exercise now but maybe it's time to add some challenges like say you walk but you could walk farther or faster, or maybe even try running and/or sign up for an event. If you're not doing strength training, try adding that in. Or maybe join a sports team or hike somewhere you've always wanted to - the possibilities are endless!

Its just in your mind find ur self a thearpist.