Do you still see your old self?

I'm with you. When I first started on my weightloss journey I continually denied I was losing weight. No matter what the scale said or how much my wife complimented me I just saw the same old me in the mirror. For some reason I couldn't see what others saw. It wasn't until 2 weeks ago that I finally saw it. Co-workers were telling me that I had better go shop for new clothes as mine were hanging off me so i hit the local used clothing store with my wife. I headed for my usual XL racks but then turned to my wife and asked what size she thought I should get. When she suggested a size I told her no effing way i was fitting into those but she persisted and I wend and picked up a few of those pants to try. I was amazed to see that they actually fit and fit nicely. I also realized that I could probably fit one size smaller if I really wanted to (they'd be snug but I'd get them done up). I think that's when I really looked in the mirror and saw the new me. I'm still in denial some days and still see the extra that I'm still carrying but for the most part I am enjoying the new me.

I certainly do! I look at my size 10/12 self in the mirror and see the same big old size 18 tummy and thighs staring back at me. Making that mental change is far harder than any of lifestyle changes I've made.

And OP... I have to say... you rock! From 423 to 225, you look like a totally different person. You've done a fantastic job and should be proud of your accomplishment.

I still expect to see my old self and I'm surprised when I see this smexy motherf*cker instead lol

You're not alone. I definitely have had self-perception issues. I definitely don't look in the mirror and feel disgusted. I do like the way I look, but I still don't see a smaller person. I guess the problem was when I was obese, I didn't see an obese person when I looked in the mirror either. Congrats on your accomplishment!

Its a "good" day when I can look in the mirror and see something BESIDES the 190 pounds I weighed 6 months ago. I think it takes a lot of people time to forget where they were and realize how far they've come. But I'm working on having more of those "good" days.

That's what this site is for . . . if I didn't have my rockn friends to remind me of how hard I've worked and how far I've come, I probably wouldn't have any of those "good" days at all.

I'm the same way. Somedays are better, and then some days are horrible. Like yesterday when all I saw when I looked in the mirror was a fat blob. I was trying on some cute exercise clothes and felt totally disgusted with myself. I put them all back on the rack. It's a constant struggle.

Absolutely. I still see the same person in the mirror a lot of the time, despite having lost around 40kg all up (a lot of it pre-MFP - most it in fact).

But today I was looking at a photo that had been taken that same day of me doing not much, just standing there holding three dogs. And I was surprised to see myself. I looked good. I didn't look at all like the vision of myself I still have in my head.

It was a nice moment to be honest. I'm hoping in time I get used to the new me.

Edit - having said that, I feel fitter and stronger and more confident. It is also hard to dismiss weight loss when my clothes are getting looser... again!!

I absolutely see my old self. I think because I see myself everyday, I don't see much of a change. When I look at pictures though, I see the change.

yes! even as i lose weight and tone up im still seeing all the fatty spots. I just wish i could be happy with the progress i have made so far. It hasnt even been 30 days! I just keep thinking i need to work harder and eat better which in my opinion isnt a bad state of mind but i need to realize it could be worse.

i still see my old self and its reallybothering me

And OP... I have to say... you rock! From 423 to 225, you look like a totally different person. You've done a fantastic job and should be proud of your accomplishment.

I couldn't agree more! I'm so impressed with your dedication and transformation, both inside and out! You are an amazing, strong individual. Congratulations to you....and I'm sure that over time you will begin to be able to look in the mirror and SEE (and BELIEVE) how far you have come... :flowerforyou:

I can see the weight loss in pictures, but when I look in the mirror I still see myself 60 lbs heavier. Sometimes I still feel that big. I have had serious eating disorders in the past and really try to ignore what I see in the mirror so I don't obsess about it. I'm lucky to have a really wonderful and supportive husband to keep me in reality.

I can totally relate to this topic. Growing up I was quite a 'BIG' kid and I always use to get picked on into my late teens. It was when I started taking up Martial arts and developing an interest for body-building that my physique started to change.

I am now 36 and I still see my chubby self in the mirror and when i make the odd comment about getting fat, etc other people look at me as if I were crazy.

You are definitely not alone.

I guess it's this mindset that has kept me working out for as long as I have.

In other words it's not all bad. We just need to manage it in a way where we do not get too controlled by it.

yep all the time. When i look in the mirror all I see if a fat blob. The only reason i have not gotten too discouraged is I took a picture of myself 27lbs ago and I compare the pictures to current ones in same pose. I hate looking in the mirror.