I cant see a difference

codycisco
codycisco Posts: 62
in Success Stories
I have lost 31 lbs. since February 13, 2012 but I cant see a difference. I need motivation, what do you guys think?

July 2011 248 Didnt like these pictures but refused to believe I had a problem.
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January 255lbs This was the last straw and I got serious.
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March 243lbs
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March 243lbs
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May 231lbs
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June 226lbs
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I am now at 224 but havent taken any new pics. I still a grossly fat person and am getting discouraged.

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  • paulaviki
    paulaviki Posts: 678 Member
    You can definitely see the difference, look at the shape of your face! You are doing a great job, don't despair!
  • lmais88
    lmais88 Posts: 16 Member
    I completely agree! You can definitely see it! Keep up the good work!
  • kateguy1981
    kateguy1981 Posts: 68 Member
    I can defiantly see a difference your doing so well don't stop now xx
  • JustPeachy044
    JustPeachy044 Posts: 770 Member
    I can see it in your face too! Hang in there, when you see your own face and body every day, you don't notice the differences. You will run into someone you haven't seen for a long time and they will say something! Or you will put on a pair of pants or dress you haven't worn in a while and it will totally look different. There will be moments you notice, but most days you will probably see what looks the same as yesterday. Rest assured, things are changing! :0)
  • dg09
    dg09 Posts: 754
    You can definitely see the difference, look at the shape of your face! You are doing a great job, don't despair!

    I agree! Definitely a difference, great job and keep working hard!
  • lbaileyjohannsen
    lbaileyjohannsen Posts: 133 Member
    HUGE difference in your face alone. You look so much younger already! Good job!
  • Crochetluvr
    Crochetluvr Posts: 3,284 Member
    Take the first pic of your face and hold it up next to the last pic of your face. There is definitely a difference. Keep up the great work!!!!
  • debjo18
    debjo18 Posts: 2
    Well, unfortunately our eyeballs deceive us, overridden by our brains :) All I mean by that is that you will still "see" yourself as large, even as you shrink - I PROMISE that this will change in time. It is important to also take measurements because when you can see these changes on paper (in addition to the scale) your brain will start to believe it and accept it, and your mirror image will reflect the reality. It will just take some time.

    Stick with it - know that you are not alone, and that others (MANY others) struggle with the same issues. You admitted to yourself that you DIDN'T want to admit that there was a weight issue to begin with (thereby proving that your eyes were being deceived by your brain in the reverse direction, not "seeing" the weight gain.) Not everyone does this, but I do and I know others do.

    Stick with it - stick with it - stick with it. Your weight loss so far is inspiring to others - and should be something for your to smile about! Put your hands on your now smaller hips and SMILE - then get back out there and go for a walk!

    Debbie
  • rhonniema
    rhonniema Posts: 522 Member
    Oh there is a difference.
    You can see it in your face!
    You normally don't see the change because you still think of yourself as the former fat person you were.
  • LatentColors
    LatentColors Posts: 36
    You look so much younger in your newer pictures! Keep it up!
  • codycisco
    codycisco Posts: 62
    Thank you everyone for the encouragement! I will stick with this because I AM IN CONTROL OF MY WEIGHT! My goal is 160 but I may just go all the to the recommended weight for my height with is 135! So glad I have MFP and you guys!
  • fawndam
    fawndam Posts: 595 Member
    i cant def see a difference...try taking pictures in same clothes same pose...shows more that way !! hang in there!! you are making tremendous progress!!!!
  • Arperjen
    Arperjen Posts: 108 Member
    There is most definitely a difference. You look healthier, younger, happier, and yes, smaller too. Keep it up! :)
  • SuzieBikiniBound
    SuzieBikiniBound Posts: 114 Member
    I see a big difference! Don't give up! Don't undo all the great work you've done!!
  • thrld
    thrld Posts: 610 Member

    I am now at 224 but havent taken any new pics. I still a grossly fat person and am getting discouraged.

    What? You've made great strides and you are looking good and living a healthier life. DON'T diminish your accomplishments, DON'T run yourself down.
    That's just self-sabotage, and you didn't make these changes, you didn't put the work in to FAIL because of a moment of self-doubt.

    You've lost ~8lbs a month. You keep that up and by September 1st you will be 18lbs lighter. By Halloween 35lbs lighter (hello "onederland') and by New Years you'll be 50lbs lighter. You CAN do this. You ARE doing this. We know you WILL do this. And we'll want to see the pix of you on Valentine's Day in your new red dress.
  • nlhill79
    nlhill79 Posts: 60 Member
    Oh wow! Yeah, big difference. You may not be able to see it because you are seeing it in progression, but there is a difference.
  • ccpace4
    ccpace4 Posts: 100
    I see a huge difference in the face!! you look great don't get discouraged
  • living_loving_laughing2013
    living_loving_laughing2013 Posts: 233 Member
    I can see a BIG difference!! KUTGW, don't give up!
  • lil_bear0811
    lil_bear0811 Posts: 56
    You look beautiful. You have definition to your face and your jaw line. Keep up the amazing work. You're doing fantastic.
  • funsiiz
    funsiiz Posts: 246 Member
    You are a beautiful person.....never give up...you can see a difference... for sure:flowerforyou:
  • codycisco
    codycisco Posts: 62

    I am now at 224 but havent taken any new pics. I still a grossly fat person and am getting discouraged.

    What? You've made great strides and you are looking good and living a healthier life. DON'T diminish your accomplishments, DON'T run yourself down.
    That's just self-sabotage, and you didn't make these changes, you didn't put the work in to FAIL because of a moment of self-doubt.

    You've lost ~8lbs a month. You keep that up and by September 1st you will be 18lbs lighter. By Halloween 35lbs lighter (hello "onederland') and by New Years you'll be 50lbs lighter. You CAN do this. You ARE doing this. We know you WILL do this. And we'll want to see the pix of you on Valentine's Day in your new red dress.


    NOW THAT IS MOTIVATIONAL! I hadnt thought of it that way! I need those goals, now I feel energized and excited again! I am coping this and putting it where I can read it everyday! Thank you! September 1 is my 10th year wedding anniversary, I would love to buy myself something sexy! I havent been in Onederland since before we married! Oh my gosh, I could be 156 by Valentine's Day, that is under my goal weight! I can see this so much better now! Thanks again!
  • bmfoley
    bmfoley Posts: 93 Member
    There is a huge difference! Hard for you to see maybe. . I'm the same way . . . keep it up!
  • Sarahsarahsarahk
    Sarahsarahsarahk Posts: 62 Member
    I am the same way when looking at myself!

    I can see a huge difference! You look so great and you face has really gotten much thinner! Keep it up! :)
  • niecyc23
    niecyc23 Posts: 402
    Your doing great you can see a difference keep going:)
  • bf43005
    bf43005 Posts: 287
    I agree with pp, look at your face and you can see the difference. You are being too critical of yourself (a fault we all have). Don't give up, you are doing amazing! Sometimes I feel like I can't SEE a difference, but I can FEEL a difference. Like the other day I ran at a 6.0 on a treadmill, 4 months ago I almost fell off running at a 5.0. Find things like that and keep them in mind as something to be proud of. Keep up the great work!!
  • codycisco
    codycisco Posts: 62
    Thank you everyone! I just felt like I was dragging along and that someday I would hit my goal weight. I had lost momentum and the drive! I hadnt given up or was thinking about it but I guess I was looking at the whole picture and didnt realize that I need to break it down in steps to stay motivated! Since I started this journey I havent given myself any rewards, I was gonna wait until I reached 160 lbs before I did that. It almost felt like punishment for letting myself get this big to begin with. I have never owned lingerie or a bathing suit especially a bikini (my tummy has never seen daylight). I feel now that I need to make goals and rewards. Thanks again everyone for taking the time to encourage me!

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