Knowing it, but not 'seeing' it.

[faith]

So, I know that I've dropped the weight, I've had to buy 3 sizes smaller. :) I can even see it....when I'm dressed. But looking at myself in the mirror, I still see the rolls, and the 'cottage cheese' and don't feel like I've lost any at all. Am I the only one whole feels like this? Is it all in my mind? Or will this feeling pass once I'm down to my goal weight.....

[ls_dreamer]

I was given some great advise by a friend...put old pictures of you on your mirror. I too still see fat me but i look at me everyday so seeing change is hard.

I started posting a new picture of me every couple weeks on my mirror it makes me see the progress and stay proud of myself and more motivated to keep up the good work!

Also, we are our own harshest critic. Say something nice to yourself everyday!!!!

[JenJ]

I can totally relate. I feel great about how I look dressed . . . but naked, hmmmmmm? In fact sometimes I wonder if I don't look worse now than I did before . . . my butt's kind of deflated and my skin is kinda loose on my belly . . . I really and truely hope every thing sorta settles into place once I reach goal :)

But when it really comes down to it, I LOVE this diet! I am also 3 sizes down and I really like how clothes are fitting, so it's all totally worth it :) I figure once I reach goal, if I still have "problem areas", or areas that need to be filled in a bit, I'll excersize my body into submission, and fill out with muscle instead of fat. :)

And I guess we have to remember, like is_dreamer said, we are our worst critics, and chances are we are the only ones who can see the flaws . . . especially since we don't wander around in public naked :)

[jheiner]

. . . especially since we don't wander around in public naked :)

Speak for yourself!

[JenJ]

Hahahaha :)
kudos to you jheiner if you've got that kinda confidence

[jheiner]

that'd be more of a lack of shame than an abundance of confidence lol