Photos vs. the Mirror - Anyone else?

[JerseyGirl82]

It's been a tough few weeks mentally. My mom took some pictures of my daughter and I the other day, and I was really shocked at how different I look than I *think* I look. It's like the mirror lies! These photos are maybe 90 pounds apart. It's weird.

 

[Inject_Buddy]

I wouldn't have guessed those were the same person! Unbelievable!

 

[Heal_Gang]

What a transformation! Just think of all the extra playtime you can have with your kiddo now!

We're always our own worst critics. Mirrors are evil. You're doing awesome.

 

[Lil_Fixed]

¡¡¡Impresionante!! ¡¡Enhorabuena!!

 

[Ratched_00]

Great job! You look great!

 

[SoCal_Runner]

I agree, photos always seem to tell the real story. Huge transformation, congrats!

 

[SnackNoMore]

Beautiful in both pictures. Thanks for sharing your incredible success

 

[Wandering_Willow]

I totally get what you mean about the mirror vs. pics, it's crazy how our minds play tricks on us, innit?

 

[JerseyGirl82]

Thanks everyone for the support!

 

[Inject_Buddy]

You go girl! You look absolutely incredible.

 

[Heal_Gang]

You've really made some progress, girl.

Got any old clothes from before? When you start feeling down, try wearing something from before. Especially pants/jeans without a belt. You'll really see the difference then.

You're doing great!

 

[Lil_Fixed]

That's amazing! You must feel so much better. I know when my BMI got close to 35, my body was not happy.

 

[Ratched_00]

Congratulations!

 

[SoCal_Runner]

Congratulations you look amazing

 

[Wandering_Willow]

I find that taking progress pics REALLY helps because you don't always notice day to day in the mirror. I take full body pics in the same outfit every few weeks. Just for myself. It's surprising!

 

[Inject_Buddy]

Got any old clothes from before? When you start feeling down, try wearing something from before. Especially pants/jeans without a belt. You'll really see the difference then.

This is such a good idea! I have one pair of jeans that I kept *just* for this reason. It's a great reminder!

 

[Lil_Fixed]

I've noticed my shoe size even changed a bit with the weight loss! I’m down half a size. Rings got loose too. It gets smaller everywhere!

 

[JerseyGirl82]

Thanks, everyone! I am gonna try to focus on how much BETTER I feel, not just how I look. It's a journey, right?

 

[Ratched_00]

For those who are losing slowly, don't give up! It may be slower than others, but it WILL happen. Just keep at it!

 

[CincyMom_77]

Photos catch what the mirror misses - a few months of consistent angle and lighting makes the arc obvious in a way daily reflection never does.