Body Image

I am still oxox · ‎03-09-2010

I have been over weight most of my adult life. At one point I was over 200 lbs and at 5 feet tall that is a lot. I would loose weight and gain it back

After my dad died in 2017 I had time for myself and I went to weight watchers I lost about 80 lbs.

This morning I weighed 127.4 which at 5 feet tall is great for a 71 year old woman. I have a very healthy diet and watch what I eat so the thing is why do I feel so fat.

I know its a mental thing I look in the mirror and see a thin woman but mentally I am still that 2x girl.

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Thank you all for listening Please refrain from making negative comments this really bothers me. I would rahter share with strangers than close friends

Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being positive what could go right.

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

@I am still oxox

Please take the time to congratulate yourself for your success.

This is a big deal!

Buy yourself a rose or some other nice little thing, and enjoy it.

U of M Go Blue · ‎07-19-2023

Be proud. You achieved your goal!🌺🌼🌹

MoJoV · ‎10-01-2010

@I am still oxox I think when you look in the mirror you should see a woman who accomplished a very difficult thing. 80lbs. is quite a feat. But I know there are some psychological things we don't understand and your feeling is probably one of them.

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Blondie59 · ‎01-04-2019

Wow, what a great accomplishment! Sometimes it is hard to look at ourselves without seeing the person we used to be. Feeling good and knowing you are taking care of yourself is what is important.

look in the mirror, smile, and say hello to yourself now, not you from several years ago. Your posts always convey a strong person, self assured and confident. Think of those qualities when you look in the mirror, hopefully you will like what you see. 😊

on the bay · ‎03-09-2010

@Blondie59 wrote:
Wow, what a great accomplishment! Sometimes it is hard to look at ourselves without seeing the person we used to be. Feeling good and knowing you are taking care of yourself is what is important.

look in the mirror, smile, and say hello to yourself now, not you from several years ago. Your posts always convey a strong person, self assured and confident. Think of those qualities when you look in the mirror, hopefully you will like what you see. 😊

@Blondie59,

That is such a meaningful, encouraging and beautiful post!

"If you walk the footsteps of a stranger, you'll learn things you never knew. Can you sing with all the voices of the mountains? can you paint with all the colors of the wind?"

I am still oxox · ‎03-09-2010

Thank you all for the possitive and uplifting responses

Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being positive what could go right.

Bonkers1 · ‎07-29-2012

Congratulations on your weight loss I myself know how hard it is. At one time I was 187 pounds which was not good for my height. I lost a lot of weight and I am very happy where I'm at. Just like you when I look in a mirror I see someone who is still heavy. A long time ago I read an article that said once you are heavy you will always see yourself as heavy. So when I look in the mirror I always remember that.