Today while we were in the car I caught a glimpse of myself in the side mirror.
At first I was taken aback. I thought, “Is that me?”
“Is that what I really look like?”
I wasn’t sure at first because I looked good. Better, at least. Happier, prettier, cuter, thinner even.
Hello self-confidence, welcome back. I’ve seriously missed you lately.
It has been happening quite a bit lately. I walked downstairs yesterday and caught a quick glimpse of myself in our full length mirror. I had to stop and stare because I couldn’t quite believe how my legs looked. They look noticeably smaller, especially from a side view. My lower legs actually impressed me.
Apparently changes happen without you even noticing them half the time.
I’ve still got a long way to go, but I’m liking where I’m headed. All the exercise and training is changing my body and while it’s slightly scary it’s very exciting.
Just had to share this. It’s always strange when you look in the mirror and have the shocking feeling of not knowing if it’s really you or not. Weight loss is a trip. Changing your self-image and self-identity is a strange challenge.
You’re looking great! I’m still shocked sometimes when I look in the mirror. I wonder if it’s something you ever really get used to.
Maybe after a year or so? I’ve maintained at the same weight for around a year and I finally got used to how I looked for the most part. It definitely takes a while to get used to and I think the more drastic the change the longer it takes.
I’m so happy for you! There’s nothing better than seeing yourself the way everyone else see’s you. You tend to see yourself with what I call “fat goggles” for a lot longer than everyone else. That happened to me at a sporting goods store last week. We don’t own a full length mirror so when I walked by one, I was like “wow, you’re not as wide as you thought you were!” LOL
It’s great to have that kind of moment! Mine have tended to be in the opposite direction for a long time, but I remember that feeling from long ago. :)
Yay for you! I know there are times where I still don’t recognize myself when I catch myself in the mirror. It’s a nice feeling. :-)
You look great! Such an encouragement to me! I just found your blog recently and I’m glad I did. I’ve been wanting to start a blog to help me keep track of everything and I was pleased to see there are ALOT of people trying to lose weight in the blog world. Thanks for sharing with us and keep up the GREAT work! =)
Thanks! There are a lot of bloggers in the diet/weight loss/healthy living world. That makes it wonderful because we can all support each other. :)
Now how cool is that Mary! I love this & welcome back to you!
You look great and its awesome to hear that you are realizing it too. Congrats, what a great moment.
You look beautiful! I have to say that triathlon training is amazing for the body, with all the cross-training. I’ve also been following your lead and trying to “do myself up” more for work every day and I find it really helps my mood.
Tri training is awesome. Even without losing much weight my body has undergone some awesome changes.
That’s great! Getting pretty (hehe) each day really does improve mood. I think. :)
This kind of cuteness and self confidence is Vex Kitty approved.
:)
This makes me smile:)
yippeee for liking what you see in the mirror! :) It took me a long time to like what I saw looking back at me. I still see flaws, but it’s a slow process- and that’s ok!
I could hug you right now. Thank you, thank you, thank you for being such a ray of light!
You are gorgeous.
HUGS! :)
You do look super cute and happy in that photo!
You look great! I can really see a difference! :)
See what getting up and putting on a little make-up will do!!
I try to do that at least once a week.
Thanks Mary!!
LOL. Do you post pictures of your makeup adventures? :P
That’s brilliant :) You do look much happier of late. Love the side part and off-centre ponytail, btw.
Thanks! I feel happier. :) That’s one of my favorite ways to do my hair. It just feels fun to me.
Looking good, Mary! Keep it up. You’re doing amazing work. :)
Hurray! So happy for you.
Btw, after you mentioned that 100 days of motivation for weight loss book, I happened to come across it in a bookstore… so I decided to buy it. And it’s awesome! It’s been really useful for me and I’m only a week in :)
Awesome! I’m glad it’s been useful! :)
Hey Mary, good job! I found this website (liberationwellness.com) that is all about losing weight (permanently) and getting healthier, they seemed have great results, and quickly too! I hope this helps, check it out.
Oh Charity, if you are going to plug your site don’t pretend it’s not your site. I will delete any more comments. Honesty is the best policy.
Did you lighten your hair? It looks reddish. I like it. Also the way you’ve combed it to the side.
No. It used to be dyed red but I haven’t dyed it for a year. It’s grown out so the color is lighter but still there. Normally you just can’t see it. I use to dye my hair red all the time, so maybe I’ll do that again soon.
Oh, maybe it’s just the lighting. Altho swimming in a pool and being outside in the sun might lighten it too. Anyways, looks cute this way, or when you dye it, i’m sure. :)
You’re looking good, Mary. I’ll bet that biking is paying off!
Hey Mary, you’re looking great!
I’ve had similar experiences, though a little in reverse. I look back at pictures of myself around the time of my wedding and can’t believe my gorgeous wife was ever attracted to me.
There’s so much baggage associated with being overweight.
Doing great! :)
I knew things were changing when my hubbs didn’t recognize me from the back in the grocery store one day and walked right past me. It’s the little things!!!
I really like your hair that way!
I guess if you take the time to make yourself look pretty, you’ll feel pretty. It’s just about figuring out you’re worth it! I really like the idea :)
You look and are adorable. I have always thought so. If I was to have a wish (any wish that would affect only me) I wouldn’t want money or power. I would want the ability to see myself the way other people see me. (Since, for god only knows what reason, most of the people I know seem to think I am wicked cool, beautiful, and intelligent, and interesting… whereas I see “fat, middle-aged, frumpy, boring mom-type who talks too much.”
Aw, thank you Lynn. You’ve always been so lovely and supportive of me and I really appreciate it. And for the record, I’m one of the people who thinks you are wicked cool, beautiful, intelligent, interesting, and AWESOME. I hope you see yourself as that!
you look so cute!!