One way I try to keep myself pumped is to try go on a website for my virtual model and see what I will look like (more or less) at certain points. Here's two of my total side-by-sides:

You can make a virtual model by going to one of these sites: http://www.mvm.com/en/index.htm

The top one is from glamour, the bottom one is from prevention

I made mine for what I look like today, and if I can look at goal anything like my "current" model, I'll be thrilled!

ummmm...my son likes me best at 150 (but he's kind enough to love me at 320!)...I have to agree!!!

Yeah....I think the 333lb model looks pretty good too! (no cellulite or stretch marks, no lumps and bumps in the wrong places, no sagging breasts or tummy)....I'd be VERY happy to look like that.

My looks hot at 310 lbs... But ALOT better at 199... lol thanks that was fun...

Yeah....I think the 333lb model looks pretty good too! (no cellulite or stretch marks, no lumps and bumps in the wrong places, no sagging breasts or tummy)....I'd be VERY happy to look like that.

True, none of the models are going to have the body problems MO or formerly MO people have. But I think that some MO people like me, who haven't seen a normal size since adolescence, have a hard time picturing themselves as such. It helps me realize that it does make a difference - even with stretch marks