Did you know our minds can play nasty tricks on us? For a few weeks now every time I saw myself in the mirror I kept seeing myself like I was when I was almost 400 pounds. Even though I have lost over 100 pounds I couldn't see the weight loss. And that is an awful feeling, in my head I was thinking no matter what I do I can't get rid of this fat. I had not voiced my concerns because everyone at my house, and my extended family are always complimenting me on the weight loss, and I guess I didn't want them to think I was crazy, or fishing for more compliments.

However, this morning I just blurted it out to my sister, what did she do? She showed me this picture of me when I was almost at my highest weight, and it is so true that a picture is worth more than a thousand words. I couldn't believe that was me. I felt such awe at all I have accomplished. I think it takes our minds a while to catch up with the reality of the weight loss. I also learned that sometimes we shouldn't keep things inside, we should talk, even if it sounds crazy to us. I am not where I want to be yet, but I am so close I can taste it! And no mind games are going to distract me from my accomplishments anymore.

Here is the picture my sister showed me.

Here is a picture from the beginning of June, 2012

um yeah, there's a little difference...

May I call you a whackadoodee? (that's my husband's and my term for when our thinking is a little off)

You may

You can not only see your fantastic outside transformation' date=' but you seem to exude confidence in the latter pic! Great job![/quote']

Agreed! Great job!!

Beautiful! Great job!!!

Agreed! Great job!!

Beautiful! Great job!!!

Thanks

You look amazing!!

You look amazing!!

Thank you