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Body Image...

I'm not sure how many other people struggle like I have to see how my body has changed physically since weight loss. I know what weight I want to be and I know that I want to be a certain BMI. More and more people are saying I can stop losing now but #1. I'm going on 7 months out and my body isn't ready to stop. #2. I don't want to stop and #3. I am happy with my continued weight loss. Nevertheless the comments did make me think.

I found a few websites that were helpful in encouraging me that it's ok to lose more weight so I thought I would share them. It's just for encouragement not to go extra with by the way. Lol. Everything to be used in moderation and with healthy consideration.

http://www.bmivisualizer.com

http://whatwillilooklike.com

http://www.mybodygallery.com

Hope it helps.

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    @@Trayjay33 Thanks for posting this! It was helpful, to see what I might look like. Hard to imagine, but wow, what a change that would be for me.

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    I understand what you mean BubblyTxGirl. I think Psychologically we get cleared for surgery but many times there is no discussion as to how our lives will change post surgery. Many people are afraid t

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@@Trayjay33 Thanks for posting this! It was helpful, to see what I might look like. Hard to imagine, but wow, what a change that would be for me.

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I have always disliked taking pictures of myself. I'm not one to track weight loss with my own photos. Even so I still think I would need other ways to visualize my weight loss progress. Glad it's helping someone.

I have been having body image issues.... I feel like I still look like old me. I find myself in the plus size clothing section when really I need to be in the juniors section now that I'm anywhere from a small to medium and 6-8 jean size... I still see myself as anywhere from an 18-22

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I have been having body image issues.... I feel like I still look like old me. I find myself in the plus size clothing section when really I need to be in the juniors section now that I'm anywhere from a small to medium and 6-8 jean size... I still see myself as anywhere from an 18-22

I understand what you mean BubblyTxGirl. I think Psychologically we get cleared for surgery but many times there is no discussion as to how our lives will change post surgery. Many people are afraid to admit even though they lose weight there is still a struggle. Society has it that if someone is thin they should have it all together. There are so many changes that occur with weight loss. These include changes emotionally, hormonal and for some spiritually. You are not alone and I hope we continue to discover who we are as people and see ourselves like we should.

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