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Originally Posted by Linsy
I know exactly what you mean with the imaginary self image. I was twice the size I thought I was! I've always thought I had a pretty face, but honestly my face didn't look too pretty with the triple chin tacked on the bottom.
I can also relate to the back flaps...I hate mine!
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Count me in this group as well. I have told myself for YEARS: "it's not that bad" or "well I am not as big as that lady" <--- that one I am ashamed to admit!
On the rare occasion I would see pictures of myself, I would look and think "that's not really how bad I look; bad camera angle".
One of the biggest steps I had to take was admitting to myself that, yes, I really did look that bad, and I really was as big as "that lady over there". It was very liberating.
BTW: hi my name is Phoenix, I registered yesterday, and I am doing "induction-like" low carbs: I eat more veggies than the plan says. I figure I didn't get this way by eating too many veggies, so if eating more than the strict induction levels call for is what makes me stay the course, then sign me up.
"Fee"