[Cheercoach]

Ok ladies...I'm really having a tough time. I think I might have Body Dysmorphic Disorder. I don't want to seem petty or ridiculous by posting this. But I am 2 pounds away from my goal weight and I am scared that it won't be enough. I've been heavy my whole life. Now, here I am 127 pounds and I'm not giving myself enough credit. I'm in a size two...a freakin size TWO! And I can't be happy. When I look in the mirror I still see someone who's a size 13, which I have been most of my life.

I'm just worried that this vicious cycle won't end. Any advice would be appreciated. And like I said, this post is not meant to upset anyone by flaunting my weight loss. I just don't know where to turn for help.

Thanks,

Carrie

[mandalinn82]

I talked to my therapist about this, because I was worried about the same thing. What she told me was, basically, that it takes our eyes a LONG time to match our brains...I've lost nearly 100 lbs, and I still see myself the same way in the mirror.

Obviously, you need to watch this - make sure that you don't start crazy-dieting or crash dieting to get your weight lower, monitor yourself closely. But from what I've seen/heard, this is fairly normal, and should decrease over time.