I never think I look good, so I can totally relate. I hate mirrors at the gym - or anywhere! ;-) Most of the time I feel very uncomfortable when I'm in social situations, though my husband says it's "all in my head." I feel like numbers don't lie, so how can it be in my head? But I think there's something to be said for confidence making up for a lot. The other day I was feeling pretty good - not about my looks, but just about my day, my progress, my work...and I got hit on! By a really cute, young guy at this coffee shop. I was so shocked and at first I didn't know why he kept talking to me. I was honestly confused. But, you know, I was just out grabbing a coffee, feeling good and not thinking about how awful I (think I) look. I probably appeared very different, even though I only lost 2.8 lbs. last week.
So I guess my long-winded point is, on days you're feeling crappy try to focus less on the mirror and more on the mind. You're working really hard, and you HAVE worked so hard. You look great! Enjoy it. And on those days you can't, fake it until you make it. That's what I'm trying to do more of, at least.
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