A Difficult Transition, Mentally - RE clothing

Yesterday, a fellow Srikanth patient and  I met at Gene Coulon Park in Renton, WA and she took some pictures of me before we headed back to her home for a yummy lunch and continuing fabulous conversation.

Please note the new avatar!  She's good, huh?

I was very (very very very very) nervous about the "photo shoot" because I wore clothes that "fit" (meaning they touched my body).  I think a lot of us, even after we start losing weight, continue to think that "bigger is better" or "the baggy clothes will disguise my girth".  Well, umm, lightbulb moment for me when looking at the photos Karin took.  See for yourself.  The before was literally one day previous and features me in my standary daily "uniform".



Did I feel awkward?  You bet I did!  Am I hyper critical of myself in this and other photos from yesterday?  You bet I am!  My head will catch up eventually...

Amy

also posting in following forums: Dr. Srikanth, WA, VSG, VSGrs With 150 Or More To Go

ps:  I've uploaded another new progress pic that's a collage some of the images from yesterday that you can see in my photos

You look fabulous! 
I know exactly what you are talking about. It is hard to break out of the "uniform" even though you look great in clothes that fit!

I am not only having to adjust to fitted clothes but the styles in the smaller sizes. I have gone from a 22 to a 12 and with that said I think I am losing to slow. I still want to wear some of my bigger clothes and people keep telling me I need new clothes. You are right clothes that fit do make us look smaller. Congratulations you look great.