Look like when thinner?

I have been obese my whole life--I weighed 200 pounds when I was 10 years old!  I am excited about losing the weight and feeling better, but I can not imagine what I might look like thinner.  I can not even imagine what my face will look like much less my body!  Anyone else feel like this??

Maddie...I can totally understand this feeling you're having because even though I've not always been overweight  I have been for 16 yrs now and I can't even remember what I looked like before (really) it seems like i'll never really be THAT thin again...so it will be interesting to see what happens....i carry a lot of weight in my face so i know i'll look drastically different when all is said and done....i'm sure you're not alone...it's all so amazing really...hang in there and good luck with your approval! welcome to OH by the way...everyone here is SUPER and so supportive...glad you found us!

 

hugs

jen

I was obese for 20 years or more and i felt the same way, i have pics of me when i was younger and thinner but i couldnt imagine what i might look like as a nearly 50 year old thin person.  I have some skin that isnt where it should be but i am thrilled that i still look kinda like ME!  people i havent seen in years recognize me now.  It doesnt even really matter to me because i feel like a new person, i am healthy and have energy to do all the things i couldnt do for many years.  Good Luck,  Carla

Maddie, Don't worry about what you will look like - you are going to look and feel GREAT.  Just sit back and enjoy the ride and all te WoW moments. We went to a BBQ last Sat. and ran into one of my old boss'. He was my supervisor and friend for more than 4 years but we hadn't seen him in the last 2 years. When we walked in he asked the hostess - who's that?  We all had a great laugh and spent the next 30 minutes talking about us.  Everyone was amazed and congratulatory.  I have to admit, it was a little embarrassing being the center of attention and conversation but at the same time it made me feel a little proud of myself too. I'm sure lots of the folks on this board have had similar moments and you will too.  Just enjoy it and I think it's okay to feel a little pride because you are going to work hard to get it. And with anything else in life, when you work hard for it - you deserve it! Have a great day and have fun on your journey!