Carly Simon ...

 ...said it best when she said, “You’re so vain”.

Since weight loss surgery, I’ve been noticing my reflection more and more. When I walk by the frozen food doors at K-Roger and steal a glance. Another time that always happens is at church when I walk by the big mirror. Then I have to back up and ask, “Who’s that?”

I told Beth the other day that I can’t walk by a mirror without looking at my reflection. Am I vain, or am I starting to see a difference in the way I look? I believe it has to do with the changes I am seeing on a daily basis.

But what bothers me more is the fact I that I know the “big guy” is still there. People keep calling me skinny, and I just don’t see it! Someone mentioned that takes a while for our psyche to catch up with the weight loss. I just hope it happens sooner than later!

So, am I vain?  Maybe.  I don't really think so, I just like the changes that are taking place!

Tell me what you think and have a great week!

The other day I was getting ready for work.  I pulled my hair back to put foundation on my forehead... and noticed something very odd.  It looked like my hair was stuck to my forehead... so I reached over to move it.  There was nothing there.  I looked closer.  And guess what? It was a vein!  Sticking out of my forehead! I almost had a stroke!  I pulled up the other side of my hair, and there on the other side was... a vein!  What?  When?  How?  I guess I lost weight in my forehead too because I have never seen veins there before!  So Yes, I am SO VEIN! haha!

Scott, I think that you are right, our mind has to catch up with the body. But I do like Carly's music too! I went to the garage Brian was sitting on a chair and Ash was talking to him. Ash says look mom came out the front door. Of course when you mow everyone mows in the neighborhood. So as I was talking I looked up and my neighbor gave me a funny look and  then a smile, and waved. I was wearing the clothes that I wore last yr. Hummmmm, could it be that they are capri's, are down to my ankles and the shirt is almost to my thighs instead of off my waist.  She hasn't seen me since last Aug, so I guess I did shock her. Thanks for sharing Scott Barb

I know what you mean about the mind. My mind keeps telling me to go to the plus size womens clothing sections in store. I don't have to wear plus sizes anymore. I also find myself looking in the mirror alot more. I see all the changes that are happening to my body and it just makes me want to go WOW, is that really me?

gidget

Scott I think its something we all do. When you walk through the mall and see your reflection in the store windows you either have a good day or not depending what you see. If its bad you quit looking. Its probable a part of the process to help you get pass the 'Big Guy Syndrome" no different then breaking out pictures to remind you were you where and were you are. Its got to be nice to take a walk and not have to wait 5 minutes for your 'BUTT" to catch up!

I still see myself at 297 pounds.  This is really a hoot because when I was 297 pounds I  saw myself as 150 pounds!  I'm all confused. You're not vain...your facinated with the progression!!! Freddie

Scott,
Congrats on your progress!
I am catching myself doing the same thing...I just do not reconize myself and still "see" myself as I was, mentally. My psyche has not caught up with me yet...
But I feel sooo much better- physically and mentally.
I never thought of this process as being about vanity at all...although I never go a day without make up now and in the past I did not care...it is going to take some getting use to!
Wishing you many more successes!!
Betsy

Hi Scott,   I don't think you are vain......

  I remember getting a glance at my reflection from the glass when I was 277 pounds and I remember thinking to myself  "wow, who is that?  That just can't be me." 

  Now I get a glance at myself from the reflection of the glass at 119 pounds and I think to myself "wow, who is that?  That just can't be me." 

  I didn't know or recognize her then and I don't know or recognize her now....