Redefining Self Image

Hi Everyone.  Does anyone else still see, once and awhile, themselves at their original weight?  Now that I've gained a few pounds I am seeing my 372 lb self again (off and on.)  ...Like I still weigh my highest and when I look in the mirror I am surprised I don't.  Really weird... 

Any suggestions how to turn my head off and see the reality? 

At Weight  Watchers I was told to take pictures of myself as I lost weight.  I think that helps.  Take care, Tri

I'm 8 years post surgery and I don't know if that ever goes completely away.

 

Thanks!  I think I'll start putting pictures up to remind me about myself.  

I thought I was the only one!! OH my goodness!!!
I feel huge now, & I can't stand to see my reflection right now.
And now I feel even more bloated with( EVE) my monthly friend visiting me this week, sorry TMI.
I can't stand to see my stomach bulging in anything, so I try to wear lose fitting tops somewhat, I weigh more now, then when I was preggers 6 yrs. ago. I have a really horrible self image right now!
You think.
I can't wait to start liking my body in the mirror again one day soon I Pray. What does help; is I look at my old "big pics" & I know I am not that big, but I feel like it with all this regain, physically & emotionally. I can't wait until these horrible feelings are gone! & to post some newer pics after my 1st 30lbs. or so comes off & posting a pick of me at my new goal too.
Thanks-jbug

Wow I hear you and feel your pain!   I know gaining the weight and having to accommodate more skin and fat and a different sense of balance is daunting.  But...we are here now.  Whether we have a good or bad day/week we're here for each other.  Everyday I wake up with such good hopes I'll make the right decisions.  More often than not I don't but we can't let those times defeat us!!!!! 

Hang in there.  Let's get excited about getting healthy, fitting back into our old clothes...and buying cute new things!!!!!  It is such a joy.   You'll be posting your pics in no time.  I always say...time has to pass anyway.  Let's make the most of it.