I'm down 75 lbs (120 lbs from my highest ever), feeling good, even liked the reflection in the mirror as I'm walking thru the mall today.
Then I get home and I'm sitting on my 125 lb soaking wet sister's bed watching her get changed for a date tonight and realize that I am 95 lbs heavier than her. I'm not starting to look like a normal weight person as I'd been deluding myself, rather I'm still a pretty massive sized person.
Kind of a let-down.
I'm not going to let it get to me though, I'm so far ahead of where I was before. And I am looking pretty damn good these days, if I do say so myself!
Comparing myself with my sister is always going to make me feel rotten, so I have to stop doing it.
Honestly, I don't think we can trust the mirror when it comes to judging ourselves. I know the people in my life that I love are more beautiful to me because I love them, and because they are good people and that shines through all the time. That might not be apparent when they look in the mirror, but I can see it when I look at them. I have to trust that the same is true for me.
Trust your significant other, not the mirror. The mirror can't show your kindness, sense of humour, the sparkle in your eyes, or any other personality.
Never trust the mirror. Trust your loved ones.
Valerie