A whole new person

So im officially down 100 lbs since my higgest weight. I am so happy and proud of myself. I have been busting ass in the gym and logging my food. I have to be honest and say that I do have my snacks and pleasure food. I have not seen any impact in the scale from it, and it gives me a sense of normalcy when i get to enjoy them. of course - all in moderation.

I have been getting compliments from everyone left and right,but they constantly tell me.. "IT'S LIKE A WHOLE 'NOTHER PERSON" "YOU'RE UNRECOGNIZABLE" and to be honest, i dont know how to feel towards this. I am still the same Deneb, the same once chunky girl who loves to laugh and joke. When ppl tell me that I am someone else or that they could walk by me w/o knowing it was me--its kinda sad.

I feel so much healthier, happier, better and more outgoing-but I am still me and always will be ME. Am I wrong for taking this to heart?

I'll post some pics soon --cz i look DAYYYUMM GOOD ;)

-DENEB

  Congratulations!!!!!!

First of all, CONGRATULATIONS on your success thus far! You have done such a great job!

Second of all, I understand how you're feeling and what you're saying. I have lost 53 pounds at this point and I receive compliments all the time about how much younger and better I look. I know they are meant well, but I always wonder: how bad did I look before!! I received compliments about my looks at my heaviest. I was ok with who I was before surgery, I just now have the energy and ability to enjoy all the things my weight hindered me from doing.

The other side of that(and this is where I understand the compliments) is losing 53 pounds means I no longer carry the equivalent of my son around on my back all day and all night long, so I am pretty sure that change is dramatic.

I try to remember that all the people that have something positive and nice to say are just being supportive and its our behaviors and self talk that make us second guess what they're saying. Like you, I always saw this version of me in there somewhere. I knew I was too heavy but who I am hasn't changed...I'm still here.

I wouldn't say wrong; it is what I call a "get a grip" moment. We lose weight so fast that it is so hard to recognize what everyone else sees. I am still the same loud, jovial person I was but others just see such a difference. I also have the added issue that I still have so much weight left to lose that I definitely don't see all of what they see.

Old and new pictures have helped me, especially ones where I am wearing the same top or outfit. It takes some time to adjust but you will get there.

Lol, I agree; I'm sexy and I know it! That is my new theme song! Keep on rocking your sleeve!

 Me personally I know I would feel a bit taken back but I have to remember that everyone including myself are use to a heavier person. I don't think they mean you per say as in ur personality but just you physically are different which you are which is great and I would take it as a compliment and smile. As we lose all of that fat people are going to be taken when they see a "new" you but I think it's all good things that are being said and wouldn't take it to heart.

BTW GREAAAAAAT JOB!!!!! 

thanks guys I was starting to feel a bit psychotic. I know they mean well and its def a compliment. I just don't want to loose the old me-if that means anything LOL

I hear ya!

I get lots of nice compliments, and many people say stuff like what you mentioned, along with stuff like "you must feel so much better", "you must feel like a new person", "you must have so much more energy".  Well, nope.  I pretty much feel the same :)  A little sleepier, more endurance at the gym, and I fit into places better.  Oh, and I bruise easier due to my bonyness.

But, I'm still the same me!  I just look different!

Congratulations, you should be proud. Keep up the good work.

To me you look AMAZING, younger (dont take that wrong) and I love your hair!!!