Mental me versus me in the Mirror

I used to sweat like that, but now I sweat much less.  It actually worries me sometimes bc sweat is good :)  My mom is this genetic mutant who got no stretch marks with pregnancy and only ever gets slight perspiration above her upper lip.  LOL

Ah, it's the hardest part, I think. Our heads just don't catch up with our bodies for a while. I now have way more days of seeing myself as I am than I do of seeing myself as I was. It gets easier. Just be kind to yourself.

And yes, I get tired of hearing it too. That gets better too. I have become a master of changing the subject :)

Yes, time helps.  Changing subject helps too.  But every once in awhile, you think: "Holy cow, how bad did I look before that you are so shocked?"  But I have to keep telling myself that they are happy for me and excited for me.  Most know I tried to lose weight for years and so I think finally seeing me lose weight, they are trying to be encouraging.

The mirror thing, well, I just pray for God to let me have an accurate view of myself.  Actually glad that at my heaviest, that I did not have an accurate view of myself, otherwise I think I would have been more depressed than I was.  Perception, it changes along the journey.  Remember, a smile on someone's face always makes a big difference too.  When at my largest, I did not look like I was smiling, even when I was, cheeks were just too big.  So now, when I smile, my whole face lights up.  People see that and I think that is the biggest change they see and then just link it to the weight loss.  Which it is.  :O)

Your eyes will eventually catch up and let your brain see yourself accurately.