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Fat girl in the mirror - Skinny girl in pictures :)

I posted some new pictures that were taken yesterday when I celebrated Christmas with my parents' and siblings.  I was pretty frustrated with my mom because she wanted to take pictures of me and my little sister (before I had a chance to do my hair)...I also just felt like I was chunky and shouldn't be in pictures.  My mom always wins though. LOL.

You know what I found after viewing the pictures?  That I would say in some of them I looked skinny!  I think the pictures turned out great and the family photo (kids only) was one of the best we've ever taken!!  This being said I am realizing more and more that I have huge self image issues that I need to work on.  Everyone has always told me I'm beautiful, but I've never really believed it.  People have been telling me how great I look and how proud they are of me for losing almost 50 lbs...I just thank them and say I still have another 20-30 lbs to lose.  After these photos though I realize how much I need work on my self image and self esteem...just because I see a fat girl doesn't mean that's what others see.  This journey is about working on ourselves inside and out...I am now committed to working on the inside too!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of my friends!  Thanks for always being here for me and for keeping me in line (Donna)!!

Love and Hugs,

KT

Published Sunday, December 21, 2008 06:50 PM by IrishKT83
frang1 said:
Congratulations on your success... you look great. I hope your image of yourself catches up with what others are seeing. :0)

Best wishes for a Happy Holiday Season.

Fran
December 21, 2008 07:02 PM EST
kathylind said:
Way to go! You look great! Keep up the good work! Merry Christmas to you! and Happy New You!!!

~Kathy
December 21, 2008 07:05 PM EST
RosannaItaliana said:
You are beautiful and you should learn to listen to those who tell you that. Congrats on the amazing loss.
December 21, 2008 07:53 PM EST
HunBo said:
I love your picture. I know what you mean about the self-image. My problem is the opposite, I feel so fit on the inside that I am appalled when I see the outside. Weird. Won't it be great when the outside and the inside sync up?
December 21, 2008 08:15 PM EST
cenandra said:
Well, I think you are very beautiful, but I understand everything you are saying.

I'm like HunBo, I think I'm a lean machine, but when I see some pictures of me I think WHAT?!

It is weird what we go through mentally. As a heavy person most of my life, its hard to imagine I'm "skinny".

Keep up the great work, 50 pounds is awesome!!
December 21, 2008 08:20 PM EST
mmm_mamacita said:
Wow...you look great! Congrats!
December 21, 2008 09:40 PM EST
TheHollister said:
You look fantastic! Great work!

Mentally, with what your going through, I to do the same thing. I am fighting my self esteem issues right along with my figure! Your going to succeed with this diet, it is so quite obvious. I can't wait to see what another month or two for the both of us will bring!
December 21, 2008 10:00 PM EST
readyforanything153 said:
I think you are beautiful!! You look great and I hope you see that in yourself very soon!!!
You've done an amazing job and you need to give yourself a pat on the back!!!
Take care Mel
December 21, 2008 10:35 PM EST
AnonimousBlue said:
I kno what ur going through all too well. I'm in therapy trying to get some help with it because my self image issues just got totally out of hand. I lost 70 pounds a few years ago and when I looked in the mirror I saw no change. Its hard to keep it off when u can't see the difference. I didn't gain all of it back but gaining any of it back is way too much. I have been working on the inside and now this time after losing 20 pounds I see the difference. It amazes me that I see a difference but I do. Definitely work on the inside and try to learn to truly love and appreciate ur body. The outside is not as satisfying as u would think unless u do the inside work. If u ever want some ideas on how to work on the inside, I would love to pass on what I have learned.
December 21, 2008 11:24 PM EST
litenuptome said:
You are beautiful KT...you're just going to have to accept that. :o) Glad you are beginning to realize it for yourself.

Keep up the great success.
~Colleen
December 22, 2008 12:01 AM EST
spready2go4it said:
Wow! You look great! You must be so proud of what you have accomplished. I know you will be able to work on the inside with great success as well :) I wish you the best! Take care! Sharon
December 22, 2008 02:04 AM EST
deepvylet said:
You look beautiful.
December 22, 2008 10:23 AM EST
GEOMELVIC said:
First of all I wanted to thank you for your comments on my blog. I really appreciate you taking the time to give me positive input. It sure does help. Secondly, when you get a compliment, you should just say "Thank you." You look just fabulous. You might have more to lose but you are looking great. I hope you have a great and Merry Christmas. Melody
December 22, 2008 07:36 PM EST
solarablue said:
Just think of it like this: the camera adds 10 lbs. If you think you look skinny in your pics, just imagine how other people see you! :)

Keep up the good work!
December 30, 2008 07:24 PM EST
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