QOTW: Do you visualize your weight loss?
Posted by Kristi on May 2nd, 2008
Abso-freakin-lutely! Man, I have always said “If I could just see a picture of what I would look like at my goal weight, that would be ALL the motivation I would ever need!” But seriously, wouldn’t that be cool if that could actually happen?? But I know it never will happen so the best I can do in the mean time is look back at pictures of myself at my lowest weight and admire and appreciate how good I looked and imagine “visualize” what 20 more lost lbs would look like.
I also go and admire the clothes in my closet that currently don’t fit me anymore. They are SO STINKIN’ CUTE!! Not to mention thinking about all the places I will be able to comfortably shop in, and not just barely fit into their size large. Places like Bebe, Express, BCBG, I would LOVE to own a pair of Seven (for all Mankind) or True Religion jeans!! Also shorts! OK, I know it sounds weird because there aren’t too many people who go crazy over shorts but I envision “visualize” myself in this adorable pair of black shorts with a skinny belt and a bright, scoop neck fitted shirt. A SIMPLE outfit but one I currently can’t wear. What frustrates me the most is I WAS AT THAT STAGE (meaning I was wearing adorable shorts outfits) at my lowest weight - but we won’t concentrate on that, lol.
So yes, I absolutely visualize my weight loss. It’s one of the best motivators there is out there, for me anyways. And seriously, if anyone can figure out a way to show me a picture of myself (not just a picture of myself scaled down like that one website Roni was talking about) but really, me - smaller - with bone structure (such as cheek bones, more jaw definition, and collar bone definition) among everything else, I WILL LOVE YOU FOR LIFE!!!! 
May 2nd, 2008 at 12:31 pm
I do the same thing make up outfits in my mind that I want to some day wear. I try to picture it on me and how great I would look. It’s funny how we look at old pictures of ourselves and think wow I looked great. But then remember that when the picture was actually taken we thought we looked fat.
May 3rd, 2008 at 7:39 am
Actually, as Vain as this sounds…i have a small photo album that i put all of my ‘hot’ slimmer pictures in, every now and then i look at it just to say ‘ok, i WAS in those jeans’ once. those were a 10, that dress was an 8, etc. And i do think it helps! well, you cant tell by looking at my numbers, YET. Im like you though, I really want a pair of Sevens or the true religion jeans:) I watched the Best jeans for your body show last year and looked up all kinds of stuff. ha!
May 4th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Just wanted to say “thanks” for the supportive comment you left on my blog.