I have a worse self image as a size 6 than when i was a size 22.
Just had a full on meltdown in marshalls when a pair of size 6 jeans wouldnt go over my hips. Tried on 3 other size 6s which fit fine but all i keep thinking is im a whale and ill never look good in my wedding dress. :(
Anyone else go through this after a huge weight loss?
SoonToBeMrsONeill
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Yeah, a while ago I went from a size 14ish to a 4 and I still felt heavy, especially if a certain size 4 didn't fit... This might sound crazy but it helps if you still have an old pair of jeans... Just slip them on and remember where you came from :)
btw you look beautiful and healthy so don't worry
PazzaRagazza
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i can empathize with you for sure!! In some ways regarding having bad self image. I've been overweight my ENTIRE life. but you have to keep in mind MARSHALLS gets all different kind of clothing all different brands and all different cuts-- most times the clothing is irregular.
Dont feel bad-- positive thoughts only!!!!!
I freaked out going dress shopping the words that came out of my mouth were 'i dont want to look like a marshmallow' lol however there are so many different dress styles you are guaranteed to find one the compliments you the bests and makes you look beautiful!!!!!! dont get down are yourself!!! You did a great job with all that weight loss its inspiring
allornil
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Ugh I used to think a size 6 was small. Now i see girls who are a size 2 and i think im huge compared to them. Im 5 mins away from an eating disorder.
Oh and i donated anything that was huge. It depressed me to look at them.
SoonToBeMrsONeill
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Just because a girl is a size 2 doesn't mean she's healthy... I need to show you a picture of me when I went down to a 2 and it's DISGUSTING. Im MUCH happier as a 4/6
Just keep eating healthy and working out. Do you take vitamins at all? Because they help me TONS!
angelatp
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yes, yes, and yes, I use to be a size 16 or 18 depending on the cut. I lost around 40 lbs. I'm now a size 10 or 12 and still whenever I try anything on I feel like a size 18. Sometimes when I walk by the mirror without thinking about it it still catches by surprise.
it takes a looooonnngg time to see yourself the way others see you! ! you'll get there.
girl I wish I was a six!!!
ElovesJ117
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You look wonderful!!! Don't beat yourself up because 1 pair of size 6 pants don't fit. Marshalls sometimes gets missized clothing it could have been a very small 6. You are going to look beautiful in a wedding gown don't stress.
Aiyana
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Awww... I am sorry that you are feeling that way!
Remember, the cut or size of a garment doesn't define you...YOU define it! Don't let it get to you.
aquag12283
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yeah I've had that before. I lost about 50 pounds 3 years ago but after meeting FH ive gained some of it back which I can't stand but I definitely still felt like i was huge when I had lost the weight
allornil
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So FHs uncle showed me a pic from 3 years ago of me. I was huge! He was trying to praise me on my weight loss but seeing me fat made me feel horrible. I told him to burn it and then didnt eat anything the rest of the night. ;( men are dumb. His wife yelled at him btw.
FinallyMrsS2010
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wow how did you lose so much weight?? I've never been able to drop more than 2 or 3 dress sizes in my lifetime..I've been on WW and plateau'ed and then gained the weight back slowly...its so hard to lose weight!
allornil
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wow how did you lose so much weight?? I've never been able to drop more than 2 or 3 dress sizes in my lifetime..I've been on WW and plateau'ed and then gained the weight back slowly...its so hard to lose weight!
I did it on ww at work then when it ended did it at the center. I'll die if i gain it back. I was so miserable before
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Posted by allornil
I have a worse self image as a size 6 than when i was a size 22.
Just had a full on meltdown in marshalls when a pair of size 6 jeans wouldnt go over my hips. Tried on 3 other size 6s which fit fine but all i keep thinking is im a whale and ill never look good in my wedding dress. :(
Anyone else go through this after a huge weight loss?
COngrats!! Yes I did when i was over 200pds and recently packed on 15lbs... How did you lose all the weight! Pls share..
