F/23 Has Lost 20Lbs but Struggles with Body Dysmorphia

20lbs down

Accrochage, a 23-year old woman weighing 160lbs, has lost 20 pounds and now weighs 140lbs. Despite her weight loss journey, she shares in her post that she is struggling with body dysmorphia, as she cannot see her progress in the mirror.

A need for validation

Accrochage posts her progress pictures on Reddit looking for outside validation for her weight loss journey. Many comments in her thread commend her progress and notice significant differences in her new figure with slimmer thighs, more toned abs, and a slimmer waist.

Body dysmorphia

However, some comments offer Accrochage advice to pursue body dysmorphia counseling to help her process and accept the changes in her body. Her transformation may have caused her distorted body image and fear of returning to relapses of her eating disorder.

Consistency and healthy habits

Accrochage attributes her weight loss success to her consistent efforts in working out, eating mostly healthy food, and tracking her calorie intake through myfitnesspal. She has been doing elliptical, yoga, C25K, Pilates-type strength training exercises, and walking a lot as she lives in New York City.

Celebrate progress

Despite struggling with body dysmorphia, Accrochage's weight loss journey has helped her become healthier and stronger. Her progress is something to celebrate, even if it can be hard to see it for herself. Her story is a reminder to appreciate the progress we have made and push towards better health in sustainable ways.