Down 40 lbs on Zepbound – Struggling with Body Image, Advice?

Hi everyone,

I wanted to share my progress and get some encouragement from those who may have experienced or are experiencing something similar. I started Zepbound in June 2024, and over the past 7 months, I’ve lost 40 lbs. I started at 160 lbs (5’1”) and now weigh 120 lbs.

I have gone from a size 10 to a size 4 in jeans. I am aware I’ve lost a noticeable amount of weight but when I look in the mirror, I don’t feel like I’ve lost 40 lbs. I still have many of the same feelings about my body as I did when I started.

I’ve seen so many posts from people discovering a newfound confidence as they lose weight, but I’m not there yet, which worries me because I’m very close to my goal weight. I’m just kind of stuck in this disconnect between how others see me and how I see myself. Has anyone else experienced this? How did you work through these lingering feelings?

I’d really appreciate any advice or encouragement. Thank you!