In my mind

In 2006, I lost 50+ pounds with Weight.Watchers. I have maintained the majority of that loss, even post baby. Actually, I weigh just what I did the day I found out I was pregnant. I weigh significantly less than the day MH and I married. I wear smaller clothes than at any time in my 20s. Why is it, then, that in my brain, I still see this girl in the mirror?

In pictures, I see the difference immediately, but the mirror mocks me. Recently, I have been surprised by my own appearance in pictures because I do not FEEL as small as the person who is in the picture.
I think the answer is exercise. When I started with my weight loss, I began a walking regimen. April 2006, I was a couch potato. By June 2006, I was walking 30-45 minutes a night, 5 times per week. In March 2007, I walked a half marathon. In 2008, I jogged in more than one 5K. In early 2009, I became pregnant with Tot, and I still walked moderately, but nothing like I used to. I am far from the couch potato I used to be. I love to take Tot outside and play with him. Playing with a toddler; however, is not exactly the invigorating exercise I did prior to 2009. Exercise is amazing. When I am regularly exercising, I think more clearly, I am more patient, I am happier, I feel stronger. Why is it that I don't make the time for it anymore?