Thought it was time to share with someone

astgte

Just to continue on a bit. I had a doctors appointment today, just an injection for carpel tunnel syndrome ive had for quite some time and in the surgery he was talking to his nurse and general conversation as he was getting prepped for doing it. He was talking about his wife and how she isnt into exercise, id just come from the gym and joined into the conversation, we chatted for a while and it just seemed right to mention my weight loss, I dont boast about it, I dont stick it in peoples faces, its just something ive done and im quite pleased with my results. Both him and the nurse said, nahhh, you wernt that big and I produced on my phone the picture above, both asked who it was, both stood there with mouths open when I said me. The doctor then said he'd never have believed it, as when I came into the office, all he saw was a slim man standing in front of him. That hit a spot with me, ive never ever been called slim before, not alone from a stranger. It really made my day/week/month

sexysize12

Amazing inspiration☺

totaloblivia

astgte wrote: »

Just to continue on a bit. I had a doctors appointment today, just an injection for carpel tunnel syndrome ive had for quite some time and in the surgery he was talking to his nurse and general conversation as he was getting prepped for doing it. He was talking about his wife and how she isnt into exercise, id just come from the gym and joined into the conversation, we chatted for a while and it just seemed right to mention my weight loss, I dont boast about it, I dont stick it in peoples faces, its just something ive done and im quite pleased with my results. Both him and the nurse said, nahhh, you wernt that big and I produced on my phone the picture above, both asked who it was, both stood there with mouths open when I said me. The doctor then said he'd never have believed it, as when I came into the office, all he saw was a slim man standing in front of him. That hit a spot with me, ive never ever been called slim before, not alone from a stranger. It really made my day/week/month

A satisfying moment after all your hard work!

Whittedo

bekim123 wrote: »

Perhaps the reason you don't see the change when you look in the mirror is because it's such a gradual change. Your image in the mirror today isn't much different than yesterday's image, but in the pictures you're seeing the difference between many days/weeks/years. It's the same as how relatives you live with don't change much, but when you move away and see them months/years later, you notice they have changed.

^^^^^This^^^^

The difference is amazing, but too bad that the weight loss made your hair turn grey

amy8400

So impressed with how far you've come and how well you've maintained. I find it hard to see myself as a thinner person too. I agree, it's hard to go to a store and purchase Mediums when you're used to XLs. I still question myself when I pull a Medium off the rack to go try it on. Just know that everyone on the outside is seeing you as a healthy and fit person. Keep reminding yourself of that each day

rocknlotsofrolls

looks like all of your hard work and dedication paid off. You should really be proud of yourself. You have an adorable little child, too, and I'm sure you are a lot more healthy! Way to go!

AngeBee18

Wow. Congratulations on your amazing achievement! it's an amazing transformation, and I can see why your doctor didn't believe you! You do just look like a tall, slim man

I agree with the self perception thing. The gradual change makes it so hard to see and mentally process the changes. I gave myself a shock the other day at work when I was walking towards a glass walled meeting room and saw my slim reflection walking towards me. It took me more we than a few seconds to realise that it was really me...

SteampunkSongbird

Even more impressive than the Simpsons sand sculpture behind you in the first photo, lol. Well done, you look great!

astgte

Whittedo wrote: »

bekim123 wrote: »

Perhaps the reason you don't see the change when you look in the mirror is because it's such a gradual change. Your image in the mirror today isn't much different than yesterday's image, but in the pictures you're seeing the difference between many days/weeks/years. It's the same as how relatives you live with don't change much, but when you move away and see them months/years later, you notice they have changed.

^^^^^This^^^^

The difference is amazing, but too bad that the weight loss made your hair turn grey

Me, grey hair, I dont know what youre talking about

wrenegade64

FREEKIN AWESOME DUDE!!! PROPS TO YOU!!!