I Am A Work In Progress

agreenid

Slightly over 5'7.
HW: 290 +
SW: 198
CW: 193
GW1: 160

Yesterday I walked into the Zara that just opened and tried on some clothes. All of the pants I tried on were size 8 or 10. All the size 10s fit. Most of the 8s did as well. I had grabbed a handful of tops as well. This one that I ended up buying is a size medium. I can't even tell you the last time I wore a medium--Jr. High, I think.

I met my mom for coffee during my lunch break today and had her take this picture. The first thing I want to do, my instinct, is to pick it apart. The arm fat, the pudgy bits, the--but you know what? Screw that. I bought a size medium, in a normal store. I am wearing my size 8 jeans from Anne Taylor. I am a work in progress but I am progressing. I feel healthy and strong and proud of the body that I am working with.

And I feel pretty damn amazing today.

amycfatnomore

good job!

annette_15

You look great, and carry the weight extremely well!

agreenid

Whoops! Just realized I put CW as 193--it should be 173! Of course I can't go back and edit... at least I marked the picture right.

Slightly over 5'7.
HW: 290 +
SW: 198
CW: 173
GW1: 160

Thanks guys for your support--it's amazing what 24 pounds off can feel like!

carlstokes8

Great thanks for the Motivation

alwilson1974

Congratulations! You look awesome.

Jmgkamp

awesome!!!

rebeccaEsmith

You go girl

lesaw01

Great job, you look awesome!!

PatsyFitzpatrick

WTG!!

healthy_life2015

You look so great and your attitude is even better! Sometimes learning to be kind to ourselves is harder than losing weight will ever be!

Happymom83

I think you look amazing!

Diana_GettingFit

You look great!

agreenid

healthy_life2015 wrote: »

You look so great and your attitude is even better! Sometimes learning to be kind to ourselves is harder than losing weight will ever be!

This is so true! It is a constant reminder that I have made a commitment to being healthier and that the goal isn't "thin" it's "fit". I'm getting there--every day is a new day to keep working on it. Having a community and support system like MFP has made all the difference!

erojoy

I love this post, and you look awesome by the way!

janiep81

You look so good!

Your stats are similar to mine. I'm 5'7.5" and my goal weight is 159. You appear to carry your weight like I do, and I'd be thrilled to look like you! The last time I weighed 175 (my lowest in adulthood, I think), I wore a 10... sometimes an 8 on a really good day. I can't wait to get back there again... and then to keep going!