Weight Loss Dream Came True!

PartyKardy

Okay so I think a lot of people talk about the real important reasons to lose weight. Such as; being healthy, being fit, being strong, having energy, avoiding diseases etc.

But I think deep down many of us have a weight loss dream that’s more petty...and this one is mine!

So I’m a huge nerd and I’ve always loved the idea of cosplaying but never wanted to do it because I knew I’d never make an accurate portrayal.
Well after almost losing 100lbs I decided THIS WAS MY YEAR! And I chose the character Kasumi from the Dead or Alive series. Which basically left the bottom half of my body naked and... I felt incredible wearing it!

This is like one of my weight loss ultimate dreams come true!

kjurassic

Wow! You look amazing! Loved the side by side comparison pics! Good job!

SewErinn

Congratulations!

SewErinn

I also love the side by side pics!

dhiammarath

Congrats!! That's awesome!! I have always wanted to cosplay too, at times. I bought a lovely kimono (full fitted, winter kimono in silk with all the pieces) in Kyoto that I'm hoping will fit me much better, too, when I reach goal (still far off XD) rather than looking awkwardly like a dressed up, lumpy sweet potato. XD XD

You look amazing!! Congrats on all your hard work! Love the outfit!

SaturnsbestMoon

Love it!!! Girl you rocked that Cosplay!!! You are amazing!

babysaffy

You look amazing!! Your cheekbones (on your face- I hasten to add lol ) are to die for!

rontuueyeslikeafox

You look beautiful!

rainbowblu

Awesome! Im proud of you!

PartyKardy

dhiammarath wrote: »

Congrats!! That's awesome!! I have always wanted to cosplay too, at times. I bought a lovely kimono (full fitted, winter kimono in silk with all the pieces) in Kyoto that I'm hoping will fit me much better, too, when I reach goal (still far off XD) rather than looking awkwardly like a dressed up, lumpy sweet potato. XD XD

You look amazing!! Congrats on all your hard work! Love the outfit!

I live in Japan so I’ve felt the struggle of looking like a potato in a kimono. They want everything on the body very flat in a kimono haha

You got this! If I can go from obese to walking around Tokyo half naked and feeling myself I believe ANYTHING is possible!!

steveko89

Congratulations! Your pictures look fantastic!

Cosplay has been a huge motivator for me as well and what really spurned me getting into weightlifting back in 2015. I stick to pretty mainstream superhero characters (Captain America, Superman, Daredevil) so adding muscle without getting fat again was target. It's only happened a couple of times but I love the reaction if someone asks if I'm wearing a muscle suit, or they're assuming I am until I put my arm around them for a photo. I went from doughy, skinny fat nerd to a member of the 1000-lb club, so I agree that we can often limit ourselves with our own expectations.

PartyKardy

@steveko89 I definitely went on my own journey to build back some muscle after weight loss in preparation for this character since she’s quite bootylicious haha.

That’s probably the best feeling ever to have people expect a fake muscle suit only to find out you’re all natural! 😝

jmbeckford

amazing! I literally just screamed for you girl you are killin’ this!

PartyKardy

jmbeckford wrote: »

amazing! I literally just screamed for you girl you are killin’ this!

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Thank you so much! I love how supportive people can be here of total strangers!

We rise together! We don’t have to bring others down! ❤️

_aenyeweddien_

you're an inspiration! you look amazing

dhiammarath

PartyKardy wrote: »

dhiammarath wrote: »

Congrats!! That's awesome!! I have always wanted to cosplay too, at times. I bought a lovely kimono (full fitted, winter kimono in silk with all the pieces) in Kyoto that I'm hoping will fit me much better, too, when I reach goal (still far off XD) rather than looking awkwardly like a dressed up, lumpy sweet potato. XD XD

You look amazing!! Congrats on all your hard work! Love the outfit!

I live in Japan so I’ve felt the struggle of looking like a potato in a kimono. They want everything on the body very flat in a kimono haha

You got this! If I can go from obese to walking around Tokyo half naked and feeling myself I believe ANYTHING is possible!!

Thank you!! I can’t wait to try it on again when I’m closer to goal! I lived in Japan for work for a time; I know that struggle so well! Plus, still working for a Japanese company, I want to not be the biggest American at the table, so to speak. >.>

matthewroten

Congrats! and Goodness gracious!

PartyKardy

dhiammarath wrote: »

PartyKardy wrote: »

dhiammarath wrote: »

Congrats!! That's awesome!! I have always wanted to cosplay too, at times. I bought a lovely kimono (full fitted, winter kimono in silk with all the pieces) in Kyoto that I'm hoping will fit me much better, too, when I reach goal (still far off XD) rather than looking awkwardly like a dressed up, lumpy sweet potato. XD XD

You look amazing!! Congrats on all your hard work! Love the outfit!

I live in Japan so I’ve felt the struggle of looking like a potato in a kimono. They want everything on the body very flat in a kimono haha

You got this! If I can go from obese to walking around Tokyo half naked and feeling myself I believe ANYTHING is possible!!

Thank you!! I can’t wait to try it on again when I’m closer to goal! I lived in Japan for work for a time; I know that struggle so well! Plus, still working for a Japanese company, I want to not be the biggest American at the table, so to speak. >.>

Yes I have been the fat American in Japan and it’s not a great time.
Especially since the Japanese are not shy about saying things that are rude in our culture.

But it is that much sweeter when a Japanese person says they think I’m very skinny because I know their standards are high haha

dhiammarath

PartyKardy wrote: »

dhiammarath wrote: »

PartyKardy wrote: »

dhiammarath wrote: »

Congrats!! That's awesome!! I have always wanted to cosplay too, at times. I bought a lovely kimono (full fitted, winter kimono in silk with all the pieces) in Kyoto that I'm hoping will fit me much better, too, when I reach goal (still far off XD) rather than looking awkwardly like a dressed up, lumpy sweet potato. XD XD

You look amazing!! Congrats on all your hard work! Love the outfit!

I live in Japan so I’ve felt the struggle of looking like a potato in a kimono. They want everything on the body very flat in a kimono haha

You got this! If I can go from obese to walking around Tokyo half naked and feeling myself I believe ANYTHING is possible!!

Thank you!! I can’t wait to try it on again when I’m closer to goal! I lived in Japan for work for a time; I know that struggle so well! Plus, still working for a Japanese company, I want to not be the biggest American at the table, so to speak. >.>

Yes I have been the fat American in Japan and it’s not a great time.
Especially since the Japanese are not shy about saying things that are rude in our culture.

But it is that much sweeter when a Japanese person says they think I’m very skinny because I know their standards are high haha

That's awesome!! Their standards ARE high! Congrats.

My goal for my next trip to Japan: be able to shop in the fancy stores in Ebisu and Hiro-o, even if I buy nothing... it's the ability more than anything else.

keezo1

You look amazing