feeling upset and disheartened

jennifer_255
jennifer_255 Posts: 86 Member
in Motivation and Support
im 5 ft 4 and right now 135 pounds i look at pictures of other people my height and weight, they look toned, slim and nowhere near as big as i do!!!! i don't get it?? is it because iv lost over 100 pounds and i have saggy/elasticated skin either way its really disheartening my goal weight was ten stone now iv put it to 9 and a half 2 pounds off it but im not gonna be happy there either!!! i dont wanna be 120 pounds it wont suit me ill get more excess skin on my arms and my thighs!!!

just feel awful if only i knew then what i know now!!!

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  • ncrugbyprop
    ncrugbyprop Posts: 96 Member
    Congrats on the weight loss. You've done a tremendous job. Given the amount of weight you lost, it may take some time for the skin to rebound. Do you do any weight training? It may be key to getting the look you want in the end.

    Once again, be proud of yourself. You've already achieved a tremendous goal
  • acogg
    acogg Posts: 1,870 Member
    You look great! There is a point where you feel skinny, but still fat and out of shape (been there). I have found lifting and body strength exercising is helping me to look perky again. Keep in mind that most people you are comparing yourself to have been working at becoming their best for a very long time, as in years, not months or weeks. Work the muscles to fill and perk up your body. Those other people decided that they weren't happy with their progress and put in the extra work to be better. You have to make the decision for yourself where you are happy with yourself and how much work you are willing to do to earn it.

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