What ten pounds looks like in my face:

infamousmk

I normally wear a LOT of makeup, but today I went fresh-faced and took a pic. (I'm known to take pics of myself just about every day anyway...) Decided to do a comparison shot from earlier this year. Photo on the left is from about March or so (when I was probably above 218, but had really stopped checking), and photo on the right is from today. I hope it doesn't get cut off in the forum, but I bet it will....

[img]http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy109/lovesdenvergirl/self portraits/081011a.jpg[/img]

infamousmk

Here:

[img]http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy109/lovesdenvergirl/self portraits/DSC01887.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy109/lovesdenvergirl/self portraits/DSC02763.jpg[/img]

Chunkabutt83

awesome job! I can for sure see the difference! I tend to lose weight in my face first also

GinaKiss89

What a great idea! Keep up the good work. I love it when we can tell we are changing.

hiyakitten

I wish....... I lost 10 lbs and I have no idea where. I think I lose it in my chest first which is dissappointing because you can't really tell... I feel at a lull with it and I REALLY want to stay motivated just don't know how.

LotsOtots5

Wow right on!! You look great!!!

Chunkabutt83

I wish....... I lost 10 lbs and I have no idea where. I think I lose it in my chest first which is dissappointing because you can't really tell... I feel at a lull with it and I REALLY want to stay motivated just don't know how.

its hard when you dont notice the difference, ive yo-yo'd so many times! Usually when i give up is when i stop seeing the change. Dont do that to yourself! Keep working and the difference will be unsurmountable!

cpegasus01

You look great! and so much prettier without all of the paint! Lol I used to be the same way with my makeup, Nowadays, it has to be for a good reason for me to put a lot of makeup on. I just feel soooo much better without it!

Riley4ever

Well Done!

Riley4ever

I wish....... I lost 10 lbs and I have no idea where. I think I lose it in my chest first which is dissappointing because you can't really tell... I feel at a lull with it and I REALLY want to stay motivated just don't know how.

Do you ever take any measurements? Can really recommend it. I've lost 10lbs which am pleased about but I was gobsmacked when I compared measurements before and after as I had lost 5" off my waist! If you go to the check-in tab, you can add whatever you like i.e. bust, waist, hips measurements. I also track my BMI as I'm anticipating it will be very motivating to no longer be obese (BMI < 30) and no longer be overweight (BMI < 25), in the Tools section you can calculate your BMI. Hope that gives you something to try out and motivate. I'm also going to brave standing in my bra + pants and take photo's every 10lbs and if I make it to GW I may actually post them up on this site! Good Luck

Gatormommyof4

that is great, Keep up the good work!!! I notice it in my fast first as well, but I also agree to keep track of your measurements. I never had before but I am now. I noticed after I had lost 7 lbs. that I had already lost 3 inches from my waist. I've lost 12lbs now and have lost a total of 5 in. from my waist. My hips and neck are still the same, but I am already losing my double chin. :-)

NotGoddess

You look great! I can see a difference beyond the makeup-keep taking the photos to compare like a time-lapse photo.

The picture on the wall behind you tho....maybe it's just the angle of the photo but it looks crooked (sorry, it distracted me).

infamousmk

You look great! and so much prettier without all of the paint! Lol I used to be the same way with my makeup, Nowadays, it has to be for a good reason for me to put a lot of makeup on. I just feel soooo much better without it!

Thank you. I still love wearing makeup. A good reason to wear it is because I enjoy it in my world. I don't wear makeup to cover or hide my skin or my face, I am a makeup hobbyist and like to play with the colors and textures.

infamousmk

You look great! I can see a difference beyond the makeup-keep taking the photos to compare like a time-lapse photo.

The picture on the wall behind you tho....maybe it's just the angle of the photo but it looks crooked (sorry, it distracted me).

You know, everyone always says that when I take pictures from this spot!! The photo is level, but for some reason the angles of the image in the photo coupled with the angle I hold the camera always makes it look crooked! Weird stuff, man!

reidhome

FABULOUS!! You look great!

fabi8081

You look great!! Keep up the good work!

infamousmk

Thank you all! I'm really a visual kind of girl, so seeing some results means a ton to me.

Ocarina

you without make up on!! You can pull both off. I can really see a difference. It will be epic to see 20lbs difference

dovesgate

Off topic but... what kind of foundation do you use?

ma66ie72

You know, I think you’re more beautiful without make up. Really.

infamousmk

Off topic but... what kind of foundation do you use?

I use MAC Studio Fix Fluid topped with MAC Mineralize Skin Finish (and sprayed down with a lot of fixing spray!). I blend a cool and warm tone in two different shades because I'm not specifically cool or warm toned.

BeautyCrys

You look great w/o all of the make up! Natural beauty is the BEST beauty!

hiyakitten

I like both pictures as far as makeup goes.... I also like makeup as a hobby especially eye makeup. I normally wear makeup to work but not on weekends when I am playing with the kiddos... I LOVE myself both ways. Sooo jelous of you losing the weight in your face.. super proud of the 10lbs! nice job. I think it is a great idea to take pics and like someone else had mentioned taking measurements and BMI could be a good motivator. I am going to start doing that as well because only using lbs lost as my motivator is not good enough to keep me going... good luck to everyone.