My success was short lived.....

JMarigold

Girlfriend! we are our worst enemies! 57lbs is a huge goal! you should definitely celebrate it! :bigsmile:

^^^^^This!!!

You can always think of it as "During" pic instead of an "After" pic but the truth is its nowhere NEAR ground zero!!!! It's a HUGE accomplishment.

kardsharp

Your success wasn't short lived! You still lost 57 ounds! Be proud of that. You are doing great! Do a happy dance and share your pics when you feel like it

Kristine

colorfulcupcakes

A photo is not just a photo. I can't find the link right now but I saw this website where the guy did a before and after pic on the same day and just used posing and lighting to create an "after" look, and it looked like he had lost weight. I say all this to suggest that maybe your "after" shot wasn't very flattering but that doesn't mean that you don't look like you lost 57 freaking pounds and look as amazing as the other photos you've seen on here!

Also, personally I find "improved looks" to just be the bonus benefit to losing weight. If I focus on looks sometimes it is demotivating if I don't feel like thinking about it on that day, it just doesn't get me into the gym. When I focus on all the health benefits - improved mood, energy, some health issues that went away - well that ALWAYS makes it worth it!!

57 pounds is amazing, you have really accomplished something great!

EvEboEvie

Shame and humiliation are no longer part of your vocabulary!! You are on a journey toward health and fitness, and you have made AMAZING progress. Your body is a temple and it is NOTHING to be ashamed of. Be blessed and encouraged in knowing that you are loved by others and now you are working on showing love to yourself by being healthy and fit!!

Zodiacsmom

Honey, you better believe when I hit 57 pounds there will be pics posted!!! Yoiu have to learn to love you regardless of your weight and be proud of yourself. Getting skinny wont make ya happy, and you can end up in dangerous territory if you can't recognize your progress! Post those pics I bet we will see a HUGE difference!!!

hanna6774

So trying again......
BEFORE in August/11




AFTER





Keeping my fingers crossed, first that they appear, second that they aren't huge!

Naffry

You need to add [/img] to the end of the pictures

annib37

For serious! You really can tell a difference. And I am not just being nice. You really really can. You should be very proud of your hard work

MerryMutt

Hang in there. I lost 32 pounds 10+ years ago and gained them all back. Now I'm down about 10 of those pounds and would like to shed the other 20+. I'm having trouble staying motivated even though my daughter is getting married in May. I think I have to commit to tracking every day.

Zodiacsmom

I can TOTALLY see a difference, although the actual pics didnt post, I went to them individually ))

hanna6774

So the pictures are huge but they are here. Thanks again for the positive comments. I will try to post smaller ones next time!

Stobbs88

I'm new to this site, you should be proud to have lost 57lb that is a lot of weight, I'd love to be in your shoes.

Hannova

From one Hanna to another, a word of advice:

Go to a pet food store and march straight to the dog food aisle. Pull out 60 pounds of bagged dog food. It doesn't matter if it's in 10 pound or 20 pound bags, or a combination.

Line them up on the floor and take a good look. Would you like to pick them all up and carry them around a bit? All day? For months? No?

It's a LOT of weight, but you can now clearly visualize that you have made a huge accomplishment so far. Yes, you've made a HUGE difference. Don't give up!

des24rob

agreed! 57 lb weight loss is a MAJOR accomplishment. It's okay to have more goals on weight loss/ toning/inches lost but give yourself some credit for how far you're come.

d2rala

I'm one of those people who can add 15 lbs or take off 15 lbs and not change my clothing size. It used to frustrate the bejesus out of me that someone else could lose 2 lbs and drop a size.
The trick is to remember that all of us are unique, and to learn to stop comparing ourselves to others.
(Unless it is to say - jesz, I'm sure glad I don't have those tiny toothpick arms that Angelina Jolie just showed off!)
Keep up the good work, keep tracking your sucess!

ahmpierce1

57 pounds is an amazing and HUGE accomplishment. Don't sell yourself short!!! You are doing amazing!

davidqtn

I can't wait til I've lost 57 pounds. Even if you don't see it right now, think of how much healthier you are! Keep it up!

beattie1

Your cheeks! Your chin! They're so much slimmer than before. I think if you got the courage up to post the bathing suit pics there would be plenty of compliments. Maybe you can post them in a few months when you'll look even better. :-)

ntabbert

I say AMEN to losing 57 pounds! And I'm certain if you post before and after pictures WE will see the difference!!! I've just begun my journey and I have bad days too... but after losing over 10 pounds I see the difference in my face and I keep telling myself the rest of my body will catch up soon enough! Hang in there!!!

devilsangel2

I can see a massive difference. You are being far too hard on yourself, try to take a look at those photos and pretend they are someone else. Stand tall and feel very, very proud of what you have achieved.