Extremely obese to "average"? PICS PLEASE!

cbferriss

I'm not average yet, but getting there.

BRANDYGR8MOVES

I think "extremely" obese is somewhat subjective, but I was considerably obese before. I am now healthy. :bigsmile:
me @ 227 in June 2011
me @ 153 in June 2012

thats my sis she is my insperation and one day ill have a before and after pic i hope as good as hers

PlunderBunneh

Not sure if I was extremely obese yet in this picture, but I would guess I was about 240-250ish on the left, and at 180 on the right. I'm 5'8.



Next time you are feeling unmotivated about the amount you have lost, head to the grocery store and pick up some sacks of potatoes. If you've lost 20 pounds, grab 20 pounds of potatoes and just hold them up for a minute. Its incredibly motivating to realize exactly how much that measly 20 weighs. You'll float out of the store, I promise.

elri1908

Some very inspirational photos! Well done to all of you on your awesome efforts! That's why you got the results!

Cheri_Moves

I think "extremely" obese is somewhat subjective, but I was considerably obese before. I am now healthy. :bigsmile:
me @ 227 in June 2011
me @ 153 in June 2012

thats my sis she is my insperation and one day ill have a before and after pic i hope as good as hers

Ahhh, thanks Brandy! I can't wait to see you guys in A WEEK!!!!!!! So exciting!!! And, just for the record, I believe in you :flowerforyou:

Awake_Alive

I am stunned and overwhelmed with gratitude to each of you who posted pictures (you all look AMAZING!!!!!!!) and to each of you who took the time to write something...you all inspire me!!! Thank you!

nat270

Good job! You look great! I'm just starting - hoping I'll look like that in a year.

mandybobs65

a couple of before pictures


me with my 10 stone award (over 140lb lost)

my blog has a few more piccies and info on my journey if you wanna see must do an update at some point! life getting in the way

http://fatflutterby.blogspot.co.uk/

OMG you look fantastic, you look sooo much younger. What an inspiration!

shadshad

WOW WOW WOW...you look great man

schparks

love this thread! thanks for the inspirational pics.

direwolfprincess

Agreed, everyone looks marvelous. Congratulations on the fantastic progress!

confusedtracey

ya i think the way i see myself in my head is harder to deal with, than what my friend think xxx

JulieDerda

brayaddie

Not sure if I was extremely obese yet in this picture, but I would guess I was about 240-250ish on the left, and at 180 on the right. I'm 5'8.



Next time you are feeling unmotivated about the amount you have lost, head to the grocery store and pick up some sacks of potatoes. If you've lost 20 pounds, grab 20 pounds of potatoes and just hold them up for a minute. Its incredibly motivating to realize exactly how much that measly 20 weighs. You'll float out of the store, I promise.

Loved that "You'll float out of the store!!" makes you think ;-)

dani0626_diary

I know that everyone is different... but..... Your progress is awesome. I been doing this for 7 months and have only lost 15 pounds. I am so discouraged. but NOT about to quit!!!

jfrankic

That's me! It took me about a year. Though to be fair, I'm not quiiiiiite at an average BMI yet but I'm pretty close.

Success story thread here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/632212-one-year-120-pounds-lost-with-pics
How I did it blog entry here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/ShannonMpls/view/-how-did-you-do-it-262680

Pics (more in the above links):

You look awesome! Insane in my opinion that you are not considered "average".

moniquepreher

Wow...You don't even look like the same person!! You look so young!

moniquepreher

awesome!!

AmyS1975

I think "extremely" obese is somewhat subjective, but I was considerably obese before. I am now healthy. :bigsmile:
me @ 227 in June 2011
me @ 153 in June 2012

Wooooooooow! Insane! Very inspiring!

angelicasmommy

I was around 200 when I got pregnant. Ballooned to 238. This is me about 3 weeks before she was born. March 2010


July 2010



My daughter's first birthday


She turned 2 in March and I've pretty much stalled out. I look the same as the last picture. I keep going back and forth between 165 and 170. I got down to 162 at one point, and as high as 174. I'm currently at 166.

Jo_permiegirl

Well what's average because I feel like when I'm there I'm still going to think I'm extremely obese, which is where I started and I'm technically still there.

Look at how far you have come... don't focus on how far you have to go... I am half way on my journey and having what seems to be a set back with my motivation but I know that this is part of the journey so it's ok.

Don't give up on yourself. I have learnt that I am the only one that can keep me in check. and you need you

Jo_permiegirl

I think "extremely" obese is somewhat subjective, but I was considerably obese before. I am now healthy. :bigsmile:
me @ 227 in June 2011
me @ 153 in June 2012

WOW WOW WOW... you look amazing, you must feel like you life has started again.... fit and healthy. Your an inspiration, thank you

KembaKing

wow!

Jo_permiegirl

Last Year @420 - Yesterday @285

Amazing transformation. Thank you for sharing. What started your journey?

cm1458

You can do it!!!! I believe in you never give up :flowerforyou:


263


150 (still going)

and you ALL look amazing! you guys are awesome! :flowerforyou:

hapoo100

I've shared before. 262 on the left, 215 on the right, Im currently 200 and need to redo this :bigsmile:

angelicasmommy

How do you guys put your pics on here and not just a url?

cm1458

How do you guys put your pics on here and not just a url?

this will help.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/104076-posting-pictures-on-the-boards-tutorial

angelicasmommy

Thanks!

sunnyshine1313

I can relate. I want to lose 100 lbs and im right in the middle of my goal. Its hard not to feel overwhelmed when you have a good amount to lose. I look at myself in the mirror and i feel like i look the same. I originally thought that i would have been content with my body if i could just lose 50 lbs (that was my original goal). Now i look at myself and i think im still huge and see everything that needs fixing. But, side by sides do help. I actually just did one today from the side and compared it to one from a month before i started this journey. It made me feel better. I'll share...

You look amazing! Great job so far, can definitely see a difference between the two, thanks so much for sharing!