48 pounds later, my face is back!

postrockandcats

All this time, I'd been looking at my body. I didn't realize until tonight that my face had changed! And even then, I didn't see it until people said something about the recent pic :bigsmile:

THIS is why I'm taking pics along the way!

Dollymaker

You look wonderful!

MyChocolateDiet

Yay, good for you...getting brave MAY take pics but unsure yet. People like you are what's making me think I might. You look very pretty, you can still it's you but you look quite different and your artwork is appreciated, that's cool to look at the background and stuff. if you're artsy have you ever gone on polyvore?

GreekAmericanChrissy

Beautiful transformation

mrsejennings

Great!! U look younger too!!!

Zaggytiddies

LOVE!! Congrats!

holliwood97

All this time, I'd been looking at my body. I didn't realize until tonight that my face had changed! And even then, I didn't see it until people said something about the recent pic :bigsmile:

THIS is why I'm taking pics along the way!

you look GREAT!!! how long have you been on it? and have you just followed the recommended calories from MFP? you've done so well... any other tips youve learned or tried?

postrockandcats

Thank you, everyone!!! :flowerforyou:

Yay, good for you...getting brave MAY take pics but unsure yet. People like you are what's making me think I might. You look very pretty, you can still it's you but you look quite different and your artwork is appreciated, that's cool to look at the background and stuff. if you're artsy have you ever gone on polyvore?

I almost didn't take pics. I didn't take my before body pic until I was about 5 pounds in and I really had to work myself up to it. The exercise of forcing myself to see my body actually helped me come to terms with myself (think "being fat doesn't define me, it's just where my body is right now"). And now I'm able to see my progress. So do it! :happy:

I'm a graphic designer, so I can't leave well enough alone :laugh:

Klem4

Big change! Beautiful! great work!!

postrockandcats

you look GREAT!!! how long have you been on it? and have you just followed the recommended calories from MFP? you've done so well... any other tips youve learned or tried?

Thank you! I've been doing this since the middle of July 2012

I follow MFP's caloric guidelines. I don't really pay attention to macros, I just try to keep a balance. I use a Fitbit, too.

Activity-wise, other than my gym time, I'm pretty much sitting down at the computer all the time. When I'm at the gym, I'm running (I used C25K) and heavy lifting.

I find that when I overthink things, I'm not as successful. I eat what I want in moderation, work out 3-4 days a week and don't worry about it so long as the scale and the measuring tape numbers are going in the right direction. But, that's me! I am lucky in that I don't have huge food issues other than portion control ("oh, THAT'S a cup??"). No binge eating/ purging/ trigger foods, so my struggle isn't as great as some.

So, be realistic, be kind to yourself and have a sense of humor.

tinatedsyd

You look sooo different and younger too! I think it's a good idea to take pics along our wt loss journey. I need to start doing that too!

thanks for the suggestion:happy:

averyhadleigh

You look fantastic... and I love your viewpoint on losing weight! Such a great attitude!

kali31337

You look great!!

happyheart15

You look great, and younger too!

postrockandcats

Thank you, everyone

prettymorbidity

oh wow ! you look like a modern day pin up girl! gorgeous lips and eyes! way to go!

icandowhateveriputmymindto

Looking gorgeous

erinxo13

amazing!

happy_vegan

wonderful! keep up the awesome work

daydream_believer

you look beautiful! thinner AND younger keep it up!

skinnybitchbarbie27

Wow lookin awesome! Your skin tone has a healthier glow!

craignev

Nice work...well done!

bjs06

you look beautiful!

SheenSZF

Looking good!. Thanks for the pictures - they're very motivational

Fat2FitQueen

wow you look amazing keep up the good work this works when you work it & even tho we are not friends on here you have def. inspired me 2day so I want 2 thank you my name is annette (f096637) feel free to add me if you would like... you have an amazing day....and thanks again...((((HUGS)))

laurie62ann

Just beautiful!! Great Job!

postrockandcats

Oh, wow- I hadn't noticed this got resurrected! Thanks everyone!!

:flowerforyou: :drinker:

Rottnme

Looking at how peoples faces transform has become one of my favorite things on this site. I find it amazing how much difference it can make and how many people look so much happier. Congrats, be proud of yourself, and keep up the great work!

jakidb

wow! you look gr8t!

Lilihel

Beautiful!

BrendaLee

It's always nice to get your face back! I look forward to seeing actual bone structure in my face again.