Not a Ton of Weight Loss... but Seeing Progress

poeco76
poeco76 Posts: 139 Member
in Success Stories
I haven't been one to post very often in the forums, though I do enjoy reading about success stories and seeing the changes in individuals. I have posted some frustrations with not seeing the scale number dropping, but a couple of weeks ago, I found a photo I'd taken around the first part of the year. I understand now why I had hid it from myself because it isn't pretty (well, I look like a dork in the photo the way I'm smiling... AND it isn't pretty). I had signed up in January with MFP, but never actually used it until the second week of March, so apparently I was in massive denial about myself. Anyway, so when I found this photo not too many days ago, I thought I should try to recreate the photo to see if there were any changes... and hey, I do look a bit different.

While there are small changes physically taking place, I am feeling so strong (stronger than I've felt in my adult life, I have to say), and I completely believe that I can see this through as a lifestyle change. I have a long, long way to go, but I love to see others' photos, so I'm hoping I did this right and I am able to share mine here.

Mebeforenow.jpg

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  • poeco76
    poeco76 Posts: 139 Member
    Okay, so that worked for half of the photo... :O) Let's see if I can get the other half here.

    July12.jpg
  • poeco76
    poeco76 Posts: 139 Member
    Seriously? Am I too dumb to do this or what... last attempt, I promise. :O)

    Mebeforenow.jpg
  • poeco76
    poeco76 Posts: 139 Member
    Alrighty then... I give up. Can't seem to get the whole thing in to one shot. Maybe in another 6 months I will learn how to properly upload a photo! If you can use a link, I"ll link it here: http://s1079.photobucket.com/albums/w516/poetess76/?action=view&current=Mebeforenow.jpg
  • murphy612
    murphy612 Posts: 734 Member
    I can see both and there is more than just a little difference!! And you're BEAUTIFUL by the way! Well done :) feeling strong is very powerful, remember to hold onto that feeling as things get difficult and you will be successful beyond belief. Keep up the good work girlie!
  • poeco76
    poeco76 Posts: 139 Member
    I can see both and there is more than just a little difference!! And you're BEAUTIFUL by the way! Well done :) feeling strong is very powerful, remember to hold onto that feeling as things get difficult and you will be successful beyond belief. Keep up the good work girlie!

    Oh, I am so glad you can see them both. I now know why I don't post photos! ARGH. :O) And, thank you so much... you are very sweet. I firmly believe that I will be successful. Thank you for your kind words.
  • geishamari
    geishamari Posts: 4
    I definitely see a difference! You are gorgeous! Keep up the good work! :)
  • poeco76
    poeco76 Posts: 139 Member
    I definitely see a difference! You are gorgeous! Keep up the good work! :)

    Thank you so much! I am excited to see some changes, certainly. :O)
  • cjhart81
    cjhart81 Posts: 200 Member
    There is a big difference. well done and keep up the good work! :)
  • MindyG150
    MindyG150 Posts: 1,296 Member
    Great work and yes, every little bit helps!
  • ChcolateLady11
    ChcolateLady11 Posts: 359
    I can see it! great job!
  • shannonmch
    shannonmch Posts: 194 Member
    Wow! If your face isthat much smaller, I can only imagine the change in your body! Congratulations)
  • 47Jacqueline
    47Jacqueline Posts: 6,993 Member
    I can see both and there is more than just a little difference!! And you're BEAUTIFUL by the way! Well done :) feeling strong is very powerful, remember to hold onto that feeling as things get difficult and you will be successful beyond belief. Keep up the good work girlie!

    excellent job. Wht a change
  • poeco76
    poeco76 Posts: 139 Member
    Wow! If your face isthat much smaller, I can only imagine the change in your body! Congratulations)

    I wish! :O) It all seems to come out of my face/neck first. {giggle} But, clothes are starting to get loose, so that's a great sign.

    Thanks again to everyone for all your kind words.

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