1st time posting.ashamed of my body

I can see a difference, too, especially in your waist area! It will come off when you least expect it, too.

Im not a mother so i cant really relate but i will say that yes i can see a difference and i know you can reach your goals. The key i am finding is CONSISTENCY. Dont give up!

Congratulations on your loss.

That's a lot of little babies right in a row!!!!! Count your blessings

I've never experienced the pleasure (err...torture) of child bearing, but I've asked that same question to my husband. He gave a very similar answer. And even with that answer, it doesn't fix the hurt. Congrats on taking charge and taking your body back! The one thing I've struggled to learn is that patience is everything when it comes to transforming your body. If you can be patient and work hard, you will get what you want. And your kids will be oh so proud!!! P.S. Your pics are great! You can definitely see a lot of progress!

You're doing great!! Keep it up. The only place that Success comes before work is in the Dictionary. It's the best thing I've ever done in my life... to lose 50 lbs and find my true self. You CAN do it. Keep the faith girl!

PS - you talk about being ashamed of your body... I used to be a LOT heavier and I've fought most of the battle you are facing already. I look at my pictures from the past and I am STILL ashamed of how I used to look, how out of shape I was and so unhealthy, and just how unhappy I was... The thing I realize though, is that we are SO much harder on ourselves than anyone else is (unless it's some bully that has more insecurities than we do ourselves and they push that on us... I was the fat kid growing up...).

Don't be so hard on yourself, actually, don't be too hard on yourself. Accept your faults, and then accept that you're doing something about it and be happy that you have the strength to do that! The one really important thing is staying positive throughout this. People tend to eat and lounge when they are bummed, depressed, upset, bored, etc.. Stay positive to foster your ambition and even if you falter, remember this (one of my favourite quotes): "The road to success is paved with many failures." It's getting up and fighting through your own faults that is harder than anything, and that is exactly what makes us better people in the end. We all have faults, and we all mess up. Your true colours are shown when you choose what to do about it.

PS, here's a link to my before and after:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/688985-65-pounds-down-people-don-t-recognize-me-lol

I NEVER would have thought that I would get to be who I am now when I started my weight loss journey. Life changed. Correction: I changed my life. There were a lot of ups and downs along the way, (gains and losses) but I kept at it and... voila!

i have NEVER showed photos of my body as im ashamed that i have let myself go so much.

my story

10years ago i was 134lbs...then i got pregnant.and gained 50lbs with that pregnancy..never lost the weight after..a few years later i got pregnant again and gained more weight.6 months after having my 2nd child i found out i was 3 months pregnant lol..yeah that blew my mind..and of course i gained more weight.So after having my 3rd child i did lose some weight over the next few years but nothing wow..4 yrs after my 3rd child guess what? im pregnant yet again AND yes more weight added lol...my first child was vaginal and the rest all c-sections..its been 10 months since having my last child-got my tubes tied so he IS the last - a few weeks ago it really hit me that my body is horrible..i asked my husband how in the WORLD can he find me attractive?? he told me big or small you are MY wife and i love you!! it made me feel a bit better but i wanted to take my body back that same day....its been a few weeks now since i started working out...im not a strong person and tire easily so i have been walking every day and doing aerobics also each day...i cant really feel ive lost weight but i took photos back when i first started working out and then took photos today to see if theres a difference... can you see a difference?

im so Embarrassed to post these photos...

i dont know how to post a photo directly on here sorry ... but heres a link to my before and after

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f397/proud2Birish/Untitled-1.jpg

Yep. It's working for you. God bless, and keep up the good work.

That is awesome, you can really see progress.

We seem to be in similar spots.. though I keep refusing to be in pictures - my naughty children keep snapping them of me. *sigh* (must make a mental note to hide their devices! LOL!)

Like you, 11 yrs ago, I got pregnant gained 40 was happy when I lost it all and then some. Got pregnant again 18 months later and found out she was a special needs child (spina bifida) gained way too much with her then spent 7.5 months of hospital food (oh wait vending machine food and eating out!) - ya, didn't lose that weight. 18 months later pregnant again! with my 3rd (she was fine) Lost about 5 lbs of that (the first 3 are 2 yrs 3 months almost to the day apart.) The 4th surprise bundle arrived 3.5 yrs later - 3 months early due to high blood pressure which I still have. She is now 3 yrs old. And I have only begun to tackle my weight. I've tried off and on, but my heart and mind weren't it!

I'm not happy with my body image. Not happy that I still look 6 months pregnant 3 yrs later. Still have had people actually ask me when I'm due! (ouch!) But you're making the right decisions and taking steps to fix the problem. My hubby is also super supportive - but that is both a blessing and a curse! He is also an enabler - I want chocolate, he gets it, he wants something, he gets me chocolate (bribery!) LOL!

Keep doing what you're doing and know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Some days are minute by minute. Some days are easier than others... either way, one step at a time you'll get there!

There's a difference, and it's great that you have the courage to be honest with yourself. Keep up the progress :-)

I can see the changes!! Good job and keep up the good work, you can do it!

First off, I love that you and your husband have an open communication - that is fantastic. Secondly, you shouldn't be ashamed - yes, maybe your body isn't how you would prefer it to be, but you have children which I'm sure are so worth it. Third, there is a definite difference! You are moving in the right direction and it's fantastic! Keep it up! You are on your way!!