Never Been So Happy to See a Fat Photo - Definite Changes!

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  • KeegansMomma
    KeegansMomma Posts: 156
    You're looking great! :)

    I'm one of those people like you who doesn't see the changes. Now, I also haven't lost 50 pounds like you...I'm only down about 8. But, I know the more I lose I'm bound to think the same as you "I'm just not seeing it". *shrugs* Who knows...guess we'll see when I start really dropping the pounds. :D
  • Mbishop7684
    Mbishop7684 Posts: 171 Member
    You could have been sucking in when you took the first measurements? That happened to me initially because I didn't want to see how big I actually was! (still in a bit of denial I guess lol) These pictures speak VOLUMES. Remember getting healthy isn't just about numbers in any aspect but how you FEEL inside and out. I bet you have more energy, you are happier, its easier to bike? I'm willing to venture after 50lbs you are doing things that used to be difficult and are just a bit easier and you probably didn't even realize! For me- 15lbs? I have noticed its not so hard to walk up the stairs anymore. I can run just a bit further than I used to and my body re-cooperates faster! Take note of the small changes :-) YOU ARE DOING AMAZING KEEP IT UP and REVEL in the small simple changes your body is making every day! :-) CONGRATULATIONS!
  • SweetLillyM
    SweetLillyM Posts: 58
    You look great! :)
  • poeco76
    poeco76 Posts: 139 Member
    You're looking great! :)

    I'm one of those people like you who doesn't see the changes. Now, I also haven't lost 50 pounds like you...I'm only down about 8. But, I know the more I lose I'm bound to think the same as you "I'm just not seeing it". *shrugs* Who knows...guess we'll see when I start really dropping the pounds. :D

    In the first photo, I had already lost a few pounds... and when I saw the photo later, I wanted to cry. Here I was, feeling all fabulous about myself for losing some weight, and then I see that. Ugh. You will see it too. I really think that photos can be helpful. Hang in there! :O)
  • Desitweety
    Desitweety Posts: 37
    You look great! I can big channge! Congrats!
  • healthyCAL
    healthyCAL Posts: 41 Member
    Holy smokes! You are a rock star! 4 months and what a transformation. I am inspired.
  • poeco76
    poeco76 Posts: 139 Member
    You could have been sucking in when you took the first measurements? That happened to me initially because I didn't want to see how big I actually was! (still in a bit of denial I guess lol) These pictures speak VOLUMES. Remember getting healthy isn't just about numbers in any aspect but how you FEEL inside and out. I bet you have more energy, you are happier, its easier to bike? I'm willing to venture after 50lbs you are doing things that used to be difficult and are just a bit easier and you probably didn't even realize! For me- 15lbs? I have noticed its not so hard to walk up the stairs anymore. I can run just a bit further than I used to and my body re-cooperates faster! Take note of the small changes :-) YOU ARE DOING AMAZING KEEP IT UP and REVEL in the small simple changes your body is making every day! :-) CONGRATULATIONS!

    I want to believe that I wouldn't do that to myself, but who knows? I was in a horrible frame of mind when I started out and knew how big I was getting. It wouldn't surprise me at all if that is the case. I have "accurate" measurements now though, so at least I can move forward and know what is actually changing. :O)

    Thank you so much!
  • futurestarz
    futurestarz Posts: 510
    Huge change!!! You look great :) Way to go!
  • gabriellejayde
    gabriellejayde Posts: 607 Member
    wow, I see a huge difference!
    YOu must have measured wrong... your waist is so obviously smaller!
  • irishcanadianwoman
    irishcanadianwoman Posts: 147
    Wonderful changes! Congrats to you. You look great and I think you must feel better too!
    Looking forward to another picture post in 4 months.
  • poeco76
    poeco76 Posts: 139 Member
    wow, I see a huge difference!
    YOu must have measured wrong... your waist is so obviously smaller!

    You would think, right? So crazy. Plus, the waist band on all of my pants are huge now. I just don't know how I could've measured that wrong.

    Thank you so much!
  • ckhardeman
    ckhardeman Posts: 195 Member
    Wow!!! You look great. Good Job.
  • poeco76
    poeco76 Posts: 139 Member
    Wonderful changes! Congrats to you. You look great and I think you must feel better too!
    Looking forward to another picture post in 4 months.

    Me too! :O) I hope to see another significant amount of change... but above all, I am so happy to feel better physically and be able to do all of the things I love.
  • lisamcr61
    lisamcr61 Posts: 4
    definate change !! keep going, u look great!!
  • GTOgirl1969
    GTOgirl1969 Posts: 2,527 Member
    You're looking great :smile:
  • CassandraMarie3
    CassandraMarie3 Posts: 147 Member
    amazing! keep it up! I cannot stress how important photos are...even if you feel silly taking them, you will thank yourself later!
  • Lisaherbalmomma
    Lisaherbalmomma Posts: 63
    In four months? You are totally amazing! You look fantastic in your cycling photo and are developing a gorgeous shape! And yes, you measured wrong-you are so much smaller in the waist now! Keep up the hard work-you are doing a great job!
  • danabromley
    danabromley Posts: 87 Member
    Thats fabulous there's definitely a big change, and just four months is so great. What's your secret?
  • mimigyal
    mimigyal Posts: 53 Member
    wow, that's amazing! Good job
  • poeco76
    poeco76 Posts: 139 Member
    Thats fabulous there's definitely a big change, and just four months is so great. What's your secret?

    It really isn't a secret. I have been overweight my entire life and I've lost good chunks in the past, however, I've always gone into it with the wrong mindset. In the past, I would tell myself that I wasn't allowed to have anything "bad," and that "someday" this would all be over and I could go back to "normal." But, what is normal for a person who's been fat her whole life? The reality is, I was starving myself to lose quickly, and it all just came back on. This time, I eat what I know I should most of the time, but if we go out to dinner on the weekend, I don't freak out if it's a pizza place or mexican food, etc. and just have a slice or get something somewhat reasonable off the menu. I haven't deprived myself of anything that I actually wanted... the trick is determining if I actually want it. :O) In addition, I work out a significant amount. I found a local kickboxing class that has done wonders for me, and I cycle quite a bit. Between the two, I get cardio and muscle training, and the combo seems to be working well.

    Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. I appreciate it so very much.
  • annielaurie88
    annielaurie88 Posts: 86 Member
    That is awesome!!! Way to go!! :)
  • marie_cressman
    marie_cressman Posts: 980 Member
    you are doing so great!!! :D be proud girl!
  • LadyBeryl
    LadyBeryl Posts: 344 Member
    You look fabulous! Rock those more defined curves!
  • BigBodyBobby
    BigBodyBobby Posts: 54
    Nice Work!
  • tnjackso1
    tnjackso1 Posts: 312 Member
    omg, you did that in just 4 months......Look out end of the year, you look gooood!!!
  • poobottom
    poobottom Posts: 1
    good on you! you've just inspired me!
  • ccpowers
    ccpowers Posts: 203 Member
    First of all....amazing! I totally get the not seeing it part. I have been on a now scale summer because the numbers were frustrating me. I am an addictive 'measurer' and would measure weekly, those numbers too were not changing or averaging a gain. Finally I started to compare pictures. Pictures are my life saver! Keep on taking pictures. For some reason my scale is the devil and my measuring tape a lier! But the camera, it is my best friend. Good luck you will continue and you will feel and look even more amazing than you feel already!
  • kylakesgal
    kylakesgal Posts: 952 Member
    Wow! Are you kidding me? Of course, we can see a difference!! You look amazing and what progress you have made in such a short time! Keep up the great work!!:)
  • kelseyhere
    kelseyhere Posts: 1,123 Member
    the difference is astounding! congrats to you for finding a new healthy hobby! it's great to hear that you have a supprotive husband backing you up as well!
  • AnninStPaul
    AnninStPaul Posts: 1,372 Member
    Four months well spent!! Congratulations!!

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