Over 300 pounds - 34 Pounds Gone - I can finally tell!
EnchantedEvening
Posts: 671 Member
Since I weigh over 300 pounds and see myself in the mirror every day, it's hard to notice my weight loss. I kept thinking people were making comments to be nice and encourage me. I'd thank them, but in the back of my head, I'd think, "There is no way they can tell. I can't even tell."
Well, today I was finally able to buy a smaller shirt, and I've gone down another size in pants. I decided to take some pictures, and when I compared them to photos I haven't seen in a few months, it became more obvious.
I added them to my blog, along with my thoughts on each one. I don't feel like copying it all over and re-uploading all of the pics, so follow the link if you want to take a look.
Hopefully, this will be an inspiration to others who are starting out at 300+ pounds.
http://drawn-to-scale.blogspot.com/p/photos.html
Well, today I was finally able to buy a smaller shirt, and I've gone down another size in pants. I decided to take some pictures, and when I compared them to photos I haven't seen in a few months, it became more obvious.
I added them to my blog, along with my thoughts on each one. I don't feel like copying it all over and re-uploading all of the pics, so follow the link if you want to take a look.
Hopefully, this will be an inspiration to others who are starting out at 300+ pounds.
http://drawn-to-scale.blogspot.com/p/photos.html
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Fantastic job
It's amazing what photos can do, whenever I look in the mirror I can't see any difference either 0 -
Definitely noticable! Wonderful job and keep up the hard work!!!0
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Congratulations! I started out near 300...285 and lost over 100. You're doing great. I'm happy that you are able to see the results. That's encouraging and helps keep you motivated. Keep up the good work!0
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YAY!!! You're doing awesome! AND I can see the difference. One pound at a time is all it takes! Keep it up!0
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great job on seeing results from working hard toward your goal! I am glad your feet feel better. That is a NSV0
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That's fantastic! It's hard to notice a change when you see yourself every day. Keep up the amazing work, and be more positive! Of course you're losing weight, you're working hard, aren't you?
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That's one of my favorite NSVs so far. Last fall/winter, it was so bad I couldn't stand for longer than ten minutes, and I couldn't walk very far. It felt like I had knives in my arches and a C-clamp pressing the top of my left foot. That really scared me. I didn't want to end up in a scooter. Talk about a wake-up call. In addition to the health concern, I missed out on a lot of things. If there was no way for me to sit down every 10 minutes, I didn't want to go.great job on seeing results from working hard toward your goal! I am glad your feet feel better. That is a NSV
It's much better now. I can stand for long-ish periods of time, and walking isn't an issue anymore. I went to the mall with a friend a couple weeks ago, and we spent about four or five hours walking around and standing in stores with no breaks. My feet were a little bit achy, but no more than anyone else standing on their feet for a few hours. After we ate lunch, we walked some more.
One of my biggest reasons for keeping a blog is to remind myself, months/years from now, about what I went through and how very, very important it is to never, ever get that big again. Ever.0 -
You are doing fantastic! Thank You for sharing your weight loss journey with all of us on MFP. I am so honored to be one of your MFP Friends.0
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Thanks!You are doing fantastic! Thank You for sharing your weight loss journey with all of us on MFP. I am so honored to be one of your MFP Friends.
I'm usually pretty shy about being "look at me!", but I felt happy tonight and wanted to share. I'm hoping other people over 300 pounds will read this and see that even if the weight loss isn't obvious at first, there are so many little changes that come with it that will make them feel better (both physically and emotionally).0 -
Good for you! And you can definitely see a difference-you should be extremely proud of yourself.:flowerforyou:0
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Awesome! Go you!0
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Very motivating to see! I'm over 300 pounds too. Hope you don't mind I added you as a friend! 0
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You're off to an awesome start, you have the right attitude. Keep up the great work, it will show more and more and just wait til you can feel the results... especially energy-wise. I feel like I'm back in my early 20s now!
Bravo, awesome job!0 -
This is very inspiring. I'm just getting started and I can't wait to be where you are. Thanks for sharing.0
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You are doing such a great job!! I can definitely see a big difference. You have a pretty neck now. Not that it wasn't pretty before, it is just more defined now. Keep up the good work!0
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I don't mind at all! I love seeing weight changes in my news feed.Very motivating to see! I'm over 300 pounds too. Hope you don't mind I added you as a friend!0 -
Haha.You are doing such a great job!! I can definitely see a big difference. You have a pretty neck now. Not that it wasn't pretty before, it is just more defined now. Keep up the good work! I know what you mean. I actually said, "WHOA," when I saw the original shot of my neck from the side. I hadn't seen those pictures in a long time, so it really was an eye-opener.
I wear that pendant every day, so when I look through Facebook photos and such, it's funny to see it progress from right up by my neck last fall to hanging below the hollow of my neck in shots taken this summer.0 -
GOOD GOING!!!!!0
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ABSOLUTELY can tell the difference. Keep it up!0
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Since I weigh over 300 pounds and see myself in the mirror every day, it's hard to notice my weight loss. I kept thinking people were making comments to be nice and encourage me. I'd thank them, but in the back of my head, I'd think, "There is no way they can tell. I can't even tell."
Well, today I was finally able to buy a smaller shirt, and I've gone down another size in pants. I decided to take some pictures, and when I compared them to photos I haven't seen in a few months, it became more obvious.
I added them to my blog, along with my thoughts on each one. I don't feel like copying it all over and re-uploading all of the pics, so follow the link if you want to take a look.
Hopefully, this will be an inspiration to others who are starting out at 300+ pounds.
http://drawn-to-scale.blogspot.com/p/photos.html
wow!!!!!!!! def a difference.. you look a lot healthier and happier too.. much better lady! keep it up.. soon you will be in the 200's and never see those 300's again!!!0 -
Awesome job!!!!0
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That's one of my favorite NSVs so far. Last fall/winter, it was so bad I couldn't stand for longer than ten minutes, and I couldn't walk very far. It felt like I had knives in my arches and a C-clamp pressing the top of my left foot. That really scared me. I didn't want to end up in a scooter. Talk about a wake-up call. In addition to the health concern, I missed out on a lot of things. If there was no way for me to sit down every 10 minutes, I didn't want to go.great job on seeing results from working hard toward your goal! I am glad your feet feel better. That is a NSV
It's much better now. I can stand for long-ish periods of time, and walking isn't an issue anymore. I went to the mall with a friend a couple weeks ago, and we spent about four or five hours walking around and standing in stores with no breaks. My feet were a little bit achy, but no more than anyone else standing on their feet for a few hours. After we ate lunch, we walked some more.
One of my biggest reasons for keeping a blog is to remind myself, months/years from now, about what I went through and how very, very important it is to never, ever get that big again. Ever.
incredible!!! hello standing 10 minutes.. or walking around 4hrs!!!?!?!? thats day and night... awesome awesome.. yes you are literally saving YOUR own life now!0 -
what a difference, you look great and I love your determination. I started at 297 (and am 5ft 2") so I can relate to the feeling of relief of addressing the health issues and really appreciating the ability to walk about with there being no side effect apart from sore feet, I love that walking is my first choice if possible rather than it not even crossing my mind when I would previously have looked for car keys, bus routes or taxi.
pleased for you and your progress so far you are doing great , thanks for sharing. 0 -
Brilliant well done! ... fantastic feeling when you can start to see changes with your OWN eyes! .. Keep up your great work! :drinker:0
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At over 400 pounds, I generally do not feel that big (except when I look in the mirror, try to be physical or see it in other people's eyes): so, seeing a difference in weight is a hard thing to see for myself.
It is always good to hear that you are looking better from others. However, to see it yourself...that is fantastic. I wish you continued success and hope that you continue to see your success with your own eyes.0 -
Keep moving forward!!!!0
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Excellent job! It takes some amazing work to lose thirty four pounds (: Before I joined MFP, I lost 50lbs, and that took forever, so I know how hard you're working.
Keep going, hun! (:0 -
Keep up the great work!0
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Awesome work!!!!!0
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Fantastic job!!! You can really see a difference. Keep up the great work!!!0
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