the difference between 20lbs lost and 40lbs lost

ChrystalDutton
ChrystalDutton Posts: 84 Member
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the difference between 20lbs lost and 40... Im having a hard time seeing the difference, thought maybe you all could tell?? not trying to fish for compliments, Im being serious here... when I look in the mirror I still see fat me, so this is an attempt to prove my pesky degrading thoughts wrong. Feel free to post your photos too, I would love to see them

I wish I had saved my starting pic but here is 20 lbs lost
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and now at 40lbs lost
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here is me in the same sweater
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  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    There is definitely a difference. Keep up the good work!
  • ChrystalDutton
    ChrystalDutton Posts: 84 Member
    There is definitely a difference. Keep up the good work!

    Thanks so much!!
  • Voncreepy2
    Voncreepy2 Posts: 1,450 Member
    You look great! And so much younger. Good for you!!!
  • ChrystalDutton
    ChrystalDutton Posts: 84 Member
    You look great! And so much younger. Good for you!!!

    Thank you so much, you have no idea how much that means!!
  • ChrystalDutton
    ChrystalDutton Posts: 84 Member
    another comparison

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  • virichi08
    virichi08 Posts: 465 Member
    another comparison

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    With the 2 pix side by side i can diff see the difference. you looks smaller!!! Ps, does your clothes feel loser AT ALL?
  • BioShocked89
    BioShocked89 Posts: 330 Member
    I can see a difference in your stomach area, it doesn't stick out quite as much. I can also notice a difference in your face, you seem to have the same look of concentration but your face doesn't wrinkle up as much as the 20 lbs lost picture.
  • sarahrbraun
    sarahrbraun Posts: 2,261 Member
    another comparison

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    the sweater is not as snug across your chest...and on the belly area, it hangs straight instead of having little wrinkles in it. It is obviously not as snug in the waist area.
  • stralatheskinny
    stralatheskinny Posts: 5
    you look *amazing* your face is slimmer...I notice some definition in your arms...looks great!
  • proudaunt
    proudaunt Posts: 46
    Yep, noticable to me in your arms and face area. Congrats!
  • RobinvdM
    RobinvdM Posts: 634 Member
    I had a hard time seeing anything but the same ole fatty fat person in the mirror despite my own weight drop. All I can tell you is trust the people around you when they see they see the difference :) You do look great! Too bad you don't have a good starter pic, but you DO look great!

    ETA: If you wanted to keep a better track of what changes are happening, set yourself up in "snug" clothes, snap a photo in a well lit place that shows as much of you as possible (easier to do if someone else has the camera!) Then in your NEXT photo shoot wear the same clothes (if they aren't too big! :P) and in the same spot, same lighting, same angle etc.. Then post them side by side. You will have yourself a much clearer idea of just how much you are changing with your weight loss :)

    Good luck!!
  • RitaC21
    RitaC21 Posts: 29 Member
    I can see the difference. Your stomach is smaller as well as your face and your arms look more toned...for sure a difference! You're looking good! Keep it up!
  • ChrystalDutton
    ChrystalDutton Posts: 84 Member
    another comparison

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    With the 2 pix side by side i can diff see the difference. you looks smaller!!! Ps, does your clothes feel loser AT ALL?

    My clothes feel a lot more lose, Ive dropped a few pants sizes, and that is how I know I lost weight, but when I look in the mirror I dont see it so I get frustrated... its the same concept as the phantom limb syndrome that amputees have.
  • ChrystalDutton
    ChrystalDutton Posts: 84 Member
    Thanks everyone for the nice words and encouragement!!
  • 1Kristine1
    1Kristine1 Posts: 697 Member
    Definitely noticable in the waist and hip area. Great job!
    Measurements help also
  • NShapeRunning
    NShapeRunning Posts: 16 Member
    You can definitely tell in your waist and in your face.

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