*Tiny* NSV gives me new hope.

Ascolti_la_musica
Ascolti_la_musica Posts: 676 Member
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Today I went from Morbidly Obese to Severely Obese. 39.9 BMI.

I don't see a change in measurements, the fit of my clothes, pictures, or the mirror. It's been pretty damned discouraging.

My husband says I look thinner, mostly in the face. He's always been a sweet liar, and told me I was beautiful all the time while I gained the weight. :heart:

Having hit a milestone of sorts, I do feel like I at least have *some* achievement to point to when I need a reason to be strong. I'm hoping that by the time I lose 20kg, I will actually be able to SEE my achievement!

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  • Ascolti_la_musica
    Ascolti_la_musica Posts: 676 Member
    I finally sign up for an imgr account, and now the pictures don't work. >.<

    Edit: Woohoo! Copied the wrong URL. Fixed!
  • meFreshwater
    meFreshwater Posts: 46 Member
    Hang in there. I'm not seeing pounds lost, but I am seeing inches. Try taking some pics with less concealing clothes, or at least get your measurements taken. I remember the victory I felt when I went from 'obese' to 'overweight' on the BMI chart. I told at least ten people about it, just because it was a huge victory for me.
    By the way, your husband isn't lying. He sees you as beautiful for who you are. Trust me, my husband was a size 6X, and I still found him extremely sexy.
    Keep the faith!
    Michelle
  • daniellebfit
    daniellebfit Posts: 91 Member
    Yea that is a major nsv
  • sheyennelilly
    sheyennelilly Posts: 122 Member
    Keep going. Patience may be the hardest part- even harder than changing habits. You WILL see the results, even if it seems slow.
  • JBsCrazyGirl
    JBsCrazyGirl Posts: 337
    There is a difference there! Every, single, baby step counts :smile:
    way to keep up the good work!

    I mean, only 5 girl push ups? and can only run to the end of your block?

    MOST people, would not even try!

    :flowerforyou:
  • MorganLeighRN
    MorganLeighRN Posts: 411 Member
    Huge NSV!!!! This is great! I agree with your husband. I can see you have lost weight in your chin area! Keep it up!
  • zkjmum
    zkjmum Posts: 96 Member
    You really are doing an excellent job! You WILL get there if you persist. Being tall I know I'll need to lose about 15 to 20 kilos before anyone notices a difference in me. But that's ok, because I'm doing this for myself and my children, not for the approval of anyone else.
  • Ascolti_la_musica
    Ascolti_la_musica Posts: 676 Member
    Thanks, everyone!

    My 2x tees are tight, but workable. (I'm wearing a 2x in the second photo.) The 3x tees have been banished to the back of the closet until I decide on a fun and creative use for them!
  • nashsheri33
    nashsheri33 Posts: 225 Member
    i weigh 169 pounds and i can't do 10 pushups of any kind, i might be able to do 5 sit-ups with bent knees, and i can't run to the end of my block without needing an ambulance - and there is only one small house between me and the end of the block!

    you are strong. and getting stronger! (me too! a little every day!)

    i think you look like you would be a nice person to hug. :smile:
  • Gr8ChangesAhead
    Gr8ChangesAhead Posts: 836 Member
    They are the exact sizes I was wearing a year ago today. Today is my one year on MFP, today I wear a size 14 with wiggle room and shirts Large and some Mediums. Please do not give up.
  • Deanna149
    Deanna149 Posts: 147 Member
    Whoowoo!!! Way to go! i can see some changes! chin area and arms/shoulders for sure. keep at it your doing great! thank you for sharing!
  • seena511
    seena511 Posts: 685 Member
    that is GREAT accomplishment!! keep up the great work!! :smile:
  • joleenl
    joleenl Posts: 739 Member
    Don't give up. Have patience. You are getting stronger everyday. And a baby step at a time you'll do more and more. To me, honesty, in the newer pictures I see a bit more shape. What parts are you measuring? Maybe you don't see the inches because you aren't measuring the right parts. Hang in there either way.

    If you need a cheer leader, sign me up, you can add me!
  • pkoll
    pkoll Posts: 135 Member
    It initially takes a significant amount of weight before you can notice, especially for larger people. when you get there, you will suddenly notice and be estatic! Keep up the faith in the method.
  • Dakryn
    Dakryn Posts: 155 Member
    I can see a difference...in your arms...how do i say this nicely...lol.....youre double chin is gone for the most part...your hips looks thinner...its difficult, but its progress...good for you!!!
  • Mavrick_RN
    Mavrick_RN Posts: 439 Member
    Yeah for YOU. Keep taking the steps and before you know it you will have a whole journey. Make yourself keep taking pictures too. What's a good story without pictures. They can be good motivators when you forget how far you've come. Again, Yeah for YOU!
  • osewcute
    osewcute Posts: 244 Member
    That's not a tiny NSV - it's a huge one!!
  • osewcute
    osewcute Posts: 244 Member
    That's not a tiny NSV - it's a huge one!!
  • Vdoll1981
    Vdoll1981 Posts: 11
    You should definitely have hope! I know how it is - it feels like you have to lose sooooo much weight before it is actually noticeable, when in reality there's plenty of bits that are slimming down without you noticing. This might sound weird, but I can see your loss in the area under your arms next to your body (under armpit? no clue what it's called lol!)

    Keep up the good work!
  • SunnyAndrsn
    SunnyAndrsn Posts: 369 Member
    Trust your husband--who looks at you more than he does?

    I am always tempted to say the same thing about my husband (that he's a sweet liar for seeing me as beautiful).

    I can certainly tell a difference in the photos, but do yourself a favor. Find clothes that accentuate your shape. When you wear clothes that fit better, you'll LOOK thinner, and you'll feel better about yourself.

    This is a hard process, I know. I've been here 13 months and still have 50 pounds to go. Try and remember that this is a journey...you WILL get there.
  • Ascolti_la_musica
    Ascolti_la_musica Posts: 676 Member
    Here's an outfit that I would NEVER wear in public, but it shows you my shape better than with the tee shirt. Yes, I am covered in hair, and no I don't shave it except for my face. Many years of experience has taught me that shaving only makes it worse, and my husband doesn't care. So, yeah.... ballsiest thing I have ever done on the internet...

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  • missymere
    missymere Posts: 15 Member
    You have nothing to be ashamed of! You look absolutely fantastic and your weight loss is much more noticeable in tighter fitting clothing. You're perky in all of the right places. Good on you, and keep up the good work! (I don't shave either. Period.)
  • Lupercalia
    Lupercalia Posts: 1,857 Member
    You're doing great and I can see the difference between your purple shirt photo and the black shirt underneath! Look at your shoulders/chest area--doesn't that look smaller to you? Also I think your overall shape looks smaller in the black t shirt pic.

    I love your superhero photos! You look great. Taking before pics in tight/revealing stuff is the way to do it.

    Congratulations on the NSVs! Changing categories is a big deal--and is definitely cause for celebration. Keep lifting your weights and training your zombies, Miss! I'll keep cheering you on.

    :flowerforyou:
  • MeIShouldB
    MeIShouldB Posts: 578 Member
    Today I went from Morbidly Obese to Severely Obese. 39.9 BMI.

    I don't see a change in measurements, the fit of my clothes, pictures, or the mirror. It's been pretty damned discouraging.

    My husband says I look thinner, mostly in the face. He's always been a sweet liar, and told me I was beautiful all the time while I gained the weight. :heart:

    Having hit a milestone of sorts, I do feel like I at least have *some* achievement to point to when I need a reason to be strong. I'm hoping that by the time I lose 20kg, I will actually be able to SEE my achievement!

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    IF IT MOTIVATES YOU...IT'S NOT SMALL. GO YOU!
  • primpinxoxo
    primpinxoxo Posts: 20 Member
    I definitely see a difference. Your progress is awesome! Keep it up!
  • mmddwechanged
    mmddwechanged Posts: 1,687 Member
    Magnificent victory!:)

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