25 lbs lost can you see a difference? {pics}

You look so happy in your weight loss picture. I can tell you are taking care of yourself and that's what is important. Good job!

You look really great, your face is the biggest change in this picture.
Amazing work - It's so hard, but your doing great !

Keep up the good work.

HECK YES!

I lost 10 lbs in 3 months. So double it, 20 lbs in 6 months. I think you are right on target. Looking good
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I agree you can definitely see a difference!! You look great! Typical weight loss is only 1-2 pounds a week not accounting for days that just aren't perfect days. It took me about the same amount of time to lose 25 pounds. You are on the right path, keep up the great work!!

yes! your face is slimmer! well done!!(:

I can see a difference...way to go!

It's amazing what a difference 25 pounds can make, u look great!

Great job! Yes, I can see a difference, especially in your face. Twenty-five pounds lost is better than either staying stable or gaining!! I personally think a slower change in eating habits is better than a quick change. I am an emotional eater, so changing the habits of reaching for food (esp. sweets) when I am stressed, sad, happy, etc., has been a slow progress over the past year (I actually have been trying to lose weight over the past 2 years). Since Dec. 28, 2012, I have lost 21 lbs. Something just clicked in January, and many days are easier than what I am used to. I just started regular exercise about two weeks ago, which includes free weights (5 lbs), walking, and simply jumping jacks. I started Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred just 3 days ago. I already notice the tone in my arms (not in the size, but I can feel the tone). I cannot do the entire routine without stopping, but I know every little bit that I can do is better than simply sitting on the couch or lying in bed for 3 or 4 hours every night after work (which was my habit/routine before exercise came into my life). For me, I do a lot of self talk while I am on my walk. Almost as if Jillian or Bob (both from The Biggest Loser) were in my head telling me "you can do it", "just five more minutes", "push through this", etc. I also have had a few crying spells over the fact that I could not eat some ice cream or candy bars. I allow myself to feel the pain from "losing" that "friend", that "companion", that "therapist" called sweets/food/treats. Lately, I have been telling myself that I CAN have the food, but that I do not NEED it, and ask myself why do I want to eat it? Another thing that has helped me is to tell my family (husband and 3 kids (ages 25 yrs, 23 yrs, and 17 yrs)) that if they see me grabbing for something or actually already eating something, they are to ask me if I really need it. Sometimes I have gotten mad at them, and sometimes I have snuck the food later. But, after much self-talk and journaling, I am overcoming my desire to "pig out" on candy bars, brownies, etc. It is getting easier to put down a candy, even if I have already unwrapped it. I still have days where I can SEE myself literally shoving candy bars in my mouth as fast as I can unwrap them (I am talking an entire bag of individual Snickers or Reese's Peanut Butter cups). Although I have a feeling that I may always have this visual image, I have faith that I will be able to overcome the urge because of all of the work, time, and patience that I am putting into myself now. I have come to enjoy my hot cup of caffeine free green tea mixed with cinnamon apple herb tea, which I drink as my evening "snack" when I am either craving sweets or wanting to munch. One other piece of advice I give to you is to take measurements. I have measurements of my upper arms, calves, thighs, chest, neck, hips, waist, and abs. The most important to me are the hips, waist, and abs. Every Friday morning, I do my official weigh in, and take those three measurements. I have lost just over 3 inches in each of the 3 areas, for a total of 10 inches total in my hips/waist/abs area. I also took before pictures, and just took them again after 12 weeks. Although I cannot see much of a difference a lot of days when I look in the mirror, I have the pictures to look at; and boy can I see the difference there. I wish you well in your journey. You are on the right path. For some of us, we are better to begin by taking baby steps, and work our way into healthier eating, and then on to more exercise. Tracking my food (most) everyday, and reading the various community posts has helped me stay on track and focused. I do allow myself one or two "free" meals every weekend, and this does help me to feel "sane". Please add me as a friend if you would like my support. I would appreciate your support, too.