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    Shorts! Then and Now

    Posts: 1,084 Member
    edited January 25 in Success Stories
    Today I weighed in today and I have lost over 21 pounds so far on MFP - a bit more before that as well. I went out and bought myself some shorts, first grabbing just one size down from my regular size, which was 17. All of my bottoms are ranging from 20s - 18s at the smallest, most being 19s.

    16/17 - way too big

    14/15- too big, I was THRILLED HERE!

    12/13 - These were not huge on me, I was going to get these and be happy, but my fiancé told me I should try one size smaller because I looked like I would shrink out of these way too fast

    So I talked myself into trying on a 10/11 and holy wow - it fit. a 10/11!! Thats one size away from single digits, I cannot remember the last time I was a 10 or better yet an 8!

    I wanted to find some pictures of me in shorts to compare - surprise surprise - I couldn't really. I did find two (one with pants underneath) and I put some of jeans to compare. Remember these are photos I have posted myself on facebook, so I must have felt I looked good/skinny HAHA! Just wanted to share because the photos on here is what I look at when i need a motivation, so I hope at least one person feels motivated from this post :)

    I am 5'11 and will turn 23 on Thursday

    Doing zumba and zombie 5k training


    rsz_shorts_zpsb15ff662.jpg

    rsz_shorts2_zps3ac4ef9f.jpg


    Also I just wanted to say, you DONT need to be a size 0 to be beautiful and skinny, yes I would like to get down to an 8 or a 6 an the smallest, but 0=/=skinny - you can be skinny and beautiful at any size if you FELL IT

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    • Posts: 6,664 Member
      You look like 10 bazillion dollars! Congrats!
    • Posts: 16,913 Member
      I approve of your shirt, and would like to know where you purchased such an amazing piece of childhood nostalgia.

      Also you look amazing, great work
    • Posts: 1,084 Member
      @Chelled - its from HotTopic - I got it my jr year in highschool!!! Haha Back in it today :)
    • Posts: 1,243 Member
      I LOVE your shirt! And great job!
    • Posts: 8 Member
      Way to go!! Loved reading your post
    • Posts: 13 Member
      Great story and good for you!! It has got to feel really good to see that all of your efforts have paid off and you are getting to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Your post is inspiring and it is great to see before and after photos. Keep up the good work!!
    • Posts: 256 Member
      Yay!! that is so exciting! congrats on all your hard work paying off :)
    • Posts: 267 Member
      damn you are amazing, great job :D and i also like your hair as a brunette, you look hot!!!
    • Posts: 223 Member
      That's amazing! I can't wait for the day when I can wear 10s let alone 8s! If I even get there! Haha. Congrats! You look great :)
    • Posts: 329 Member
      You look amazing. And I totally agree with you. It's not about the number is how you feel about it.
    • Posts: 739 Member
      Goodness! You make a size 11 look GOOD, lady! Nice shorts.
    • Posts: 140
      You look fantastic, well done!
    • Posts: 135 Member
      Wow you look amazing.
    • Posts: 39 Member
      Wow! So impressive! How long did it take you??
    • Posts: 1,084 Member
      @ Lish - today is my 55th day on MFP - and 55 hard days its been, it has not got easier for me, but comparison photos and a great friends list keep me motivated
    • Posts: 39 Member
      That's awesome to hear! Thanks for sharing your motivating story!
    • Posts: 162 Member
      Wow!
    • Posts: 1,084 Member
      Goodness! You make a size 11 look GOOD, lady! Nice shorts.

      I guess thats from being tall - I'm still a pear so no hourglass figure :( But thanks!
    • Posts: 185 Member
      Love them! You look great.
    • Posts: 938 Member
      Hey - no frowny faces for pear shapes :wink: - I am also a pear, and we look HOT when we're in shape, which you demonstrate perfectly with this thread :smile:.

      You look awesome!!

      More pear love :heart:!
    • Posts: 871 Member
      You look great!!
    • Posts: 73 Member
      you look even smaller than a 10! good for you
    • Posts: 624 Member
      I love your Hey, Arnold! shirt!
    • Posts: 592 Member
      Well done! U look great
    • Posts: 674 Member
      Congrats!! That is super!!! It is definately a great feeling!!
    • Posts: 47 Member
      What a change. Good for you. No wonder fiancee is so proud of you.
    • Posts: 578 Member
      Today I weighed in today and I have lost over 21 pounds so far on MFP - a bit more before that as well. I went out and bought myself some shorts, first grabbing just one size down from my regular size, which was 17. All of my bottoms are ranging from 20s - 18s at the smallest, most being 19s.

      16/17 - way too big

      14/15- too big, I was THRILLED HERE!

      12/13 - These were not huge on me, I was going to get these and be happy, but my fiancé told me I should try one size smaller because I looked like I would shrink out of these way too fast

      So I talked myself into trying on a 10/11 and holy wow - it fit. a 10/11!! Thats one size away from single digits, I cannot remember the last time I was a 10 or better yet an 8!

      I wanted to find some pictures of me in shorts to compare - surprise surprise - I couldn't really. I did find two (one with pants underneath) and I put some of jeans to compare. Remember these are photos I have posted myself on facebook, so I must have felt I looked good/skinny HAHA! Just wanted to share because the photos on here is what I look at when i need a motivation, so I hope at least one person feels motivated from this post :)

      I am 5'11 and will turn 23 on Thursday

      Doing zumba and zombie 5k training


      rsz_shorts_zpsb15ff662.jpg

      rsz_shorts2_zps3ac4ef9f.jpg


      Also I just wanted to say, you DONT need to be a size 0 to be beautiful and skinny, yes I would like to get down to an 8 or a 6 an the smallest, but 0=/=skinny - you can be skinny and beautiful at any size if you FELL IT


      YOU LOOK AMAZING
    • Posts: 1,103 Member
      Much improved!! I envy your height. I wanted to be tall, but never made it. At 5'11", you definitely don't want to be a size 0. You look great!
    • Posts: 525 Member
      Amazing transformation! You should be proud. I miss the Arnold toon.
    • Posts: 5 Member
      GREAT job!!!!
      You are absolutely right about feeling beautiful also.
      Age, weight and pant sizes are all just numbers--- time to be healthy and feel amazing! :)
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