Shorts! Then and Now

kindasortachewy
kindasortachewy Posts: 1,084 Member
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


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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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  • mister_universe
    mister_universe Posts: 6,664 Member
    You look like 10 bazillion dollars! Congrats!
  • Achrya
    Achrya 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
  • kindasortachewy
    kindasortachewy Posts: 1,084 Member
    @Chelled - its from HotTopic - I got it my jr year in highschool!!! Haha Back in it today :)
  • gogojodee
    gogojodee Posts: 1,243 Member
    I LOVE your shirt! And great job!
  • meisha85
    meisha85 Posts: 8 Member
    Way to go!! Loved reading your post
  • melissabonnette5
    melissabonnette5 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!!
  • enchanted_daydream
    enchanted_daydream Posts: 258 Member
    Yay!! that is so exciting! congrats on all your hard work paying off :)
  • shred_me_up
    shred_me_up Posts: 267 Member
    damn you are amazing, great job :D and i also like your hair as a brunette, you look hot!!!
  • tcraw15
    tcraw15 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 :)
  • proudmommy1003
    proudmommy1003 Posts: 329 Member
    You look amazing. And I totally agree with you. It's not about the number is how you feel about it.
  • Rosplosion
    Rosplosion Posts: 739 Member
    Goodness! You make a size 11 look GOOD, lady! Nice shorts.
  • naughtyfushsia_wechnaged
    naughtyfushsia_wechnaged Posts: 140
    You look fantastic, well done!
  • eringrace10
    eringrace10 Posts: 135 Member
    Wow you look amazing.
  • Lish1234
    Lish1234 Posts: 39 Member
    Wow! So impressive! How long did it take you??
  • kindasortachewy
    kindasortachewy 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
  • Lish1234
    Lish1234 Posts: 39 Member
    That's awesome to hear! Thanks for sharing your motivating story!
  • emsicle_o
    emsicle_o Posts: 162 Member
    Wow!
  • kindasortachewy
    kindasortachewy 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!
  • mandylgibbs
    mandylgibbs Posts: 185 Member
    Love them! You look great.
  • Sparlingo
    Sparlingo 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:!
  • yaseyuku
    yaseyuku Posts: 871 Member
    You look great!!
  • alain0207
    alain0207 Posts: 73 Member
    you look even smaller than a 10! good for you
  • eep223
    eep223 Posts: 624 Member
    I love your Hey, Arnold! shirt!
  • svgarcia
    svgarcia Posts: 592 Member
    Well done! U look great
  • Kalee34
    Kalee34 Posts: 674 Member
    Congrats!! That is super!!! It is definately a great feeling!!
  • isefluffy44
    isefluffy44 Posts: 47 Member
    What a change. Good for you. No wonder fiancee is so proud of you.
  • MeIShouldB
    MeIShouldB 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
  • love22step
    love22step 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!
  • StrongLife
    StrongLife Posts: 525 Member
    Amazing transformation! You should be proud. I miss the Arnold toon.
  • RLC2lady
    RLC2lady 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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