So far in my journey...:)

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silken555
silken555 Posts: 477 Member
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This is actually the first time I take full body pics of myself as I'm progressing....:)

I started my weight loss journey in February after a rather brutal fight with depression caused by constant pain and being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia.

I realized that, even though I thought I was lovely as i was, lovely doesn't make one healthy or autonomous. It was either lose weight or stop functioning. I was a little over 200lbs when I started. I don't know by how much seeing as I stopped weighing myself when I saw the first digit was a 2. My waist was over 38" (again, stopped measuring when I was approaching 40").

I lost almost 20lbs and 24.25" since I started measuring again, around the 196lbs mark. I'm now at 181.6lbs.

These pics are from being tagged on FB. They date back to the summer of last year I believe. I was bigger than these when I started in Feb.

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This is from mid March this year:

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These are from last week:. Just for fun to explain the dress. My name is Shannon and my fav colors are aqua, pink and yellow. Was browsing around Beyond the Rack and came across this dress. It's item name was Shannon and it's aqua pink and yellow in a vibrant pattern...they couldn't have been channeling me more if I'd be there designing it with them!

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And this is now about an hour ago (sorry about the crap quality, my apt has no light!):

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I think I'm looking pretty good right now and I can't wait to keep seeing the changes as they go one. I'm finding muscles where I didn't know I could have some...and sometimes when I'm in the middle of exercising, I can see between my thighs! My butt and boobs are lifted and I can see collar bone. Also, and what makes me happiest, the double chin is disappearing...yay!

I'll keep updating this post as I go...:)
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  • silken555
    silken555 Posts: 477 Member
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    Hmm...anyone know why the pics aren't loading?
  • silken555
    silken555 Posts: 477 Member
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    got it...no capitalizing the img in the tag code.
  • Maddius
    Maddius Posts: 78 Member
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    Absolutely Amazing results, Well Done, keep the Magic happening.
  • kimbtaylor1
    kimbtaylor1 Posts: 210 Member
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    You are doing great!!!! I love that dress by the way! Keep up the good work!
  • cammy_x
    cammy_x Posts: 8
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    You are beautiful and are looking fantastic! Cannot wait to see more updates :o)
  • 0408boys
    0408boys Posts: 72 Member
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    You look terrific
  • kfheston78
    kfheston78 Posts: 82 Member
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    You look GREAT! Thanks for sharing the pics! Were you at a ComiCon in your costume? Love the cosplays!
  • healthymewannabe
    healthymewannabe Posts: 30
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    Looking good! Keep up the awesome work!
  • silken555
    silken555 Posts: 477 Member
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    You look GREAT! Thanks for sharing the pics! Were you at a ComiCon in your costume? Love the cosplays!

    KF, I was at a not-so-small con in Lancaster, PA called Zenkaikon. I cosplayed a human version of Rarity from My Little Pony. It was super fun! I don't get to cosplay much.
  • silken555
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    A few more shots...:D Much better quality than the last ones.

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  • violetbluemornings
    violetbluemornings Posts: 99 Member
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    Can see a huge difference!! you look fantastic now! Love your style of clothing too. Esp love the white dress... very cute on you ツ
  • silken555
    silken555 Posts: 477 Member
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    Thanks Violet...:D
  • mcoy1201
    mcoy1201 Posts: 17
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    Good job!! May I ask how tall you are?
  • silken555
    silken555 Posts: 477 Member
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    I'm 5'2 3/4"....yes, those 3/4 are important...;) Acquired them at 22 years old...:D The heels are about 4-4.5" from the back of the heel I believe.
  • katiealexander26
    katiealexander26 Posts: 1
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    You look amazing. I started mfp after the birth of my daughter in november. I lost thirty pounds and then got lazy. At 195 and two months of not dieting I have decided that I must continue on my journey. It is so hard for me to stay focused. Do you exercise at all? If so what kind of exercises do you do? and how do you stay motivated?
  • ResetJen
    ResetJen Posts: 124 Member
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    Looking fabulous, congrats congrats congrats....looking forward to your updates :-)
  • kluvfreddy
    kluvfreddy Posts: 104 Member
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    Gr8 job, keep up the good work!
  • Ely0418
    Ely0418 Posts: 45 Member
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    You look really good. Your so pretty!!!
  • misschip1983
    misschip1983 Posts: 67 Member
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    amazing, you look in fab shape and very happy x
  • msjames1999
    msjames1999 Posts: 528 Member
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    Congratulations!! Keep up the good work.

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