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So this is me now (pics)

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edited January 28 in Success Stories
Hey there everyone! So this is kind of a first for before/after for me. I am really nervous haha. Only two people before now have seen all of these photos. Some of them I keep hidden (for self esteem reasons). But I am working on that :)
A little about myself for starters I guess?
My name is Jess, I am 21 years old. Just transferred to a new college to double major in English and Film. I am 5'5" on a good day. I started to try to lose weight about two years ago but I would lose and gain all over the place. I started trying to lose weight again in February of this year, and had a few more of ups and downs. Those I live with have.... well, very carb oriented diets. Don't get me wrong! I love pasta, breads, etc as much as the next person, but even I get a little sick of them!
I learned a lot, especially about the people around me. My own boyfriend had even told me I needed to lose weight or I would never be considered "beautiful". That stung. a lot.
So I took matters into my own hands, bought a treadmill, those reusable bags from Whole Foods and Trader Joes xD and said "to heck with this!" After a break up, my boyfriend and I got back together (he isn't in the guy in the pics) and he seems more supportive now, though I feel that sort of put a pretty big gap between us. We shall see how it goes.
Okay... enough with the stalling D:
Here is where this all started I guess....
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Here I am at 167 pounds. Holy cow, I know.

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Here is 160 I think... and also my mom haha (looking mad creepy I might add xD)


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This is also at around 160.

So I decided to try and do something about it.

And this is me now...
I am around 140 at the moment, still not done yet.

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This was taken on my 21st birthday.
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As was this one.

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And this is me a few days ago.

So that's it so far. I still have a bit to go. My goal is 125. Thought I have gotten rid of all but 1 pair of my "fat jeans" just to see what the difference will be when I am all done. I have also started buying smaller sizes (ex. the one of me from my birthday in the dress, that's a size XS :D) I have done a combo of C25K and the South Beach Diet. Though I am not the most strict person out there xD
I want to reach my goal before I go to my new college this fall. What a perfect way to start a brand new life, no?
Thank you for reading all of this, I know it was a LOT. Not sure if I added the pics right? We shall see!
Jess (RaspberryNezzie)

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  • Posts: 1,546 Member
    I CANT SEE ANY OF YOUR PICTURES, JUST THE URL
  • Posts: 16
    I know! I had never done this before so I had to look up how to fix it. All better now though!
  • Posts: 361 Member

    I learned a lot, especially about the people around me. My own boyfriend had even told me I needed to lose weight or I would never be considered "beautiful". That stung. a lot.
    So I took matters into my own hands, bought a treadmill, those reusable bags from Whole Foods and Trader Joes xD and said "to heck with this!" After a break up, my boyfriend and I got back together (he isn't in the guy in the pics) and he seems more supportive now, though I feel that sort of put a pretty big gap between us. We shall see how it goes.

    Love doesn't put expectations. I'm very happy for you, but you should be with someone who loves you for you. My husband thinks I'm beautiful regardless of what I look like. I just want you to be with someone who thinks you are beautiful no matter what.
  • Posts: 204 Member
    Nice job! (:
  • Posts: 16
    Thank you. We are trying things slowly. I still feel off about him sometimes because of the things he said/did. I am trying to be forgiving and give this another go. So we shall see how this all works out
  • Posts: 115 Member
    You look wonderful! Congratulations on your healthy lifestyle changes--keep up the good work!
  • Posts: 16
    Nice job! (:
    Thank You!
  • Posts: 156 Member
    Great job on getting healthier! Your boyfriend was wrong...you were beautiful before and you look beautiful now! :flowerforyou:
  • Posts: 361 Member
    Thank you. We are trying things slowly. I still feel off about him sometimes because of the things he said/did. I am trying to be forgiving and give this another go. So we shall see how this all works out

    Forgiveness is so important. In the long run, you will want someone who will find you beautiful not matter what. One day, we will 70 years old, have wrinkles, might have some extra pounds on us, etc. Do you see what I mean? Honestly, it feels off then maybe he isn't the right person. If he has a change of heart and realizes what he said was wrong then that is different. You were and are beautiful.
  • Posts: 16
    Great job on getting healthier! Your boyfriend was wrong...you were beautiful before and you look beautiful now! :flowerforyou:
    Thank you so much! :blushing:
  • Posts: 208 Member
    You look great, absolutley inspirational! I was your size when I started, Im at 157 now, but it is such an inspiration knowing that I can get down to my goal weight of 140 and look like that. Thank you for posting!!!
  • Posts: 132 Member
    Fantastic! But you were beautiful even at the before Picture and dont ever think you arent!
  • Posts: 1,088 Member
    great before and after pics! you have done well! great job!
  • Posts: 853 Member
    you look absolutely gorgeous ;-) congrats
  • Posts: 16
    Thank you guys! I'll keep trying, and try harder! I appreciate the support!:wink:
  • Posts: 943 Member
    You look great! A big change in your body. And you have STUNNING blue eyes!
  • Posts: 1,206 Member
    You were cute before, but you did crank it up a notch or two. Well done!
  • Posts: 123 Member
    Great job on getting healthier! Your boyfriend was wrong...you were beautiful before and you look beautiful now! :flowerforyou:

    ^^THIS!!

    dang straight your boyfriend was wrong, if things dont work out, give me a call lol :wink:
  • Posts: 731 Member
    You look great. You also look a lot happier too. Great job!
  • Posts: 2,295 Member
    Sooo beautiful! Great job!
  • Posts: 1,546 Member
    LOVE IT, YOU LOOK AMAZING!!!
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    ^^THIS!!

    dang straight your boyfriend was wrong, if things dont work out, give me a call lol :wink:
    Hahahaha thank you! I appreciate it
  • Posts: 1,444 Member
    you look great
  • Posts: 127 Member
    You're doing a great job and you look awesome! I hate to repeat it, but seriously, if your boyfriend doesn't love you the same no matter what weight you are, it hurts the chances of a long term relationship because life happens, we all grow older and can't stay looking 21 forever. He should love you for you. But I have a feeling as you feel better about yourself, you may be seeing things in a whole new light. Regardless of all that, I hope you are very proud of yourself for your accomplishments and staying true to your goals! Good for you!!
  • Posts: 16
    Ahh! Haha oh my goodness. You guys are so wonderful. I don't really know why I was so afraid of posting on here before! And I got some friend requests! I didn't even know that was a thing on here! Shows you what I know!
  • Posts: 123 Member
    What a fantastic loss...and might I say, you're absolutely stunning!

    At the rate you're going, you'll reach your ultimate goals in no time at all. Inspirational! x
  • Posts: 16
    What a fantastic loss...and might I say, you're absolutely stunning!

    At the rate you're going, you'll reach your ultimate goals in no time at all. Inspirational! x
    Aww! Thank you love!
  • Posts: 186 Member
    Nice
  • Posts: 21
    show previous quotes

    Love doesn't put expectations. I'm very happy for you, but you should be with someone who loves you for you. My husband thinks I'm beautiful regardless of what I look like. I just want you to be with someone who thinks you are beautiful no matter what.
  • Posts: 13
    Great job on the weight loss!!! I completely agree with other posters you were beautiful before and you are now. As someone who just turned 50.....we all get old get wrinkles, etc. Be with someone that loves you for who you are and can make you laugh.....just my two cents as an old lady :)
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