Shortie Success Story!
ParanSkies
Posts: 59
I don't think that many people will read this, but I've been meaning to make a post about this for a while, and I figured, maybe it's finally time to write something motivational after being depressed and feeling ugly these past few days.
Even though I'm embarrassed by how I looked before, I'm going to take a chance and put these pictures up. Those two first pictures represent what I looked like for a long time. I always had a problem with eating too much and I really had no self control. I gained weight over the years, but I finally gained so much that I went from overweight to obese. I was at 144 lbs (65 kg). That may not seem that bad, but taking into account that I'm extremely short (I'm only 148 cm or 4"10), that is a really unhealthy number.
I hated taking full shots which is why this one picture is the only one I could find of me showing my body. I always told myself that I didn't care what other people thought and I wasn't that fat. I was in denial and I didn't want or think I could change. Finally, I decided enough was enough and got off my lazy butt to try to do something about my eating problem. I started going to the gym more than three times a week and making serious changes to my diet.
I started my weight loss journey back in early-mid November and I've lost 31 lbs (14 kg) since then. My weight has been fluctuating around 112 lbs (51 kg) since May and I feel so much better with myself now. It's still not my ideal weight for my height and I'd like to lose another 10 lbs (4.5 kg), but I am pretty satisfied at the moment.
I actually felt kind of pretty today (LOL), so I took the first full body shot I've taken since I lost weight. It's still a struggle to eat right, but I hope my story can motivate other people as well in becoming healthier!
Even though I'm embarrassed by how I looked before, I'm going to take a chance and put these pictures up. Those two first pictures represent what I looked like for a long time. I always had a problem with eating too much and I really had no self control. I gained weight over the years, but I finally gained so much that I went from overweight to obese. I was at 144 lbs (65 kg). That may not seem that bad, but taking into account that I'm extremely short (I'm only 148 cm or 4"10), that is a really unhealthy number.
I hated taking full shots which is why this one picture is the only one I could find of me showing my body. I always told myself that I didn't care what other people thought and I wasn't that fat. I was in denial and I didn't want or think I could change. Finally, I decided enough was enough and got off my lazy butt to try to do something about my eating problem. I started going to the gym more than three times a week and making serious changes to my diet.
I started my weight loss journey back in early-mid November and I've lost 31 lbs (14 kg) since then. My weight has been fluctuating around 112 lbs (51 kg) since May and I feel so much better with myself now. It's still not my ideal weight for my height and I'd like to lose another 10 lbs (4.5 kg), but I am pretty satisfied at the moment.
I actually felt kind of pretty today (LOL), so I took the first full body shot I've taken since I lost weight. It's still a struggle to eat right, but I hope my story can motivate other people as well in becoming healthier!
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Yay congrats!! But I can't see the pics.
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First of all, congrats! Second, I can't see the pictures. Third, what did you differently with your diet?0
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Sorry about that! I have changed the links so the pictures are working properly now ^^
To be honest, I didn't do anything particularly special except cutting down on the calories. I really cut out a lot of snacks that I didn't need to eat and for a time, I ate more wholesome meals. Nowadays, I'm lazy and I kind of just eat whatever, but I still try to watch those calories hahaha.0 -
You look FANTASTIC
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That's so encouraging to know. I;m just counting calories too. How long did it take you? I'm 5'1", and I want to lose at least 25 lbs. so your success story is close to mine. I'm 148 lbs. right now. You look awesome by the way!0
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That's so encouraging to know. I;m just counting calories too. How long did it take you? I'm 5'1", and I want to lose at least 25 lbs. so your success story is close to mine. I'm 148 lbs. right now. You look awesome by the way!
I started at 144 lbs in early-mid November and I got to 118 in March. I've been at around 112 since May, I believe. It was so hard at first, but seeing those first 10 lbs come off so quickly in the beginning was really encouraging. I also forgot to mention that I cut down A LOT on sodium. Salt makes it so easy to become bloated and I'll easily gain 2-4 pounds overnight if I have too much salt.0 -
That's so encouraging to know. I;m just counting calories too. How long did it take you? I'm 5'1", and I want to lose at least 25 lbs. so your success story is close to mine. I'm 148 lbs. right now. You look awesome by the way!
I started at 144 lbs in early-mid November and I got to 118 in March. I've been at around 112 since May, I believe. It was so hard at first, but seeing those first 10 lbs come off so quickly in the beginning was really encouraging. I also forgot to mention that I cut down A LOT on sodium. Salt makes it so easy to become bloated and I'll easily gain 2-4 pounds overnight if I have too much salt.
That's good to know!
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You look so pretty and that outfit's cute! Well done! 0
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I'm a shortie to and your post was so encouraging!! I think you look just the right weight for you height but only you know. You are beautiful! Congrats for a job well done.0
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I'm a shortie to and your post was so encouraging!! I think you look just the right weight for you height but only you know. You are beautiful! Congrats for a job well done.
I'm so glad to know that it was encouraging to you! Thank you so much
I guess I just want to shed those last few vanity pounds hahahaha.0 -
You look great! You were pretty before and even prettier in that cute outfit. Well done on shifting those pounds! :flowerforyou:0
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Bless your heart and congratulations! I am so happy to read your story. I am a shortie too, (4'10") and am just starting to try and lose some weight. I started around 142 lbs and have been somewhere around there for about a year now. I didn't gain much weight with my 1st pregnancy 1 and 1/2 years ago but after my daughter was born, stress, bad habits and being at home all day all of a sudden really added up the pounds quickly, I have several family members who have done well with this website and I look forward to my own success. You look great! thank you for your inspiration and motivation!0
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wow...congrats. You are very beautiful by the way
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Mommy3457, we are the same size and shape - have messaged you.0
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Oh, and congratulations OP - your face looks so different!0
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You look great!0
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You look amazing! You are so pretty aaaaand I LOVE your shoes!0
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You look gorgeous and really well done to you.0
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You look great, don't feel down, you've achieved what so many people want but can't. Well done, you're an inspiration to me at 145 cm 0
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You look great.... Keep it up.0
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