42 lbs doesn't look like much...

yea, ur neck arms and waist look smaller

Oh you can definitely see a difference! Look at your neck, arms and sides! You may not see much of a difference but you see yourself everyday!

Keep going hun and keep posting those piccies coz we can see the difference even if you can't!

Well done and keep it going! You are doing great!

...When you start out at nearly 400 lbs.

I've seen some update photos where people have lost 20 pounds and thier difference is amazing. But I've lost over 50 lbs and can't really tell a difference when I look at photos of me then and now. It's a little depressing but I think when you start out weighing as much as I did then it takes a HUGE weight loss before it's even really noticeable.

It's ok though. I can FEEL a difference and my clothes are definitely a lot looser - particularly my jeans.

Anyway, even though there isn't much difference I thought I'd post my update photos. Unfortunately I took my "before" photos after I'd already lost almost 10 lbs. lol So the "before" photo here is of me nearly 10 lbs lighter than my starting weight.



Starting weight: 385 lbs. (4-25-2010)
Current weight: 334 lbs. (9-17-2010)
Goal weight: 140 lbs.

So far I've lost 51 lbs but I still need to do that about 4 more times before reaching goal weight - I have a LONG way to go.

I have worked hard for the past five months to get where I am at and do hope there are some clear visible differences soon. Even people who hadn't seen me in months still can't tell I'm losing weight. lol

Anyway, has anyone else experienced this? Losing a lot of weight and it still not being really noticeable?

Here's where I see the changes... neck, hands, chest, fingers, arms, stomach, hips, ......hm, that's the body parts I see in the photo, so all in all...I DEFINITELY see a huge change

Sometimes ppl at work or friends don't say anything for any number of reasons... I've had ppl over the years say something to me, be all excited, I'd gain some back, well, then what are they to say, they say nothing and don't say anything next time I lose for good. lol Maybe after 5 years of keeping it off ppl might comment to me more, I dunno. I'm doing it for me, so seeing me naked and in form fitting clothes thrills me far more than others right now.

I think you're worked hard and it's noticable Stacy!:smooched:

i agree i think you look thinner

Actually, it is noticeable. Your hands, arms, face and side of your stomach look smaller. Keep it up. It takes time.

Definitely noticeable. We can't see but I bet it shows in your face too.
Also, I think wearing black it is harder to see any differences.
Do NOT give up.
You are doing really well!

YEP! I can see it too!!! Your neck and arms are much smaller now. Wait!!!! Hold the phone!!!! Is that muscle definition in your forearms that I see????? Hmmmmm...... Great job girl! Keep up the good work!

HELLO??? Are we looking at he same pictures? You are doing an Awesome job, don't be so down on yourself... be proud of everyone of those pounds gone!!! Look at hose pics again, camera looks the same size and so does the door so those are the "controls" however, your arms have shrunk considerably and I can see Way more of the door... so you are shrinking pretty rapidly, too!! I am Proud of you... Keep up the Great Work... You Are Worth It!!!

I notice muscular definition in your arm. We are our own worst critics. But your profile picture is gorgeous too. I love your sassy look. Keep going strong.

definitely noticable. but i do think the black clothing makes it harder to see! also try taking a side/profile pic you might notice other things from that angle too! like if the bootay has shrunk, or tummy or the girls

fantastic keep at it!

Just wanted to drop a note and tell you,should be proud of yourself! It takes a lot of effort and courage to not give up and do something for yourself and your future.Enjoy the journey ,as long as you keep going the finish line will come.[promise] You can tell a differance,always harder when looking at yourself then it is for others to notice! I know you will make it!!!!!!:drinker:

We are our own worst critics. You can definitely see the difference.

Have a look at this:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/114527-depressed-because-you-ve-only-lost-a-few-pounds

I think you will have a new appreciation for the 42 pound loss!

I don't know what you are talking about...I can definitely tell a difference. I think because we still have the picture in our head of what we looked at day in and day out it is hard to see past that. I here a lot of stories about people that lose a bunch of weight and look fantastic but still see the "fat girl" when they look in the mirror. We are our own worst enemy sometimes. Keep up the great work and you yourself will one day wake up and notice just how well all your hard work is paying off.

Congrats on your weight loss so far and I hope I can be as much of a support for you on your journey as you have been for me thus far.:flowerforyou:

...When you start out at nearly 400 lbs.

I've seen some update photos where people have lost 20 pounds and thier difference is amazing. But I've lost over 50 lbs and can't really tell a difference when I look at photos of me then and now. It's a little depressing but I think when you start out weighing as much as I did then it takes a HUGE weight loss before it's even really noticeable.

It's ok though. I can FEEL a difference and my clothes are definitely a lot looser - particularly my jeans.

Anyway, even though there isn't much difference I thought I'd post my update photos. Unfortunately I took my "before" photos after I'd already lost almost 10 lbs. lol So the "before" photo here is of me nearly 10 lbs lighter than my starting weight.



Starting weight: 385 lbs. (4-25-2010)
Current weight: 334 lbs. (9-17-2010)
Goal weight: 140 lbs.

So far I've lost 51 lbs but I still need to do that about 4 more times before reaching goal weight - I have a LONG way to go.

I have worked hard for the past five months to get where I am at and do hope there are some clear visible differences soon. Even people who hadn't seen me in months still can't tell I'm losing weight. lol

Anyway, has anyone else experienced this? Losing a lot of weight and it still not being really noticeable?

I can see the difference, especially in your neck and the person who pointed out about the door gap behind you, is totally correct. In the after photo, you are standing more to your left anyway, but it still shows a big gap that was not there in the before photo, that means your hips have definitely lost some!

The reason some people, who lose, say, 20lbs, show a big loss whereas you not so much is all to do with percentages.

You have lost a total, so far, of 13% of your body weight. However, a person who weighs 150lbs and loses 13% of their body weight will lose 20lbs and on their frame it will notice in the way you are speaking about. The smaller the body in the first place, the more the noticeable difference.

You are well on your way to your goal providing you do not give up. What a massive weightloss you have had so far - OVER 50lbs!!!! For crying out loud, that is not to be sniffed at!!!! Continue and the weight can do nothing but fall off, seriously.

Get down to your goal, post your story and be that inspiration that you will be, because believe me, when you reach your goal, people won't just notice the difference, they won't even recognise you!

I take my hat off to you to be honest. You have a lot of courage, don't let it go to waste, keep going and make sure you take periodic photos everytime you drop 10-15lbs to keep so that you can look back and compare.

:flowerforyou:

I can see the changes too!

For myself, it's hard to see the changes on me too. But I can feel them in my clothes! When I can wear a 22 and not a 28, that's a BIG deal. I think it's hard for me to see the changes because I have so much more to lose. I know once I get to the 90-100 mark, I'll notice! But until then, I'm just loving the pants change! My shirts are a little smaller but I don't like to wear them that way. I like when my shirts are a little baggy.

You can definitly tell!! Your arms are a lot smaller and so is your neck and down your sides! Good job! Keep it up and in no time you'll be at your goal!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: