About halfway there (fat person in boxer shorts warning!)

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sammeir123
sammeir123 Posts: 2 Member
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I wasn't going to do this until I had reached my goal weight, but after Christmas and New Year, and all of the smoking, eating and drinking that I overindulged in, I reckon I need a bit of support.

I was overweight in sixth form, but really put on a lot of weight over the first two years of University, and in June I weighed 268lbs. I've now been dieting for almost 6 months, and I started to run. I can now run for about 6 miles without stopping and I've also lost 51lbs, I think it's most noticeable in my face and my legs (I should have kept a photo track of my legs!):

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My stomach looks smaller over the 6 month period but it hasn't looked that much smaller between months.

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I think I heard that the stomach is the last place where men lose fat though, can someone confirm this? :

I have lost a bit of momentum, and I really want to get back on top of things. Thanks for reading :)

(if someone could please help me with uploading the pictures properly, that would be greatly appreciated!)

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  • acogg
    acogg Posts: 1,871 Member
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    Your loss area depends on your genetics. You are losing weight all over, but some of us save the best for last in special areas like our belly or butt. I also save it in my belly. Ironically, that was my best motivator. When I was researching about losing weight I learned that people who retain fat mostly around their belly are also the most likely to retain fat around their heart, lungs, liver, kidney, etc. I was horrified and really started to take this seriously, as in a healthy life style or early death. It was a wake up call to me. I can't help with your pictures, sorry. :sad:
  • acogg
    acogg Posts: 1,871 Member
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    Your pictures are now working and what a great difference! Congratulations for such an accomplishment! Go you and keep it up!:drinker:
  • sammeir123
    sammeir123 Posts: 2 Member
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    That's good to know :) thanks. A lot of people have said that I've lost weight but apart from maybe the first month, I can't see much of a difference in my stomach.
    I don't know how to change the pics, but I tried right click on the picture > open in new tab and the pics are there
  • a778c466
    a778c466 Posts: 141 Member
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    Congratulations on your loss! You can definitely tell you are slimmer in all areas, keep up the great work!
  • Maridar
    Maridar Posts: 164 Member
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    very good progress in one month, keep it up!:)
  • leslisa
    leslisa Posts: 1,350 Member
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    This is awesome!! Great job there :wink:
  • james6998
    james6998 Posts: 743 Member
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    Very well done!

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