Small (very small) success pic

Disciplined74
Disciplined74 Posts: 298 Member
edited September 22 in Success Stories
I know I'm always the last one to see it or notice it but my sister tagged me in a photo on FB and my initial reaction, "oh my god, I'm fat". And then I realized that I had been working on it so I took a pic (just now) and posted it beside the other.

OMG !!! - I was so excited.

I get REALLY frustrated that I've only lost 20 pounds but when 20 pounds look this good I can only imagine what 220 will look like.

The first photo was taken Aug 3rd and the other about 5 minutes ago.

PS - It may be a little premature but I am so glad that I finally have a before and after photo that I think is worth sharing. At least for me. I really am just so excited. I'm going to print it and post it on the mirror as a reminder.

and I'm a little nervous, this is my first picture post and I've seen so many have difficulty doing it the first time so bare with me. If it doesn't work I will keep trying. Sorry. and someone suggested using preview and I don't see that option so here goes.

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  • Disciplined74
    Disciplined74 Posts: 298 Member
    Whew, it worked. lol.
  • rokikio
    rokikio Posts: 92
    Looking good. You are definitely slimming down. Fantastic job!
  • EmmieSu
    EmmieSu Posts: 136
    You are a beautiful woman!! Way to go!!
  • jennyath
    jennyath Posts: 22 Member
    AWESOME!!!! I can so see a difference!!! Keep going! Good for you!
  • bhonniered
    bhonniered Posts: 228
    22 lbs is not a small success - that is a great one! You can seriously see the difference - great job!
  • ctheslayer
    ctheslayer Posts: 79
    Small???? You look great! Your cheeks are definitely smaller and your chin is more defined. Thanks for posting!
  • JoyceJoanne
    JoyceJoanne Posts: 760 Member
    WOW!! You lost a chin already! :laugh: You can TOTALLY see it! Hang those pics up and look at them daily... Keep up the good work! Can't wait to see the next 20 pound photo. :bigsmile:
    :flowerforyou:
  • Jbwilson0708
    Jbwilson0708 Posts: 91
    definaty seeing the diffrence !! yeah you !!!
  • katyncal
    katyncal Posts: 100 Member
    this is no small success, you are doing so great! great job and keep up the good work!
  • ucaminax
    ucaminax Posts: 157 Member
    You look great! I see a big difference! This spring I lost 10 lbs, then lost my motivation lol and put it back on. But recently I was looking at pictures of myself during that period when I was 10 pounds lighter, and I could even see a difference with only 10 pounds. Not a huge difference, but it motivated me to get back with the myfitnesspal program. I think this spring when I lost the ten pounds I didn't realize what a difference it made, and felt discouraged because I felt I had suc a long way to go. Well, now I have lost that same 10 pounds again and am sticking with it! :-)
  • AmberElaine84
    AmberElaine84 Posts: 964 Member
    You look FABULOUS! 20lbs is 20lbs, and that is a LOT! Congrats on your success!! :heart:
  • LanakilaGirl
    LanakilaGirl Posts: 41 Member
    Good Job! I think you look great, you should be very proud of yourself!
  • priskar
    priskar Posts: 156
    Success is success no matter how big or small and you wear it well! You look WONDERFUL! :) Good for you for turning negative inner dialogue into a fantastic picture of success in your mirror to spur you on each day. You're an inspiration! Thanks for your post. It's just what I needed tonight. Tomorrow I'm gonna do just the same thing! You're doin' great!
  • ZebraGlee78
    ZebraGlee78 Posts: 83 Member
    Congrats! 20 pounds is a big deal no matter what your weight loss goal is! On the bright side, you're gorgeous and I envy your red hair!
  • nonoark
    nonoark Posts: 153 Member
    What an awesome inspiration!!!!! Thank you for sharing! Good luck on the rest of your work.
  • KittyCathy
    KittyCathy Posts: 36 Member
    Your face is ALOT thinner and your skin is more radiant. I always notice with weight loss that peoples skin become more clearer and have a glow.. KEEP IT UP! : ]
  • _Sarah_
    _Sarah_ Posts: 63
    What a difference already! Great job!
  • RainyDayProphet
    RainyDayProphet Posts: 113
    Fantastic! You should feel great about this. I know when I notice differences in the mirror I beam all day long :) Keep it up!
  • sunbeam11
    sunbeam11 Posts: 67
    20 lbs. is a big deal! The improvement is definitely noticable, so congrats on your first before/after pics and keep up the good work! :) You have such pretty blue eyes, btw!
  • Troublelette
    Troublelette Posts: 3
    good job! you are an inspiration!
  • lulabellewoowoo
    lulabellewoowoo Posts: 3,125 Member
    Awesome. Not only does it show visually, but try carrying around two 10 lb bags of potatoes even for an hour and you'll remember what a HUGE success those 20 lb are. You are that much freer. Keep posting for us. It's awesome!
  • Jena_72
    Jena_72 Posts: 1,057
    WHOA!! Heck Yeah there is a difference! Great Job keep up the good work!! :drinker:
  • Disciplined74
    Disciplined74 Posts: 298 Member
    Thank you everyone for your support and encouragement.

    Thank you for the compliments on my hair and eyes. I do feel truely blessed with the hair, it's always been one of the things that have helped me feel unique.

    Someone made a comment about carrying around a bag of potatoes. Definately, agree. About a month ago, I was helping my mom change a tire and as I was carrying the spare it felt heavy and it occured to me that that's what I had been carring around and doing to my body. It was a good lesson learned (although I've only lost 20 since Sept, I've lost about 40 since graduating from law schoool in Dec of 08). So it's progress, even if it is slow progress.
  • gillian_gail
    gillian_gail Posts: 66
    Well, the difference is obvious and amazing. Great progress. Keep it up!

    -Gillian
  • DawnOf1969
    DawnOf1969 Posts: 726 Member
    Can definitely tell. good job!
  • PoshTaush
    PoshTaush Posts: 1,247
    You look great! Just a thought for you,.... You lost my 14 month old little boy! He's 22 pounds!
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