FINALLY worked up the nerve...before/after pics...31 lbs lat
GinaKurtz
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Here goes nothing...
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I've lost just over 30 lbs so far. I feel the need to share because I have 15 more to lose & I've been stuck for the past couple of months. I haven't gained, but I haven't been able to lose.
When I see people that haven't seen me in a little while (month or two) they always tell me how great I look. Of course, I thank them. Then, they always tell me I shouldn't lose anymore & that I'm fine the way I am. It always frustrates me. I went to the doctor a couple of weeks ago for the first time in 1 1/2 years. It was a wellness visit so it wasn't anything out of the ordinary. Of course, she noticed the weight change & we talked about it. I told her how I was doing it & she told me that I was extremely healthy in the way I'm doing it. She also asked me if I wanted to lose more. I told her yes. She said that I'm healthy now, but that I'll also be healthy if I lose another 15 so she saw no problem with it. So, with my doctor's approval, I'm pressing on.
Isn't it funny how the "experts" who are so willing to share their unqualified opinion are usually overweight & unhealthy themselves. I was so relieved that I received the seal of approval from my doctor & planned to share her comments with people when they ask me about how much more I'm planning to lose. I have had the opportunity a couple of times, but they always choose to try & discredit the doctor & say that they don't always know what they're talking about. Really?! Really?! I think I'd rather go with my doctor's opinion than a jealous bystander any day...
I feel better now that I got that all out! Thanks for "listening" to me vent. I feel TONS better!
Now for the good part that is embarrassing... The pictures! :noway:
In 15 more pounds...I'll take more. This is it for now... I'll be sure to get better pictures then.
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I've lost just over 30 lbs so far. I feel the need to share because I have 15 more to lose & I've been stuck for the past couple of months. I haven't gained, but I haven't been able to lose.
When I see people that haven't seen me in a little while (month or two) they always tell me how great I look. Of course, I thank them. Then, they always tell me I shouldn't lose anymore & that I'm fine the way I am. It always frustrates me. I went to the doctor a couple of weeks ago for the first time in 1 1/2 years. It was a wellness visit so it wasn't anything out of the ordinary. Of course, she noticed the weight change & we talked about it. I told her how I was doing it & she told me that I was extremely healthy in the way I'm doing it. She also asked me if I wanted to lose more. I told her yes. She said that I'm healthy now, but that I'll also be healthy if I lose another 15 so she saw no problem with it. So, with my doctor's approval, I'm pressing on.
Isn't it funny how the "experts" who are so willing to share their unqualified opinion are usually overweight & unhealthy themselves. I was so relieved that I received the seal of approval from my doctor & planned to share her comments with people when they ask me about how much more I'm planning to lose. I have had the opportunity a couple of times, but they always choose to try & discredit the doctor & say that they don't always know what they're talking about. Really?! Really?! I think I'd rather go with my doctor's opinion than a jealous bystander any day...
I feel better now that I got that all out! Thanks for "listening" to me vent. I feel TONS better!
Now for the good part that is embarrassing... The pictures! :noway:
In 15 more pounds...I'll take more. This is it for now... I'll be sure to get better pictures then.
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You look fantastic!! Great job, keep it up.0
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you look beautiful! AMAZING JOB~Thank you for sharing0
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You look amazing! Keep up the good work ... I'm always looking for inspiration.0
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well done u look awesome
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WOW, you look so great! Good luck on losing your last pounds! :happy:0
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Amazing! You're looking beautiful, girl!0
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We have very similar body types so I am very excited to see your progress! I am 5'4 and 160...I want to get down to 120. Lets see how this goes!0
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You look amazing! Well done x0
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you look great, what an achievement! I think you should always listen to your heart, and sometimes an expert
when it comes to how you feel, I totally agree with the point that you made. 0 -
Wow! You look amazing!! Was there anything in particular you did that flattened your belly like that? My body resembles your before picture and I seem to be losing weight everywhere but my stomach. Way to go on your accomplishment!! :-)0
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you look amazing. keep up the great work. and to those who tell you that you shouldnt lose anymore, dont listen to them, you will know when to stop. but exercise should always be a routine of some kind so you will be able to maintain your weight.0
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You look really great and deserve congratulations for your success so far. I too have lost 30 pounds and have 20 more to lose. Family members keep telling me I don't "need" to lose any more, but like you, I asked my doctor who said the best weight for my height and age was losing 15 pounds more. . .so I'm still sticking to the 1200 calories per day and continuing with my exercise routine. Part of the reason my family members tell me I don't need to lose is that I've been overweight for a number of years, and they are having to get used to the "new me." But a couple of them are overweight too, and aren't doing anything about it but complaining. . .so that may be their motive. . .a little sabotage?? Just do what you need to, and ignore those who aren't supportive of you!
Again, congratulations, and good luck reaching your goal.0 -
Thanks! I agree! My goal is to begin training to run a 5K, then 1/2 marathon, then a marathon! I want to be the athlete that I was before I let life keep me so busy! I didn't realize how much I missed running & playing sports until I discovered it again!you look amazing. keep up the great work. and to those who tell you that you shouldnt lose anymore, dont listen to them, you will know when to stop. but exercise should always be a routine of some kind so you will be able to maintain your weight.0 -
Great job. So long as you are within your BMI I don't see why it would be unhealthy for you to lose more. They are right though you DO look great now too. 0
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You look amazing! Don't listen to others, do what makes you feel good! 0
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Great Job! You look fantastic!0
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Thanks! I KNEW I wasn't the only one hearing it!You look really great and deserve congratulations for your success so far. I too have lost 30 pounds and have 20 more to lose. Family members keep telling me I don't "need" to lose any more, but like you, I asked my doctor who said the best weight for my height and age was losing 15 pounds more. . .so I'm still sticking to the 1200 calories per day and continuing with my exercise routine. Part of the reason my family members tell me I don't need to lose is that I've been overweight for a number of years, and they are having to get used to the "new me." But a couple of them are overweight too, and aren't doing anything about it but complaining. . .so that may be their motive. . .a little sabotage?? Just do what you need to, and ignore those who aren't supportive of you!
Again, congratulations, and good luck reaching your goal. Congratulations to you on your success! Keep it up! 0 -
You look amazing Gina!! Keep up the good work!!0
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You look great!! You have motivated me to take some before pics. I have been putting it off and dreading it but you have motivated me so I can track my results better! As far as the different opinions on weight I always see unhealthy overweight people telling me I don't need to lose any weight. I tell them a few years ago I was 15 pounds lighter and at a much healthier weight and they scoff. My healthy weight range for my height is a wide range...I am not petite or a small build and I have curves so i always aim for the middle of the range. But you know your body and if your doctor doesn't think its too much go for it girl!!!0
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You look so great! I am also 5'4" and am trying to get down to about 115. So inspirational! One day I hope I'll be able to post before/afters that are as awesome as yours!0
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I was so bloated before! When I cut way back on my carb intake, my belly started to disappear! I don't have a 6-pack...yet! I can't wait to have some abs showing again, but I'm so glad that it's much smaller than before! I was tired of getting asked if I was pregnant! Cutting back on the carbs & doing some walking (which eventually led to running) did wonders for me!Wow! You look amazing!! Was there anything in particular you did that flattened your belly like that? My body resembles your before picture and I seem to be losing weight everywhere but my stomach. Way to go on your accomplishment!! :-)0 -
You're so sweet! 115 sounds like such a small number to so many, but for us shorter ones...it's not! :happy: We should friend each other so we can help each other stay motivated & accountable!You look so great! I am also 5'4" and am trying to get down to about 115. So inspirational! One day I hope I'll be able to post before/afters that are as awesome as yours!0 -
Awesome!0
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Thanks! I HIGHLY recommend the before & progression pictures. Although, you can tell just how thrilled I was in the before pictures! I have my husband to thank for that. He made me take them & I am SO glad he did! It's amazing to look back & see the progress & to stay motivated to NEVER go back to that!You look great!! You have motivated me to take some before pics. I have been putting it off and dreading it but you have motivated me so I can track my results better! As far as the different opinions on weight I always see unhealthy overweight people telling me I don't need to lose any weight. I tell them a few years ago I was 15 pounds lighter and at a much healthier weight and they scoff. My healthy weight range for my height is a wide range...I am not petite or a small build and I have curves so i always aim for the middle of the range. But you know your body and if your doctor doesn't think its too much go for it girl!!!0 -
You're such a great cheerleader & encourager! Thank you! You keep up your good work too, girl!You look amazing Gina!! Keep up the good work!!0 -
Oh Gina, you look FANTASTIC! I'm so happy for you. CONGRATS on your success thus far!
By the way, I am an unhealthy obese "expert." :blushing: I completed my bachelors of science in dietetics (nutrition) in 2009 and completed my post graduate internship 8 months ago. Last September I felt accomplished academically but VERY nervous to enter the field. I was embarrassed to try and give nutritional advice at my size. I had to be honest with myself........I would have to suck it up and learn to walk the walk if I wanted to talk the talk. My husband gave me the green light to stay at home as a SAHM for a little while. So I took advantage of that opportunity and started working on ME so that soon I can help OTHERS. And I'll be able to say, "I've been where you are and look where I'm at now. I did it and I'll help you do it." At least this is a large part of my motivation right now. I'm almost at my half way mark! Whoop!
I hope you don't mind that I shared a little bit of my story. But this is about YOU and how much you have accomplished so far. Keep plugging along. You have the right attitude and I am confident you will reach your goal. Keep up the good work! WAY TO GO! *\o/*
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If I can do it, I KNOW you can do it! :happy: We should friend each other on here to encourage one another since we're so similar!We have very similar body types so I am very excited to see your progress! I am 5'4 and 160...I want to get down to 120. Lets see how this goes!0 -
Thank you! Congratulations to you & your success so far! That's AMAZING! At least you are a true expert...not just a random person sharing an opinion, but someone who has the smarts too. I think your impact on others will be SO much greater since you have not only the knowledge, but also the experience! I think it's goes a long way & automatically gives you some respect & takes away some of the barriers that might be between you & patients!Oh Gina, you look FANTASTIC! I'm so happy for you. CONGRATS on your success thus far!
By the way, I am an unhealthy obese "expert." :blushing: I completed my bachelors of science in dietetics (nutrition) in 2009 and completed my post graduate internship 8 months ago. Last September I felt accomplished academically but VERY nervous to enter the field. I was embarrassed to try and give nutritional advice at my size. I had to be honest with myself........I would have to suck it up and learn to walk the walk if I wanted to talk the talk. My husband gave me the green light to stay at home as a SAHM for a little while. So I took advantage of that opportunity and started working on ME so that soon I can help OTHERS. And I'll be able to say, "I've been where you are and look where I'm at now. I did it and I'll help you do it." At least this is a large part of my motivation right now. I'm almost at my half way mark! Whoop!
I hope you don't mind that I shared a little bit of my story. But this is about YOU and how much you have accomplished so far. Keep plugging along. You have the right attitude and I am confident you will reach your goal. Keep up the good work! WAY TO GO! *\o/*
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You DO look fabulous!0
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You look amazing! Keep up the Great work! :happy:0
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