42 pounds lost.. wish i could see more drastic(pics)

mongo2004
mongo2004 Posts: 11
edited September 25 in Success Stories
I started janaury 26th at 340 (first picture)

I took this pic 3-15 (second picture) I see a little reduction just thought 40+ pounds would look alot better hahah but thanks for all the support from MFP and the community i am 28 pounds away from halfay and 38 away from skydiving (limit is 250)


week1.jpg
Week8.jpg

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  • yumcheese
    yumcheese Posts: 30 Member
    You can totally tell the difference. Keep up the great work!!
  • forever28
    forever28 Posts: 374 Member
    Good Job!! :flowerforyou: You will be skydiving in NO time!! Keep up your hard work! :flowerforyou:
  • Heather75
    Heather75 Posts: 3,386 Member
    I can see a difference and your hair is much smaller. :)

    Seriously, it is noticeable. Well done.
  • PST0622
    PST0622 Posts: 115
    I can see a big difference!!! Keep up the good work and before long you will be free falling!!!!
  • MRip5008
    MRip5008 Posts: 1
    I sure can see a difference. Just keep going. Pull that 'chute brotha!
  • bhb301
    bhb301 Posts: 338 Member
    You can totally see, my neck, hands and belly. Keep up the good work
  • irishgal44
    irishgal44 Posts: 1,141 Member
    I can definitely see the difference - keep up the amazing work! You'll be there before you know it. :flowerforyou:
  • Lauriee2014
    Lauriee2014 Posts: 183 Member
    There is a big difference! You're doing great! Often it takes our eyes and head to catch up with our bodies. We are so used to "seeing" us fat, we don't always notice. But others can give you more honest feedback. :)
  • Justin741
    Justin741 Posts: 249 Member
    I didn't think about that, I have always wanted to go sky diving maybe I will make that one of my rewards! Btw, you can totally tell the difference you should let us see a face pick! Are you taking measurements? If not, start now! Also, do you have a couple of face pics?
  • thetorontokid2
    thetorontokid2 Posts: 231 Member
    Like everyone else has said...you can DEFINITELY see a difference!! Way to go!! 42 lbs is GREAT!!
  • HelenTheKitchen
    HelenTheKitchen Posts: 383
    There's a huge difference. You look great!!!
  • drog2323
    drog2323 Posts: 1,343 Member
    you can totally see. and i bet if the phone wasnt' covering your face, it would REALLY show. guaranteed. you can tell.

    just keep going - stay the course!!! you are doing great.
  • bheimbrock
    bheimbrock Posts: 100 Member
    You can totally notice you have slimmed down. 40 pounds is a huge accomplishment so don't worry too much about the pics right now! Skydiving is sooo worth it...have fun!
  • Soupskin
    Soupskin Posts: 74 Member
    Nice job! I can see the very noticeable difference.

    I'm in the same boat though, I can't tell much of a difference in myself yet either.
  • myboysmomx2
    myboysmomx2 Posts: 505 Member
    I can definitely tell the difference. Don't be discouraged...just keep up the good work. It takes a while to put on weight and it will take a while to get it off. It will be well worth it though. Congrats on your weight loss so far. Make sure you tell us all about your skydiving experience when you reach that weight goal. You're way more brave than I. My uncle is a retired Army Colonel and Army Ranger. He's jumped thousands of times out of perfectly good airplanes. I'm too scared of heights LOL!
  • mfergie889
    mfergie889 Posts: 77
    Great job!!! 40 lbs is alot....thats an entire bag of dog food!
  • andrewajm
    andrewajm Posts: 18 Member
    are you kidding bro huge diffence man...wow i was blown away keep up the good work dude..i think sometimes when your seeing yourself you just cant see the differeence like evryone else can...i lost 30 pounds a while back ****ty thing is ive gained most back but im back on it and people were sayin stuff to me like wow youve lost a lot of weight but i wasnt seeing it in the mirrior..so just know i can totally see a big difference...your doin awsome man and dont get discouraged your kickin *kitten*
  • halobender
    halobender Posts: 780 Member
    Congrats! That's a considerable amount to lose. And in a really short period of time, too. There is a visible difference, but don't be discouraged if you can't see it yet. We're pretty hard on ourselves in regard to appearance.

    Keep with it and you'll see a difference soon. Another 40 pounds and you'll be astounded with the difference.
  • mongo2004
    mongo2004 Posts: 11
    Thank you all! this is why i love this site so encourgaing and i will def post those face and skydiving pics... :) Happy st paddys btw
  • shannygoat
    shannygoat Posts: 24
    You look awesome! You'll be skydiving in no time!:smile:
  • 1bellamorena
    1bellamorena Posts: 7 Member
    Congratulations! Even though your journey is not over remember to enjoy the sites as you continue your weightloss journey.
  • dorktv
    dorktv Posts: 30
    Oh the difference is there-however I can see why you think there is no change. The only thing I can say is that this is a journey not a race, patience is a tired mare but she jogs on and 42 is the answer to life, the universe and everything.

    Life is always better with a wee bit of Douglas Adams. :flowerforyou:
  • marielw
    marielw Posts: 126 Member
    I can definitely see a difference in your tummy. Can't really see your face, but i bet that is slimmer also. Keep going, you're doing fab! :happy:
  • Rosy67
    Rosy67 Posts: 282 Member
    Mongo- the difference between 500 lbs and 460 lbs is the same as the difference between 41lbs and 1lbs- but the latter looks a hell of a lot more dramatic! Measure your belly NOW if you haven't done, because that's where it is going from. And I bet anyone who puts their arms around you can tell the difference too!
    The slimmer you get, the more each 5lb loss will be obvious. Keep going- You're doing fabulously :happy:
  • JenniferH81
    JenniferH81 Posts: 285 Member
    There is a very noticeable difference! Congrats! Keep up the awesome work!
  • fdgrafius
    fdgrafius Posts: 21 Member
    Keep it up, man! I totally know the feeling, though. I'm down 62 lbs, and while I can see the difference now, I still have a long way to go. Whatever you're doing, stay at it! Great work!
  • Kath712
    Kath712 Posts: 1,263 Member
    Great job!!! 40 lbs is alot....thats an entire bag of dog food!

    LOL!! Seriously, though, those bags are heavy, for me anyway. That is a huge accomplishment. You have a lot to be proud of. Keep it up. I want to hear all about your skydive. Maybe someday, I will do it too!
  • thorplisa
    thorplisa Posts: 4
    I could tell great job!!
  • wanitalilly
    wanitalilly Posts: 108
    I can see the difference!! Good luck!!
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