Shedding the fat girl inside lost 103Lb pic included
maryrshstattoo
Posts: 206 Member
I had a great time partying last night with friends. It was nice to hear from them how good I am looking, this compliment thing is so new for me it is taking some getting use to. Everyone says I look good and that I quote “am wasting away” IDK about all that. I still am considered over weight hence wanting to lose a few more lbs. Oh an there are these awesome jeans I want to fit into.
I have changed in more then just weight loss, my confidence is much better, or maybe I should say I am feeling more secure with myself. My fashion sense has changed a great deal, no more baggy t-shirts and flip flops, now its tight fitting jeans and heels. I have even started wearing make- up again. I think these changes are good for my self image and shedding the fat girl image, I am for the first time seeing my self in a positive light. I don’t mind having my picture taken anymore how weird is that? LOL I think this go around with my weight loss will be successful for two reason, maturity and acceptance. Now that I am sneaking up on 50 (wow really lol) the weight loss is not about how good I look it is more about how good I feel, the better looking thing is a side affect. The acceptance part is that I can accept my new body and feel secure in it. I don’t need 100 lbs of fat to protect me from the world anymore. I think I used my fatness to keep people from hurting me by keeping them away. No one wants to hang with the fat girl.
I’m sharing this because I think you guys will understand and maybe if you do understand you can help reinforce that all this is a good thing.
I have put a before picture on the refrigerator and in my office to remind me not to go back, when I look at them, I am getting to the point were I don’t recognize that person anymore. I think that is a good thing. Is anyone else going thru these changes? If so how are you dealing with them?
Thanks so much for being here for me MFP friends.
I’m not 100% sure of all the dates but this is the progression of my journey.
Me Dec.2009 263.
July 2010
Sept. 2010
Me at 163. April 2011
Goal weight 159 May 2011
I have changed in more then just weight loss, my confidence is much better, or maybe I should say I am feeling more secure with myself. My fashion sense has changed a great deal, no more baggy t-shirts and flip flops, now its tight fitting jeans and heels. I have even started wearing make- up again. I think these changes are good for my self image and shedding the fat girl image, I am for the first time seeing my self in a positive light. I don’t mind having my picture taken anymore how weird is that? LOL I think this go around with my weight loss will be successful for two reason, maturity and acceptance. Now that I am sneaking up on 50 (wow really lol) the weight loss is not about how good I look it is more about how good I feel, the better looking thing is a side affect. The acceptance part is that I can accept my new body and feel secure in it. I don’t need 100 lbs of fat to protect me from the world anymore. I think I used my fatness to keep people from hurting me by keeping them away. No one wants to hang with the fat girl.
I’m sharing this because I think you guys will understand and maybe if you do understand you can help reinforce that all this is a good thing.
I have put a before picture on the refrigerator and in my office to remind me not to go back, when I look at them, I am getting to the point were I don’t recognize that person anymore. I think that is a good thing. Is anyone else going thru these changes? If so how are you dealing with them?
Thanks so much for being here for me MFP friends.
I’m not 100% sure of all the dates but this is the progression of my journey.
Me Dec.2009 263.
July 2010 Sept. 2010 Me at 163. April 2011 Goal weight 159 May 2011 0
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That is an amazing transformation. You look fantastic. :flowerforyou:0
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DAAAYYYUUUUUUUUUUM, You look fabulous!!! :flowerforyou:0
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Freakin' brilliantly done!0
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WOW !!! This is simply amazing ! You look so great. Congrats on your success and hard work !!!0
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You look fan-freakin'-tastic girll!!!!! You barely look like your old picture. Congrats!0
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You look really good!!! Amazing transformation!!!0
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Amazing! You are awesome!0
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Wow! I am totally inspired. You have shown me that it can be done. And you look fabulous!0
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Wow! MFP should put you in some advertising! Awesome job! Keep up the great work!!!! =D0
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You look amazing!! You better get used to all those compliments looking as great as you do. Keep up the good work, And I agree its not all about vanity its more about health in the long run0
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You look fantastic!0
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I am AMAZED! You look fabulous!!!0
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You are looking fabulous!!! Truly an inspiration. :drinker:0
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I can honestly say that I would not have recognised you from the first pic!
You look absolutely stunning, well done, you're an inspiration.
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you look so much younger, too! wow!0
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What an amazing journey you have been on. Congratulations on reaching your goal. You are a real inspiration. You're stunning, well done!0
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OMG. Is this even real???
So many people I wish would join and see transformations like this. My mom for one.
Congrats!!! You're NOT wasting away, that was before at 260.0 -
amazing loss! how did u do it?0
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oh my what a difference ,you have obviously worked very very hard at this & you look amazing ,a big welldone to you & a hi to the new lady youve become ,you have so shut the door on the other lady ,fantastic work ,we all know on here how hard to is to lose the flab so can appreciate the hard work & determination you have put in to get to this point ,very happy for you ,you look amazing xx0
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Amazing difference, you look Fantastic!!!0
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You look fabulous!!! Well done on such a great achievement! I lost a similar amount and have been in maintenance for about 17 months - it took my mind a long time to 'catch up' with the changes in my body and even now I can still suprised when I catch my reflection in a shop window or something!
My friends often said 'you are wasting away' etc, I began to say that if they saw me walking down the street they wouldn't think I looked too thin; it's the big change that makes it seem more extreme!0 -
Oh wow well done!! I love before and after piccies, they really inspire me! Congrats you look fab!! 0
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i second that you should be used as an advert to inspire othersWow! MFP should put you in some advertising! Awesome job! Keep up the great work!!!! =D0 -
You are my inspiration! You are exactly where I want to be (I'm a little more than half way there). 0
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You look incredible. You put in a LOT of work to get there and you should be so proud of yourself!
I totally get how you feel about the protective fat thing. I know I feel the same. I am very sensitive and self conscious and I don't want to let anyone in...well when I'm so overweight, that's not a problem, because nobody really WANTS in. In the past I've lost weight, but I've never gotten past a certain weight, where I just start to look better and get compliments. Then I immediately quit. It's not a conscious decision, it just happens. This time I am vowing to work through that fear and get to a healthy weight for myself. And maybe then I can feel good enough about myself to let people closer without being afraid. Because it's getting really lonely being this way and I don't want to waste anymore precious time in this life!
That went on forever lol but I just want you to know I do understand and I think you are kicking *kitten*! 0 -
Wow, you look wonderful! GREAT job! 0
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You look absolutely amazing!0
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You look wonderful!! You ask if it's a good thing???? Most definitely gurl! you must feel on top of the world!! It sounds if you have changed yourself inside and out....and you are happy about that!! It's great! It's wonderful! It's amazing!! Yup, ***ALL GOOD**!! Wow! Congrats!!:flowerforyou:0
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I understand and relate completely to your statement, congratulations
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Absolutley amazing !!! You are a true inspirtation !!! Keep it going !!!0
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