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    Do I look my weight?

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    • Posts: 507 Member
      Yes. Like what the others said you do look like your weight. Its great that you are here trying to be healthy. That's the most important thing.
    • Posts: 32
      hey you know what...I never thought I did either and I think it is really difficult to look at yourself each day and have a nonpartial view...the thing that shocked me into action wasn't my health even though that was starting to be an issue...it was seeing my butt randomly in a security camera and thinking it was someone else's...a really big someone else's... totally shocking ... so I highly recommend soliciting friends to take random un-posed and unexpected butt shots just for the added reinforcement should you need it down the line when your motivation wanes... its like when people go grey but they think their hair is still black...but good show and kudos to you for wanting to be able to live life! I am down 85 pounds and feeling fabulous!!! It is soooooooooo worth it...and the looks thing is icing on the cake lol!
    • Posts: 218 Member
      Somewhere around there, but beautiful! Peception is difficult- at my highest, I thought I looked much smaller than my weight. At my lowest (unhealthily low for me, dealing with a moderate eating disorder), I thought I was huge. Now I am starting at the high end of a healthy BMI and wanting to lose fat and gain muscle- looking in the mirror is still rough sometimes in that I want to picture myself at my healthy, but ideal weight. I know you have it in you to get to a healthy weight for you- you can do it!
    • Posts: 51 Member
      Ummm... gotta be honest- you do look your weight. That said, you are making changes to become healthy, so who cares? Let's just make that your "BEFORE" picture. Take your measurements, too. You will hit plateaus and not lose sometimes, but having pictures and measurements will help keep you motivated. It's great when you can see the differences someplace other than the scale. Good luck to you!
    • Posts: 2,654 Member
      Since you are only 4'11", I would think you would be larger at that weight, so I would put you around 200 at the most.
      I am 5'6" and started here at 228, and you look smaller than I did then. But I carry my weight all in my belly and you seem to have it more evenly distributed. That is healthier to have it that way, and easier to dress to conceal some of the extra weight.
      But great that you are tackling it now to prevent health issues later on.

      I always thought I looked smaller in the mirror than in pictures. Not sure why, but it seems to be a common misperception.

      Keep up the good work and you will see results soon!
    • Posts: 2,401 Member
      I am not good at guessing weight, especially on someone 6" shorter than me so I don't really have an answer for you there. I just came to say you are much braver and more gracious than I ever was and I commend you for that! The looks will come in time if you make health and strength your top priorities.
    • Posts: 2,467 Member
      I came when somebody asked what I was having
    • Posts: 100 Member
      I would have guessed a bit over 200 - good luck on attaining those goals of marathons and mountains! Also, good for you for quitting smoking and cutting down on alcohol. Those can be difficult hurdles!! Good luck!
    • Posts: 93 Member
      Isnt it weird how the mirrior plays tricks on us? I do not think you look like you weigh that much, but the scale doesn't lie. Believe it, and stay here and get healthy with all of us!
    • Posts: 915 Member
      I am sorry I am not good at this. Even after losing more than 25 pounds, I feel the same. I am very glad you have come here and will reach goal you have set for sure.
      You seem like a very sweet person and have got a great smile:) I am also very happy you said you are doing this for health, smoking hot body will follow :)
      :flowerforyou:
    • Posts: 18,771 Member
      On the bright side, your cat is adorable.
    • Posts: 6 Member
      It really doesnt matter where your starting point is, what matters is that your starting and if you stay on track you will end with a healthy/fit/strong body. Health is everything-so important to feeling our best, be very proud of yourself for starting this personal journey.
      Join our group if you like (Good health in Colorado Springs) & when your ready to start running Id be happy to share some tips w/you as I am a serious runner (training for my 5th full mararthon coming up in Dec.). Send me a friend request if you like too.
      You are going to Rock this...Best wishes, Leslie :)
    • Posts: 328 Member
      I make it a policy never to guess weight (or age, or when a baby is due). You're heavy, and have other lifestyle changes you need to make to meet your goals. You know it and you've started the journey. Kudos! :flowerforyou:
    • Posts: 199 Member
      I am sorry I am not good at this. Even after losing more than 25 pounds, I feel the same. I am very glad you have come here and will reach goal you have set for sure.
      You seem like a very sweet person and have got a great smile:) I am also very happy you said you are doing this for health, smoking hot body will follow :)
      :flowerforyou:
      Omg you are so nice! Thanks for the support and yeah she is a great cat named Cookie :).
    • Posts: 362 Member
      You look like you are at an unhealthy weight.

      Since that's true, the number doesn't really matter, does it?

      Wow! Harsh much....
    • Posts: 236 Member
      Yes. But, you're not going to be this weight again. I look forward to seeing your 'after' photos once you hit goal. Best of luck! :flowerforyou:
    • Posts: 479 Member
      You do look that weight but you sure as hell won't for long my dear. I am 5'0" and at my highest (like 13 years ago) I was 207...the thought appalls me actually. I did not see it..I was in my brother's wedding..I knew I was bigger than the other bridesmaids but it was not until I saw the pictures that I thought I wanted to throw up (literally)...perception is a weird thing. Anyhoo, I started this journey at 164.4 and I am down to 124.4 in 10 months with like 10ish lbs left to lose...so what I am saying is that reflection in the mirror is TEMPORARY...pretty soon it will be your before photo! Best of luck to you and add me if you wish! :)
    • Posts: 13 Member
      No, I don't think so.
    • Posts: 600 Member
      yep.

      this.

      But it's water under the bridge- who cares as long as you're going to do something about it, right? Good luck!
    • Posts: 48
      Don't know ... but do know, that I have a hard time really seeing myself. When I was 15 pounds heavier, I didn't feel like I looked it, but I now, I feel like I do. Ugh!
    • Posts: 199 Member
      edited March 2016
      UPDATE

      Hey sorry to bring up a super old post! But I am the OP and this post was 3 years ago! This is what I look like now!!

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      2ih6zvs.jpg

      Calorie counting works everyone!

      I'm also completely sober, quit smoking (8 months) and am planning a trip to Mt. Kilimanjaro!!
      I was in denial to think I didn't look 200! I'm still in denial now though lol, I got 50ish more pounds to go woo!
    • Posts: 8,626 Member
      you look like i looked when i weighed 250ish. I'm 5'1, if that helps.
    • Posts: 4,474 Member
      Wow! Look at you now!! Am I reading this right? You brought up your own thread from 2013 when you weighted 239 and you are now much more trim! Congrats and you're right. Calorie counting does work.
    • Posts: 402 Member
      I am so impressed you came back!! That makes these sorts of posts awesome. Congratulations and you look amazing!
    • Posts: 782 Member
      You're quite the hottie now! Go you!
    • Posts: 4,195 Member
      Good job!
    • Posts: 1,481 Member
      chel325 wrote: »
      UPDATE

      Hey sorry to bring up a super old post! But I am the OP and this post was 3 years ago! This is what I look like now!!

      29m66oz.jpg
      2ih6zvs.jpg

      Calorie counting works everyone!

      I was in denial to think I didn't look 200! I'm still in denial now though lol, I got 50ish more pounds to go woo!

      Oh my goodness! Kudos on your progress, what an amazing transformation! I agree CICO really does work. Great job so far and glad to see you are still at it and kicking a--.
    • Posts: 6,771 Member
      I love this. Congrats!
    • Posts: 14,261 Member
      Ha. I saw the date on the first post and thought why do people keep bumping old threads????? But it's the OP! Good job. You have done a really good job!
    • Posts: 28,055 Member
      Look at you now! Thanks for the update. Great job :)
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