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Need a little boost (205 to 165 w/ pics)
pavingnewpaths
Posts: 367 Member
So, I've still got about 20 lbs until I'm at my final goal weight, but I decided to post some progress photos just to remind myself how far I've come. I've been a bit low on morale lately so I thought it might help.
I have no photos of me at 205, but this me at 180 lbs in 2013 (I went back up to 190 last december):
And at 165 last month:
Losing weight has truly helped me gain enormous amounts of confidence. I genuinely enjoy shopping and going out now, things I used to dread. To be honest though, my weight loss journey only kicked off once I started loving myself regardless of how I looked. Once I stopped obsessing, the pounds fell off a lot easier.
It's a hard journey, guys. But it's an attainable goal for all of us
I have no photos of me at 205, but this me at 180 lbs in 2013 (I went back up to 190 last december):
And at 165 last month:
Losing weight has truly helped me gain enormous amounts of confidence. I genuinely enjoy shopping and going out now, things I used to dread. To be honest though, my weight loss journey only kicked off once I started loving myself regardless of how I looked. Once I stopped obsessing, the pounds fell off a lot easier.
It's a hard journey, guys. But it's an attainable goal for all of us
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Keep at it, you are a beautiful person!0
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Wow! You look amazing. Well done.0
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You look fantastic. Very pretty and great progress!
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You have a beautiful spirit!0
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You're beautiful!0
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Gorgeous!0
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First! NICE FISH! Where did you catch those and with what? And at night? Details please!
Second-you are amazing! 50 pounds! Do you realize that is 1/4 of your original body weight??? That's epic!
Third-you have gorgeous skin and I am green with envy!
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Thanks so much everyone, I really appreciate it!!
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First! NICE FISH! Where did you catch those and with what? And at night? Details please!
Second-you are amazing! 50 pounds! Do you realize that is 1/4 of your original body weight??? That's epic!
Third-you have gorgeous skin and I am green with envy!
Hahah thanks! I did catch them but that was actually my first and last time fishing
! We used worms as bait I believe, but as far as equipment, I have no clue. I was actually one inch away from winning the 100$ pool :-(
Also, thank you!! It is really exciting.
Aww, don't be! It was actually a benefit of eating healthier and a looot of management because I used to have a lot of acne and acne marks
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Great job!0
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Ok, honestly? You look really fit in that first photo! And nice catch! The second one, at 165, you're gorgeous! You're SO CLOSE to your goal! Great job!! 0
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pavingnewpaths wrote: »First! NICE FISH! Where did you catch those and with what? And at night? Details please!
Second-you are amazing! 50 pounds! Do you realize that is 1/4 of your original body weight??? That's epic!
Third-you have gorgeous skin and I am green with envy!
Hahah thanks! I did catch them but that was actually my first and last time fishing! We used worms as bait I believe, but as far as equipment, I have no clue. I was actually one inch away from winning the 100$ pool :-(
Also, thank you!! It is really exciting.
Aww, don't be! It was actually a benefit of eating healthier and a looot of management because I used to have a lot of acne and acne marks
I hear ya on the acne and scars but I am pretty set in my routine with my skin-which hasn't really a routine (allergic to EVERYTHING) but I have noticed a (small) improvement on my skin on my body since eating better. Face=damage has been done.
I fish often but in lakes (live in Michigan-do not live by a Great Lake but have fished in them a few times) and I have never snagged a fish that big. My suggestion is you keep that pic forever! Your skin looks nice in that one too and those are big fish to brag about!0 -
That is amazing and you look beautiful!0
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Ok, honestly? You look really fit in that first photo! And nice catch! The second one, at 165, you're gorgeous! You're SO CLOSE to your goal! Great job!!
Hehe, I was definitely not fit. I actually just found a photo that is probably a bit more revealing. Those baggy clothes hid a lot
Thank you!! That's super sweet of you 0 -
Great work! You look fantastic!0
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pavingnewpaths wrote: »First! NICE FISH! Where did you catch those and with what? And at night? Details please!
Second-you are amazing! 50 pounds! Do you realize that is 1/4 of your original body weight??? That's epic!
Third-you have gorgeous skin and I am green with envy!
Hahah thanks! I did catch them but that was actually my first and last time fishing! We used worms as bait I believe, but as far as equipment, I have no clue. I was actually one inch away from winning the 100$ pool :-(
Also, thank you!! It is really exciting.
Aww, don't be! It was actually a benefit of eating healthier and a looot of management because I used to have a lot of acne and acne marks
I hear ya on the acne and scars but I am pretty set in my routine with my skin-which hasn't really a routine (allergic to EVERYTHING) but I have noticed a (small) improvement on my skin on my body since eating better. Face=damage has been done.
I fish often but in lakes (live in Michigan-do not live by a Great Lake but have fished in them a few times) and I have never snagged a fish that big. My suggestion is you keep that pic forever! Your skin looks nice in that one too and those are big fish to brag about!
That's how I feel about my back and arms. But y'know, even seeing little improvements on that makes me feel better. After a while though, you're right, you sort of come to terms with it because in the grand scheme of things, bad skin really isn't that terrible.
I wish I had the opportunity to fish often, it was loads of fun when we went. I live in NYC though, so not much opportunity. Haha, I will definitely keep the photo! I don't even care about how I look, you're right, I just like showing off those fish
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you are doing great!0
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Wow, Looking great! You are absolutely gorgeous, stunning smile!0
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Wow-what great progress!! You look great!!0
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Congratulations on your weight loss and hard work....it really does show.
Sorry you are feeling a bit low, hope it passes soon.0 -
Hope you are feeling better.
Your hard weight loss work is paying off. Congrats!
Looking forward to seeing more success posts when you are ready to post again.0 -
You guys have definitely helped me feel better :-)
Thanks everyone! I hope to be posting my final success story soon.0 -
Congrats on your weight loss so far!! You look beautiful! Well done
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Beautiful- before and after! Thanks for posting pictures. It really helps me see normal people who are able to take control.0
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Thank you guys!!!!0
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