71 lbs lost - Before / Current with pictures

cartern1
cartern1 Posts: 270 Member
edited September 29 in Success Stories
Hi,

Ok the before / after pics have always been a big source of inspiration for me, so i thought I should do one.

Anyway, I registered on here in June 2010 but didn't start properly until Jan 2011 and since then I've lost 32.5kgs (approx 71lbs) for the record I'm 175cm which is about 5ft 9/10 (i think!).

I have always shied away from pictures and have almost none, hence the below "BEFORE" picture is actually a scan of my passport - as you can see the picture was taken in May 2010 but I have NO idea of my weight at this point.

ncpassport001-Copy.jpg

The next picture was take a few days ago, on a camera phone so the quality isn't the best (i still do not like having my photo taken)

photo5.jpg

I still have a way to go and the hardest part is probably still probably ahead of me - I haven't really set a firm goal yet but I'm mulling it over.

Hopefully the shame and embarrassment of this post will be worth while if it helps one person.

Lastly - a big thanks to my MFP friends who gave me the inspiration to post this.

Nik

Replies

  • KourtneyP83
    KourtneyP83 Posts: 319
    Congrats on your loss!!
  • Neliel
    Neliel Posts: 507 Member
    You look like a totally different person! And so much happier already. A little 'thinspiration' goes a long way, so thank you very much for posting these wonderful pictures :)
  • lee3978
    lee3978 Posts: 274
    CONGRATS!!!!
  • Brandicaloriecountess
    Brandicaloriecountess Posts: 2,126 Member
    Awesome :) so handsome!
  • imagin002
    imagin002 Posts: 32
    you look great!
  • bethdris
    bethdris Posts: 1,090 Member
    Great job!!! I'm not much for the camera either.
  • Aeliyah
    Aeliyah Posts: 247
    It takes an incredible amount of courage to post before and after pics, and I want to thank you for doing so. Every time I see the pictures of someone who has lost 50, 75, 100+ pounds, it reminds me that it's possible, and I *can* do it. Again, thank you! And you looks great!
  • melliebee
    melliebee Posts: 187 Member
    You look great! Keep up the great work!
  • Jennloella
    Jennloella Posts: 2,286 Member
    oh my word, you are so cute!! congratulations and great work!!
  • bisky
    bisky Posts: 1,090 Member
    Even your nose is thinner!!!
  • Kelly_Wilson1990
    Kelly_Wilson1990 Posts: 3,245 Member
    Way to go!!
  • Amy_B
    Amy_B Posts: 2,317 Member
    Great work!!!! Keep it up!
  • jesilva80
    jesilva80 Posts: 287 Member
    congrats!! great inspiration
  • jesilva80
    jesilva80 Posts: 287 Member
    Great work!!!! Keep it up!

    Your profile pic is very inspirational too Amy B
  • cartern1
    cartern1 Posts: 270 Member
    Thanks everyone

    Nik
  • staps065
    staps065 Posts: 837 Member
    Awesome job!
  • losingthejunk
    losingthejunk Posts: 8 Member
    Amazing! Your face has totally changed. GOOD JOB!!!!!
  • sculptandtone
    sculptandtone Posts: 300 Member
    Shame and embarassment? I thought you meant pride and self=confidence. You should. that's a great accomplishment!
  • CynthiaS
    CynthiaS Posts: 208 Member
    you look great there is a major weight loss change in your face congrats agian :)
  • meggers123
    meggers123 Posts: 711 Member
    lookin good Nik!
  • cartern1
    cartern1 Posts: 270 Member
    I decided I needed to remind myself of this all over again - been slacking recently
  • deniseg31
    deniseg31 Posts: 667 Member
    Hey Nik, you look GREAT!!! I agree with others that you look like a totally different person. Keep up the good work that you do and the rest will come off as long as you don't totally stop everything should be ok. You've done great so far so keep pushing along my friend!

    CONGRATS!!! :drinker:
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