Take progress pics!
hmikkola92
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I do not feel much different, or even see it in the mirror. But when I put 2 pictures beside eachother, I see major differences! And I've only lost 14lbs so far. I feel like I might need skin removal, because of how my skin is going down further. But still going to keep going! Mildly embarrassing pics but I'm so happy!
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Really big difference between photos! Well done!3
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Absolutely a difference.....I took a before picture (well sort of one week in picture) but need to take a current one to see the difference....I'll try to remember to do it and post.....3
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Give it time...your skin should tighten up. I have had that saggy gut for a while too, but it gets better. Don't worry about that now...you are doing great and you can decide what to do later if you need do anything at all!7
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First, it is "14 lbs," not "only 14 lbs."
Second, if you continue to lose the weight in a steady sustainable way, your skin will heal. It may take a bit longer and may not get to 100% of where you want it, but be patient. Those who end up needing the surgery for loose skin typically lose it too fast on a LF, calorie restricted diet. Staying LCHF is the best way to avoid this.
Great job! Keep it up16 -
Wonderful job and very inspiring!! I have also heard that the skin does heal and tighten up, it just takes longer and good nutrician.3
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Thank you everyone! Honestly as long as I'm lighter and can get around easier, and I'm healthier I'll be happy13
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hmikkola92 wrote: »I do not feel much different, or even see it in the mirror. But when I put 2 pictures beside eachother, I see major differences! And I've only lost 14lbs so far. I feel like I might need skin removal, because of how my skin is going down further. But still going to keep going! Mildly embarrassing pics but I'm so happy!
It looks like you've lost more than that! Congratulations!
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hmikkola92 wrote: »I do not feel much different, or even see it in the mirror. But when I put 2 pictures beside eachother, I see major differences! And I've only lost 14lbs so far. I feel like I might need skin removal, because of how my skin is going down further. But still going to keep going! Mildly embarrassing pics but I'm so happy!
Omg you can see a huge difference!!!
Eta: I'll. Get off my *kitten* soon and do em,I promise!!
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The two places I see the biggest difference are in your face and tummy area. Congratulations on making such excellent progress and keep up the good work!!3
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Looking great! You've made an awesome start! So much to be proud of!
This is the best attitude in my opinion. I think having your focus on something other than weight makes a major difference when it comes to long term commitment.hmikkola92 wrote: »Thank you everyone! Honestly as long as I'm lighter and can get around easier, and I'm healthier I'll be happy2 -
There's nothing embarrassing about it. Honestly, I wish that I hadn't have been such a self-conscious puss when I first started getting myself together. The earliest progress picture that I have is from 231 lbs., even though I was 265 when I started.3
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That's awesome...great work!
I did take before pictures, but I'm waiting until I hit the 2 month mark to take more...so this weekend will be the moment of truth.
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Hey! I've now been low carb since March 1 and I have had great results!
This is probably not typical of low carb alone. During the 4 weeks, I practiced 16:8 intermittent fasting, I did Keto 10:35:65(c:p:f) and kept my calories around 1500. I'm exclusively nursing a 4mo old and am type 1 diabetic, so eating this way has drastically decreased my need for insulin and helped with insulin sensitivity, allowing me to further knock down my basal insulin needs.
I'm ecstatic!
Start weight March 1: 200
March 7: 196
March 14: 189
March 21: 186
March 28: 181
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What a difference already! Yay!3
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Hey! I've now been low carb since March 1 and I have had great results!
This is probably not typical of low carb alone. During the 4 weeks, I practiced 16:8 intermittent fasting, I did Keto 10:35:65(c:p:f) and kept my calories around 1500. I'm exclusively nursing a 4mo old and am type 1 diabetic, so eating this way has drastically decreased my need for insulin and helped with insulin sensitivity, allowing me to further knock down my basal insulin needs.
I'm ecstatic!
Start weight March 1: 200
March 7: 196
March 14: 189
March 21: 186
March 28: 181
You look fantasic! Well done!7 -
So glad we're all sharing pics, it's so inspiring! Keep up the good work guys and gals!!!6
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I agree, my4andme333! It's amazing to see what everyone can do when you have motivation and consistency!1
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I don't have my before pic on my phone but this pic was taken after I lost the first six pounds. I'm mostly doing keto because of energy/health issues related to severe reactive hypoglycemia but who doesn't love leaning out a bit?!26 -
You look great, Melissa! I know hypoglycemia well as a type 1 diabetic! No fun!1
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I started Keto on 2/5.
First pic was taken on 2/24.
Lost 6-8 pounds quickly and decided to buy some new pants.
Second pic was taken on 3/26 (about 9 pounds lost at the time this pic was taken. I'm starting to get a more hourglass-like figure! I've NEVER had that in my life!
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I love it, CRZYFTM!
I'm pretty amazed what low carb/keto can do!1 -
Since I'm down 21 pounds as of this morning I took pics finally, although embarrassing lol, there's a huge difference!
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I love these pics~! I will so try to remember to take a current pic and post mine. I have a sort of before......I wish I had taken it at the very beginning, but didn't take until after the 1st week.2
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I love these pics~! I will so try to remember to take a current pic and post mine. I have a sort of before......I wish I had taken it at the very beginning, but didn't take until after the 1st week.
I HATED taking mine and almost deleted it but I'm determined to see a difference even if the scale isn't moving so my plan is to take pics for every 20 pounds. My first pic will always be a reminder of where I never want to be again! Although I never took progress pics when I went from 450+ down to 242 where the first pic was taken, honestly if I could go back in time I would take the pics! There are times where it just doesn't ever feel real that I was that big and it would be great motivation for me now 10 -
my4andme333 wrote: »
I HATED taking mine and almost deleted it but I'm determined to see a difference even if the scale isn't moving so my plan is to take pics for every 20 pounds. My first pic will always be a reminder of where I never want to be again! Although I never took progress pics when I went from 450+ down to 242 where the first pic was taken, honestly if I could go back in time I would take the pics! There are times where it just doesn't ever feel real that I was that big and it would be great motivation for me now
I know that other's progress pics have been very inspiring to me, so I think everyone should do it even if they don't feel comfortable enough to share them.5 -
I'm not very good at taking regular progress pic, but after seeing all the others I thought I'd share mine. Please excuse the RBF...I was really concentrating
The first two were taken in June 2016. At that time I weighed around 250ish. I was working out regularly and seeing a nutritionist, but I wasn't seeing any changes. In October I started seeing a doctor that practices functional medicine, was diagnosed with Hashimoto's, and started researching the keto lifestyle. After the first of the year I started working on changing to this WOE and so far I've dropped about 25 pounds, two pant sizes, and one shirt size.
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RedDirtGirl16 wrote: »I'm not very good at taking regular progress pic, but after seeing all the others I thought I'd share mine. Please excuse the RBF...I was really concentrating The first two were taken in June 2016. At that time I weighed around 250ish. I was working out regularly and seeing a nutritionist, but I wasn't seeing any changes. In October I started seeing a doctor that practices functional medicine, was diagnosed with Hashimoto's, and started researching the keto lifestyle. After the first of the year I started working on changing to this WOE and so far I've dropped about 25 pounds, two pant sizes, and one shirt size.
Well Done! You look great 5 -
Well done everyone! Huge differences! You all keep me motivated 3
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I have to say...while I'm super happy with a 20lbs loss in two months. It's a little discouraging when I can't see any difference. My clothes aren't fitting differently and there hasn't been much loss in measurable inches. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining...I can feel the difference in regards to my mood, energy level, and just a lighter internal feeling in general (no more loaf of bread and rocks feeling in my gut). I know this is a marathon, not a sprint...but I guess I was just hoping my progress pics would yield better results. The left is before at 236, the right is after at 216.
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