HUGE NSV... pics! What a difference 3 weeks makes!

LATeagno
LATeagno Posts: 620 Member
edited September 30 in Success Stories
OK, so, I've been on MFP for 116 days. In that time, I've lost 54 pounds. I knew I was losing weight, but I have a lot to lose (about 100 more pounds just from here on out, actually). I was getting really down because no one "noticed" my weight loss. I mean, 54 pounds? How can one lose that much weight and have it go unnoticed, right? Well, I've chalked it up to the fact that I have a lot to lose and maybe the next 50 will be more noticeable.

Anyway, I got up this morning and looked in my (gross-- sorry for the picture) bedroom mirror. I seriously looked at myself and saw a waist. I mean, I looked at my midsection and actually saw a defined waist. I thought to myself, "hmm, is this new?" So, I snapped a picture.

I compared it to a photo of me I'd taken a little less than three weeks ago. THREE WEEKS! In that amount of time, I've lost somewhere in the vicinity of 7 pounds. What astonished me is that I. Could. SEE. A. Difference. Not a huge difference, of course, but seriously-- there was the proof-- my waist is noticeably smaller than it was just three weeks ago. I've been really obsessed with wondering why I've lost 54 pounds and have still maintained my (ugh...awful) double chin. So much so, in fact, that I failed to give my midsection a good examining.

Sorry about the (gross) pictures of me in my underwear. I can't really show this without posting them. But seriously-- in three weeks, there are huge changes in my stomach/hips. It's so friggin' rewarding to see your hard work! (This also solidifies why I was able to buy a size 20 dress... when I wore a 24 just two months ago. Oh yeah-- my wedding dress is SO going to have to be taken in!)

Anyway, sorry for the long post, I just wanted to share what a difference three weeks can make!




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  • kell_riley
    kell_riley Posts: 312
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  • maryzcontrary
    maryzcontrary Posts: 70
    that's great!! I see your waist !! Keep going, you can do it!! 54 lbs is still quit a bit of weight -- think of all the discipline you have had to practice and pat yourself on the back!
  • KMSForLife
    KMSForLife Posts: 577 Member
    Congratulations! There is a big difference, especially around your belly button. You go girl!
  • kell_riley
    kell_riley Posts: 312
    Lol we must have changed th img code at the same time! I cant see the whole picture but even just that little bit, you can see a very noticible difference! Well done you!! keep going your doing fantastic!
  • fairyrock
    fairyrock Posts: 4
    Welldone! I can certainly see a difference!
    You must be so proud of yourself for losing all that weight. Your an inspiration.
    Keep up the good work x
  • NicoleLyn1818
    NicoleLyn1818 Posts: 110
    Keep up the good work, girl!! You can definitely see the difference.
  • cdc1995
    cdc1995 Posts: 14
    Thank you for posting this. It was very courageous to put yourself out there like that and it has inspired me even more to keep going.
  • LATeagno
    LATeagno Posts: 620 Member
    I just wish I had a pic of me in my skivvies 54 pounds ago... I'll bet the difference would be even better! Oh well. It's so neat to actually look at yourself and say, "Hey, that's where I lost fat!" LOL!
  • beth651
    beth651 Posts: 34 Member
    Yes there is a difference, keep it up.
  • kateistoned
    kateistoned Posts: 116
    Totally awesome! Definitely a noticeable difference!
  • esslgs
    esslgs Posts: 29
    Keep it up your Waisting Away!!!
  • brownmeka
    brownmeka Posts: 4
    GREAT JOB! AND YOUR NOT ALONE. I'VE LOST 56 POUNDS ANS PEOPLE A JUST STARTING TO ASK ME "ARE YOU LOSING WIEGHT?", AND I'M THINKING YEAH I'VE LOST A WHOLE PERSON. LOL:laugh:
  • tigertown11
    tigertown11 Posts: 310
    on your way to MORE victory!! yeah!!
  • NikkisNewStart
    NikkisNewStart Posts: 1,075 Member
    Congrats!!! I see your waist too!!! Hourglass figure coming on! Awesome work!!
  • onmywaytoskinny155
    onmywaytoskinny155 Posts: 228 Member
    Unless your walking around naked people won't notice it because you probably have the same clothing on from before. Go buy some new smaller stuff and they will notice.
  • mlpaint
    mlpaint Posts: 85 Member
    You are going to have a rockin hourglass figure! Awesome job!!
  • Mamato3cubs
    Mamato3cubs Posts: 65
    Awesome job, I can see a difference all over. Keep it up.
  • Tangerine302
    Tangerine302 Posts: 1,509 Member
    Good for you! I'm so happy for you! :)
  • dreamtoned10
    dreamtoned10 Posts: 163 Member
    well done!!!!! Theres definitely a difference, and your belly button looks higher!! When are you due to get married?!
  • graysmom2005
    graysmom2005 Posts: 1,882 Member
    I can ABSOLUTELY tell a difference! You are a beautiful girl. You look great. Keep it UP!! I AGREE with buying something smaller and wearing it. I bet people will notice then...but more importantly...YOU notice it. it's all about YOU. Great work!
  • LATeagno
    LATeagno Posts: 620 Member
    RE: well done!!!!! Theres definitely a difference, and your belly button looks higher!! When are you due to get married?!






    I'm getting married on September 23rd of this year. I have 16 pounds until I reach my weight loss marriage "mini goal," so I'm not messin' around here! LOL!
  • JoLeeFA
    JoLeeFA Posts: 211 Member
    Unless your walking around naked people won't notice it because you probably have the same clothing on from before. Go buy some new smaller stuff and they will notice.

    Ditto
    In times past, people didn't notice I had lost weight until I bough clothes that fit!
  • Kate6868
    Kate6868 Posts: 159 Member
    That is awesome progress - you are inspiring!
  • alabom04
    alabom04 Posts: 8 Member
    You look great....Way to go!!!
  • AshleighFTM
    AshleighFTM Posts: 18 Member
    First, I hate you and your hourglass shape.

    Second, your welcome for the first pictures. LOL (I inspire everything)

    In all seriousness, you look awesome!!!!! You WILL make your goal before your wedding day and you WILL look amazing! I am so excited for you and truly inspired by your courage to post these!!! I don't think my starting or progress pictures will ever see the light of public day!
  • countrygirl_717
    countrygirl_717 Posts: 204
    I LOVE how pictures can show you what a difference you've made in your body! Congratulations on your hard work and I hope you keep it up, because those changes will just keep happening!!
  • Kagard11
    Kagard11 Posts: 396 Member
    Nicely done! Keep it up!
  • Beavy69
    Beavy69 Posts: 1
    Big different and well done for just three weeks :)
  • martha1485
    martha1485 Posts: 70 Member
    Way to go!!!!!!!! Keep at it ... remember it is not a sprint it is a marathon!!!!
  • agwilker
    agwilker Posts: 104 Member
    I'm going through the same thing you are. No one has noticed, except for someone I live with. But it always feels nice to have people who don't know, notice a difference.

    It has really helped me to take pictures. Right now, I'm taking them every 10 lbs. So I will be taking my third set before long. Even with just a 10 lb loss, I could really see a difference in the pics. It helps so much to stay motivated, because I can see the changes in the pictures. Also, through taking pics, I noticed how my body is changing. It seems like there is a lot of lifting up it's doing, before coming in. :p So it doesn't show significantly in inches.

    Great job so far!
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