Progress Pics

nuzziek
nuzziek Posts: 69 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I finally took some "after" photos this morning, and really surprised myself. I still look like my old self in the mirror.

I'm down 47 pounds since last February. (I had already lost 15-ish pounds in the "before" photo).

I'm still 5-10 pounds away from my goal weight.. but I've already started easing towards maintenance. I tell myself my top priority is now building strength / improving fitness, with any more weight loss a happy side effect.

I feel amazing, but wish the mirror would catch up with how I look in real life! Remember to take photos, my friends.

Thanks to everyone for posting a wealth of information and support here, I couldn't have done it without you all!

Before:
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"After" (still a work in progress):
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  • mlsh69
    mlsh69 Posts: 31 Member
    U look fabulous
  • corinasue1143
    corinasue1143 Posts: 7,460 Member
    Wow what a change!
  • fitnessguy266
    fitnessguy266 Posts: 150 Member
    Amazing progress OP!💪 The dedication involved in that transformation is simply amazing.

    I think it's very interesting this hasn't gotten a little more attention considering this a motivational platform, but then again, i'm pretty sure why....keep it up!
  • sugarcakes38
    sugarcakes38 Posts: 80 Member
    This is great - what a body transformation! A lot of hard work truly paid off, great job and congratulations :)
  • Katmary71
    Katmary71 Posts: 7,142 Member
    You look incredible, you've obviously worked hard!
  • nuzziek
    nuzziek Posts: 69 Member
    fitnessguy266 wrote: »
    Amazing progress OP!💪 The dedication involved in that transformation is simply amazing.

    I think it's very interesting this hasn't gotten a little more attention considering this a motivational platform, but then again, i'm pretty sure why....keep it up!

    Why?!!
  • jesslifts
    jesslifts Posts: 34 Member
    Great transformation. You look a lot more different than you think!
  • Ddsb11
    Ddsb11 Posts: 607 Member
    Shut the front door. You look insane! In the best of ways. Congrats girl!
  • PrincessMelodyj
    PrincessMelodyj Posts: 14 Member
    Wow!! You look amazing!! Congrats on your progress!!
  • mom23mangos
    mom23mangos Posts: 3,069 Member
    What an amazing job! You look fabulous. I tell everyone to take progress pics because the mirror and scale lie. Keep looking at them until your brain catches up and realized just much you have changed. Well done!
  • MelanieCN77
    MelanieCN77 Posts: 4,047 Member
    nuzziek wrote: »
    fitnessguy266 wrote: »
    Amazing progress OP!💪 The dedication involved in that transformation is simply amazing.

    I think it's very interesting this hasn't gotten a little more attention considering this a motivational platform, but then again, i'm pretty sure why....keep it up!

    Why?!!

    It may not be jealousy, just that the vast majority here are in the midst of struggles and these comparisons can cause all kinds of feelings. That, and there's actually a section for Success Stories where people can go or not depending on how they're feeling about taking it on board any given day.
  • Dustinsteven22
    Dustinsteven22 Posts: 280 Member
    💪🤩 great job
  • nuzziek
    nuzziek Posts: 69 Member
    Thank you so much everyone!!!!!
  • Cant_think_of_a_username
    Cant_think_of_a_username Posts: 98 Member
    Hubba Hubba - that's more than just a good job! Amazing transformation well done.
  • Womanvsweight
    Womanvsweight Posts: 258 Member
    Amazing and inspiring 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
  • nuzziek
    nuzziek Posts: 69 Member
    MelanieCN77 wrote: »
    nuzziek wrote: »
    fitnessguy266 wrote: »
    Amazing progress OP!💪 The dedication involved in that transformation is simply amazing.

    I think it's very interesting this hasn't gotten a little more attention considering this a motivational platform, but then again, i'm pretty sure why....keep it up!

    Why?!!

    It may not be jealousy, just that the vast majority here are in the midst of struggles and these comparisons can cause all kinds of feelings. That, and there's actually a section for Success Stories where people can go or not depending on how they're feeling about taking it on board any given day.

    Ah, I see.. I did not expect any jealousy.. it's weird because I'm still working on my self confidence and accepting the fact that I look good now! You're right that I should have posted it under Success Stories. (Again, hard for me to accept that I'm a Success! So I didn't even think of it!) I truly didn't mean to offend anyone who might be struggling. I was hoping to inspire, and also remind people of how crazy the mind can be catching up to your new reality. Anyway, thanks for answering the question, it was bothering me! :)

    And thank you again very much to everyone for the kind words. Keep on truckin..
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    nuzziek wrote: »
    MelanieCN77 wrote: »
    nuzziek wrote: »
    fitnessguy266 wrote: »
    Amazing progress OP!💪 The dedication involved in that transformation is simply amazing.

    I think it's very interesting this hasn't gotten a little more attention considering this a motivational platform, but then again, i'm pretty sure why....keep it up!

    Why?!!

    It may not be jealousy, just that the vast majority here are in the midst of struggles and these comparisons can cause all kinds of feelings. That, and there's actually a section for Success Stories where people can go or not depending on how they're feeling about taking it on board any given day.

    Ah, I see.. I did not expect any jealousy.. it's weird because I'm still working on my self confidence and accepting the fact that I look good now! You're right that I should have posted it under Success Stories. (Again, hard for me to accept that I'm a Success! So I didn't even think of it!) I truly didn't mean to offend anyone who might be struggling. I was hoping to inspire, and also remind people of how crazy the mind can be catching up to your new reality. Anyway, thanks for answering the question, it was bothering me! :)

    And thank you again very much to everyone for the kind words. Keep on truckin..

    I'm struggling, and you inspired me :)

    I've regained weight after moving in with my OH, but I remember when I lost weight before that it took a while for my eyes to catch up. One day in the gym in front of the mirror my brain finally noticed and I was like, wow!
  • MelanieCN77
    MelanieCN77 Posts: 4,047 Member
    I don't know that anyone was jealous - but a poster who replied to you seemed to imply so. Keep on keeping on, you're doing wonderful!
  • mlsh69
    mlsh69 Posts: 31 Member
    Great job
  • egbert2016
    egbert2016 Posts: 37 Member
    You are an inspiration. Great work! What did you do to make it fun? That's what I need to do... stop thinking if it as a chore.
  • ReenieHJ
    ReenieHJ Posts: 9,724 Member
    I'm honestly just seeing this!! Sometimes posts go by so fast, I miss them entirely, no matter how much I try to keep up.
    What an amazing difference and posts like yours and others, keep me motivated and inspired, not jealous!! Keep up the insanely good work!!
  • nuzziek
    nuzziek Posts: 69 Member
    egbert2016 wrote: »
    You are an inspiration. Great work! What did you do to make it fun? That's what I need to do... stop thinking if it as a chore.

    Sorry, I am just seeing this now! Thank you for your kind words.

    Thinking of myself as an experiment made it more fun. "What happens if I add a 100-calorie protein snack today?" "What if I focus more on fiber and veggies today?" "Now what happens if I had an extra 30 minute walk at lunch" It's fun to play around with little changes to see it makes me feel and effects my progress. I still do this every day. It's like a game to me.

    Also, having my husband volunteer to join me made it more fun because we did it all together. It's become a joy to bond over this journey together. And knowing he did this to support me means the world to me. (He was never overweight).

    Another reason it became fun was because I started to feel so much better after tweaking my diet to my ideal. For me, this meant mostly plant-based and whole foods, with occasional (nutrient-rich) processed foods. It was like a rush how great I felt. Again, it took months and months of experimenting with foods and listening to my body to find what worked best for me. It's different for everyone.

    Finally, sticking with exercise! I started running, hiking, weight lifting, and doing yoga. (I know, it sounds like a lot). I slowwwwwwly built up to everything. I ran for a quarter mile, super slow. Next week I did half a mile, maybe a little faster. Started super slowly and built like that for each type of exercise. (And introduced them one at a time, after I was comfortable in a groove with the previous exercise I added). I disliked exercising for the first few months and just kept pushing through. At some point, it became tolerable, then a habit, then enjoyable. I'm 100% addicted to exercise at this point. This has been a huge help, not because I'm trying to build a large deficit, but because it boosts my mood and makes me less likely to sit around eating. I have anxiety and used to emotional eat. I found that exercise solved that problem for me without medication. (Again, not for everyone).

    I hope this makes sense and that it helps. It might have been a little ramble-y, but the bottom line is that I listened to body, took things slowly, and did my best to enjoy the ride. Patience and determination.

    I wish you the best of luck and am happy to continue talking if you have any questions.
  • nuzziek
    nuzziek Posts: 69 Member
    ReenieHJ wrote: »
    I'm honestly just seeing this!! Sometimes posts go by so fast, I miss them entirely, no matter how much I try to keep up.
    What an amazing difference and posts like yours and others, keep me motivated and inspired, not jealous!! Keep up the insanely good work!!

    Thank you so much! I truly appreciate it. Feeling amazing.
  • TravisJHunt
    TravisJHunt Posts: 533 Member
    Awesome job! You looked great to start with but being lighter is always better for our health so great job!
  • ahoy_m8
    ahoy_m8 Posts: 3,053 Member
    nuzziek wrote: »
    Thank you so much, everyone!!! It has been a lot of hard work, but I think they key was making sure I enjoyed the process. I really have been having fun with it.

    Fantastic results (so far!) and fantastic attitude to boot. Well done, OP! Awesome inspiring post!
  • nuzziek
    nuzziek Posts: 69 Member
    TravisJHunt wrote: »
    Awesome job! You looked great to start with but being lighter is always better for our health so great job!

    Thank you so much! :smiley:
  • nuzziek
    nuzziek Posts: 69 Member
    ahoy_m8 wrote: »
    nuzziek wrote: »
    Thank you so much, everyone!!! It has been a lot of hard work, but I think they key was making sure I enjoyed the process. I really have been having fun with it.

    Fantastic results (so far!) and fantastic attitude to boot. Well done, OP! Awesome inspiring post!

    Thank you!!! And yes.. so far! I'm definitely still working hard.
  • Carlos_421
    Carlos_421 Posts: 5,132 Member
    MelanieCN77 wrote: »
    I don't know that anyone was jealous - but a poster who replied to you seemed to imply so. Keep on keeping on, you're doing wonderful!

    And I think they were very far off the mark.

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