Small steps. 23 lbs down

SueGremlin
SueGremlin Posts: 1,066 Member
edited October 3 in Success Stories
This isn't the hugest loss here, I am constantly inspired by people who have accomplished complete hotness. :)

I am not there yet, but I am certainly off to a good start, and am showing no sign of slowing down.

Here's me at my top weight. 223 lbs and a tight size 16. Not the best body shot, but you know how that is, hiding behind things and thinking it's not obvious that you're obese. You can see how many chins I am sporting.
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This is me this morning, 23 lbs lighter, firmly down to a size 14, at 200 lbs even. I have about 60 more lbs to go, more or less. I feel that I look best in the 140-150 lb range.
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  • sk2775
    sk2775 Posts: 699 Member
    23 pounds in an awesome success. You should be very proud. Keep up the great work :-)
  • Angel1066
    Angel1066 Posts: 816 Member
    A hearty congratulations on your loss, your looking good.
  • susanloveszumba
    susanloveszumba Posts: 182
    great job! i have lost about 20 lbs and i know what you mean because even though i have a good ways to go, i already feel so much better and healthier. you look great! keep up the good work!
  • Alioth
    Alioth Posts: 571 Member
    23 pounds is not a small step! It's huge!

    Great job! You look awesome!
  • julie204
    julie204 Posts: 130
    wow i think you are doing really great . keep going it will soon go just make little goals dont aim to high
  • SueGremlin
    SueGremlin Posts: 1,066 Member
    wow i think you are doing really great . keep going it will soon go just make little goals dont aim to high
    I think this is the secret for me. Sustainable diet habits and patience. I have my sights set on next year, not next week.
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Yay Sue!!! You look fabulous! *smooch!*
  • jewel6018
    jewel6018 Posts: 210 Member
    Wow that is great 23lbs makes a big difference. You are looking real good.
  • kahavi
    kahavi Posts: 35
    That's great! Congratulations! :)
  • ElleC
    ElleC Posts: 37
    Congratulations! 23lbs is a massive success! Try carrying the equivalent in a ruck sack on your back. OWWW!
  • kmcrey87
    kmcrey87 Posts: 422 Member
    Congrats! 23lbs is an impressive loss! Good for you!
  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    A very visible change. Don't talk your success down or compare yourself to other people. YOU are doing a brilliant job, and YOU look great!

    The big change that comes through in those photos - apart from the obvious size reduction - is your confidence. You look kind of cheekier, cuter, in the later pics.

    Great work. Well done.
  • Maggieq87
    Maggieq87 Posts: 400 Member
    Way to go!! I see a huge difference already!! You look amazing!!
  • tounyae1979
    tounyae1979 Posts: 14
    23lbs is a giant step..you should be very proud. I lost 3lbs and i'm happy...to me any loss is a big step whether its .1 lb or 10lbs. You look great keep up the good work.
  • Mrswheels01
    Mrswheels01 Posts: 201 Member
    Wow looking fab! It looks like way more than 23 lbs! Great job!!
  • Runninginafatsuit
    Runninginafatsuit Posts: 78 Member
    Congrats!! You look great!!
  • lawoods
    lawoods Posts: 56 Member
    Congratulations! Almost to Onederland! Keep up that great work!
  • jewel6018
    jewel6018 Posts: 210 Member
    Looking great. I had to change my posted, accidentally posted in wrong thread. I did post here earlier and you do look fantastic.:smile:
  • charlotte3176
    charlotte3176 Posts: 115 Member
    23 pounds is awesome!! You look great!! Definitely motivated me to keep on keeping on.
  • elissascotland
    elissascotland Posts: 256 Member
    Wonderful. You are an inspiration :)
  • sparklemummy
    sparklemummy Posts: 13
    Well done! That's a great amount of weight, and you can really tell in those pics. Keep it up!
  • Gerald_King
    Gerald_King Posts: 2,031 Member
    Way to go
  • sissamae
    sissamae Posts: 232 Member
    That is an awesome weight loss!! Be proud. You have worked hard and are on your way!!! Next time at the grocery store pick up a 23lb turkey! Remind yourself exactly how heavy that is...you used to carry that around with you everyday! Now you don't have to! Keep going and remind yourself why you are getting healthy!! You deserve it!! Congrats again!
  • Laineegrrl
    Laineegrrl Posts: 80 Member
    woohoo look at that waist!
  • csmall614
    csmall614 Posts: 16 Member
    What a great accomplishment! You look amazing.:happy:
  • mandemonious
    mandemonious Posts: 217 Member
    Great work and such obvious changes. Keep it up :wink:
  • SueGremlin
    SueGremlin Posts: 1,066 Member
    33 lbs down now, and am finally starting to see a real difference.

    I never thought I'd be solidly out of my size 16 jeans, but now that I am, my 14s are starting to feel a little large! I think most of the weight came off from the waist up, fine by me. I didn't realize how top-heavy I had gotten.

    Here is me this morning (wet hair and all) wearing the same pants I was in the earlier photos. They sure look different on me, don't they?
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  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Sue, you look great!!!!! *hugs*
  • AnninStPaul
    AnninStPaul Posts: 1,372 Member
    wow i think you are doing really great . keep going it will soon go just make little goals dont aim to high
    I think this is the secret for me. Sustainable diet habits and patience. I have my sights set on next year, not next week.

    Hear, Hear!! Me too!

    YOU LOOK FABULOUS.
  • SueGremlin
    SueGremlin Posts: 1,066 Member
    Sue, you look great!!!!! *hugs*
    You just keep posting hot pics of you in bikinis and it will keep me motivated. :)

    Wait. That didn't sound right. You know what I mean.
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