3 month Progress w/ pics

helpmelose2011
helpmelose2011 Posts: 125 Member
edited November 12 in Success Stories
I've been bummed out lately b/c I've been retaining water. I will go from 232 to 240 within a few days. The doctor saw the swelling and prescribed lasix to help with the water retention. (still unsure why I'm retaining water) Anyways, I've been trying to document my progress with pictures - having a photography background - it makes it easier for me to see then just numbers on a page. I just updated a pic 2 weeks ago but with the fluctuating scale I decided pictures are better than numbers. What do you all think? I know my thighs and butt have gone down a lot b/c of all the c25k training, zumba and kickboxing. Just looking for some encouragement today :)

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  • JB5349
    JB5349 Posts: 135 Member
    You Look awesome! You can see the change in your face! Keep working at it! As for the water retention - I just drink more water
  • divadoll41
    divadoll41 Posts: 188
    LOOKING GOOD!
  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
    You can definitely see a big difference in your torso. I'm surprised that the pounds lost aren't higher!
  • stacymama5
    stacymama5 Posts: 391 Member
    I can definetly see your progress. Congratulations!!
  • AmberJslimsAWAY
    AmberJslimsAWAY Posts: 2,339 Member
    Wow! Good job!!
  • judypriv
    judypriv Posts: 206 Member
    Big diference. your face looks so much thinner. good work.
  • Freya7777
    Freya7777 Posts: 49
    You look awesome! Keep up the good work honey
  • mdsjmom98
    mdsjmom98 Posts: 333 Member
    AWESOME!! Great progress!! Looking absolutely fabulous! Keep it up!!
  • dandelion39
    dandelion39 Posts: 514 Member
    I see a big difference! The water retention's got to be really frustrating, but your hard work is showing anyway. Keep it up!
  • virginiejaubin
    virginiejaubin Posts: 497 Member
    Great progress! Continue this way!
  • gspea
    gspea Posts: 412 Member
    You can so see the changes. Good Job!!! Keep up the good work... As one of my MFP friends says - 'We so got this". Keep doing what you are doing...
  • Witchmoo
    Witchmoo Posts: 261 Member
    You can really see the difference everywhere.....well done!
  • Slice1
    Slice1 Posts: 193 Member
    I see a difference everywhere. You're doing great. Keep it up!

    As for the water retention, are you tracking your sodium intake? Too much salt will make you retain water.
    Also, if you're not drinking enough water your body will hold onto what it has.
  • cpiton
    cpiton Posts: 380 Member
    Yay for you! That's a big difference. I can really see it in your torso, but also in your face. It looks like you've lost more weight than that. Congrats! :flowerforyou:
  • cici1028
    cici1028 Posts: 799 Member
    Wow... I thought for sure after seeing your pics you had lost more. Well done! Keep it up! You can really see the progress.
  • Milletp
    Milletp Posts: 80 Member
    Stay focused. You are doing great!
  • iamfranniefierce
    iamfranniefierce Posts: 305 Member
    Increase your intake of water maybe? I have been consuming about a gallon a day for the past 3 weeks and have noticed a substantial reduction in water retention.
  • Long2bslim
    Long2bslim Posts: 34 Member
    You look great, well done
  • niennawolf
    niennawolf Posts: 1
    YOU LOOK GREAT!!!!! keep it up!!! it will get better your body just doesn't realize that you are making it healthier!
  • weightloss43154
    weightloss43154 Posts: 203 Member
    you look brilliant well done
  • amandamay71
    amandamay71 Posts: 17 Member
    Wow!! Well done!! You are doing really well and the pictures prove that! Hot Mumma!! Have a great day and thanks for motivating me to take pics! :-)
  • Betsiz17
    Betsiz17 Posts: 95 Member
    Kudos to you. I most definitely can notice an improvement! Keep up the great (and hard) work!
  • sofitheteacup
    sofitheteacup Posts: 396 Member
    Awesome job! Keep it up!
  • helpmelose2011
    helpmelose2011 Posts: 125 Member
    I see a difference everywhere. You're doing great. Keep it up!

    As for the water retention, are you tracking your sodium intake? Too much salt will make you retain water.
    Also, if you're not drinking enough water your body will hold onto what it has.

    Yes I was tracking it before the doctor told me to - I try to keep it under 2500mg a day - It was a bit high sunday but I cant be perfect everyday - damn hot wings :)
    As far as the water I'm drinking 12 or more glasses a day. My problem with that is .. I seem to not be releasing what Im taking in (except for sweating during my workouts) I have another Dr appt for April 19th. I will discuss with him about the possibility of kidney issues then.
  • MandaJean83
    MandaJean83 Posts: 675 Member
    You look amazing, and the difference is quite noticeable!! Keep going, you'll get to your goal!!! :)
  • zwharris05
    zwharris05 Posts: 5
    GREAT JOB!!! Keep it up! You look great. All of my friends on here are my inspiration and you guys make me feel like I can really do it this time. Way to go! :flowerforyou:
  • tlbeattie
    tlbeattie Posts: 1
    it looks like you have lost more weight! can totally tell in your stomach and face...keep up the great work!! :)
  • onyx1972
    onyx1972 Posts: 133 Member
    Awesome progress pics... very inspirational.... Great job :)
  • helpmelose2011
    helpmelose2011 Posts: 125 Member
    Thank you all for the support it is much needed today! I feel like I've lost more and it looks it to but the scale doesnt agree so we're not on talking terms at the moment :drinker:
  • mrselanco2268
    mrselanco2268 Posts: 38 Member
    I attend to retain a lot of water due to my high sodium intake. I created my food diary to keep track of it. I started drinking more water. I held on to the weight for 3 weeks and then finally had a 6 pound loss this past week. Your before and after photos are amazing. I can definately see the difference from when you first started out on this journey. Stay encouraged!:happy:
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