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    I think I could fit my son in with me! (pix)

    Posts: 3,357 Member
    edited December 2024 in Success Stories
    So I wasn't going to post these kind of photo's till I reached my ultimate goal, which is only 20lbs away. However, lately I've been feeling a little blah! I am having some body image issues, which I'm sure is normal for someone who's been overweight all her life or most of her life. I keep telling myself it's all in my head, which I know it is, and that I don't think my mind is ready to see 120. While I've always dreamed about having a perfect body (for me) I don't think my mind is ready to see that. Any time I catch my reflection in the mirror or even something that gives me my reflection, I am seeing the girl I was 6 month's ago. I'm much better then that girl now and I need to pull myself out of that funk, so here I am in my fat jeans. I think when I hit my goal I'll redo the photo's and add my son in the pant's with me.

    This was the start of it all at 250 (I'm sure a lot of you seen this a lot.)

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    In my pregnancy with my daughter I lost 70lbs, but gained 25.5 back after I had her. This was after pregnancy at 205.5

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    And this was last night. My friend "MommyRobin" on here messaged me on FB last night to show me her thread and told me I should do it because it made her feel really good. I have to say, seeing these photo's really have made me feel better.

    These are my biggest pair of shorts/pants I own. Size 20!
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    These are my workout pant's or well were. I put them on the other day when I went to workout, let's just say, these give a whole new meaning to "Pant's on the ground."..

    Plus size women's X-Large.
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    These were the last pair of jeans I bought before my journey to a healthy and fit life began.

    Size 18 Jeans
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    I've lost a total of almost 40 inches through out my body but the number is 36 from being measured 2 weeks ago. A grand total of 110lbs, but 65.5lbs since September. All from counting calories, eating the right amount of calories for my BMR, and working out. No quick fix diets here, no magic pills, no tricks, 100% the right way, all by commitment and dedication!

    One more, this was Sunday a side photo...

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    • Posts: 131 Member
      AMAZING!!! You look GREAT
    • Posts: 27 Member
      Why wait, you look great! It's always good to see people that can transform themselves! Helps motivate me! Thanks!
    • Posts: 47 Member
      You've done amazing!!
    • Posts: 232 Member
      You look AWESOME!!!! Great job!!!
    • Posts: 1,378 Member
      great job - you look amazing! :flowerforyou:
    • Posts: 69 Member
      Great job. You look fabulous!
    • Posts: 40 Member
      Very inspiring for me as I am the size you were :)
    • Posts: 167
      Amazing!!!
    • Posts: 215 Member
      Great work, you look amazing!!
    • Posts: 134 Member
      OMG what a difference - you have done so well. You look fantastic.
    • Posts: 212
      You look fantastic now! Way to go! I'm glad you took pictures so you can see the improvement everyone else sees.
    • Posts: 18
      looking fabulous honey.. well done
    • Posts: 1,658 Member
      You look great.
      Thanks for sharing.


      Keep up the good work.
    • Posts: 49 Member
      You look awesome! I can't wait until I reach my goal. You belly looks soo much better, and I am sure that you feel better too! Great Job!
    • Posts: 15,228 Member
      You have done a fantastic job and shouldn't be discouraged.

      I have some advice about the body image issues. Before you lose that next 20lbs, spend some time at the weight you are at now. Go maintenance for awhile until you can convince yourself that you can stay this thin. I think for a lot of people it is the fear of regaining the weight that keeps our minds from grasping the new look. Just a suggestion.
    • Posts: 247 Member
      Wow what a difference, you look great :heart:
    • Posts: 270 Member
      That's incredible!
    • Posts: 96 Member
      :flowerforyou: Congrats all your hard work has paid off. You look awesome!
    • Posts: 44 Member
      You look amazing!!!
    • Posts: 813 Member
      Amazing work! You look great
    • Posts: 1
      Very motivating! x
    • Posts: 3,357 Member
      Thank you all, I do physically feel great, I do physically feel a huge difference. I feel more energetic and more able to be the mom I need to be for my kids and I feel like I'm better for my husband.
      You have done a fantastic job and shouldn't be discouraged.

      I have some advice about the body image issues. Before you lose that next 20lbs, spend some time at the weight you are at now. Go maintenance for awhile until you can convince yourself that you can stay this thin. I think for a lot of people it is the fear of regaining the weight that keeps our minds from grasping the new look. Just a suggestion.

      That does make sense, I'm sure if I can show myself that it's possible to maintain this, I might feel better. I think also it has to do with I'm so use to seeing my body at the photo of 205 that, that is who I see in the mirror. From the face in the mirror I see the leanness but from the breast down I see that fat girl. What's even more confusing is, I use to see a thinner girl then the one in that photo when I was at my biggest, I didn't realize I was that big till I stepped on the scale at my first OBGYN appt. at my pregnancy with my daughter. I had a eating disorder of eating because I didn't think I was as big as I was and thought I could and be ok. I guess that's how to put that. That photo (the first one) was a huge wake up call to me. I see changes in photo's it's just in my reflection. I think I'll take this advice. Thanks :)
    • Posts: 134 Member
      Great job u look amazing keep up the good work!!!
    • Posts: 116 Member
      You totally look like your own daughter (looking at the before and after)! Way to go!
    • Posts: 213 Member
      YOU ROCK! LOOK BEAUTIFUL....PURE INSPIRATION! THANK YOU FOR SHARING
    • Posts: 2,005 Member
      Fabulous and sooooo inspiring!!
    • Posts: 84 Member
      Congratulations! You look great! I am so glad that you put pictures up, it does wonders for people like me who are just beginning. It helps to let me know that I can do this and the hard work will be well worth it. You are very inspiring.
    • Posts: 169
      You should feel EXTREMELY proud of yourself!! You look amazing and have done an amazing job! Always seeing myself as "fat" is a fear I have as well......but posting your pics was a great idea. Congrats on a job well done....keep up the good work!!!
    • Posts: 9,673 Member
      You're looking great! Keep up the fantastic work. ^_^
    • Posts: 264
      You're an amazing inspiration...beautiful! Congratulations on your new lifestyle!
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