Let's try this again...I don't see a difference...do you?

Way_2_a_Healthy_Mel · May 2012

Ok, I posted a pic earlier where my clothes were all baggy on the last pic, and I had a lot of people tell me I should take a different picture for my current, so I took pics in the same clothes I was wearing in the second pic...I made the pic, then realized the second number is wrong...it is supposed to be -25. Anyway, As I said before, I do not see any difference, especially between -25 and -38 lbs. I know, I still need to take measurements, and I plan to do that tomorrow, or maybe even tonight, but I wanted to see if anyone could see a difference, because I really can't. For those of you that commented in my other post, thanks...

I do feel a lot better, and I have more energy...also, my labs at the doctor are MUCH better. The only real issue I had before was glucose issues...my cholesterol and other labs always came back pretty good, but my a1c from January 16 to May 3 dropped 3 points, which the doc said was a direct result of my new lifestyle. He was very proud of me :happy:

Anyway, I just want to know if it is possible to see a difference, because I don't see it, at all. I am NOT stopping, because I know it will get better, but I was just hoping I would see more of a significance in my appearance. I wasn't planning to post any pics until I had lost at least 50 lbs, but I was having a discussion with some friends on FB earlier, and I told them I didn't see any difference, and they said they could, so I wanted to see what people who don't know me see.

And, a side view:

Aww, I thought it wouldn't cut off the end...sorry...dang. If you open it in a new tab, you can see the whole pic on the right...

LoriPayne · May 2012

I didn't see your earlier post but I see a difference in your upper arms and stomach for sure! its very noticeable! way to go : )

Jenn264 · May 2012

You are on your way hun!! I deff see the difference, wow! Keep it up!!!

lilorphann · May 2012

Yes, there's a difference! I see it all over! Keep it up!!!

Brandicaloriecountess · May 2012

I see a difference! Just keep it up, I had lost about 50 pounds before others that didn't know I had been eating differently and workout noticed a difference.

BombolinaM · May 2012

You can see a difference from head to toe..keep on going..

TheFunBun · May 2012

yeah, huge difference! especially in your lower body, and your ankles and calves look completely different!

Jude1064 · May 2012

I can definately see a difference. good job! If you like, add me and we can support each other! Keep up the good work.

brneydgrlie · May 2012

DEFINITELY a difference! I see it in your belly, through your entire trunk/midsection, and even your ankles. Great job!

chelledawg14 · May 2012

Yes! Keep up the good work - you can definitely see it in your waist and stomach!!!

sunnyday789 · May 2012

I saw your earlier post and could see a difference. With these pics I can see even more difference. Way to go!

saraann4 · May 2012

If you don't see a difference, you are crazy! You ARE making progess! Keep it going girl!

chandra38 · May 2012

Definitely see the difference in your waist, shoulders and face! Great job to you!!!! Keep up the great work!

camila_scl · May 2012

Yes, I see a difference, in your arms and in your stomach area/mid section in the upper part and lower part of your belly.

It's there, don't worry, keep up the good work

janey1306 · May 2012

Theres a difference, definitely, i can see your waste and arms getting more shapely, but you have definitely lost weight from everywhere, well done!

Way_2_a_Healthy_Mel · May 2012

Thanks, everyone who has replied! I am working so hard, and I just wanted to see if it was noticeable, since I don't see it. Yes, I do see a difference between the first and second picture, but not the second and third, and I actually lost more (14 pounds) from the second to the third.

sunnyday789 · May 2012

Thanks, everyone who has replied! I am working so hard, and I just wanted to see if it was noticeable, since I don't see it. Yes, I do see a difference between the first and second picture, but not the second and third, and I actually lost more (14 pounds) from the second to the third.

Between 2 and 3 you can see the difference in your abdomen;in 2 the shirt is stretched out more in front and in 3 it's looser. And your calves are noticeably thinner too.

DataBased · May 2012

Thanks, everyone who has replied! I am working so hard, and I just wanted to see if it was noticeable, since I don't see it. Yes, I do see a difference between the first and second picture, but not the second and third, and I actually lost more (14 pounds) from the second to the third.

Between 2 and 3 you can see the difference in your abdomen;in 2 the shirt is stretched out more in front and in 3 it's looser. And your calves are noticeably thinner too.

^^^ THIS! You keep on going my friend, and do please start measuring yourself. We measure calf, knee, thigh, hips, waist, chest, bicep, forearm, and neck. You may be one of those lucky people who gains "evenly" - meaning that your arms gain as fast as your ankles, etc. People who gain evenly don't have an easy time perceiving their own weight loss because, proportionally, everything seems the same. If you measure, though - you have solid, hard numbers to work with.

Way to go - keep it up! :flowerforyou:

Way_2_a_Healthy_Mel · May 2012

Thanks, everyone who has replied! I am working so hard, and I just wanted to see if it was noticeable, since I don't see it. Yes, I do see a difference between the first and second picture, but not the second and third, and I actually lost more (14 pounds) from the second to the third.

Between 2 and 3 you can see the difference in your abdomen;in 2 the shirt is stretched out more in front and in 3 it's looser. And your calves are noticeably thinner too.

^^^ THIS! You keep on going my friend, and do please start measuring yourself. We measure calf, knee, thigh, hips, waist, chest, bicep, forearm, and neck. You may be one of those lucky people who gains "evenly" - meaning that your arms gain as fast as your ankles, etc. People who gain evenly don't have an easy time perceiving their own weight loss because, proportionally, everything seems the same. If you measure, though - you have solid, hard numbers to work with.

Way to go - keep it up! :flowerforyou:

I have been measuring, and haven't seen the numbers change much. I will measure tomorrow, though, and see if there is much difference. The last time I measured was on 5/3.

jules0516 · May 2012

I see it too...In the belly and legs..Keep going and good luck!

Way_2_a_Healthy_Mel · May 2012

Thanks, again!

Onespirit62 · May 2012

Big Difference!!!! Great Job!

tmauck4472 · May 2012

I def. see a difference. WTG

SuperCork · May 2012

I absolutely see a difference. I can say for myself that I don't have any "before" shots of myself at my absolute heaviest, but I do starting about 40lbs down from that and...there was LITTLE difference because 1) I am fairly tall for a woman and 2) the distribution of my weight is...unique.

But yes--there is a difference! Cheers and keep up the hard work!

yoyoannieo · May 2012

ypu should feel so proud - there is a huge difference! You are so much more compact now - look at the difference in the width of your shoulders! Well done and keep up the great work :flowerforyou:

lelstar · May 2012

I see a difference around your stomach and waist. It can be hard to see it on yourself

Shelgirl001 · May 2012

I can definitely see a difference!!! Great job!!! Keep going, you will really begin to feel different. You will be able to do things you couldn't do before and it won't be hard to tell, even for you, then.

PunkyRachel · May 2012

I too can see the difference! It's not much, just a few inches around the middle. It's a start, and your doing a great job so far. Keep up the great work!