Do you see it?

odumsmith00
odumsmith00 Posts: 25
edited December 20 in Motivation and Support
October 2011 ~ before my journey
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Easter 2012 ~ about 4 months into the journey
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Maybe it's cause I see myself day in and day out. Or perhaps its the fact that I can't see past my boobs anyway when I look down but I don't really see any change and it's ticking me off. The only people who mention anything are family (hubby and my mom) or good girl friends who know how hard I'm working... basically people who "have to" notice and be supportive so I don't really know if they're being genuine or just being good supportive friends/family.

So I turn it over to you complete strangers who don't have to be nice... Can you see any changes? I know they're not the best pictures but I don't have anything better.
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  • odumsmith00
    odumsmith00 Posts: 25
    anyone?
  • liog
    liog Posts: 347 Member
    I can see a lot more definition in your waist for sure. It also looks like your hips are slimming down too. Keep up the great work!
  • sleepytexan
    sleepytexan Posts: 3,138 Member
    Yes, you can definitely see that there is more space between your chest and your stomach, and also your stomach looks smaller in relation to your legs too!

    Good work! How much have you lost? Looks like at least 50.

    Keep it up!

    blessings.
  • Michellelynn219
    Michellelynn219 Posts: 62 Member
    YES! I see it! check out your waist....good job, keep it up!
  • seekingstrengthX2
    seekingstrengthX2 Posts: 771
    Its hard to tell with the smock over the tank, but i would say yes. It looks like your stomach is flatter under your boobs. Your undershirt caves in more in the second pic.
  • chemically_imbalanzed
    chemically_imbalanzed Posts: 13
    Can definately see it! Imagine u r standing infront of urself in the first picture with a tape measure. Imagine rapping it around ur hips. Now do the same with ur bottom pic. Do u see it now?
  • kayd69
    kayd69 Posts: 29
    I can see it!!! That is Great!! I don't know how much you lost but looks like a lot! congrats
  • ktaylor1188
    ktaylor1188 Posts: 141 Member
    yes! i do see it...all around your upper body, it has shrunk :D i totally understand your frustration, i too am having a hard time seeing it, but when you look at yourself every day its tough. but your body is definitely changing! keep it up!
  • megsmom2
    megsmom2 Posts: 2,362 Member
    I definately can see a difference! You're doing great!
  • imchicbad
    imchicbad Posts: 1,650 Member
    IDK...the clothes are hiding it- so for sure the waist line (belly area) looks smaller in brown than the blue. you need better pics for sure, like side view, to be honest. try no cover up or wear loose fitting clothes next time.
  • shorty35565
    shorty35565 Posts: 1,425 Member
    You're smaller! Great going!!
  • jsapninz
    jsapninz Posts: 909 Member
    Not yet...9lbs isn't awhole lot when you have so much to lose.

    But hang in there. It's usually hardest for the person losing the weight to notice the changes themselves anyway!

    You are off to a great start, keep it up!!
  • tmauck4472
    tmauck4472 Posts: 1,785 Member
    Awesome job..Keep up the good work.. I see it and you should be proud
  • raebels
    raebels Posts: 45 Member
    You can definitely tell that you have lost in the tummy area! =) Your face looks slim too. You look great after only 4 months! Keep it up and don't be so hard on yourself. I say the best way to really see results is to take a look at how your clothes are fitting you nowadays. ;)
  • jenniejengin
    jenniejengin Posts: 784 Member
    I can see it, but I know exactly how you feel. Some days I feel like I can see the weight off me and then there is other days I don't fell like it. It is like my mind is playing tricks on me. Inches tell me no lie though, and that is what I am working off of.
  • odumsmith00
    odumsmith00 Posts: 25
    Thanks! It's about a 35-40 pound loss so far.

    I've also gone from a size 24 to a 16/18 in pants.
  • tmauck4472
    tmauck4472 Posts: 1,785 Member
    WTF is wrong with one poster...I swear she never EVER has anything good to say. Everything is negative with her..not to mention you can CLEARLY see the difference. Ugggg I swear I hate stupid people.
  • focus4fitness
    focus4fitness Posts: 551 Member
    Yes I see it! Your middle is way smaller! Good job! Keep it up!
  • missfit12
    missfit12 Posts: 10
    No doubt about it! Looking good! I do agree that when you take future pics remove the outer shirt! You Go Girl!
  • BennettKaylee
    BennettKaylee Posts: 12
    This isn't meant to be derogatory.

    In the first picture, your boobs and stomach stick out about the same.

    In the second, there is a large gap between the two.

    So, yes! I can see it!

    Great job!
  • J3SSP3NNY
    J3SSP3NNY Posts: 235
    I can see a big difference in your stomach! Congratz on your hard work and keep it up! :)
  • CampKelly
    CampKelly Posts: 172 Member
    Can definitely see it! Your tummy is gone! Great job :)
  • jkleon86
    jkleon86 Posts: 245 Member
    unless you are totally sucking in your tummy I see a real difference there, Keep up the good work :wink:
  • ebony467
    ebony467 Posts: 15
    Yes even for just 9 pounds I can see it so it means the progress is there :)
    You can't let yourself get dissuaded when you still have yet so far to go, usually you don't really see much when the first 10 pounds fall off but you will start to see it further down the road.
    Keep up the good work!!!
  • nikkiprickett
    nikkiprickett Posts: 412 Member
    I totally see it!! especially in your tummy and arms!! keep it up! :)
  • alapoint89
    alapoint89 Posts: 632
    October 2011 ~ before my journey
    DSC_0296-1.jpg

    Easter 2012 ~ about 4 months into the journey
    CSC_0589.jpg

    Maybe it's cause I see myself day in and day out. Or perhaps its the fact that I can't see past my boobs anyway when I look down but I don't really see any change and it's ticking me off. The only people who mention anything are family (hubby and my mom) or good girl friends who know how hard I'm working... basically people who "have to" notice and be supportive so I don't really know if they're being genuine or just being good supportive friends/family.

    So I turn it over to you complete strangers who don't have to be nice... Can you see any changes? I know they're not the best pictures but I don't have anything better.
    i def see it in the tummy you are doing great keep up the wonderful work
  • keenercam
    keenercam Posts: 321 Member
    I can see a lot more definition in your waist for sure. It also looks like your hips are slimming down too. Keep up the great work!

    This is almost exactly what I was going to say. What a signifiicant difference! You should be proud of your progress. Keep up the great work!
  • K0RA
    K0RA Posts: 29
    I definitely see a change! You body shape has begun to change. Your stomach has reduced in size and your breast and waist are more defined. Looks to me like you're doing a great job! Keep it up, and good luck.
  • myfitnessnmhoy
    myfitnessnmhoy Posts: 2,105 Member
    I see a significant difference.

    If you take a vertical line from the front of your breasts, in October your belly would have touched that line. Now your belly is nowhere NEAR that line.

    Your face is somewhat thinner - some of that might be due to the haircut and expression, but your second picture is actually emphasizing your chin, while the first picture isn't, and the chin is less prominent n the second picture even so.

    You're wearing concealing clothes (perfectly normal, when I weighed 280 I did the same), so it's hard to see any other body shape changes, especially with two photos taken from different perspectives at different distances, but it's obvious that the second picture isn't filling the clothing nearly as much as the first.

    Way to go! Keep it up!
  • AJ_Pete
    AJ_Pete Posts: 863 Member
    Don't fret!!! You definitely have a defined waistline!!! It is really noticeable to me! Waist and hips are FOR SURE slimmer and more defined. Good for you!!! You're making amazing progress.
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