I'm getting there!

bradthemedic
bradthemedic Posts: 623 Member
edited December 2024 in Success Stories
So I haven't been "myself" by which I mean a normal weight that fits my personality in years. The before picture is about 2007 in California with my ex where I was so depressed I couldn't even muster a good fake smile. The afters are this morning after ridding myself of MOST of my bloat I've had this week,

I can obviously see a difference because the shirt/pants I wore were about 4 sizes bigger. The shirt was a 2xl and I wear a L now. My pants were a 40 and I wear a 36 now. I have self esteem issues after years of mental abuse though so my self-worth needs some work.

Before:
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This morning:

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In the last few months I've lost about 3 inches in my chest/hips/waist each.

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  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,533 Member
    Nice job! You look great. You've got this.
  • Syderelli
    Syderelli Posts: 439 Member
    You look great! so proud of you
  • bradthemedic
    bradthemedic Posts: 623 Member
    The dff between pic 1 and 2/3 is about 30lbs I'd say. I had been hovering around 250 for awhile, I got down to 212 when I was in Europe and right now I am sitting right around 220-225 depending on the day. GW is 195 but we will see. All I care about right now is fitness and my appearance. The weight doesn't matter much to me.
  • Antonia2501
    Antonia2501 Posts: 121 Member
    Congrats thats amazing!
  • RenVan
    RenVan Posts: 121 Member
    Congratulations on your accomplishments thus far.
    Feel free to friend me if you require further support! :)
  • braign
    braign Posts: 89
    Hot damn.
  • jenniferrebekahsands
    jenniferrebekahsands Posts: 54
    You are doing just fine! Emphasis on the "fine"! You look awesome!

    Don't know if you are looking for any more online support, but feel free to friend me. I just started myself, so I understand...and I understand the mental abuse and self-worth issues. I've dealt with them most of my life, as well. So, I get it.

    jen
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    Awesome, Brad. You are getting there!!!! You look great! And you are getting your smile back :) Congratulations. Thanks for the progress report!!:)MinMin
  • Josie_lifting_cats
    Josie_lifting_cats Posts: 949 Member
    That's an awesome difference! Totally visible. You're doing great.

    The self-image stuff is the hardest. Losing weight seems easy peasy in comparison. I feel the same way most of the time!
  • bradthemedic
    bradthemedic Posts: 623 Member
    Thanks. I've had more bad than good days lately but I'm pushing through.
  • moodyfeesh14
    moodyfeesh14 Posts: 811 Member
    you look wonderfully better and snugable :)
  • treblemaker90
    treblemaker90 Posts: 65 Member
    You've got this!!! Hang in there :D
  • senyosmom
    senyosmom Posts: 613 Member
    Looking great!
  • LemonBurns
    LemonBurns Posts: 538 Member
    Well Hello there Mr. Hottie! Looking Grrrreat, and I am willing to bet you feel a lot better, too! Nice work!
  • bradthemedic
    bradthemedic Posts: 623 Member
    Well Hello there Mr. Hottie! Looking Grrrreat, and I am willing to bet you feel a lot better, too! Nice work!

    Thanks pal.
  • Kitten2629
    Kitten2629 Posts: 1,358 Member
    You look great.. Keep up the hard work!! Your friends with my husband so I know he will help push you through as well!
  • charelg
    charelg Posts: 599 Member
    Good job, keep it up!!
  • hothodgie
    hothodgie Posts: 258 Member
    You look fantastic. I see the good start of a six pack there! Nice!!
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