One Year Later

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  • nostalgicfortune
    nostalgicfortune Posts: 54
    Hey hunny,

    I totally can understand the 'not seeing it part' of your statement, but that's what you need the pictures for

    You see yourself transform slowly everyday in that mirror, so you never really get to see a 'before' and 'after' it's just a continuous view

    Use those pictures to show yourself what has in fact changed

    You're gorgeous in both pictures, and it's great that you're doing this for yourself :-)
  • Serenstar75
    Serenstar75 Posts: 258 Member
    You're beautiful and the changes are totally showing. I DO know what you mean thought about being unable to see them yourself. Our minds have a way of tricking us. Keep up the great work.
  • rampantpiper
    rampantpiper Posts: 12 Member
    These pictures look like two different people, and I guess they are. Both of them may have wanted to be a certain size in their head, but only one made the commitment to make the change. The most noticeable difference is in the face. Now go find someone you haven't seen in year, wear something pretty, and watch their jaw drop! Nice work.
  • SexyCook
    SexyCook Posts: 2,249 Member
    Key things you said....this is a healthier lifestyle and I love your dedication and commitment...You look great...Never give up and continue to go for what you want until you are satisfied..You look wonderful!! The difference is definitely obvious!
  • Wuisyb
    Wuisyb Posts: 12 Member
    Short & Slick version:


    I started my journey late April 2012. Since the age of 7 I've always been overweight. Anytime I've lost weight it's been because of stress, never on purpose. The same happened at the end of 2011...lots of stress, my body showed the same. This time, something changed. When I started to put back on the weight, I made a decision to get healthy ON PURPOSE. No more stress loss (though it's always come in handy :) ), no more hiding from cameras for fear of actually seeing my image captured on film. No more "from the neck up" photos. It's time to take control of my life and become the best version of me I can be.

    If I win and drop weight, great! That's not the goal. The goal is to live, eat, BE healthy and happy. Period.

    So...the pic on the left is rom June 2011, giving the toast at my sister's wedding. I was "happy" then, but grossly unhealthy. The pic on the right was taken today after my AM workout. I've lost 23 lbs to date with another 50 to go. My closet is feeling the changes (I've donated more clothes the past month as I would annually) but when I look in the mirror, I don't see a real change. Even though the people I do life with see it and are super supportive, I'm pushing until *I* see it.

    I've never done this before...so please be kind but honest. I can take it.

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  • Wuisyb
    Wuisyb Posts: 12 Member
    Kim, you look marvelous!
  • Deipneus
    Deipneus Posts: 1,861 Member
    Very impressive!
  • kimmraderie
    kimmraderie Posts: 56
    These pictures look like two different people, and I guess they are. Both of them may have wanted to be a certain size in their head, but only one made the commitment to make the change. The most noticeable difference is in the face. Now go find someone you haven't seen in year, wear something pretty, and watch their jaw drop! Nice work.

    This made my day. THANKS!
  • lisaishotpink
    lisaishotpink Posts: 124
    No need to be anything else but kind! You look great, and your progress is amazing! Keep pushing yourself in the direction you're going, you'll get there!!! =)
  • ribena1958
    ribena1958 Posts: 152
    You look amazing, well done
  • yelpat
    yelpat Posts: 414 Member
    You look gorgeous, thanks for sharing :smile:
  • CurlznCanada
    CurlznCanada Posts: 1 Member
    That's so awesome! You look so tough! :D
  • reinventingandrea
    reinventingandrea Posts: 323
    You look fantastic! I'm like you though, when I look in the mirror I don't see my progress either but everyone around me does.
  • CynthiaMayela
    CynthiaMayela Posts: 49
    I can see a big difference.., you look more toned, healthy and happier, good job and keep going, you can do it... :happy:
  • Gerald_King
    Gerald_King Posts: 2,031 Member
    Good job you look great
  • aka9110
    aka9110 Posts: 4
    Honey you are doing great. Look at your arms you can super see it there. Oh and don't forget the abs. You look awesome we never see the weight loss. Just smile as you continue to give clothes away.
  • findingme07
    findingme07 Posts: 156 Member
    You look fantastic....how can you not see the difference...amazing!

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