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Same here honestly. I've lost 49lbs, but I still feel like I look the same. It's odd how you mind can work against you really. I know I've lost weight. The scales, my clothes, and friends all say so, but I have trouble seeing it. Pictures do help though.

I didn't lose any cups - I gained. I went down in band size but up in cup size. Even at my smallest, I was always busty though.

I just had massive hernia repair on Thursday and spent 3 days in the hospital. While I'm still swollen (and have drain tubes for the time being), my weight actually stayed the same. Sadly I won't be doing much in the way of exercise besides walking through the house for quite a bit.

Honestly, I had to learn to measure because I was overestimating by more than I had ever thought. My 4oz of meat was more like 6oz and so on. Now I have gotten better at understanding portion sizes, but I just feel safer with measuring everything I can. As for salad, I used to be one of those people that really poured on…

I'm 5'4" but I have a large frame. Even at my tiniest, I'm broad across the shoulders and hips. My doctor said that I was best around the upper end of the healthy weight range for my height, which is why my goal is at 145lb right now. For some people my height, that would be too heavy.

I'll log but not stress about it then. :smile: I'm honestly so scared about this surgery, although I know it's needed. After I heal, I'll even be able to exercise without worrying about a hernia popping out.

I have to be careful because I'm on immune suppressants and I have an immune disease. Going to the hospital now actually.

I have difficulty exercising due to ehlers danlos hypermobility type, and I've lost 40lbs so far.

I think it was about 10lbs for me. I've lost 40 so far and have gone from a 26 to a 18 in pants, although the 18 is still a bit snug. With shirts, I've only gone down one size so far - from a 3x to a 2x.

I honestly see no change. I know there is one, but I'll keep taking pictures. I have to see a surgeon for massive hernia surgery on the 19th. That might actually make a lot of change since my entire abdominal area is bulged out.

I took my first pictures when I was around 255lbs honestly. I had been avoiding cameras for a very long time. I've taken several since them but there's no difference that I can see. I started out at 267 and I'm 227 now.

I can't drink diet pop. Something about the sweeteners just tears my stomach up. I used to be the kind of person who'd drink 3 cans a day at least, and that was a bulk of my calories. I drink far less now, but I didn't cut it out. I buy those mini cans of dr pepper (90 calories) and just drink it occasionally. It's worked…

I honestly didn't cut out anything entirely. I drink far less pop than I once did, but I still drink it sometimes.

Started 2 days ago - and weight's up about 5lbs right now. It happens.

Honestly, I don't worry too much what people call something. It might feel more comfortable for them. I actually haven't gone over my calories yet, although I figure I will at some point.

I'm now down four pants sizes. I still have a long way to go, but this is the smallest I've been in over 5 years.

The other day, I wanted a pizza, so I had some pizza. It's not a big deal. I ate my two pieces, and I was happy. Yes, I consumed more calories that day than usual, but it didn't derail me. The next day, I was right no track once again. That's how the occasional treat works.

This is actually a bit depressing right now. I know because I have a lot to lose, it's going to take me longer to see any visible results. Still, I'd like to see something. I've gone down about 3 pants sizes, but when I catch a glimpse in the mirror I still look the same as I always did to me. I can't see a difference in…

I had a lot to lose - over 100lbs. People around me say they can see it, and I've gone down 2 pants sizes, but I still look as big as ever when I look in the mirror. I've lost 39lbs.

I'd like to add my two cents, if no one cares. I do totally understand. I have so many issues with my thyroid, and the doctors are still trying to figure out how to get it under control. I take prednisone because I've had a kidney transplant, and I still have a chronic kidney disease. I have ehlers danlos hypermobility…

I've always been a picky eater - as other people have admitted to before here. Actually, it's really nice to know it's not just me. I don't mix most foods, with a few exceptions. I also eat all of one food before moving to the next. I have an issue with vinegar and mayonnaise. I often tell people I'm allergic rather than…

Thanks so much everyone. There were a lot of interesting answers. My first thought was money, honestly, but I do think there's a lot of people that just hear or read something and spread it without intending to do any harm.

I once figured it will probably take me 2 years to lose all the weight I need to, but that's not too bad considering it took me about 20 years to gain all this excess.

I'm currently set to lose 1.5 lbs a week. I wanted to log the food to be honest, although I hadn't thought about water weight. When I had this surgery before, to fix the hernias on my left side, I actually woke up nearly 10lbs lighter. This time they are putting in mesh - from my ribs to my hipbones. I know that I won't be…

I'm in sort of the same boat. I've lost weight off my stomach, but my poor arms and thighs are still hanging on to the flab. Sadly, that's just the way it goes. All you can do is to keep at it. I know those will be the last places I'll lose but, if I keep at it, I will lose it.

For me, it was simply starting with realistic goals and a realistic approach. I had a lot to lose (and still have a lot), and that was a bit overwhelming. I had tried to lose weight in the past, but I always failed because I had such strict ideas of what I was 'allowed' to eat, and I simply pushed myself too hard. This…

I don't like to eat past nine, but that's because I have acid reflux. If I eat too late, I'll be sick all night.

That seems a bit ambitious. I did it, but that's only because I was just starting out (so a lot of it was water weight), and I was quite obese.

This thread was a journey. I don't really have anything to add since everything I can think of has been said. I'm also guilty of at least one thing mentioned, but I'm not going to confess which one it is. LOL.

Honestly, OP, I think most of us know what you're going through. I think last week was my time to cry. It just seems so frustrating at times - like you're not getting anywhere. But the simple truth is you are getting somewhere. It takes time, and there will be moments of frustration. Just remember that you can do this.…