EmilyL128

When I was a teenager, my Mum looking me up and down and then saying "you would be beautiful if you lost some weight". I copped more than my fair share of bullying about my weight at school, but to hear those words from my own mother? That really hurt and still rings in my ears to this day.

Fixed it, you just need to put at the end (but in lower case, when I tried it in lower case here it wouldn't show up lol). :smile: You're looking great! Keep up the hard work, it's definitely paying off!

Thanks! I agree, I love being able to fit into some of my old clothes I had lost hope of ever fitting into again! And buying new clothes in smaller sizes! I just wish I had got that dress out a bit sooner so I could still wear it when it fit properly...ahh well. Definitely going to get it altered!

Aw thank you so much! Looking back over old pics, I do realise that I don't look too happy in them at all. I didn't even realise it at the time, but I was feeling "blegh" most of the time - often sluggish, bloated and just unhappy with my body. I now feel more energised, alert and am gaining confidence in my body.

That's awesome! Congrats! :flowerforyou:

Still didn't work. Darn it. But its great that your top is fitting you better, I bet it looks awesome! I like celebrating the little wins too, as I also have a long way to go. Well done!

Hmm the pic isn't showing up for me...maybe if I quote it it will. Let's see where this logic takes me...

Thank you! :flowerforyou: Feeling even more motivated now with all your lovely comments!

Cheers! :drinker:

Thanks! I left it in my closet for too long because I was saving it for a special occasion. But then when I had opportunities to wear it, I never did, because I thought it was "too good" for those occasions. I think I'll have to go out and do something with friends to celebrate my loss though, after I've got my dress…

Thank you! It was hard for me to see a difference for awhile but when I hit the 20kg mark I really started to notice my facial features becoming more defined and my clothes fitting better. Now that I've hit 30 a lot of my clothes are very loose on me and I am starting to get a bit of an idea of what my body will look like…

Thank you everyone! I'm glad I have this community to share my successes with! Remember you are all doing really well too.

I am pretty proud of myself, I can't lie! Thank you so much for your kind words. :flowerforyou:

Aww, shucks. Thanks! :flowerforyou:

Oh gosh me too. Looking back at my older pics I just can't get over how big and puffy my face was!

I know I posted some earlier but I think I've lost a bit more weight in the face since then, so did another comparison photo. I still have a way to go but I can definitely see a difference already.

Oh that's good to know, thanks. :smile:

I would also like to know this, I have never used a HRM before but am looking into getting one. I have sensitive skin so am also at a risk of developing a rash.

Congratulations on your amazing success and thank you for sharing your story. You are such an inspiration, and your story is a reminder that to take care of and show love to other people, you must first take care of yourself. For too long I let people's negative comments affect me and I think they just actually contributed…

My nickname was also "whale" at high school, but I could never think of how to make a joke out of it. I did do the going home and crying part as well though. And that's horrible what those girls did to you. Kids can be so cruel!

I've had people ask if I am "expecting", and another person just flat out say to me "good luck with the baby!" One time that completely caught me off guard was when I was walking from the train station to the street and a young man and woman walked past me up to the station. As they passed the guy excaimed, "Look! It's a…

Aww thank you! Wow, 42kg, that's great! I'm sure the 10 kilos will come off again as you have already shown so much dedication. Yep I'm sure we'll motivate each other! :wink:

Thanks ladies! Friend requests sent to all of you!:smile:

*Bump* If there are any more Aussies/New Zealanders wanting friends please feel free to add me!

EDIT: Doubled up on a reply never mind lol.

Just sent a request. Thanks! :smile:

This is a "before and during". I have lost about 2 more KG since the last picture.

Oops I forgot...I have progress photos. Hopefully they'll show up ok here. I have lost around 2 more kg after that last photo but haven't done another progress photo yet. Also, I'd love to add more motivated and inspirational friends, so feel free to add me. :-)

You can add me if you like. I'm looking for buddies too. :-)

You're looking great too! Well done. This thread is so inspiring!