Progress Pictures - I really needed to see these

sontaikle · 12-11-2011, 01:59 AM

It's really amazing how pictures can really put things in perspective. I've been feeling a bit...blah lately and I decided to look at a picture I took of myself a little over a week ago. I still wasn't completely happy with it, but then I decided to compare to older pictures and well, I really saw my progress. I compared it to a picture of me at 163lbs and even then I can see a huge difference! I suddenly felt better and realized that even though I don't have my dream body—I probably never will—I've still come a really long way in just a short amount of time.

When I began this journey I was a 12/14, although I did wear a 16/18 at one point. I can now wear a 2/4.

I've lost 64 pounds and I have a Normal BMI for the first time in my life.

I've learned how to eat a proper portion and I've learned to eat even healthier.

Even though I exercised regularly at my starting weight, my new lighter body has made it easier for me to challenge myself.

I've been able to lift heavier than I ever have before

My life just seems infinitely better. Maybe it's a bunch of things falling into place, or maybe it has to do with me finally moving and losing the weight like I've always secretly wanted to...but I do have you all at 3FC to thank. I joined at 170lbs, but I wouldn't have shed these extra 34 without your help.

And here are the pictures I've been talking about:

Left picture: 200lbs; Middle picture: 163lbs; Right picture: 137lbs.

Where did my hips go? Haha. I've lost ~10in off them!

curlysue82 · 12-11-2011, 06:51 AM

Congratulation you look great, there is such a difference in you stature..

Well done.. great mootivation

Crazy Newfie Jen · 12-11-2011, 07:23 AM

Congrats!! You look great!!

deblosingit · 12-11-2011, 07:46 AM

What an accomplishment! You look fantastic. Enjoy your new body!!

KatRat · 12-11-2011, 08:20 AM

Congrats! I can't wait to start taking pictures to see the difference!

Misti in Seattle · 12-11-2011, 09:45 AM

Wow, lookin' good! Congrats

molldoll · 12-11-2011, 10:05 AM

Wow! You look incredible

That's a huge change, congrats!

np1230 · 12-11-2011, 10:20 AM

You can really see the difference between all 3 pictures. Awesome job! What worked for you?

KamsMoMa · 12-11-2011, 10:33 AM

Congrats!! You look awesome!!

Unna · 12-11-2011, 10:36 AM

You look amazing - I can totally see the muscle from your upper right arm that extends to your chest. You can thank lifting for that one! Your breasts also look a lot more firm - for the same reason.

Thanks for sharing!

jayohwhy · 12-11-2011, 11:52 AM

you look awesome!

Riestrella · 12-11-2011, 12:47 PM

Congratulations! I am in a similar position, however I'm no where near the progress you've made!! Pictures are amazing, and I'm so happy that I've been taking pictures of myself as I've lost weight so I can give myself an ego boost. Don't feel down, you're look amazing =)

Mizzthingaling · 12-11-2011, 01:13 PM

Congrats and way to go! The difference is amazing.

RXAsh1 · 12-11-2011, 02:10 PM

That is such good motivation. Thank you for sharing these.

sontaikle · 12-11-2011, 04:57 PM

Awww thank you so much everyone! <3

Your kind words really give me a boost!

Quote:

Originally Posted by np1230

You can really see the difference between all 3 pictures. Awesome job! What worked for you?

Calorie counting and exercise

I stick (stuck? I'm not as strict now that I'm getting close to maintenance) to ~1200 calories a day, more if I'm hungry or exercising hard. I also exercise 5x a week and vary it every day. I get cardio and strength training in and I've been lifting heavy weights once a week and lighter weight throughout the week.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unna

You look amazing - I can totally see the muscle from your upper right arm that extends to your chest. You can thank lifting for that one! Your breasts also look a lot more firm - for the same reason.

Thanks for sharing!

Thanks!

I looovvvveee that arm muscle I'm getting.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riestrella

Congratulations! I am in a similar position, however I'm no where near the progress you've made!! Pictures are amazing, and I'm so happy that I've been taking pictures of myself as I've lost weight so I can give myself an ego boost. Don't feel down, you're look amazing =)

Thanks

You look amazing!! Good for you for taking pictures!

I really wish I had taken more. I have a few of me during my way down, but I really should have taken more. At least I have years and years of before pictures to look back on.