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Old 10-23-2008, 01:47 AM   #1  
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I hope I don't seem too self-indulgent for starting a thread about this, but ladies, I am absolutely astounded by something I've just seen. As you can see by my ticker, I've lost a little over 50 lbs since July, and although this is a relatively significant amount, it's been a little frustrating to me that I've barely noticed any difference in the way I look. Yes, I can feel clothes fitting better, and I know that I've dropped a pants size (maybe 2!--haven't been sized in a while) but I still look at pictures of me before starting WL and think "Eh, yeah, I basically still look like that." And honestly, that's what it feels like to me...

Until now!

I really liked the outfit I was wearing today, so I decided to take some self-portraits out of boredom... Not an unusual activity for me, LOL. Well, as I was looking over the pictures, one in particular looked a little familiar--I make a lot of the same faces in pictures (because I take pictures of myself so often, hehe), so I thought maybe this picture was reminding me of another one where I happened to make the same face at the same angle, etc. So, I started flipping through some of the other pictures on my computer to see if I could find the old picture I was thinking of... And I did... And I pulled them up next to each other...


I was actually speechless when I saw these pictures lined up together like that. I mean, I've heard of people not noticing the difference until they compare pictures, but I never thought I was doing that! Now I'm just shocked... I still don't even know what to say! I feel like both of those girls are me, so how can they look so different?!

I promise I'm not fishing for compliments, heh. I just wanted to share these pictures with you all... Maybe you can share in my excitement!
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Old 10-23-2008, 02:06 AM   #2  
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The difference is amazing! im so happy for you I remember a couple months ago when i did this same thing. I really didn't see much of a difference in the mirror, so i put my pics from 305lbs next to the ones at that time ( i think i was down about 50lbs or so) and I started crying! well, congrats on your hard work paying off.
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Old 10-23-2008, 03:19 AM   #3  
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Wow is right!! That's amazing! You look great, congratulations!!
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Old 10-23-2008, 04:18 AM   #4  
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You look great! Congrats on how far you have gotten so far. I'm envious. I can't seem to stick to a plan.
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Old 10-23-2008, 07:02 AM   #5  
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Absolutely! Please DO share these pictures and your joy!



We are here to share the good and the hard stuff.

You look terrific. Isn't it wonderful when you do notice the change. Keep up the good work.
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Old 10-23-2008, 07:14 AM   #6  
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You look fantastic!

Sometimes I think it's hard to see the difference when we look at ourselves in the mirror everyday. Thank goodness for before pictures and a measuring tape!

Keep up the good work and congrats on losing 50lbs, that's amazing!!
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Old 10-23-2008, 07:17 AM   #7  
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It's amazing, isn't it? Here's a comparison of mine... I'd say about a 25-30lb difference in the pictures

http://img233.imageshack.us/my.php?i...ndheidikh1.jpg

http://img393.imageshack.us/my.php?image=shari2nr7.jpg
http://img233.imageshack.us/my.php?image=shari14zz4.jpg

http://img393.imageshack.us/my.php?image=shari13mh3.jpg
I can def see a difference when I look at pics like that side by side. I wish I had some pics of me at my highest weight on my computer. I actually had a lady tell me the other day that if she didn't know me before, she would never know I was the same person. It's flattering. lol

EDIT: Stole a pic of me around my highest (known) weight. Believe it or not, it was my birthday. And I thought I looked ok :-(

http://img393.imageshack.us/my.php?image=yuckzt8.jpg

(I can't seem to make my pics work. so hopefully the individual links will)
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Old 10-23-2008, 07:19 AM   #8  
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You look wonderful and your skin looks amazing too.
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Old 10-23-2008, 07:23 AM   #9  
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That's awesome Meredith! You can definitely tell a difference and you shouldn't be afraid of sharing them! They're an inspiration!!
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Old 10-23-2008, 07:30 AM   #10  
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Awesome! Don't ever feel weird about posting pix - they are very inspiring!
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Old 10-23-2008, 08:25 AM   #11  
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WOW! Just Wow!
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Old 10-23-2008, 08:55 AM   #12  
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That is awesome.... You deserve the compliments. YOU HAVE WORKED HARD FOR THOSE 50 POUNDS!!!!!!
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Old 10-23-2008, 09:07 AM   #13  
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yay!!! never feel bad for celebrating SUCCESS!!! we've all had enough crappy days that a GOOD story is very uplifting!!!

ummmm i really like the lipgloss you're wearing LOL what kind is it?? hehehe
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Old 10-23-2008, 09:31 AM   #14  
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You really can see the difference! Congratulations!

(gorgeous blue eyes btw)
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Old 10-23-2008, 09:53 AM   #15  
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I LOVE hearing these celebration/success moments. It makes me want to keep going and I say SHOW US SHOW US lol...TELL US TELL US haha. I want to know!
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