[fat4awhile]

I'm thinking that 99% of people want to change something about themselves. Even if you were the exact weight you wanted to be, you'd look at your photo and say something like 'Oh my gosh, I have huge nostrils' or 'Look at my left arm, it's 12" longer than my right!".

Use these photos as a motivator. You've lost a lot of weight, have more to go. Don't let these photos stop you, only YOU can make yourself happy. You are your #1 critic.

[cw61]

Thank you to each person that offered such kind encourgagement and advise. I wish I had posted here before. Just knowing there are people out there that are either living the experience and/or have been through it before and found success gives me an emotional boost. I appreciate you all!

[mohmama3]

I'm new here too. I saw your post when I was introducing myself to the forum. All I can say is, you're doing fantastic, I wish I were as far along as you are. Be proud of what you have achieved and keep up the good work.

Hugs
Pat

[kari a go go]

Everyone is right, 50 lbs is amazing!!!
I lost that much and still have 30 more to go, so I understand not looking exactly the way you want to. It will happen though, I started to focus on smaller things that not everyone would or could notice, like the fat that I don't have back fat anymore...or that my thighs don't rub like they used to. My personal favorite, my boobs look like two boobs again instead of the dreaded uni-boob. Pat yourself on the back and keep looking forward. One day you will look back and say WOW. I did that. I made myself into a healthier, thinner, sexier being.
Good luck to you, and try not to be so hard on yourself.

[hotmama1983]

Girl 50 lbs???? That is awesome!!! I've already found this site to be very motivational!