Congrats!!!!
Very noticeable difference!

Oh that is a big difference and yeah I see what u mean by lifted. U look beautiful! Congrats

Originally Posted by betsy2013:
Thank you, thank you, thank you for posting these pictures. Although I can feel that there's a difference after my 20 pound loss (and I have over 200 to lose, so I know what you mean about being able to tell a difference), my pictures this month versus last month didn't really show much difference. Of course, one set was taken with a loose blouse and slacks and one with a leotard so that may have made some difference!

I'd recommend taking the same photos in the same outfit if possible! Save the leotard for the upcoming month. It's easier to appreciate the difference, which can be subtle with just some tightening in your hips/stomach etc. The more skin clad the better, unfortunately, lol :o. You're doing such a good job!!! It's hard to lose so much weight but I'm glad we're starting now. Baby steps, baby steps!!!

Also if you have any pairs of pants/shirts you've outgrown... be sure to try them all on now and then again in six months. To me, there are a few milestones I look forward to on the scale (under 300 and 200, the first 100 lbs lost) but it's void of meaning. No one but the doctor will look at my weight. I don't have my mind fixed on an exact number (184 for me is a BMI of "normal" by the skin of my teeth), I mostly want to fit into amusement park rides, airplane seats, movie theatre seats, size 10 jeans, etc. And I want to look good and have nice clothes :) And I want to not be terrified when I'm walking with someone and they want to take two flights of stairs instead of the elevator :D

So anyways thanks everyone for the compliments, it's made my day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kaebaka - Hey fellow Iowan - that's awesome you're from Ames!!! I used to live there, I got my bach from ISU in 2011. :) It's the best city, so lovely and exciting, I wish I could move back. Must be interesting moving to the east coast though. I think that would be a culture shock for me. Haha.

You have done great! I can really see a change.

Great job, you can really see a difference! I'm so glad I took before photos too as I'm on my way to my first 20lbs and want to do the same thing. I did more photos at my first half stone and saw a tiny difference in my waist, so I'm hoping at 20 it'll be much more noticeable! It's great encouragement when you're at the beginning of the journey if your smaller clothes don't fit yet (which mine don't... argh!) ;)

Thanks for sharing--it really does show--your hard work is paying off!

I don't think the difference is subtle at all! Amazing job so far!

Wow. Well done to you. Breaking overall goals up really helps. At the moment I just wanna lose 14 lbs before I turn 40.

That's Awesome!!! You go girly! I have lost 11 and put on the shirt I was wearing on my profile at 274 and it actually fits the way its supposed to now. I love it! Definitely motivational :)

Wow!! Difference in your face and stomach!! Congrats and keep goin'!!

Great job, Jolly Green!! Your dedication to yourself is surely showing off, keep doing what you are doing! :)

I can definitely see a difference! Congrats and keep it up! And I really love the tank you are wearing.

I think the biggest difference is in the shape of your face! You look great, congrats on the first 20!!

Great job! You look beautiful.

Wow! 20 pounds totally shows! You lost all over and it's wonderful! I didn't think 20 pounds could make that much of a difference! I'm at 13 lost, and hope I see such a great difference when I hit 20!

Thank you so much for sharing these pictures! It is so motivating to see the progress of others, and makes me even more commited to pushing on!

Way to go, and can't wait to see when you post your "30 pounds lost" pics for comparison! :D

Keep up the amazing work!