How much weight have you lost? 163 pounds so far. Looking to lose another 15 or so
Did people notice? Mostly only my parents. I move around alot and usually lost about 30 pounds at each place I've been at. Since i'm tall it takes alot of weight loss for people to notice
Has your confidence changed? Definitely. I used to be really introverted. Only kept a small group of friends, and didn't dare talk around a large group of people. Now, I strike up conversations with random people if the situation allows for it. I don't care what people think of me anymore, and I just do my own thing. I definitely love being around people now, as opposed to a few years ago, when I was more of a loner
Was shaving your legs/thighs/etc. harder before? Has it gotten easier? Yep. I couldn't bend down far enough because all my stomach fat rolls got in the way. And it hurt to much to prop up my legs on something while standing for a bit and shaving. Now its no problem
Does your ring size get smaller? No idea. I don't wear rings
How different is your life? I don't feel like my weight prevents me from doing anything anymore. I try and stay active and I love trying new things. Before I was to worried about what people would think, even just walking in public was a struggle for me. I was parnoid I was going to be judged everywhere I went. I have alot more confidence and worry alot less about everything. Nothing can hold me back now
Did your boobs get smaller, and by how much? Started out as a 42 DD, and ended up a 34 D
Do you go out to eat? If so, do you eat differently than you would've before? About once to twice a week. Usually once at subway and another in a restaurant. I automatically save 1/2 my portions in restaurants now, wheres as before I could easily eat the entire thing and much on apps and dessert. Now I don't even bother with apps and dessert.
Do you look thinner to yourself? Honestly, no. When I was at my heaviest I never saw a Obese person. I thought I looked the exact same as I do now. My clothing sizes and pictures show something different but my mind doesn't allow me to see what I look like in the mirror. Crazy thing
Did you notice the progress as it was happening? Only through clothing sizes.
Do people act differently towards you? Strangers, friends, family? My family treats me the same. They don't even mention the weight loss...I don't really have any friends from the time I was heavy. We all just faded out. Most of my current friends don't know I've lost a lot of weight. Strangers seem to pass me by...just another person on the street
In social settings like bars or parties its easier to talk to people but I'm not sure if its because of my appearance or confidence.
How many pictures did it take to get a "good" picture before? At least a dozen...all were done at that horrible "hold camera high above head" angle to appear less fat...somehow they always came out fat regardless
How many does it take now? 2-3...I'm not photogenic xD and I make funny faces. But it has nothing to do with my size
Did you chafe before? Anywhere, and if so, where? My inner thighs. They were always red at the end of the day, and I would constantly get these irritating bumps from it. Not sure if it was a rash or what but a lot of the time, it was so painful to walk because of them
Do you chafe now? Nope. My inner thighs still touch but they don't seem to get red or anything
Are jeans more comfortable? Meh kinda...At my heaviest the jeans were always digging into my fat pouches in my stomach. Right now they dig in loose skin xD..but their definitely easier to find, and look a lot better.
Could you comfortably sit with one leg crossed over the other? Nope. I mean I could sit like that but it was extremely painful. Same with sitting Indian style
Can you now? Yes
Would jogging around the block have embarrassed you before? Yes. I remember getting embarrassed running a mile in gym class in high school. I was always the last one to finish and somehow it always took me 25 minutes or so.
Does it now? Nope. I jog for fun now, around a lake when its nice and the gym most of the time since its winter. No problem running in public
Do you feel the work it took to get there was worth it? Without a doubt yes. I never counted calories until I hit 200 pounds. The rest came off by watching portion sizes and keeping active. I didn't weigh myself the first 6 months I lost and had lost 70 pounds just by that.
Are you happier now? Yes. I liderely feel like I can do anything I try. Its the most amazing feeling
Were you unhappy before? Extremely
How long were you overweight before deciding to lose weight? 10-19 so 9 years. I gained really slowly and steadily throughout those years which is why I prob didn't notice it
What made you decide to lose weight? I had a series of events happen while I was on a vacation celebrating my culinary school graduation. Seat belt extender, teenagers laughing at me(i was 19 at the time), comment about how my lower back tattoo should be extended because it was to small for my backside, not being able to fit on the rides at universal studios..