Before & During pics

[zenandnow 514]

Pretty nervous to post these, but part of my journey is to challenge myself to step out of my comfort zone, so here it goes....(deep breath)

[kj44 215]

Looking good! Congrats on the progress! I too am a picture-phob. I have to post mine yet too. Soon. Lol. Best to u!

[No game 14,436]

And exhale... You look beautiful!

[nsquared 232]

Look at you! You look great!

[KaraBoo 37]

You look gorgeous! I started at 238, this gives me hope for when I'm 3 months out! Great job

[katierebecca83 74]

Beautiful! You're doing great!

[Nate74 45]

I understand about not wanting to post pics. I haven't wanted to post any on Facebook for fear of judgement not because i care all that much i just didn't want to see some of the negative comments. I understand it's different here as were all in this together but i just recently posted pics for the first time in a private weight loss group i joined on Facebook. I try to tell myself i'm not self conscious or at least that i was but i'm starting to realize maybe i was more than i wanted to admit.

[NotLookinBack 164]

You are looking great!!

[zenandnow 514]

Like I said, it was pretty scary for me to post these pics, but I have to say I wasn't prepard for how emotional it would make me to read the positive stuff. 39 lbs is not a lot compared to what some people have lost, and it's no where NEAR my goal weight, but it's the most I've lost in 20 years and it is SCARY. Knowing I can come here and not be the only one who feels that way, and feel safe is pretty amazing!

Thank you for the support!

[zenandnow 514]

I understand about not wanting to post pics. I haven't wanted to post any on Facebook for fear of judgement not because i care all that much i just didn't want to see some of the negative comments. I understand it's different here as were all in this together but i just recently posted pics for the first time in a private weight loss group i joined on Facebook. I try to tell myself i'm not self conscious or at least that i was but i'm starting to realize maybe i was more than i wanted to admit.

Nate, I just checked out your pics - you should share them! You've made amazing progress. Have you had a lot of negative feedback while losing? Was it about appearance or the surgery itself? Just curious. I chose not to share the fact that I had surgery with many people, so I haven't had to experience much negativity.

At any rate, you look great and should be proud! Thanks for the inspiration!

[Dawnyellow 80]

You look great- you're an inspiration!! Thank you for posting these- so fun seeing progress!!

[Brighteyes 237]

You look great! Thanks posting!

[Believe 11]

You truly look incredible!! Your hardworking and devotion shows. Next stop, onederland

[zenandnow 514]

You truly look incredible!! Your hardworking and devotion shows. Next stop' date=' onederland [/quote']

I just hit 199 today!!!

[Shortcake 6]

Wow! What a difference, looks like the first pic is your mom or aunt, lol. Doing great!!!