So I don't think there's anything wrong with this, but I can't help but notice that the profile pics for almost everyone (especially the ladies on here) make everyone look like they are about 21 years old and not a single pound overweight.

Even people that haven't had any surgery or lost any weight, the pic of their smiling face appears to be that of a 21 year old who is not overweight in the slightest. Do people just post pics that are from before they gained weight? Pics from when they were 21? Or are some people finding the "perfect angle" that makes you look really thin? How does one do this?

Maybe I want to make a "glamor shot" picture so I can also be a sexy 21 year old woman. How can I accomplish this?

Ok see I changed mine.. It weird and unfamiliar now right???

I hardly recognised you!! Very skinny Laura-ven

Ha.....I just didn't like my picture being taken.

This one makes me look even worse..

You look fantastic!!! Wow what a transformation!!

Well I'm not 21 either and still a fat chick!! This picture of me was taken a month ago on our girls cocktail night out... Yes I had a piña colada!! It as delicious.. I look forward to shrinking backgrounds.. Can't wait!!

Great advice about the picture taking!! :-)

Laura & BTB....awesome pics!!! You guys must be so proud... :) Cheers

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Ha, technically, the pic on the left *is* from when I was 21 but idk about looking glamorous lol. I've got to get me a good selfie for this site.

Well ok Justin... Let me try and help you out... Your profile pic right now looks a little round and....Well... Featureless. I suggest that you turn into the light at a slight angle and tilt your chin down just a touch. And voila!!

angle queen here lol!!! My face is really skinny now so no angle needed

If it weren't for flattering selfies, there would be no pics of me in existence for the last 10 years!!

If it weren't for flattering selfies, there would be no pics of me in existence for the last 10 years!!

LOL!!! That is so funny (and true for me also!)

Flattering angle - CHECK!

Good lighting - CHECK!

21 years old - UH OH, EPIC FAIL!

(And for anyone who is curious my profile pic was taken on Aug. 8, 2013)

Mine was taken on July 4th of this year, while we were on the beach, waiting for the fireworks to start. I liked it (despite the sunglasses nose burn), so I used it. No way am I ready to post the full body angle types yet!

Mine is from this morning lol!!!

Hi Justin!

Over the years I have taken self photos and there is a lot of cropping and moving the camera around' date=' even using props such as the pillow I am placing my double chin on to get the right pic haha! So I would say there is a ART to getting the right picture before I decide its a good enough picture to share, I don't know how many times I have heard " you have a pretty face, if you lost some weight you would be really pretty!" Ughzzzz my surgery is in 13 days and I can't wait to be " really pretty" lmao! Yes, I know I am already pretty, I just want my body to not hurt so much for my age, have a great day![/quote']

Yeah, I have a mother that tells mr I should always wear makeup because I'm so pretty when I wear makeup. Thanks, Mom. And when I told her I was looking into WLS her response was, "oh, good, we'll get the real Judi back. " Hate to tell you this, Mom, but this IS the real Judi. You're going to get a healthy Judi back, but it'll still be me.

Here's a funny for you all...

That's hillarious but so true

Nowhere near 21 anymore, and this pic was, I think, 4 weeks out. Angle and lighting like everyone else said...PLUS...EVERYONE carries their weight different. and I HATE full body shots! The pre pic on my profile is probably the ONLY full body I have had in years!! It was taken the weekend before my surgery. So at least I have something to compare to.