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?

My profile was taken by a good friend while we were on a trip to New Orleans just a couple of weeks ago. Down nearly 60 lbs at 5 months post op.

Here's my profile pic before and after.

If you think my face looks 21, God Bless You for the compliment. It's been many years since I was 21.

Sharon

Hey there.

I don't have a picture of myself because I don't like pictures of myself. I picked the snow leopard because I was born on February 15th and my first name is Kathleen but everyone refers to me as "Kat"--- close enough to "cat". This photo was taken in November of 1991 when I was 26. I hope after the surgery to be able to fit into that uniform again.

My pic was taken on my 63rd birthday. No way I can ever look 21 again.

I'll replace my profile pic once I'm at goal 12 more pounds. :-D

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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?

First thing you do is shave...

First thing you do is shave...

Almost all men are improved by facial hair. Just sayin'. My husband needs to get out of the Army and grow me a beard!

So yes to the idea that shots get wider as we get smaller. I now show my entire upper body in my picture. Note the handy infant accessory. It says: "Yes, I'm not quite at goal but look! I just had a baby so it's okay!" Plus, "Hello?! Boobs here, don't pay attention to the waistline!"

And if a woman doesn't know how to take a picture that minimizes her chins, smoothes out her bulges and flatters her as much as possible, she's going to post a picture of her kids, a nature scene or a funny phrase instead. It took me a long while to feel I'd lost enough chins to post a picture!

Oh, and I was pretty rotund at 21 and avoided the camera like the plague. Most of my photos from my fat days are of me grimacing at the camera or hiding behind tall people. I really regret this, because I have no photographic evidence of myself at my largest. I'd love to do a side by side of me at 280 pounds and me in my current 140s but alas, I hid from the camera and don't have photos!

Plus, since Butter and Laura can, I can too:

That's 2010, 2011 and July 2013. I currently weigh exactly what I weighed in the middle picture. It just looks better in a custom corset gown! (Then again, doesn't everything?)

~Cheri

Edited October 25, 201312 yr by clk

Cheri, you look amazing!! Love how you've put all three photos into a collage! Beautiful!!

Or this...

Wow wow. And again wow you've worked hard and it showes.

Bcan I kiss you for saying that, op? Xoxo

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You're right. Don't hate us because we're fat and beautiful- as for myself, from every angle Can't help it. Also I will always have a profile pic that is closer-I hate that I can't see people's face when their profile pic is from too far away-feels like a disconnect. Our profile page has a spot for full body pics anywho.

Sincerely,

A lady who wishes she was 21

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Wellll I am 21 lol and I dont have a really huge face.. Or a big double chin... Im assuming thats my excuse lol

Wellll I am 21 lol and I dont think i have a really huge face.. Or a big double chin... Im assuming thats my excuse lol

I think it is interesting how many people's profile pics were clearly snapped while they were behind the wheel of their cars - why is that? I ask because it has never occurred to me to take a selfie in the car. I'm curious…

I think it is interesting how many people's profile pics were clearly snapped while they were behind the wheel of their cars - why is that? I ask because it has never occurred to me to take a selfie in the car. I'm curious…

I have never taken a selfie in the car BUT I have caught sight of myself in the rear vision mirror sometimes and thought "damn! I look hot!" It part of my whole new relationships with mirrors. And shop windows. And still waters. And pretty much anything I can get a reflection on. I have been known to take a selfie just to check out how I look when there is no mirror close to hand. I am so embarrassed admitting this, but it is funny as I used to hide from mirrors and cameras and now it's just "what am I like?" Laughing at myself here.

So maybe the car selfies are just others catching their reflection and thinking 'yeah, I need a keeper of this look.' I think post WLS they should warn us that catching glimpses of ourselves while driving may be hazardous to other road users......