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Keep up the good work! I know you are proud of yourself and your health is so much better! Keep us posted and updated. Here you will get the praise and pats on the back! Cheers!

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Hello, I have lost 173 lbs over the last 3 years. People are starting to tell me I am handsome and charming. I still see myself at 500 plus Any input?

It is not unusual for weight loss patients to have trouble identifying with their new body size. It takes time, Many people find it helpful to speak to a counselor. Good luck with your journey and congratulations on your successful weight loss. Good job,

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Hello, I have lost 173 lbs over the last 3 years. People are starting to tell me I am handsome and charming. I still see myself at 500 plus Any input?

Aaaahhh go on... like you weren't handsome and charming at 500lbs??? Now you're trimmer, handsome and charming.

You're looking happy. That's what counts. Keep on truck'n! :)

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You are a handsome demon and I am known for my impeccable tastes and discerning eye. In other words, I know a well-turned man when I see one.

The only thing that disappoints me is that, when I read your topic title, I expected to get here and learn that you're an egg.

Keep going. The planets are smiling upon you.

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Aren't you a cutie pie?!?

It took me a long time to SEE my change. Try this...

Put on a pair of exercise shorts and a closer fitting white t shirt. Stand in a door way and have some take your picture front, back and side profile.

Do this once a week or once every other week. Same outfit, same distance from the camera.

This REALLY helped me visualize what was happening to my body.

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You look great!

For me, handsome and charming has nothing to do with size or weight and everything to do with how you treat yourself and others.

Healthy self-confidence is a big part of it.

Look at yourself in the mirror every morning, smile and say "I am handsome and charming." I bet you will start believing it pretty soon.

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Honestly, no matter what size a man is, if he's self confident and sweet, there's nothing more sexy.

You seem sweet, so be self confident! You sexy thang!

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Hello, I have lost 173 lbs over the last 3 years. People are starting to tell me I am handsome and charming. I still see myself at 500 plus Any input?

Therapy my friend, therapy. I had the same thing happen to me and had no idea how to live life like a normal sized person as I had been overweight and then obese for several years. I'm still dealing with it and truthfully think at times that I will always see myself as a fat girl. I look in the mirror alot. And I take alot of pictures. My sister thinks I've become self absorbed, but it's not that at all. I need confirmation of my new size and photos help alot. Oh and I added a before/after picture so you can see what I've been dealing with. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

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Congratulations... I bet you feel so much better than when you started.

Feel proud of yourself. ;)

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