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Down 51 lbs., took new photo...disappointed!

Although I realize that 51 lbs. in 5 3/4 months is decent weight loss, and despite the fact that I feel thinner, I finally took a "during" photo -- and can now see why my weight loss isn't apparent to others...because it actually isn't all that apparent. Yes, the spare tire is reduced substantially, but the rest of me doesn't seem to have caught up! I've dropped three sizes, but I guess when you're still fat, you're still fat, lol.

I've never posted any photos of myself before, but here are my "before" and "during" photos.

Very disappointing.

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  • CherylAnn....put your GLASSES on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I definitely can see a huge difference. You have developed a very nice shape. Keep at it, girl. You are on your way. Congrats!

  • OH PLEASE!!! It is obvious! No, you don't look like Twiggy but there is a big difference. And --- I agree, go buy some clothes that FIT! :-) Just a few cause you're still losing :-) Congratulatio

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    You look GREAT! Keep up the good work. Remember sometimes we are our own worst crictics

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You can definitely tell a difference. You can tell rolleyes.gif

Although I realize that 51 lbs. in 5 3/4 months is decent weight loss, and despite the fact that I feel thinner, I finally took a "during" photo -- and can now see why my weight loss isn't apparent to others...because it actually isn't all that apparent. Yes, the spare tire is reduced substantially, but the rest of me doesn't seem to have caught up! I've dropped three sizes, but I guess when you're still fat, you're still fat, lol.

I've never posted any photos of myself before, but here are my "before" and "during" photos.

Very disappointing.

  • 10 months later...

Its obvious to me. We can never see it ourselves. Just go by your clothing @ first.

Get out I can totally tell that you have lost 50+ you can see it in your face arms and stomach you probably cant really tell because you look at yourself everyday..so u dont notice it but I see it!!! You look fantastic

You look GREAT! Keep up the good work. Remember sometimes we are our own worst crictics

  • 4 weeks later...

People didn't start to comment on my weight loss until I dropped under 190 pounds, down from 240. It was worth the weight- er, wait. ;)

  • 3 weeks later...

You look great! I can see the change! I am down 59lbs and what I realize is that I still shop like I'm fat! Ugh I was afraid of close fitting clothes. That's my fat girl in my head still talking to me. once I had clothes that accually fit I could tell the difference and you to should experience some more with your clothing choices!! YOU can see a difference you look GREAT!

I've lost 45 and have had only about 4 people say something and to come to think about it, they know I had the surgery. It's frustrating to think no one has noticed.....I can't wait for people to notice.

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