My starting pics are posted and I'd appreciate any and all feedback!

chubbygirl said:
I agree with everyone else that you look great just the way you are but I understand wanting to keep going. Your BMI is very close to mine and I'm only a couple pounds away from my goal weight. I will never wear a bikkini because of my stretch marks and I'm so shocked you were heavier than me at your highest (mine was 224) but you don't look like you have a single mark on your belly.

I blame it on not trying to lose weight till all the damage had been done and I was older. I think because you decided at a young age to start getting healthy you made the best decision of your life! I totally understand the hard battle and hard work you put into it and you should be really proud. I also understand the skewed body imagine thing. People tell me I look great just the way I am and I'm starting to believe them but it takes time. I saw some girls this weekend that looked too skinny and my hunnie kept saying don't lose more weight - sure I might not look amazing in a bathing suit but I'm happy the way I look with clothes on and I never want to be one of those girls people say are too skinny - it's not healthy looking and guys really aren't attracted to them. Keep it up and whatever you decide will be the right thing.
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I'm really thankful that I do not have any stretch marks on my tummy, but I do have them on my thighs, breasts, butt and lower back. They have faded somewhat, but they'll always be visible, unfortunately. So I still have some damage done lol but I am glad that I started losing weight when I was so young because I probably avoided any further marks like you said.

After joining this forum I am slowing starting to realize that my body image is skewed, because I have only gotten positive feedback from everyone here. I was truly shocked by the response! I have never gotten so many compliments and support in my life!

Thank you in particular for your support and feedback! It always makes me feel like I'm not alone when people understand the lengths to which I've gone to reach my current weight.
 
Sent said:
post some before pics i need some inspiration lol btw you r deff a cutie
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Someone else asked me this too! I actually got rid of all the old photos of me, because they were too painful to look at! I feel like a terrible person now for doing that, because I would love to be inspiration for others. Losing the weight was the best thing I've ever done, but also the hardest. I've gotten discouraged many times and I just wish I would have found this forum much sooner! Everyone here is so supportive!

Thank for calling me a cutie lol :) If there's any other way I can give you inspiration just tell me and I will do it! I know how hard it is to keep on track.
 
Stefani said:
Thank you! You don't think I need to lose any extra tummy fat?
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I think that you look great. It seems that you're in the same spot I am. I have to lose about another 10-15 pounds maybe.

If you are lifting weights and working out though, remember that muscle weighs more than fat.

But yes - you look good. ;]
 
sshiny007 said:
I think that you look great. It seems that you're in the same spot I am. I have to lose about another 10-15 pounds maybe.

If you are lifting weights and working out though, remember that muscle weighs more than fat.

But yes - you look good. ;]
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How are you working on losing the last 10-15? It's such a struggle!

And that is true that muscle weighs more than fat, so you're saying that at 160 I can still look good even though it's such a high weight?
 
Just wanted to let you know that I'm moving this thread from the "newcomers" section over to the more appropriate "before and after...." section :)

BTW...you look great!!
 
Korrie said:
Just wanted to let you know that I'm moving this thread from the "newcomers" section over to the more appropriate "before and after...." section :)

BTW...you look great!!
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That's fine lol I wasn't sure where to put it the first time I posted this thread!

Thank you!
 
Stefani said:
How are you working on losing the last 10-15? It's such a struggle!

And that is true that muscle weighs more than fat, so you're saying that at 160 I can still look good even though it's such a high weight?
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I'm going to ride a stationary bicycle for 35-40 minutes 3x per week. Plus 30 minutes of running each week on the Wii Fit. We'll see how it goes... ;]
 
wow i read your other posts and didnt realize you started at 250!!

honey, you really dont need to loose that much more weight at all!! I think you look great! I think you only need to tone your body at this point. The extra fat will melt away as you build muscles. Nobody needs to weigh 130 pounds to look slim and healthy :) The more fit and tone you are, the number on the scale will not be that small, because muscles weigh more than fat.

example... I weigh 160 pounds (no, not happy with it) and wear a size 10. I have a friend who weigh 140 pounds, but wear a size 14. the number on the scale means nothing when it comes to a toned body. Victoria secret models all workout. Its one of their "policy". They want women to be fit. I can guarantee you that these women look 110 pounds, but weight about 130.

130 was my goal for a long time, but im only 5'3. I think 145-150 would be perfect for you, and you'll get there exercising with strength training :) Look online for Plyometrix and Core workouts!!
 
happymamato6 said:
wow i read your other posts and didnt realize you started at 250!!


honey, you really dont need to loose that much more weight at all!! I think you look great! I think you only need to tone your body at this point. The extra fat will melt away as you build muscles. Nobody needs to weigh 130 pounds to look slim and healthy :) The more fit and tone you are, the number on the scale will not be that small, because muscles weigh more than fat.

example... I weigh 160 pounds (no, not happy with it) and wear a size 10. I have a friend who weigh 140 pounds, but wear a size 14. the number on the scale means nothing when it comes to a toned body. Victoria secret models all workout. Its one of their "policy". They want women to be fit. I can guarantee you that these women look 110 pounds, but weight about 130.

130 was my goal for a long time, but im only 5'3. I think 145-150 would be perfect for you, and you'll get there exercising with strength training :) Look online for Plyometrix and Core workouts!!
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Yeah, I have come a long way from 250! lol and I don't think many people on the forum realize that when looking at my current pictures. It's really been a struggle to get here! It would have been so much easier if I had had the support of everyone here when I was starting out on my weight loss journey. Everyone has been so supportive and I really think I'll be able to work on my skewed body image and final weight loss goals through the continued support and feedback from others on this forum.

Thank you for taking the time to respond! Not many people do. I will most certainly look into Plyometrix and Core workouts online! I hope that I will continue to receive feedback and support from you!
 
Given that you started at 250lbs your body looks absolutely incredible! I would kill for your legs and those arms! How did you get so toned? Maybe just lucky!

Congrats on your weightloss.
 
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