[BlueScarfGirl]

Well done! You look great x

[friendlyface]

(Original post by xoxAngel_Kxox)
Okay this is more for my own records than anything else so I have things to link to in my blog, but thought I might as well share with you guys!

I know there are a lot of people out there wanting to know how to lose weight, or knowing they should but lacking the motivation.

Let me tell you a little bit about me, just quickly. I've always been big. The photo that is my "before" photo isn't me at my biggest. There's probably a difference of around 4 stone between the two photos. The bigger ones are just too upsetting for me to look at, never mind post for the world to see.

Just wanted to post these to show you that it can be done. I still have a while to before my goal weight, but if anyone wants to see pics at that point (assuming I get there) I shall post those as well when the time comes. Either in this thread or I'll make another as it'll be long dead by then.

Here is the photo. Do excuse the "after" photo face.. that's my "I can't concentrate on holding the camera still and smile at the same time" face :P.

You can tell the most difference on my waist. You can tell the difference in my face, too, but not on that particular photo. There are plenty more on my blog (link in sig) if you're interested.

Also incase you're interested, the "before" photo are size 20 jeans and size 18 top. The "after" photo is a size 12 dress (although it is a big size 12, I'm under no illusions that I'm *actually* at an average size 12 just yet) from George at Asda.

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As for HOW I lost the weight, there really is no secret. I stopped eating rubbish and started exercising. But I am incredibly proud of myself, as I've struggled with my weight since I was young, and I'm so proud that I've managed to do something positive about it this time.

I know I'll probably get some idiots posting comments like "but you're still ugly" (yes, I've had PMs saying that lol some people are lovely!!) but if this thread can motivate even one person, or give them a little push towards making them a healthier person, then it was worth posting.

You're Phenomenal you are. -72lbs in 11months!
You look really great
May I ask you how much exercise you did on a daily basis and your calorie intake? x

[tinktinktinkerbell]

it works out as just over 1.5lbs per week so if anyone needs to lose that much its very doable

[Smoosh]

Amazing, congratulations, that's such an amazing achievement

[Just Josh]

Wow that's incredible! So well done you should be so proud of that! Such an inspiration for many. I admire your motivation

[xoxAngel_Kxox]

(Original post by Trigger)
You know what, after reading your post i finally decided to get off my butt and join the gym. I start tomorrow

Fantastic! This is the reaction I was hoping for. You'll feel so much better for it :-).

(Original post by PinkMobilePhone)
you look totally awesome. I've told you before anyway you're my inspiration Well done chuck keep at it, you can reach your goal I know you can.

Thank you. I know you'll reach your goal, too, you've done ever so well. Haven't heard much from you recently though, how's it going?

(Original post by jaklargerne)
First of all, congratulations! Inspiring effort! Don't get me wrong, as I'm seriously impessed, but did you have some kind of plastic surgery as I imagine there was a lot of skin which was needed back when you weighed more?

Thank you :-). I lost it relatively slowly, as it was pointed out above, it works out at about 1.5lbs per week on average.. plus I'm young so it's easier for skin to do what I want it to.. also I was exfoliating my skin every day so think that helped tighten it up a little bit. I don't imagine I'll ever have a body as toned as I'd like, but the skin thing isn't a problem at all. Guess I was lucky!

(Original post by friendlyface)
You're Phenomenal you are. -72lbs in 11months!
You look really great
May I ask you how much exercise you did on a daily basis and your calorie intake? x

Thank you :-). When I first started I was eating 1,400 cals per day, and did an hour's walking plus a half hour jog (round the house, on the Wii ) most days. I've got a little bit more relaxed since uni started again but that's because I have so much work to do.

[Chrisateen]

(Original post by xoxAngel_Kxox)

I know I'll probably get some idiots posting comments like "but you're still ugly" (yes, I've had PMs saying that lol some people are lovely!!) but if this thread can motivate even one person, or give them a little push towards making them a healthier person, then it was worth posting.

When you make such changes people always have something negative to say. (Samething happened to me and people were saying that I was too skinny)

But you know what ......

[snicketgreen]

That really is AMAZING, well done and keep it up!!

[skadri]

you look great!!

[jus2sik]

well done, i know how hard it is to lose weight, i used to weigh 125 kg and i went down to 70 kg, then i started lifting weights and weigh about 85 kg now, i had to pile on some weight after because i was left with a lot of gross loose skin so maybe you might want to start some weight lifting early to help tone you up, il ad pics if anyone actually quotes this and is bothered lol

[Susanoo]

Congrats OP

[xoxAngel_Kxox]

(Original post by jus2sik)
well done, i know how hard it is to lose weight, i used to weigh 125 kg and i went down to 70 kg, then i started lifting weights and weigh about 85 kg now, i had to pile on some weight after because i was left with a lot of gross loose skin so maybe you might want to start some weight lifting early to help tone you up, il ad pics if anyone actually quotes this and is bothered lol

Post the pics then there's a bit of motivation for blokes, too :-). But loose skin doesn't seem to be a problem to me so far, probably because I've managed to lose the weight nice and slowly.

[PinkMobilePhone]

(Original post by xoxAngel_Kxox)
Thank you. I know you'll reach your goal, too, you've done ever so well. Haven't heard much from you recently though, how's it going?

[xoxAngel_Kxox]

(Original post by PinkMobilePhone)

Don't let the blip get you down- you've come so far, and 6 little pounds are nothing in comparison to how far you've come :-). My Tesco has a KK counter, too, but I've never actually tried them!! Don't want to in case I get addicted.

Your figure looks amazing, though! Couldn't see much because it's dark, but you look much, much smaller than a size 12.

I look forward to seeing your success video on your birthday; I'm sure you'll get there. xx

[jus2sik]

(Original post by xoxAngel_Kxox)
Post the pics then there's a bit of motivation for blokes, too :-). But loose skin doesn't seem to be a problem to me so far, probably because I've managed to lose the weight nice and slowly.

lol i should have taken that approach, i lost it in about a year, i didnt take many pix of myself when i was at my biggest so ive added the the oldest one i could find which is me at about 110 kg with an arab beard to cover my chins lol

i will try and look for a better pic because you can barely see anything but i didnt like taking pix of myself so this will be hard

[Suetonius]

Very well done! I did this once upon a time as well (having struggled with weight gain since early childhood), so I understand how satisfying it is. It's lifechanging, indeed. I sort of get the feeling that people who've always been skinny will never get the same sense of joy that comes with losing a **** load of weight, and going on to do and get a lot of stuff which you never could have done/got before.

[jus2sik]

(Original post by Suetonius)
Very well done! I did this once upon a time as well (having struggled with weight gain since early childhood), so I understand how satisfying it is. It's lifechanging, indeed. I sort of get the feeling that people who've always been skinny will never get the same sense of joy that comes with losing a **** load of weight, and going on to do and get a lot of stuff which you never could have done/got before.

why didnt you ad a pic of him being a cat

[jus2sik]

(Original post by xoxAngel_Kxox)
i know I'll probably get some idiots posting comments like "but you're still ugly" (yes, I've had PMs saying that lol some people are lovely!!) but if this thread can motivate even one person, or give them a little push towards making them a healthier person, then it was worth posting.

i donno i think your pretty in both

[xayshx]

Woohoo well done

[Rakas21]

Congratulations, extra motivation for myself.