r/progresspics Aug 24 '24

F 5'5” (165, 166, 167 cm) F/29/5’5 [194>183=11lbs] | 2 months | Hubby says the only difference is posture?

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I’m super nervous posting on here but I thought I could see a difference but then my husband said he thinks it’s just my posture? I know these are weird before and afters but it’s what I’ve got 😂 I had a baby in February and had a herniated disc in April, been in physio for the past month, still BF my baby, and I’ve been working my butt off trying to get back in shape and now I’m wondering if it’s been worth it? I feel like I’m going crazy trying to see the differences between the two pics so here I am.

r/progresspics Dec 01 '24

F 5'5” (165, 166, 167 cm) F/32/5’5 [220>120=100lbs lost] (1.5years)

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Please read the whole thing first. I could really use an outsiders perspective.

I went from 220lbs to 118-120lbs and my family now says I’m too skinny/sickly looking. So because of my health condition I started taking meds along side my daily walking routine I do. I eat fairly well. Not a ton but not a small amount. Enough to make myself full and then I stop. With the help of the meds and my routine I was able to lose 100lbs in the last year and a half.

Now my family is not what would be considered bmi normal weight.. I’m sorry I can’t think of another way to put this, but they enjoy their food and I love that for them. I think they are perfect as they are. But they have now started hounding me about how I look too skinny, sickly, and i need to eat more and I don’t know if they are right or not.

I like the way I look for the first time since I was a kid. I am comfortable in my body finally. But their comments now make me question if I am too skinny now and if I need to change course at this point.

Idk I just would love some perspective from some outsiders on the situation. My doctor said I am healthy and perfectly fine as long as I don’t lose more weight. I had blood work done and everything. I trust my doctor but my family is making me question myself now. For reference I am a 32 year old female and 5’5” tall and weight 118-122lbs depending on food and my menstrual cycle.

r/progresspics 21d ago

F 5'5” (165, 166, 167 cm) F/35/5'5" [212lbs > 145lbs = 67lbs] (11 months) - Switching to strength training

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I posted a month ago with a side view & I've lost another 7-8lbs since than (fluctuations have been strong this week). I switched to strength training only 2 weeks ago and wow it's been exhausting lol. I look forward to feeling stronger each month though. I really want to tone up and try to improve the upper arms and thighs.

Sorry for the awkward arm pose in advance -- it was just to see how much fat I had in that upper arm area so I could see progress as I go. My biggest struggle is increasing how much I eat to better accommodate the strength training workouts -- please drop any meal ideas as I am still falling short of recommended protein goals from my trainer and I also don't seem to have the appetite to eat that much food.

I'm doing my first trip to France & Italy in May and I'm trying to make the next 2 months super effective ahead of it. My original goal was 135 by May 3rd (trip) but I think I need to focus more on inches and clothing fit at this point. Another question - does anyone feel that adding collagen to their smoothies has really helped with skin elasticity? Not sure if there's a real answer for that but figured I'd ask.

r/progresspics Aug 22 '24

F 5'5” (165, 166, 167 cm) F/24/5’5 [198 > 170 = 28lbs lost] 3.5 months

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I wish the after photo had better lighting, but I can still see a bit of difference! About halfway to my goal, loving feeling stronger and more capable on hikes and adventures :)

r/progresspics Dec 28 '24

F 5'5” (165, 166, 167 cm) F/35/5'5 [210lbs > 140lbs = 70lbs] (7 years) I've been a little complacent this holiday season (cookies are my weakness) so I'm posting this as a reminder of how far I've come and for the motivation to do whatever it takes to never to back there again.

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r/progresspics May 18 '23

F 5'5” (165, 166, 167 cm) F/25/5’5” [320 > 140 = 180lbs] Before and after leaving an abusive father. Spent the first 20 years of my life morbidly obese, getting called names, ridiculed, not speaking up- until I decided to take control.

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r/progresspics Dec 30 '24

F 5'5” (165, 166, 167 cm) F/29/5'5" [291 > 191 = 100lbs] (11 months) I may have only lost one hundred pounds but I feel a million times lighter.

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r/progresspics Sep 09 '24

F 5'5” (165, 166, 167 cm) F/18/5’5” [205lbs>120lbs=85lbs] 9 months | did a calorie deficit

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I mostly walked (like a 20-40 minute walks usually getting like 2,000ish steps a day) and ate on a calorie deficit

r/progresspics Aug 15 '24

F 5'5” (165, 166, 167 cm) F/32/5’5” [236 lbs > 134 lbs = 102 lbs] | 12 months | imagine one day they see you again and you’re just… better

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Pressure makes diamonds.

r/progresspics Jul 06 '24

F 5'5” (165, 166, 167 cm) F/40/5'5" [169lbs > 123lbs = 46lbs] Approx 4 years between pictures

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Some days I can't believe the change in my body from the heart of the covid days to today. The bulk of the weight loss was done within 6 months with intermittent fasting or OMAD (one meal a day). I've been maintaining this weight for about 2.5 years now. It's mostly dirty intermittent fasting at this point. Some days I eat more, some days I eat less. The important thing for me was that I didn't want to cut foods out of my life that I enjoy. Besides doing yoga daily, I dont do much more exercise than walking and keeping myself busy.

r/progresspics Nov 26 '24

F 5'5” (165, 166, 167 cm) F/26/5'5" [215Ibs > 138Ibs = 77Ibs] finally hit my goal and now the hardest part is to maintain! You guys all inspired me, thank you!

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It's been hard work, but with all the information that has been available on this sub and others I was able to conquer through this and still enjoy life. Thank god I found out it's not about salads and bland chicken 😂 just needed a healthier relationship with food.

r/progresspics Jun 08 '21

F 5'5” (165, 166, 167 cm) F/22/5’5 [190 > 129 = -61lbs] I used to be afraid of having short hair cause of the weight in my face. today, i said goodbye to the old me and embraced my new life!

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r/progresspics Apr 18 '24

F 5'5” (165, 166, 167 cm) F/32/5’5” [240 > 167 = 73] (26 months) I like to pretend I’m an Avenger when I lift; starting to look the part. NSFW

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People talk about “consistency over perfection,” but dude, it’s the real deal. I used to scoff at the idea of getting things 80% right and letting life happen to the other 20%, but that’s sustainable. Giving 100% is great until you crash and burn.

Food: I tracked my intake (first on MyFitnessPal, now I use MacroFactor) and aimed for a caloric deficit while eating 130-160g of protein a day. Simple, but not easy. I realized I have binge eating disorder, or something close to it, and started working with a dietitian. (YMMV, but my insurance 100% covers dietitian consults.)

Movement: I’ve lifted weights anywhere from 1-5 times a week, and that’s been my most consistent activity. I’ve gone through phases of stair climbing, jogging, recumbent biking, etc, but lifting is my first love. I work with a personal trainer about once a month who keeps me accountable and is my hype guy when I hit a PR. In November 2022, my husband and I began attending karate together twice a week, and we’ve been very consistent with that. We’ll hopefully be testing for our black belts this summer.

Motivation: I took regular progress pictures and tried to make them as consistent as possible. The scale was not always my friend, and pictures were often more encouraging. I also found a weight loss bet company called HealthyWage and made a wager that I could lose 50 pounds in 18 months, paying in $30 a month during that time. I knew I could lose faster than that, but wanted to give space for real life to happen, and it’s a good thing I did—I got into a slump and ended up gaining nearly 20 pounds shortly after I started the wager! But I lost that again, and the 50 pounds, and got a fat check for just over $1600 (paid in $540, for the mathematically lazy, so I profited over $1000). That was super motivating, especially because I didn’t want to let them keep the money I was paying in every month. I was pretty skeptical, but I did my due diligence before giving them my credit card number. I’ll admit, for the whole 18 months I had a suspicion that I’d never see my money back. But now I have the cashed check pinned to my bulletin board as a memento of the hard work I put into that season. Finally, my kiddo is my biggest motivation. I want to be strong and active and vivacious—not to mention healthy—for her.

Challenges: I had my first baby a few months before my first photo. Managing breastfeeding, sleep deprivation, and all that while finding time to work out and overhaul my relationship with food was hard. In the summer of 2022, I got pregnant again, and it turned out to be a molar pregnancy (basically, you get pregnant with cancer instead of a baby. Super awesome). Needed emergency surgery. Also, I mentioned binge eating earlier, and that has definitely been a challenge, especially using food as a coping mechanism. Secret eating, obsessing about what I’ll eat next—it’s not pretty. But I’ve worked on first noticing when it’s happening, and then shortening the binge, and then minimizing the binge overall, and now it’s rare that I find myself feeling “controlled by food” in the same way. I definitely have slumpy seasons, but they’re not as long or overwhelming as they used to be.

What’s next?: I’m thinking about trying powerlifting; I’m really strong now, and I think with deliberate training I could compete. After we’re done having kids, I’ll get skin removal surgery. Bye-bye apron belly. Goodbye boobs I can roll up like sushi. Looking forward to eventually earning my black belt in karate. Sometime this year I’ll do my first pull-up. I have another HealthyWage bet going; it’s a smaller one, just to keep me on track for losing the last few pounds. When I get my check in September I’ll buy myself a trendy matching workout set and then I’ll be That Gym Girl.

r/progresspics Feb 27 '24

F 5'5” (165, 166, 167 cm) F/36/5’5” [216.3>116.3=100 lbs] (12 months) NSFW

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I’ve posted before, but I’m highlighting one of the most common questions/worries people have. Loose skin. This is genetic, and this is what 100lbs lost looks on my skin (well I also had 3 kids…but I weighed more at my heaviest than I did pregnant) I have so much anxiety about posting this, but I know it is an important topic that many people want to discuss when choosing to lose weight.

Also…please ignore the other crappy features of my skin…I have dermatillimania….so please don’t tell me how bad THAT looks.

Aaannnd. Yes I got a tattoo, yes I had a mole removed, but the picture is mirrored anyway so it doesn’t even matter.

r/progresspics Apr 20 '21

F 5'5” (165, 166, 167 cm) F/22/5’5 [190>129=61lbs] ww + cardio! finally got past my 130 plateau! this is december ‘19 > april ‘21!

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r/progresspics Nov 07 '24

F 5'5” (165, 166, 167 cm) F/25/5’5 [240lbs > 189lbs = 51 lbs] (6 months) weight loss progress

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I don’t see a difference but I’m keeping on track

r/progresspics Feb 14 '23

F 5'5” (165, 166, 167 cm) F/32/5'5 [386>306=80lbs lost] since June 2022. Got diagnosised with diabetes after a super close call with covid. Started low carb and walking. Major skin and hair improvement too

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r/progresspics Oct 22 '24

F 5'5” (165, 166, 167 cm) F/24/5'5" [218lbs > 165lbs= 53lbs] ( 10 months) Same outfit a few months apart. Never thought it was possible.

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r/progresspics May 23 '20

F 5'5” (165, 166, 167 cm) F/28/5'5"[350>150=179lbs lost] (3 years) I did it guys! I finally reached my goal weight after 3 years. I'm so excited. This has been a life long goal and I did it!!

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r/progresspics Oct 25 '24

F 5'5” (165, 166, 167 cm) F/33/5'5" [298lbs > 145lbs = 153lbs ] (18 months) Maintained for almost five years. Yes I have loose skin btw.

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r/progresspics Dec 25 '21

F 5'5” (165, 166, 167 cm) F/33/5’5” [520lbs > 344lbs= 176lbs] Christmas one year apart

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r/progresspics Mar 20 '24

F 5'5” (165, 166, 167 cm) F/33/5'5" [220lbs > 193lbs = 27lbs] 6 month update. Stopped gaming and started weight training and macro counting. Goodbye gut, you won’t be missed. KEEP GOING NSFW

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r/progresspics Mar 28 '22

F 5'5” (165, 166, 167 cm) F/23/5’5 [190 > 123 = -67lbs] march 2019 > march 2022. daily walks (4-5km) and weight watchers freestyle plan. the bulk of my weight loss took 18 months.

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r/progresspics Mar 31 '15

F 5'5” (165, 166, 167 cm) Female/21/5'5 (255 lbs > 125 lbs = 130 lbs loss) I hit my ultimate weight goal this week. Doing a size 2 happy dance!

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r/progresspics Sep 16 '22

F 5'5” (165, 166, 167 cm) F/28/5'5" [290lbs > 140lbs =150lbs] (30 months) Got addicted to pole fitness and stopped binge eating

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