Earlier this week I reached a milestone goal... 208 pounds. That's 50 pounds gone since I started phentermine in late August, and 70 pounds gone (again) from when I started this blog. I had my old "70 Pounds Gone" photos from 2010 to compare this to these new ones from this week. Blah, I am really disappointed.
I think I look way worse. Maybe it's partly the different pose... the way my arms are held this time or the awkward angle as I was trying to hold a phone and take pics in one hand sideways, whereas last time I was holding a camera which is much easier to snap a pic with one-handed. And the lighting is crappy. I am wearing the exact same pair of jeans in both photos (size 16 a.n.a's). But still, my posture looks worse, my boobs are sagging, and I just look... I dunno, lumpier. Yes, I am almost 8 years older. But also, back then I was stronger. I was lifting and biking. I'm pretty flabby this time around. So at least these pictures will motivate me to make some changes, starting with exercising more... now. And I need a new bra.
I also took my measurements when I hit 208 so I could compare them to the measurements I took back in 2010 at the same weight. I knew my measurements would be a little different with age and fitness level changing.
What's the same: wrist, hips, and calf.
What's bigger: neck (+.25"), thigh (+.25"), and waist (+1.75)
What's smaller: bust (-.5") and upper arm (-.5")
Well, I'm really happy the arms are shrinking, but not thrilled with the waist going up that much. Overall, there's just a shift in where I hold my weight this time at 208 pounds versus where it was last time. And there's a bit more fat and less muscle. I intend to remedy that ASAP and I hope the next progress pictures I take at 198 pounds will be much, MUCH better.
My official weekly weigh in is tomorrow, so I'll just update in the comments.
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