https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-before-and-after-pics Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 04:25:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-before-and-after-pics/page/2#post-242065 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 23:23:29 +0000 elpgal 242065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rute! You look fabulous. Definitely not older looking. Sorry that your co-workers are being pills but it will soon become the 'new normal'. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-before-and-after-pics/page/2#post-242052 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 22:44:50 +0000 rute 242052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>of course.. it depends on the gender, height and on your age. I'm 41 and they told me the ideal (healthy) was between 25% and 33%.. when I started I had 40%, although I had only 13 extra pounds. the body fat was their main concern. They measured it with a equipment I had to hold in my hands for a few seconds. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-before-and-after-pics/page/2#post-242042 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 22:24:01 +0000 MsMary 242042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rute, are you willing to tell us what percentage of body fat your gym considers "good" and "bad?" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-before-and-after-pics/page/2#post-242040 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 22:22:02 +0000 rute 242040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you! You have touched me!<br /> Mo, I've started already, today I did a bra fitting (all my underware was big) and bought 2 amazing bras! Next step will be pencil skirts! Love them and mine are so loose I saw and amazing one at Karen Millen :)<br /> Kari, at first it was only the tought that I need to exercise, I was always so tired! I choosed a Gym that they make a mensal check-up on your progresses (weight, % of body fat) my inicial % of body fat was high and they told me I to try to reduce eating well and working out more often.. I felt shame on the second montly check-up, because I hadn't lost nothing and that was my turning point.. I did not want to feel that way anymore!<br /> Rose and Joan,I have dropped two size numbers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-before-and-after-pics/page/2#post-241994 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 20:44:06 +0000 Anonymous 241994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wowzie Rute, you look like a well dressed teenager. I'd say taking that weight off also took a few years off.<br /> You know what? I thought you were perfect before, but now you look even better! Lucky guuurl! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-before-and-after-pics/page/2#post-241860 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 16:08:24 +0000 Steffie 241860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my goodness! You look absolutely great! We are all so proud of you for reaching your goal, and you inspire so many of us to do the same. </p> <p>And you are beautiful, what a smile!! Congratulations! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-before-and-after-pics/page/2#post-241846 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 15:28:35 +0000 Vix 241846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm another who thinks you were/are a textbook example of how to dress the body you have and look great at any size -- but congrats on bringing healthier habits into your life!</p> <p>As you transition into maintenance just remember that it's completely natural to have days (and often periods!) of less-healthy eating and dialed-back exercise...but you've proven you have the skills to re-correct your course whenever needed. </p> <p>Enjoy your new wardrobe and energy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-before-and-after-pics/page/2#post-241818 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 13:38:39 +0000 RoseandJoan 241818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You looked amazing before and sensational afterwards, congratulations on working so hard to achieve your goal. Have you dropped a dress size? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-before-and-after-pics/page/2#post-241798 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 13:10:53 +0000 Kim 241798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats on the weight loss! I too lost 40 pounds, about a year ago now, so I understand the elation of reaching that goal!</p> <p>Reward yourself with a whole new wardrobe now, that's what I did! Awwww, poor us....LOL</p> <p>And get rid of all your old clothes (as nice as they were) so you don't have *anything* to go back to. If you regain the weight you'll have to buy another wardrobe. That stops me from gaining much! LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-before-and-after-pics/page/2#post-241777 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 10:37:50 +0000 An 241777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fantastic Rute!!! You have inspired me. You look younger and more radiant for sure. I'm not just saying that, I thought that before I read your post about your work collegue's comment. A bit of jealousy there I'm thinking!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-before-and-after-pics/page/2#post-241769 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 08:42:40 +0000 Louise 241769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look stunning congratulations on reaching your goal x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-before-and-after-pics/page/2#post-241742 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 06:11:52 +0000 AJ 241742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pfffttt! Older my patootie! You look more younger and more radiant than ever! So very proud of you! Wow! Killer. slimmer, and healthy you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-before-and-after-pics/page/2#post-241734 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 05:54:56 +0000 Scarlet 241734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rute, you look gorgeous in the before and after photos, but honestly you look younger in the last two. I think it is so great that you made this decision to take care of your health and achieved this very difficult goal. It is truly inspirational, and so is your style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-before-and-after-pics/page/2#post-241714 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 05:10:51 +0000 Jenava 241714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, rute, you give me hope. I had started down the right track but then sickness and vacation threw me off. I WILL get back to it and be celebrating like you. You look great, but I know the FEELING is the real reward, eh? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-before-and-after-pics/page/2#post-241713 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 05:08:38 +0000 Marley 241713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YOU are beautiful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-before-and-after-pics#post-241705 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 05:03:29 +0000 Maya 241705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rute, you already looked amazing before and now you just outdid yourself again! I love that gray dress on you. Well done on your trim new body! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-before-and-after-pics#post-241700 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 05:01:06 +0000 kavi 241700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous, plus your smile accessorizes everything perfectly </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-before-and-after-pics#post-241694 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 04:56:12 +0000 Sveta 241694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, you look so much younger now! All this effort was really worth it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-before-and-after-pics#post-241691 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 04:51:46 +0000 LoP 241691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-before-and-after-pics#post-241627 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 03:57:54 +0000 Kari 241627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rute, congratulations on reaching such a huge achievement. What specifically helped you accomplish your goal? Was it simply awareness of fitness &amp; better eating &amp; making an effort to go to the gym often, or was there a certain program that really "clicked" for you? </p> <p>I hope this isn't offensive to say, but I think that your body looks very beautiful before AND afterwards (though that doesn't devalue your fitness and weight loss accomplishments in any way.) In all of the pictures that you posted, you have absolutely slamming curves and a radiant smile! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-before-and-after-pics#post-241614 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 03:44:10 +0000 Debbie 241614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look beautiful! I admire you for what you have accomplished. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-before-and-after-pics#post-241611 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 03:39:50 +0000 Lisa 241611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look beautiful before and after. That just shows beauty is beyond a person's number on a scale or tag in a piece of clothing. Congrats on looking and feeling more fab, how you feel about yourself is #1. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-before-and-after-pics#post-241589 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 02:56:06 +0000 Kyle 241589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am excited for you and fully supportive of your choice to become more fit and lose weight. The comments are very confusing to me, as I have experienced the same. You are drop dead gorgeous. End of story. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-before-and-after-pics#post-241585 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 02:47:10 +0000 jen321 241585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! You look great! Congrats on the weight loss! You even kept your curves! Anyone who says those things is just jealous!!!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-before-and-after-pics#post-241583 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 02:34:33 +0000 Sparky 241583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rute, you have the most AMAZING smile. It just radiates and lights up your face in each picture. You look so gorgeous both before and after, but you do seem to have an energy and confidence now that doesn't come across in the before pics. Well done all around ~ in meeting your goals, in taking care of yourself, and in all your lovely outfits that make you look fab both before and after! You inspire me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-before-and-after-pics#post-241580 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 02:28:18 +0000 Becky 241580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are beautiful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-before-and-after-pics#post-241555 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 01:25:02 +0000 Mac 241555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hubba hubba! Glad to see that you didn't lose your killer smile : ) Way to go, Rute; you're a huge inspiration! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-before-and-after-pics#post-241551 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 01:22:35 +0000 Lana 241551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous! What a beautiful smile. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-before-and-after-pics#post-241546 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 01:15:16 +0000 celia 241546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Rute(Olá )<br /> I went back to the post you mentioned and I'm so glad you achieved your goals and managed to find time for yourself.<br /> All of your pictures are wonderful, both before and after, that smile is so so gorgeous.<br /> Your style evolution was amazing , you went from beautiful to amazing.<br /> Congratulations! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-before-and-after-pics#post-241543 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 00:58:10 +0000 MNsara 241543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rute - That is so wonderful! Not only do you look terrific, but I bet you feel much better, more energy, more enthusiasm, etc. from working out and taking good care of yourself!!</p> <p>The ladies at work are *not* supportive and that may well come from envy (because who doesn't wish they could lose weight and get a fit body. . . ;-)</p> <p>You go, girl! </p>