What 100+ Pounds Lost Looks Like

velvetychocolate

These have got to be the most unflattering pictures ever, and I'm very shy and embarrassed, but I thought I'd just get this overwith. I hate these pictures, but they sort of show my progress, weight-loss wise.

A few days before I started my diet:

http://s870.photobucket.com/al.....Before.jpg

The day I got on my treadmill:

http://s870.photobucket.com/al.....admill.jpg

A recent day after getting home from gym:

http://s870.photobucket.com/al.....romGym.jpg

Same shirt:

http://s870.photobucket.com/al.....eShirt.jpg

Different Day:

http://s870.photobucket.com/al.....entDay.jpg

Boxy black jacket and pale "Mom" jeans - about 20+ pounds down:

http://s870.photobucket.com/al.....eJeans.jpg

Black t-shirt and baggy "Mom" jeans - but down about 60-70 pounds more:

http://s870.photobucket.com/al.....ans2-1.jpg

Most recent pic is the one of me in my blue gym top and yoga pants ('getting home from gym').

I am not fab, not stylish at all, but I have worked hard to lose this weight, and I can't wait to get to goal and re-vamp my whole look.

If anyone has any idea as to what my shape is, based on this picture, I'd really appreciate hearing some feedback:

http://s870.photobucket.com/al.....romGym.jpg

If necessary, I can post a different picture to help determine my current body shape/type.

16 years ago

Body Type

25 replies

Latest reply was from medusa

taylor

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OMG!!! Standing ovation here:) You look lovely. Congrats on such hard work and determination!!!

I have no clue what your shape is...I am no good at that, but you look FAB:)

16 years ago

marianna

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SOOOOOOOOO inspiring! I want to do this too! Teach me! :o)

You are such an inspiration! Thanks for working up the courage to post pictures. You have nothing to be shy about -- you are beautiful! Now start shopping and get some beautiful clothes!

16 years ago

Anonymous

You are beautiful. You look hourglass to me.
Even when you were heavier you were still beautiful.

16 years ago

Misia

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WOW - GOOD FOR YOU!You deserve whole new wardrobe!GO shopping!

16 years ago

bella

(website)

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Congratulations on your weight loss! You look like a much younger and more beautiful version of yourself, so fab!!!

16 years ago

Maya

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Wow, what a stunning transformation! The first pic I opened was the "before" pic and I was struck more than anything else by your beautiful cheekbones! You must be SO proud of your fab new figure. I don't know what your body type is, but I do know your body looks fab

16 years ago

Mac

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You are a warrior, velvetychocolate! Yes, you look even prettier now than before, but I can only focus on the amazing things you've done for your health - you've lowered your chances of getting all kinds of cancers, decreased the likelihood of suffering a heart attack, taken massive strain off your knees and ankles... the list goes on and on. I'm so proud of you! You are a role model to those of us on this site but also, I imagine, countless people you know in "real" (non-ylf) life.

Yay, VC!

16 years ago

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

GOB SMACKED. Utterly.

VC you are FABULOUS. This transformation is KILLER to the power of KILLER!!! Stuck. For. Words.

You’re a heavenly hourglass. HOT heavenly hourglass. Thank you for plucking up the courage to post. You are amazing in every way.

16 years ago

Kristen

(website)

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Sara. YOU. ARE. AWESOME.

I know exactly how much courage it takes to look at pictures you want to deny exist, and then to post them for the world to see. I also know what it takes to say "enough" and to take the steps toward improving everything about yourself that makes you unhappy. I am so indescribably proud of and happy for you; you look fantastic, easily 10 years younger.

Wow, I wish you lived close to Chicago; I would take you shopping in a heartbeat! You've already started to feel it yourself, but honestly you are going to have so much fun shopping and rebuilding and reinventing your wardrobe. (And I know what I am talking about here, LOL.)

You're gorgeous, you are developing one killer hourglass body, and I love your long blond hair!

16 years ago

Tricia

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You look wonderful! You were beautiful before, and you're beautiful now.

16 years ago

Queen Mum

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applause, applause, applause! Fantastic job! You look absolutely amazing, and I"m sure you FEEL even more amazing. I hope you have a super time building a beautiful new wardrobe that will make you feel like a million bucks every day

16 years ago

Louise

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HUGE round of applause on your fantastic weight loss. You look half the size you were before! x

16 years ago

velvetychocolate

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Thanks everyone for the kind and wonderful words. It did take a lot to post these - as it's not like I'm posing fabulous outfits or anything (yet!). Just wanted to share where I'm coming from and where I'm starting in terms of creating a new wardrobe.

I'm not finished with the weight loss yet, but YLF has got to be the most motivating place ever to just get to goal. I feel like I have a lot to look forward to Like I said, can't wait to finish the job, and start my own style transformation. I've seen so many of these transformations and style transitions on YLF and WOW.

Oh, and in case anyone's wondering - I got rid of the "Mom" jeans quite awhile back. Still haven't found new ones yet. I mean, I have some darker wash jeans, but they aren't what I feel fab in or anything. Thanks to YLF'ers, I have a nice big list of brands to try out. Meanwhile, when I hit goal, I *will* be heading straight for those CoH jeans in the YLF store. I'm also looking forward to actually participating in the NAS next year too. See what I mean? Lots to look forward to

Anyway, thanks again everyone for the lovely comments!

16 years ago

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Wooohooooo! Let’s get cracking adorning this beautiful new body now!

16 years ago

Debora

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Wow! Wow! Wow! You are amazing and look fantastic! Congratulations on your new and healthier you! Thank you for sharing this with us. I am constantly floored by all the awe- inspiring women on this forum. Can't wait to see how your style will evolve. It'll be so much fun!

16 years ago

Boof

Active Member

Woohoo! Congratulations on all of your hard work! You were and are beautiful, but now you're more healthy and beautiful! Isn't it good to know that you're a lovely hourglass and not Christmas tree shaped? I am amazed by your transformation! :o)

16 years ago

agrace

Active Member

VelvetyChocolate - your current shape is FABULOUS! Truly! You look fantastic. . You look really great! Congratulations! You definitely deserve some beautiful wonderful new clothes that fit your great new shape.

16 years ago

RoseandJoan

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VC, you look absolutely beautiful and are an inspiration! I love to be able to picture your face in the future whilst reading your posts.

16 years ago

yublocka

(website)

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Wow VC, what an amazing accomplishment. You should be so thrilled with yourself. How wonderful!

16 years ago

velvetychocolate

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Thanks again everyone - where's my blushing smilie when I need one?

Ok - so is there agreement that my shape has transitioned towards an hourglass? I filled out the questionnaire on myshape dot com one time, and they said shape "M" - which they called "elongated hourglass" - but the thing is, my shape is still changing, over time.

Do I still look somewhat hourglassy? I've been reading the blog posts on this site for help/guidance on how to dress the basic hourglass shape. This is going to help me pick out a better dress - following Angie's guidelines.

16 years ago

rute

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WOW!!!!!!!!! Congrats!
You seem an hourglass to me, lovely new body and lovely face!

16 years ago

Maya

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VC, I find MyShape's "M" shape to be a little nebulous. Depending on my weight and bust size, I waffle back and forth between an "M" and an "S" (if my waist were just a half inch smaller, I'd be an S).

Based on that, I think an "M" is more of a softer/straighter hourglass--so you have curves and aren't straight enough to be an "H" (or rectangle), but you might not have as much of a defined waist as an "S".

That sounds reasonable, except it seems like almost everyone I know who uses MyShape ends up as an M. Just for kicks, I once put in all kinds of wacky measurements (like 28" for all three measurements) and it STILL came back as "M"! I don't know if it was a bug that they fixed or what, but I don't quite trust them!

16 years ago

velvetychocolate

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Yes, I hate to say it - but I've had some trouble with that site too. It's my own fault, but I got some jeans from them - and they were the wrong size, even though they had all of my carefully entered measurements. But, it's my own fault for not getting them sent back on time - so now I have a couple of pairs of brand new, ill-fitting jeans, sitting in a bottom drawer. Oh well, they'll maybe fit when I get to goal weight. If not, they can go into my give-away pile.

I'll stick to ordering online from sites that have a store nearby that I can return to if need be, and with a slightly longer return policy time-frame.

16 years ago

Sihaya

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VC - congrats on the amazing weight loss. I can imagine how much hard work went into it. I am working on losing 20 lbs and it's taking me forever and testing all sorts of will power. You are gorgeous. And i'm especially touched by your courage to post all pix - all of which are beautiful. Way to go!!!

16 years ago

medusa

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VC, YOU LOOK AMAZING!!!!!!!! What an incredible accomplishment - congratulations. You are lovely, you have such beautiful hair and skin.

16 years ago

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