It's been six weeks since I started the DietBet and finally started losing some of this extra weight, so I took some comparison photos today. I'm down over 17 pounds! My "before" photos from six weeks ago are terribly embarrassing--at the time, I never planned to show them. (They were my official weigh in photos for DietBet.) So I've been debating all day whether or not to post them.
I hoped that I could find a different "before" photo to use, but I avoided the camera like the plague for the past year and I was only able to find TWO. And they aren't the greatest pictures to use for comparison purposes (bulky winter coats), but I'll share them anyway.
Remember when I bought two winter coats in February? I took full-length photos in the mirror, so I decided to try them on again today and see if they feel any different. I was actually really surprised! I haven't seen much of a difference in the mirror since losing this weight so I wasn't expecting the coats to feel any looser, but they definitely did.
I tried to recreate each photo the best I could. (It's really crazy how much the pictures of me in the corduroy coat look alike--at first, I thought they were the same photo! But the socks give it away. And when I look closely, I do notice the coat isn't stretched as tight in the waist and across the chest.)
This coat is much more comfortable to move around in now. I accidentally wound up with three different sizes of it, haha! (Here is that story.) So hopefully by the time I need it again, I'll move a size down. (The pic on the left is from February; on the right is from today.)
The orange one is super loose now. As much as I love it, I hope it'll be too big to wear next winter! Now that I know I can find one on Poshmark, I just may do that if needed. (Again, the left is February, right is today.)
Most of the weight that I have gained has gone to my midsection and my face (it's the most noticeable there, anyway). I was really hoping to see a big difference in my face, but just don't see it yet. I'll always have round cheeks (Jerry and I like to joke that I just have a "jolly" looking face!) but I'm hoping that it'll thin out again as I lose more. But here is a picture from January versus today:
I'm just not ready to post my DietBet photos. I really wish I'd at least tried to take a decent photo! (I look like I rolled out of bed after having the flu.) I never thought I'd do anything else with them, so I didn't really care what they looked like at the time.
Anyway, I know these aren't the greatest comparison photos, but hopefully in another month or so I can take some more and see a bigger difference. It's definitely nice to have my clothes feeling looser, though!
I see a huge difference in your face photos- way to go!!
ReplyDeleteI can totally see a difference! Especially in your face.
ReplyDeletewauw! Your face is a lot thinner, believe me!
ReplyDeleteLookin good and doing great
Great job! I see a difference in the face pics. I have gained a lot of covid weight and still find myself unmotivated. Ugh.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more w/everyone...there is a huge difference in your face! Way to go...keep up your great work and determination! You should be proud of your willingness to share your journey which isn't an easy task!
ReplyDeleteThe orange coat photos show a definite difference! I can relate, having just dropped 17 lbs. myself. See no difference in photos, but clothing is fitting more loosely. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteYou're doing fabulous! <3
ReplyDeleteLookin good-way to go!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Katie!!! The difference is totally noticeable, BTW. But you’ve always been gorgeous to me. *hugs*
ReplyDeleteWow! What a difference! You’re doing great!
ReplyDeleteI can see a big difference. You look great and once again you are inspiring me to get beck on track!!
ReplyDeleteI see the difference both in your shape and in your SMILE! Go you.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely see a difference! Love the coat comparisons! You are doing a great job & keeping your readers motivated as well!
ReplyDeleteGreat job, Katie! All the photos show your weight loss. You are motivating me to take off my Covid-'19'.
ReplyDeleteYou look great! Thanks for having the courage to share with us.
ReplyDeleteI can most definitely see a difference in all of the comparison photos. You're doing so great! Thanks for sharing with us! :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome Katie!! Is there an app you use to count calories that you like?
ReplyDeleteKeep the momentum going 😊
Thank you! I use an app called Cronometer (I pay for a subscription because I really like it). However, I highly recommend Fat Secret! It's very simple, easy to use, no ads... the only reason I switched is because of the huge amount of detail in Cronometer (and I'm a big numbers person!)
DeleteThanks for getting back to me! I actually am in the process of reading over your old WW posts. I signed up a couple months ago and initially lost about 5 lbs and then the weight loss stalled majorly… I totally agree about the super high points value for something that may only be 200 calories. I eat generally well but like my treats so thinking cal counting may be a better fit! Thanks Katie :)
Delete17 pounds is so fantastic!! You look wonderful (most importantly, happy!) and it seems like you're feeling great too.
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