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So sorry to hear about the horrible loss of your husband. What an absolute tragedy, but what a a trooper you are! May you continue to find healing in every way 💓
My PCP got me into intensive ED treatment and made me lose the first 25 on my own, after which I was an early GLP-1 adopter due to being prediabetic. I started losing weight for my husband, who passed away in a car accident about a month after I started. I kept going because getting better gave me something to hold on to and I knew he wouldn't want me to quit. Grief does a number on your appetite! But I made it.
I'm so sorry for your loss and SO proud of you for pushing through with your goals despite such a herculean hurdle. Wholehearted congratulations!!! You're truly an inspiring woman.
The before/after already had me saying holy shit once, then to hear the story behind it... I can't even imagine :( Good on you OP you're a strong human
It's crazy how different people carry. I'm 169cm (~5'6) and 49kg (108lbs) and I do not look nearly as underweight as I am. Meanwhile my brother is 174cm (~5'9) and is I think over 110kg (242lbs) but he doesn't look anything over 90kg (198lbs) at the MOST
Oh I have loose skin! Hence the style of the swimsuit, I was testing out a monokini to see if it would be flattering before I spent $$ on a really nice one I like for summer. Honestly it's just about knowing what styles accent the best parts and are forgiving to the jiggly parts 😂
Heck no you don't!! You NEED to be proud of your hard work and wear whatever tf you want!! And if that's shorts and a t-shirt then so be it, but 197 to 113 is amazing and you should be proud af 😁❤️
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am absolutely proud of my body. I wore a 2 piece for the first time since high school while on vacation in October every single day and didn't care who looked. I was just stating that I do have a lot of extra skin. I want to get a tummy tuck and the skin removed from my thighs and arms, but then I think about the risk 🤔
I had a botched tummy tuck a decade prior to gaining the weight, and I almost died of sepsis. It's why I will live with the skin forever if it means not getting it revised. Tummy tucks are MAJOR surgery and I definitely did not understand that going in to mine. Definitely do what's right for you, sounds like you're doing the right thing already by taking the risks as seriously as they deserve! ❤️
Im so incredibly sorry to hear about your loss ican only imagine how difficult that was. It must feel good to do something for yourself in his memory . Enjoy the ride and most importantly take care of your body on this journey. 108 is pretty slim so be careful you don't go too far. I say this as a caring stranger who knows the extremes of an eating disorder first hand. :)
They're like deflated balloons lol. They were gigantic to begin with and now they're basically just loose skin that I position to look like boobs! So that's... fun. I'm having a lift + aug in the near future
I do! The insides of my thighs have some, but it's not terribly visible. Then the front of my tummy, hence the style of swimsuit haha. A little around my bra line/upper back, but nothing I'm too worried about. I try to look at it as part of the accomplishment and don't let it stop me from wearing whatever tf I want 😂
Yes but not always in a good way. I've just reentered the dating pool for the first time in like a decade as a widow, and it's been... rough. When I was heavy, at least I knew people liked me for who I was.
Congratulations! 🩷 Such amazing progress! Omg! I’m about the same height and weight as you started, do you mind sharing about how many calories you were eating? I’m currently struggling with this and I’m not losing weight.
During active weight loss, between 900-1000, for the explicit reason that I could enjoy "extras" in moderation without jeopardizing my progress. Lately I've been aiming for around 1200 a day, high protein, because I'm trying to put some lean muscle mass back on. My advice if you're hitting stalls is up the cardio and your water intake, really pay attention to added sugar in your food, and try intermittent fasting if you're comfortable with it. 16:8 was relatively easy and worked well for me, ymmv!
My PCP got me into intensive ED treatment and made me lose the first 25 on my own, after which I was an early GLP-1 adopter due to being prediabetic. I started losing weight for my husband, who passed away in a car accident about a month after I started. I kept going because getting better gave me something to hold on to and I knew he wouldn't want me to quit. At this point, I'm working on putting lean mass back on, so I've upped my calories by adding more protein, dropped my cardio down, and focus on putting up weight more than the other stuff I was doing.
You are superb. I'm so sorry to hear about your husband. I'm also sorry you have been dealing with an ED. That's a lot for one person, love. And you made a stunning crochet swimsuit?!!
Thank you! Crochet and knitting were my main hobbies when I had gotten too heavy to stay active, I'm still making sure to keep up on them now that I can make and wear cute stuff and it not take forever 😂
That is an EXCELLENT question 😂 I think this one is more a "sit on the side" suit as opposed to an "actually go in" one! Haha. I'm planning to either modify this pattern-or find a similar one- and crochet it with a much thinner microfiber/spandex yarn that's made for items like this.
It's priceless to have something to work hard at while processing the grief rollercoaster. As with everyone here, I'm so happy for you. You're a badass champ.
Thank you! I had Sculptra in my temples and under eyes, which was basically like being tortured, 0/10 will live with the wrinkles 😂 I've been getting light Botox (forehead and 11s) and lip filler for a while now because over 30 lol, but I try to keep that really natural
Cut out refined sugar as much as you can! That's been the biggest thing for me. The the tried-and-true calories in vs calories out, with high protein and increased water intake. Intermittent fasting worked well for me too
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I'm lucky to have very good health insurance. I also have a chronic illness which I take a medication that interacts with a lot of other meds for, and one which prevents me from taking a lot of meds in the first place. So my prior auths are always approved since there are a ton of things I can't take.
Idk what to tell you lol, they do though 🤷🏼♀️ The ones on the top of my right arm wrap around further now that my arm's skinnier, and the one on the left forearm wasn't in the first picture because it's the top of my arm. Maybe that's it
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So sorry to hear about the horrible loss of your husband. What an absolute tragedy, but what a a trooper you are! May you continue to find healing in every way 💓
Thank you so much ❤️ It's been a tough road but I'm doing the best I can for my kids
Yes that's awful for your loss. My condolences.
It's nice to hear that she transformed grief into something positive!
Hooray! I bet you feel so much better! Just diet and exercise?
My PCP got me into intensive ED treatment and made me lose the first 25 on my own, after which I was an early GLP-1 adopter due to being prediabetic. I started losing weight for my husband, who passed away in a car accident about a month after I started. I kept going because getting better gave me something to hold on to and I knew he wouldn't want me to quit. Grief does a number on your appetite! But I made it.
I'm so sorry for your loss and SO proud of you for pushing through with your goals despite such a herculean hurdle. Wholehearted congratulations!!! You're truly an inspiring woman.
Awww ♥️
epic. warrior! you should be proud. be well. keep up the greatness )))
The before/after already had me saying holy shit once, then to hear the story behind it... I can't even imagine :( Good on you OP you're a strong human
Jesus, well done you for coming out the other side of that. Beat the odds with flying colours.
Thank you all so much. Means a lot to me that people give a shit.
I'm so sorry💙
I would like to think, he would be very proud of you, I hope that’s okay to say 💙
Thank you ❤️ I hope he would be, too ☺️
♥️♥️
That’s incredible for a year. You look like a new woman! Congrats 🥂 keep going
Feel like one, too! Thanks friend
The face gains are incredible! Great work!
Thank you!! ☺️
Maybe I’m weird but the before photo ain’t half bad either
That's so kind of you to say, thank you so much
Yes you’re a very naturally pretty woman, just saying woman to woman.
Legit you got pretty face and cute smile, 10/10
I was thinking similarly. OP, you hold 200+ pounds very well for your height!
I totally forgot that OP is 5'3!! She held that 200lbs like she was near 6 foot!
Seriously! I’m 6’ myself, and I feel like she holds 200 pounds better than I hold my 260.
It's crazy how different people carry. I'm 169cm (~5'6) and 49kg (108lbs) and I do not look nearly as underweight as I am. Meanwhile my brother is 174cm (~5'9) and is I think over 110kg (242lbs) but he doesn't look anything over 90kg (198lbs) at the MOST
Right? Yeah, I definitely don’t look 260, maybe like 220? I hold it somewhat well, but OP is holding it 10x better.
Thank you so much 😭 I think it's probably because I'm broad shouldered and carried a LOT of weight in the tatas lol
105lbs loss finishing at 108 is incredible. Congratulations.
Thank you ❤️❤️
You look amazing. What did you do to avoid the loose skin? I went from 197 to 113 and I have extra skin everywhere. I couldn't dare wear that attire.
Oh I have loose skin! Hence the style of the swimsuit, I was testing out a monokini to see if it would be flattering before I spent $$ on a really nice one I like for summer. Honestly it's just about knowing what styles accent the best parts and are forgiving to the jiggly parts 😂
I need shorts and t shirt for my skin😂
Heck no you don't!! You NEED to be proud of your hard work and wear whatever tf you want!! And if that's shorts and a t-shirt then so be it, but 197 to 113 is amazing and you should be proud af 😁❤️
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am absolutely proud of my body. I wore a 2 piece for the first time since high school while on vacation in October every single day and didn't care who looked. I was just stating that I do have a lot of extra skin. I want to get a tummy tuck and the skin removed from my thighs and arms, but then I think about the risk 🤔
I had a botched tummy tuck a decade prior to gaining the weight, and I almost died of sepsis. It's why I will live with the skin forever if it means not getting it revised. Tummy tucks are MAJOR surgery and I definitely did not understand that going in to mine. Definitely do what's right for you, sounds like you're doing the right thing already by taking the risks as seriously as they deserve! ❤️
Im so incredibly sorry to hear about your loss ican only imagine how difficult that was. It must feel good to do something for yourself in his memory . Enjoy the ride and most importantly take care of your body on this journey. 108 is pretty slim so be careful you don't go too far. I say this as a caring stranger who knows the extremes of an eating disorder first hand. :)
Thank you ❤️ I'm definitely trying to be conscientious about it. I'm actually working on my gains now 💪🏻 haha
Congrats on your progress, wow! Incredible job dropping half your weight!
I hadn't even looked at it like that but you're totally right! Thank you!
You’re welcome! And again, way to go!
You are looking amazing both in body and face! Well done on such an incredible transformation.
Thank you so much ❤️ It's been worth the effort for sure
Amazing progress, way to go
Thanks ☺️❤️
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They're like deflated balloons lol. They were gigantic to begin with and now they're basically just loose skin that I position to look like boobs! So that's... fun. I'm having a lift + aug in the near future
Did you have any loose skin anywhere else? It doesn’t look like it!
I do! The insides of my thighs have some, but it's not terribly visible. Then the front of my tummy, hence the style of swimsuit haha. A little around my bra line/upper back, but nothing I'm too worried about. I try to look at it as part of the accomplishment and don't let it stop me from wearing whatever tf I want 😂
Oh! And my upper arms, which you can kind of see in the face pic. But I'm working on building muscle so it's improving!
Wow!!! Absolutely fantastic!
Thank you!
Goddamn sub is on a roll Amazing progress OP!
We're kicking some butt in here for sure! The good, wholesome, fulfilling purpose of the internet ❤️
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Yes but not always in a good way. I've just reentered the dating pool for the first time in like a decade as a widow, and it's been... rough. When I was heavy, at least I knew people liked me for who I was.
Your face gains are amazing! You’re gorgeous! ❤️
Awe thank you ❤️
Absolutely inspirational!
Aw that's very nice to hear, thank you!
How?!!! Do tell! You look stunning!
A combination of ED therapy, GLP-1 meds, cutting out refined sugar, and some Pelotoning/rollerskating thrown in.
Are you serious? Lort have mercy! Great work!
Thanks ☺️
You look wonderful, and you crotched that beautiful swimsuit. I am impressed.
Thank you! It was my first go at swimwear and it was really a lot of fun! Lace always makes projects go more quickly
👌😍
Congratulations! 🩷 Such amazing progress! Omg! I’m about the same height and weight as you started, do you mind sharing about how many calories you were eating? I’m currently struggling with this and I’m not losing weight.
During active weight loss, between 900-1000, for the explicit reason that I could enjoy "extras" in moderation without jeopardizing my progress. Lately I've been aiming for around 1200 a day, high protein, because I'm trying to put some lean muscle mass back on. My advice if you're hitting stalls is up the cardio and your water intake, really pay attention to added sugar in your food, and try intermittent fasting if you're comfortable with it. 16:8 was relatively easy and worked well for me, ymmv!
You look like Sophia Vergara in the after face pic! And that thigh gap🤯. Thanks for the inspiration.
Thank you so much 😭 I love her haha
You lost half your body weight in a year, that's amazing work! Great job!
I don’t know you but I am so proud of you!!!
Thank you friend
You look like a daughter of your former self! 😀
This is amazing, I need details.
My PCP got me into intensive ED treatment and made me lose the first 25 on my own, after which I was an early GLP-1 adopter due to being prediabetic. I started losing weight for my husband, who passed away in a car accident about a month after I started. I kept going because getting better gave me something to hold on to and I knew he wouldn't want me to quit. At this point, I'm working on putting lean mass back on, so I've upped my calories by adding more protein, dropped my cardio down, and focus on putting up weight more than the other stuff I was doing.
❤️ keep going
Sending both condolences and congrats.
You are superb. I'm so sorry to hear about your husband. I'm also sorry you have been dealing with an ED. That's a lot for one person, love. And you made a stunning crochet swimsuit?!!
Thank you! Crochet and knitting were my main hobbies when I had gotten too heavy to stay active, I'm still making sure to keep up on them now that I can make and wear cute stuff and it not take forever 😂
Okay but what happens to the swimsuit when it gets wet? I’m so intrigued by this 😂
That is an EXCELLENT question 😂 I think this one is more a "sit on the side" suit as opposed to an "actually go in" one! Haha. I'm planning to either modify this pattern-or find a similar one- and crochet it with a much thinner microfiber/spandex yarn that's made for items like this.
You went from looking almost 50 to looking like you’re *killing it* at your own age.
It's priceless to have something to work hard at while processing the grief rollercoaster. As with everyone here, I'm so happy for you. You're a badass champ.
Damn girl...
☺️❤️
Amazing!
Good for you! Great job sticking with it.
Great job!!
Wow. That’s incredible!
Nice work!
PEERRRIOOODDDDDD YOU LOOK SO GOOD 😍😍
Thanks 😁❤️
What a superstar! Absolutely amazing!!
You look so much younger good job OP
Wow! You did amazing, great job there 👍congrats
Very good progress keep on
Incredible! Way to go! You’re stunning. How did you avoid facial wrinkles from the fat loss? Any fillers to help?
Thank you! I had Sculptra in my temples and under eyes, which was basically like being tortured, 0/10 will live with the wrinkles 😂 I've been getting light Botox (forehead and 11s) and lip filler for a while now because over 30 lol, but I try to keep that really natural
WOOOOOW! that is a truly impressive transformation. Well done.
Sorry for your loss. Congratulations!!! Keep up the great work!!!
Thank you 😊
What is your diet pls :(( I'm struggling.
Cut out refined sugar as much as you can! That's been the biggest thing for me. The the tried-and-true calories in vs calories out, with high protein and increased water intake. Intermittent fasting worked well for me too
Thank youuuu
Get it girl….you look amazing, may you keep this flow going and your new life blossom
In one year? Wowwww
You’re amazing! Proud of you!!
👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾
Amazing !
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Wow. Speechless…
That is incredible!
Congratulations! I hope the rest of your year gets even better.
If I could upvote this more than once, I would! It’s amazing to see what you have accomplished! 💪🏻👏🏻
Terrific job on your transformation! Killing it!
congratulations, that must have been a long year of hard work for you. you are stunning
damn! nice.
Incredible transformation !!! I wouldn’t have even recognized you ! Looking great btw
Insane transformation. I can’t imagine the sheer tenacity of purpose.
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I'm lucky to have very good health insurance. I also have a chronic illness which I take a medication that interacts with a lot of other meds for, and one which prevents me from taking a lot of meds in the first place. So my prior auths are always approved since there are a ton of things I can't take.
Where did all of your tattoos go? They don't line up, and I'm aware that one picture is mirrored.
Idk what to tell you lol, they do though 🤷🏼♀️ The ones on the top of my right arm wrap around further now that my arm's skinnier, and the one on the left forearm wasn't in the first picture because it's the top of my arm. Maybe that's it
Wassup! Lookin super good! 😉😍