Check out my progress pics!

[Skyler_2007]

I'm finally brave enough to share my before & after! Been on this path for about three quarters of a year now. Seeing everyone else's transformations gave me so much hope, and now it's my turn to inspire! SW: 180, CW: 135, GW: 130. I'm 5'6".

When I started, I was in a really dark place. A traumatic experience involving assault and kidnapping absolutely destroyed my self-esteem, made me scared to even step outside, and my thinking was so clouded. Food became my only comfort, more than I realized. I made some big steps – started therapy first of all, and decided my fear of needles wasn't going to prevent me from trying this. I took the 'before' pics, but I couldn't stand to look at them back then. I felt so awful.

It's taken a little longer than I hoped, but I lost a significant amount of weight with calorie counting when I was younger and it resulted in terrible stretch marks all over my stomach and thighs because I dropped the pounds so fast, and I only lost like 15 pounds. It seems like this time, losing weight slowly has meant I don't have any at all! Just a little bit of loose skin under my belly button. Small price to pay, and hopefully getting back to the gym will help tighten things up.

 

[Sam_93]

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[Owl_Grind]

Wow, you've come such a long way, and not just physically! Sending you love! Congrats on making all those changes, and of course, you look fantastic!

 

[Maxie81]

Incredible!!

 

[HealthAF]

You look amazing! Congratulations!

 

[PipNotes]

Congratulations, not only on the weight loss, but, even more importantly, on prioritizing your mental health! You did a great job!!!

 

[SaladJourney]

You look wonderful! May I ask what medication and dosage you are on? I need to lose about 60-65 lbs. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

[PureTale]

Amazing!

 

[Skyler_2007]

Thank you! And to SaladJourney I don't want to violate the rules with specifics. But I will say that you also look great in both pics!

 

[Sam_93]

Fantastic! Good for you! Congratulations!

 

[Owl_Grind]

Amazing. What dosages have you been taking? Where do you get your prescription?

 

[Maxie81]

Congrats! We had the same starting weight. I've been on my medication for half a year now, and I'm only a dozen pounds from my goal of 135. I've stayed at .5 of my medication. What dosages have you been taking, if you don't mind me asking?

 

[HealthAF]

I can't wait to be able to post my own progress pics like this! You're truly inspiring! Skyler_2007 keep up the incredible work!

 

[PipNotes]

You look amazing! Definitely can see the difference in your jawline, waist, and even your fingers!

 

[Skyler_2007]

Amazing. What dosages have you been taking? Where do you get your prescription?

What dosages have you been taking, if you don't mind me asking?

I'm hesitant to get too specific due to the rules of the forum. However, I can say that I followed my doctor's guidance closely, and we gradually increased the dosage as needed. It's essential to work with a healthcare professional to determine the right dosage for you.

 

[SaladJourney]

Any advice on preventing muscle loss while on this medication? I'm already doing some light weight training, but I'm worried.