Still see the old me

Drew_19

Drew_19

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I kicked off this thing in February '24, weighing in at 258. The pounds came off pretty consistently until my ankle surgery in April '24, which sidelined me for about a month and a half.

Today, I'm down 90 pounds, sitting at 168. I'm aiming for 150, but these last 25 pounds are fighting me HARD. I stalled at 172 for what felt like forever, and the negative self-talk was almost deafening. But I've come too far to quit. It's still surreal – I still picture myself as a plus-size gal, even though I'm rocking size 10 dresses. I was a size 20 for nearly 20 years, so this version of me feels like an imposter sometimes.

I don't think we acknowledge enough the emotional and mental load this journey puts on us, so I'm just gonna be real. I'm sorting through a jumble of feelings in therapy, trying to be kinder to myself and work through the anxiety that snowballed when I was at my heaviest. Who knows how long it'll take to rewrite my self-image?

Don't get me wrong, I'm over the moon with my progress! I've been dreaming of this for years, and I'm incredibly thankful for the science and the effort that made it possible. Now, I just need my brain to catch up to this new me.

Keep going, everyone!
 
I'm also at 168 after starting at 241 around the same time, Feb 2024. I'm squeezing into a size 12, and it still seems unreal. Crazy that plus sizes are now too big!
My goal's 150 as well, and man, is it a slow crawl!
 
You look fantastic! You're almost there, don't lose steam! I've been hovering within spitting distance of onederland for the last couple of months; I know the frustration. Now I'm only 5 lbs away and 31 lbs from my final goal. We got this!!! Way to go 👏🏾 🎊 💐
 
Was hitting 150 your target from day one? I'm almost afraid to even imagine seeing that number! Huge congrats 🎉
 
I began at about 230 lbs, & I’m at 158 lbs currently. I’ve been taking semaglutide since February 2024 and a lot of times I don’t recognize myself. When I first fit into a regular size medium, I cried because I didn’t feel I deserved it.
 
Congrats! You're doing awesome! I started at 233 back in 2024, and now I'm at 194. Goal weight is 150. Yes, we can reach it!
 
This really resonates. I’ve been feeling the same, body changed too fast, and my brain is still catching up. A certain app helped me track my progress beyond just the scale, and it's made a difference.
 
Thanks for your kind words, advice, & encouragement. You look incredible, but I'm sure you *feel* even better!
 
Bobby2005 said:
Did you have any hair thinning? I'm in an emotional battle trying to decide if I should stop my injections because of the hair coming out.
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Oh gosh, I hadn't even thought about hair loss as a side effect. Thanks for mentioning that, now I'll keep an eye out!
 
RealFit said:
What dosages did you go through? You're looking great, and I bet you feel great!
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That's a good question. I think I titrated up pretty normally, following my doctor's guidance. But honestly, everyone's different. What works for me might not be the same for you!
 
Drew_19 said:
That's a good question. I think I titrated up pretty normally, following my doctor's guidance. But honestly, everyone's different. What works for me might not be the same for you!
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Yeah, I'm just trying to get a sense of things. It feels like there's so much to learn!
 
GymWin917 said:
I'm down like 70 pounds! My buddy said that's about the weight of two of his mini-doodle dogs😄. Can't believe it's been less than a year!
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Wow, that's so inspiring! I've been dealing with less dramatic weight loss but I'm hoping I see similar results.
 
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