Can I have everyone's honest opinion?
This post is not to p*ss anyone off..I'm really sincere here.
I've lost over 40 pounds in almost two years. I did it slowly and contently. I'm about 4-5 pounds of my goal of 110 (where I've always been most comfortable and not TOO skinny.)
I went home about 3 weeks ago and shocked people with how different I looked. Everyone was telling me I look great now. I know I look a lot better and I worked hard for it. In the past I had an ED and trust me have dieted many times, mostly unhealthy. For the first time in my life I did it the right and healthy way. I'm really proud of that.
I'm actually happy where I am now, but I'm kind of OCDic I admit and a bit of a perfectionist. I guess I'm guilty of what most women are when losing weight. We pick a number as our goal, don't know why, but even if we are happy with the way we look we still want to strive for that one number we set out for.
In my journal I have two entries with newer pictures I took at home titled (New pictures and the other is called that digi cam is really get used.) Could you please look at them and tell me your honest opinion? Do I look ok now? Do you think I could stop now and maintain? Or should I just strive for those last pounds for personal satisfaction.
I still feel big on and off (but, I was overweight awhile back ago..so that image is just psychologically in my mind.) I need to know what other people (non family related....think of how I look.)
Sorry if I offend any women here...I just really need to know that I look ok....I need some encouragement. I need to see myself through other people's eyes, because yes in a sense mine is distorted in some sense. Of course, with family..you think, "Oh, they have to say that!"
So please....I mean wholeheartidly...do I look good now?
Thanks guys. I really, really appreciate your opinions. (positive or...negative...ah.)
You look great as you are now. Skinny and well toned. I don't think you need to lose any more. At this point as many of the other have said, I think you should eat to maintain this weight regardless of what your original goal weight was.
Well done on losing the weight at a steady and sensible pace!
Wow, I'm shocked I've gotten so many responses! I truly thank everyone here who took the time out of their day to answer my post, I mean it from the bottom of my heart that it means a lot to me. :)
I'm still in debate about the last couple of pounds, but perhaps with so many shedding some light for me I won't be so obsessive in doing so. You've guys have really helped me in more ways then I can even express in words.
Thank you all again. :)
Joined late, but I must say that I think you look healthy and great too :). You have definition and look toned. I wouldn't worry at all about the pounds in all honesty. If you continue your exercise, you will gain more sleek, toned muscle mass. Good for you and you go girl!!!![]()
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