Yve's Photo Diary - 4 years on

[Yvessa]

Lol I know. But the thing with losing weight, and I think particularly for us is the rules don't work. They're a load of utter rubbish because if it was honestly as simple as energy in/energy out, we'd all be size 8 and look hawt and never ever plateau or gain. But it doesn't work. The diet is a lie!

 

[ClaireMarie]

Maybe, I just don't think we are all equally efficient at burning energy, I think some of us retain water and some of us have hormonal imbalances fighting against us as well as tonnes of other factors. But you know it has to give otherwise people wouldn't starve to death and anorexics would never get that skinny.

 

[Glamorous67]

Yvessa,

I haven't been vocal on this site, more of an observer; but have been watching your progress and I must agree with others. You have done amazingly and have been my inspiration during the past 6 months. As with some other, so, Thank you. Sue

 

[Yvessa]

Maybe, I just don't think we are all equally efficient at burning energy, I think some of us retain water and some of us have hormonal imbalances fighting against us as well as tonnes of other factors. But you know it has to give otherwise people wouldn't starve to death and anorexics would never get that skinny.

I know like I said I'm feeling like a total grump lately

 

[Yvessa]

Yvessa,

I haven't been vocal on this site, more of an observer; but have been watching your progress and I must agree with others. You have done amazingly and have been my inspiration during the past 6 months. As with some other, so, Thank you. Sue

Thank you

 

[amanda577]

I personally think you are allowed to be a bit grumpy now and then yves!! You have done so amazingly well and come so far down the weight loss road, its not surprising that you have hit a blip. I have also got to the point that I am under 10 stone and keep on gaining a pound then losing it then gaining it!! but in truth I have reached the point where if I dont lose another pound I will not be unhappy, I have gone past goal and am back weighing what I did when I was 25.. But you Yves again were an inspiration for me, and gave me such good advice and moral support over this last year, so maybe its time for all of us to support you through this "down" period you are experiencing.... xxxxx

 

[femfrankie]

wow - you're literally melting away at the moment !

I can feel a lot of changes myself going on - but you're looking in better shape right now than me.

Happy days x

Sarah you sound like I feel... Looking at myself in the mirror I don't feel "lovely"
Yes I'm excited by the changes but the image I see doesn't look "nice".
My top half isn't too bad yes there is sag but not as bad as I thought it would be. My arms are horrid but I will get those fixed later on if need be. My Lower half seems to be in a time warp as the loss has been much slower here. I'm a size 20 on top but a 24/26 bottom and I feel so disproportional. My daughter in law bought me a lovely top size 20 which fits perfectly over my still large bust & to my waist but it just won't go over my hips!! My thighs are no longer triangular but are really saggy so much so that the loose skin seem to roll a bit over my knees. Plus point is I do have knees again and my ankles are back!
I feel like a puppy in its ugly stage of growth. Can anyone out there please tell me that it does all balance out in the end. I know the loose skin will be there but will I get my proportions back again???

 

[Lincs Lass]

Don't know how I missed that as I check in regularly for new photos.

You really are looking good and an inspiration to those of us trailing along behind.

(loved the chat about collar bones. I spied mine last night. Just a hint of a shadow but it's there - it's not just a rumour!)

 

[lyzzyanne]

Looking good!!!! I have an issue with my arms so I feel self concious about getting them out, short sleeves are ok though!!

 

[Yvessa]

I personally think you are allowed to be a bit grumpy now and then yves!! You have done so amazingly well and come so far down the weight loss road, its not surprising that you have hit a blip. I have also got to the point that I am under 10 stone and keep on gaining a pound then losing it then gaining it!! but in truth I have reached the point where if I dont lose another pound I will not be unhappy, I have gone past goal and am back weighing what I did when I was 25.. But you Yves again were an inspiration for me, and gave me such good advice and moral support over this last year, so maybe its time for all of us to support you through this "down" period you are experiencing.... xxxxx

Aww thanks hon you have come so far not just in terms if your weight but your attitude and confidence. So happy for you!

 

[Yvessa]

Sarah you sound like I feel... Looking at myself in the mirror I don't feel "lovely"
Yes I'm excited by the changes but the image I see doesn't look "nice".
My top half isn't too bad yes there is sag but not as bad as I thought it would be. My arms are horrid but I will get those fixed later on if need be. My Lower half seems to be in a time warp as the loss has been much slower here. I'm a size 20 on top but a 24/26 bottom and I feel so disproportional. My daughter in law bought me a lovely top size 20 which fits perfectly over my still large bust & to my waist but it just won't go over my hips!! My thighs are no longer triangular but are really saggy so much so that the loose skin seem to roll a bit over my knees. Plus point is I do have knees again and my ankles are back!
I feel like a puppy in its ugly stage of growth. Can anyone out there please tell me that it does all balance out in the end. I know the loose skin will be there but will I get my proportions back again???

I promise it does. Look at the difference between my December and jan pics and you will see the shift from the ugly duckling into something much more womanly.

 

[Yvessa]

Looking good!!!! I have an issue with my arms so I feel self concious about getting them out, short sleeves are ok though!!

Bizarrely because my arms have always been oogly I have never really bothered so much and always worn sleeveless. My legs are the ones I would hide. It's a huge thing for me to not be wearing tights.

 

[Yvessa]

Don't know how I missed that as I check in regularly for new photos.

You really are looking good and an inspiration to those of us trailing along behind.

(loved the chat about collar bones. I spied mine last night. Just a hint of a shadow but it's there - it's not just a rumour!)

Thanks honey hehe mine have been there for a while in terms of feeling them but never so prominent on a photo.

 

[amanda577]

Aww thanks hon you have come so far not just in terms if your weight but your attitude and confidence. So happy for you!

thank you so much for that yves... same with you though!! you have changed so dramatically physically, but also I can tell how much confidence you have gained along the way.. Don't know bout you, but everyday I thank god for the bypass xxx

 

[femfrankie]

I promise it does. Look at the difference between my December and jan pics and you will see the shift from the ugly duckling into something much more womanly.

Thanks for that hun. I will just have to be patient then .. Not my strongest point xx

 

[Yvessa]

thank you so much for that yves... same with you though!! you have changed so dramatically physically, but also I can tell how much confidence you have gained along the way.. Don't know bout you, but everyday I thank god for the bypass xxx

Thank hon That is very true though - I never thought I would get my legs out!

 

[sarahloveswelshcobs]

Femfrankie - it does ! All of a sudden my backside literally evaporated and I dropped two jeans sizes in under two weeks.

So far, I've not lost this week, but I know its water retention. This is going to sound really horrid... but I KNOW I'm melting too. All of a sudden, it's lumpy under my skin again and if I press hard enough, it pops like bubble wrap..... strangely satisfactory - but leaves me covered in bruises as I keep having another go..

I'm pretty much on a par atm with Yvessa weight wise, and I can feel it getting lumpy and popping on my chest, belly, arms, bum and legs all at the same time atm, so I reckon I've got another biggish shrink coming reeeaaaallly soon

 

[femfrankie]

Femfrankie - it does ! All of a sudden my backside literally evaporated and I dropped two jeans sizes in under two weeks.

So far, I've not lost this week, but I know its water retention. This is going to sound really horrid... but I KNOW I'm melting too. All of a sudden, it's lumpy under my skin again and if I press hard enough, it pops like bubble wrap..... strangely satisfactory - but leaves me covered in bruises as I keep having another go..

I'm pretty much on a par atm with Yvessa weight wise, and I can feel it getting lumpy and popping on my chest, belly, arms, bum and legs all at the same time atm, so I reckon I've got another biggish shrink coming reeeaaaallly soon

This I like .... But yes I have to agree with the lumpy bits because I have noticed that too on me especially my thighs, not that I have popped em though lol. Looks a bit like an explosion of cellulite ...uuurgh x

 

[Yvessa]

Well today at work lots of people seemed convinced I'd lost more. So we shall see

 

[Yvessa]

My grump is slightly gone down 1.8lbs