Before/Inbetween/Almost After - Pooh Style

Darth Pooh · February 5th, 2008, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by maleficent

ya just called yourself ugly in another thread and i'm either gonna bump you upside the head or just bump your thread to prove that you aren't ugly by any stretch... gimme a break...

GRRRR!!!

Huh weird, I just saw this.

But thank you... listen, I won't argue how much I think I am ugly, but I will say being overweight for the majority of my life (I was actually super thin until about 4th or 5th grade) it starts giving you complexes. I know I am not that cute guy and I don't need to be, I have a girlfriend (fiance actually) who loves me very much for who I am (hell she loved me when I was a fatty) and its a wonderful relationship. I am ok with being that funny guy who gets by on his personality. Being thinner (not quite "thin" yet) has really helped with my self esteem and confidence levels... it doesn't change the idea that I have a self image of who I am though... and there are still times I need to remind myself that I am not 283 lbs anymore. So, I apologize for typing that out but its my ideal self in my head. I hope I eventually get over it, but I have read that many times some people never do.

Invariant · February 5th, 2008, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Darth Pooh

Hey guys,

I am new here. I am trying to lose about 15 more lbs (already lost about 57 or so) Start weight was 280, now I am about 222-223. I would like to start toning up a bit (I am already a bit muscular, just underneath some of the remaining pudge). At anyrate, here are some photos to get an idea of where I started and where I am at now.

Wow, you really look great. Congratulations!!

Invariant · February 5th, 2008, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Darth Pooh

Huh weird, I just saw this.

But thank you... listen, I won't argue how much I think I am ugly, but I will say being overweight for the majority of my life (I was actually super thin until about 4th or 5th grade) it starts giving you complexes. I know I am not that cute guy and I don't need to be, I have a girlfriend (fiance actually) who loves me very much for who I am (hell she loved me when I was a fatty) and its a wonderful relationship. I am ok with being that funny guy who gets by on his personality. Being thinner (not quite "thin" yet) has really helped with my self esteem and confidence levels... it doesn't change the idea that I have a self image of who I am though... and there are still times I need to remind myself that I am not 283 lbs anymore. So, I apologize for typing that out but its my ideal self in my head. I hope I eventually get over it, but I have read that many times some people never do.

I have this exact same issue. I've lost a considerable amount of weight myself in the past three years, and though I have moments of overwhelming confidence, I have insecurites that stem from my being overweight all my life. I have to constantly tell myself I'm not that fat, ugly, fifteen year old who couldn't get a date because she's overweight and feels disgusting. I've dropped a whole person, but still, I'm not as toned and as lean as I'd like. Physcially, I feel great, but my body is still coping from my obesity. It's going to take a long time for me to accept that I'm more attractive now and worth loving. I hate to admit it, but my being overweight has negatively effected the way I think, even now. I believe that part of me will always think I'm 'fat' because it's how I've been all of my past life.

Invariant · February 5th, 2008, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by wishes

i see the difference in the pics. People WILL say you are getting 'too thin' for a couple reasons. 1) they are not used to seeing you so skinny, it takes them time to adapt. 2) they are jelous that they used t hang out with you because you were the fat person they compared them self too (go out with somebody fatter than yourself apparently makes you look skinnier!).
Either way ignore it and go with what you know, body fat % tests, BMI etc.
From experiance i know especially after loosing a fair bit of weight you lack that inbuilt knowledge of what you look like. Took me ages to realize i could park closer to cars and still get out. I still get frights seeing my reflection in windows (or move to get out of the way of that other person). I still pick up clothes in the shop a size bigger than i need etc. My perception of myself is still not what i actually am or look like i guess.

Anyhoo, nobody really talks about comming to terms with the weight loss like that. I have many people who say im fine as i am, but like you im gonna battle for those last 10-15lb

This is my dilemma to a T. I'm still going straight to the Plus-Size section in Wal-Mart. It'll take me about five minutes to realize I need to get to the juniors section.

I also get the constant 'you're too skinny' and 'you don't need to watch your weight's that I detest. I even had one woman get mad at me for saying I'm watching my middle. She has NO IDEA how hard it is to try and maintain yourself. Not to mention, I'm still trying to kick off another 10-15 pounds as well. Who knows, maybe after I reach my absolute goal, comments like these won't bother me as much.

Trevor10 · February 5th, 2008, 08:59 AM

Good job so far! your looking great, keep up the hard work

Darth Pooh · February 5th, 2008, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Invariant

Wow, you really look great. Congratulations!!

Thank you... I haven't posted anything recent, all of those pics are about 7 weeks old, I have to get some new ones up, I lost a bit more tho.

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Originally Posted by Invariant

I have this exact same issue. I've lost a considerable amount of weight myself in the past three years, and though I have moments of overwhelming confidence, I have insecurites that stem from my being overweight all my life. I have to constantly tell myself I'm not that fat, ugly, fifteen year old who couldn't get a date because she's overweight and feels disgusting. I've dropped a whole person, but still, I'm not as toned and as lean as I'd like. Physcially, I feel great, but my body is still coping from my obesity. It's going to take a long time for me to accept that I'm more attractive now and worth loving. I hate to admit it, but my being overweight has negatively effected the way I think, even now. I believe that part of me will always think I'm 'fat' because it's how I've been all of my past life.

Yep, I don't know about if I will ever get over my self confidence issues, didn't help that my brother and sister pretty much called me fat my whole life.

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Originally Posted by Trevor10

Good job so far! your looking great, keep up the hard work

Thanks bro... means a lot coming from you. You've done quite a transformation yourself!

Darth Pooh · February 5th, 2008, 09:23 AM

On a better note, measurements are this Sunday and I am interested to see if what I am seeing in the mirror will translate into inches.

-Keith

Trevor10 · February 5th, 2008, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Darth Pooh

Thanks bro... means a lot coming from you. You've done quite a transformation yourself!

Thanks! I hope all goes well on Sunday with measurements.

Darth Pooh · February 10th, 2008, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Trevor10

Thanks! I hope all goes well on Sunday with measurements.

Thought I'd fill you guys in...

My end of month goal was 193 (by March 1st), today I lost 7 more pounds. Which brings me to my goal early by 18 days! Measurements pretty much stayed the same except for my stomach which was a 2" loss. Great mood and looking forward to working out again this week (took off the week for recovery). New goal of 187 by March 1st now. I need tostadt thinking of the bulking stage more seriously, time for some real research.

Darth Pooh · February 20th, 2008, 06:15 PM

Hey guys...

Here are my latest, from yesterday I believe.

I am sticking it next to my original pic from 10/06.

When I am at my goal I will show the total transformation (yeech).

-Keith

Taloddar2002 · February 20th, 2008, 07:31 PM

Awesome job man, i can tell a huge difference. First time poster here and looking at how much of a transformation you've had is really motivating. Keep up the great work.

Darth Pooh · February 25th, 2008, 05:06 AM

Thanks Tal, appreciate the words.

Just a weigh-in update, down 3.5 from the 10th, I think I've actually been working out too hard on some days with cardio, so I've decided to go to 3 days a week with it.

Anyways, I've also adjusted my goal from 185 to 170 (which might be too low, but I think I'll know when I am happy).

Regards,

Keith

P.S., I ought to really put this crap in my journal.

ali · February 25th, 2008, 08:19 PM

Keith -

AMAZING...great job...I am so impressed

Keep up the good work - I am rooting for you!

Darth Pooh · February 26th, 2008, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ali.smedley

Keith -

AMAZING...great job...I am so impressed

Keep up the good work - I am rooting for you!

:-D Thanks! I am actually a fan of yours too! I love reading your updates and whatnot. So, believe it or not, a lot of you guys are my inspiration, especially Joey and Rachel, those girls ROCK. Wishes and Mal ain't so bad either...

ali · February 26th, 2008, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Darth Pooh

:-D Thanks! I am actually a fan of yours too! I love reading your updates and whatnot. So, believe it or not, a lot of you guys are my inspiration, especially Joey and Rachel, those girls ROCK. Wishes and Mal ain't so bad either...

Thanks!!! that totally made my morning

I am glad that my posts are entertaining

yours are too! sometimes you gotta laugh or start screaming, you know??? i would rather laugh any day of the week...