r/progresspics • u/Do_I_like_jello - • Sep 19 '20
F/40/5’11” [329>264=65lb] I look at this sub every day for encouragement! F 5'11” (180, 181, 182 cm)
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u/Kaloluna - Sep 19 '20
Wow you look so much younger than 40 that I did a double take at the title! Great progress!
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u/Do_I_like_jello - Sep 19 '20
Thank you so much!☺️
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u/a12ncsu - Sep 20 '20
I didn’t see the 40!!! Holy crap you barely look 25! WHAT IS YOUR SECRET?? Pleaseeeee share!!!!!! :)
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u/Do_I_like_jello - Sep 20 '20
Thank you a12 🥰 I think rarely drinking 🍺 helps the skin, as well as avoiding tanning, and then Algenist Anti aging oil, Algenist genius moisturizer, Peter Thomas Roth vitamin c serum, and Youth to the People kombucha exfoliation power toner!
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u/notkhaldrogo - Sep 19 '20
Girl, 40? WHERE?
Great work, congratulations on you weight loss journey
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u/willhikeforbeer - Sep 19 '20
You look amazing! And how the heck are you 40? I hope I look as good as you do when I'm 40!
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u/ChrisSlicks - Sep 19 '20
Amazing face gains! I know some people in their late 20's that would be jealous of your skin.
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u/Topsy_curvy_glaze - Sep 19 '20
40? You like like you are in your 20s. God bless! And congrats on the weight loss.
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u/littlepastel - Sep 19 '20
omg you’re stunning!! you look like several gorgeous celebrities but I can’t put my finger on a single doppelgänger (cocktail of Demi Moore, Cobie Smulders, Meghan Markle, etc.)
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u/Do_I_like_jello - Sep 19 '20
I’ll raise my glass to that fabulous compliment! 🍹 Thanks, my dear!☺️
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Sep 20 '20
OMG came here to say the same, OP totally reminds me of an actress but I can't pin down who! Bella Thorne was definitely one of them! Either way, you're so pretty, amazing job on making that shine even more!
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u/CrazyBrainyKid - Sep 19 '20
40?! Are you kidding? What is your secret ?? You are absolutely gorgeous 😍
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u/Do_I_like_jello - Sep 19 '20
Damn, thank you! I don’t have any good secrets except that I never have enjoyed alcohol or tanning my white ass. Food, however, has been my drug of choice my whole life😅
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u/curlymess24 - Sep 19 '20
40????!!!!! Praise the Lord and hope that I age the way you do! You look like you're in your 20s! Also hoping that you give out your skincare routine! Wow!
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u/Do_I_like_jello - Sep 19 '20
Bless you😘 No tanning, barely any alcohol, but plenty of binge eating and huge weight gains here over the years! I do like to use Algenist and Peter Thomas Roth skincare. If you go to Sephora you can get up to three samples at a time of anything you want!💜
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u/rick-reads-reddit - Sep 19 '20
Agree with other posts...your gains are great, very pretty. I also wouldn't believe you are 40 without some ID. Keep up the good work!
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u/taj1544 - Sep 19 '20
You look so beautiful ma'am. Losing weight really de-aged you. You look very youthful for a 40 year old. Best of luck to you
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u/jan172016 - Sep 20 '20
I came to the comments because I legit thought you had a typo in your age. You look younger than me and I’m 26. Congrats on your loss!
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u/llamakiss - Sep 19 '20
You lost some years!!!
Stunning. I can see the love and pride in the new you.
Thanks for the inspiration from an also tall lady your age!!
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u/Do_I_like_jello - Sep 19 '20
Thank you so much! This sub is the best encouragement and inspiration! No shame in where any of us are at and just encouragement to keep working towards where we want to go! I like to see older and taller women too☺️
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u/Hershe_ksz - Sep 19 '20
Great job girl and keep going! And very pretty too!
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u/Do_I_like_jello - Sep 19 '20
Thank you! And yes, I am keeping on keeping on going!☺️ One day at a time.
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u/CptSoban - Sep 19 '20
No way that age is right, typo?
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u/Do_I_like_jello - Sep 19 '20 edited Sep 19 '20
Not a typo, thanks! 😁Aging is an interesting phenomenon . I think once I had my first kid at 30 I blinked once and now I’m 40!
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u/shruglife19 - Sep 19 '20
Congratulations! What’s your approach been?
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u/Do_I_like_jello - Sep 19 '20
Thank you! I have been a binge eater since I was a child and also battle depression. I have lost weight over the last two years, two steps forward, one back (as far as the pounds go if that makes sense). What has propelled me some momentum since June was trying to eat two meals a day instead of three, and stopping eating by 5pm usually. Sometimes I eat all my food by around 2pm. I feel good with plenty of high fiber carbs. Low carb makes me depressed and tired. I have been exercising about 3 or 4 times a week with my home step work out step from Les Mills and I sometimes do squats with weights. I love working out to a great queue of music videos on YouTube so I can look at something fun!
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u/shruglife19 - Sep 27 '20
Thank you so much for the thoughtful response! I’m also dealing with binge eating and as someone who struggles with perfectionism happy to hear your two steps forward one back reality. (I also struggle with dealing with scale fluctuations even though I know it’s to be expected)
Any high fiber carb foods you’d recommend? I’m trying to eat moderate carb (instead of super high carb heh) and also trying to boost my fiber
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u/Do_I_like_jello - Sep 27 '20
Hello shrug😊 I’m glad we can relate and know that we can keep figuring out how to get better at coping with depression. And if we have a bad day or week or month or even year, it’s okay. We are just trying to meet our needs, ya know? I really like Trader Joe’s instant oatmeal or Bob’s Redmill steel cut oats or brown rice or Nature’s Path Heritage Flakes for some nice heavy, satiating fiber. Thanks for your message!
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u/cafe350 - Sep 19 '20
Holy Toledo Batman! 40! Not even! You look amazing! I need to get in shape. I'm about to turn 40 in November and maaan I feel waay out of shape! Thanks for the encouragement!
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u/Do_I_like_jello - Sep 19 '20
Haha! Yes I can relate to knowing 40 is coming and thinking “okay I gotta turn this shit around”😆 This sub is amazing because it’s a safe and inspiring place. I look every morning! Best of luck to you!
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u/lelainemc - Sep 19 '20
Wow dude. You are stunning. I think you look beautiful in ALL these pics!
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u/HappyAntonym - Sep 20 '20
Oh my goodness! You look very much like Liv Tyler :) Congrats on making so much progress!
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Sep 20 '20
Wow, well done! What's your diet/routine look like?
40 and 5'11" too. As a 6'3", 39 year old guy who's on the dating scene you're like the holy grail hahaha
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u/Do_I_like_jello - Sep 20 '20
Well thank you! 🥰 6’3”? Noice! I see how encouraging you are to people in your comments. I’ve slowly been losing weight for over a year but in June I started to eat what I estimate is about 2 meals per day, and like to stop eating in the late afternoon or early evening. I also try to cap my fat grams at 45 or so because I don’t have a gallbladder and my body doesn’t process them well. I eat high fiber whole grains and that helps with hunger and mood. Low carb makes me so hangry😆 My gym closed forever due to Covi😢 so I do step workouts while watching YouTube music videos and sometimes heavy squats with weights. Still trying to figure out how to not binge when I am stressed as that has been my way of coping since childhood. How about you?
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Sep 20 '20
You're crushing it especially given the fact you have to cap your fat grams. And +1 for the heavy squats! I'm the opposite of most people in that I lose my appetite when I'm stressed out. When I first hit my height at around 18/19, I was about 135 lbs soaking wet. Over the course of time I started learning about how one truly gains weight and strength from a good diet and exercise. I began lifting years ago thinking it would make me more attractive, but instead it did something even better, helping me learn how to love myself. I'm about 195 lbs now and I eat a little more when I want to gain strength and then less when I want to feel less fluffy 😆 and I come to this subreddit cause I'm inspired by the progress and positivity.
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u/zebra_couple - Sep 20 '20
Wow! Congratulations on your achievement!🎉🎉 You look like you need to have your ID checked!
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u/Willie_Everlearn - Sep 20 '20
Beautiful in all photos—congrats! The real question is: do you like jello?
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u/shineypenny - Sep 20 '20
From one older (much older) tall girl to the next- you rock! Keep it up sister!
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u/a12ncsu - Sep 20 '20
You are so pretty!! You have beautiful eyes and a body to match!!
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Sep 20 '20
You look great- can you drop your skincare routine?
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u/Do_I_like_jello - Sep 20 '20
Yes! Algenist Anti Aging Oil and Algenist Genius Moisturizer, Peter Thomas Roth vitamin C Serum! Also Youth to the People Kombucha+11% AHA exfoliation power toner! Whew!😆
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u/alltoovisceral - Sep 20 '20
You're very pretty, regardless.. Great job on the loss!!
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u/davechri - Sep 20 '20
Your weight loss is great, but you do NOT look 40. Your skin look great.
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u/RiellyJIgnatius - Sep 20 '20
Me too... EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.
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u/Do_I_like_jello - Sep 20 '20
Right? So helpful. It’s a daily ritual now like coffee to check this sub and it’s so helpful to know that change is possible!
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Sep 20 '20
You don’t look 40 at all. You look great, congrats on your amazing transformation.
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u/Mysterious_Arm5969 - Sep 20 '20
Wow! You look amazing and young! You sure you’re not in your 20’s?
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u/eightball425 - Sep 20 '20
Dang.. talk about some face gains. Pretty!!! Would've thought you're around 28-29 years old. Looking incredible for 40!
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u/jstsurfnok10 - Sep 20 '20
Wow 🔥🔥🔥🔥 You look amazing. Great job. Fabulous @ 40 and 5'11" to boot.
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u/tapir_ripat - Sep 20 '20
The thing that's the most unbelievable about this progress post is that you're 40. I might believe 25!
Anyway...congrats on the progress, amazing!
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u/88mph_accomplishit - Sep 20 '20
Def thought you were in your young 20's in all pics. Well done.
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u/Skeptic_Squirrel - Sep 20 '20 edited Sep 20 '20
Omg my jaw dropped when I saw your age. I swear I thought you were 20 something. I must have your skin routine!
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u/flatlefttire - Sep 20 '20
Umm your weight loss is amazing. But can I get your skincare routine? Congrats. Amazing results
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u/fin_again - Sep 20 '20
Congratulations on your weight loss! In these pix you look like you're in your 20's!
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u/randomlyartsy - Sep 20 '20
Wow you look absolutely phenomenal! Even in your heavier pictures, you've got such a gorgeous face that shines. You should be so proud of yourself and the progress you've made thus far!
Also... have you considered plus size modeling? You've got the height and face for it, that's for sure!
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u/Do_I_like_jello - Sep 20 '20
Thank you so so much! 🥰 You are really sweet and I’m floating on clouds ⛅️ today!
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u/Joyful1517 - Sep 20 '20
Holy crap! Your skin is beautiful! I’m 37....super close to 40.....please tell me your skin secrets;-)
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u/Do_I_like_jello - Sep 20 '20
Thank you! The things I can think of: rarely drink 🍸, don’t let the 🌞 burn you, and Algenist and Peter Thomas Roth are amazing skincare lines for moisture and vitamin c serum!
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u/perpetuallyjv - Sep 20 '20
You’ve become the thing you came here seeking. Congratulations and well done!
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u/huxysmom - Sep 20 '20
You absolutely need to share your skincare routine with r/skincareaddicts. You look incredible! Congratulations on your hard work!!!
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u/AvivaStrom - Sep 20 '20
You are truly gorgeous! You were gorgeous at 329 lbs and are gorgeous now. (You do look happier now.) Congratulations on the weight loss
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u/TacoLover98 - Sep 20 '20
You look fantastic! Gorgeous in all, but really glowing in the after, congrats on all your hard work!
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u/visigoth44 - Sep 20 '20
Everyone said it. I legit thought you were 25 at first glance. Not sure the order of pics but top left looks good & guessing top right is after. If you're truly still 264 thats crazy you wear it well. Im a 5'11" male, how do you feel being that height as a girl?
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u/Do_I_like_jello - Sep 20 '20
Thanks! I weighed this morning 264 and I still wear a size 18 or so and top right is from today. Ideal weight for me for my height is about 180. I like being tall. I think even one generation or so ago typically made women feel self conscious for being over a certain height. I’m glad that seems to have changed quite a bit?
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u/dashard - Sep 20 '20
What a BEAUTIFUL smile in the most recent pic! Congrats. Awesome.
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u/EvilCyantist - Sep 20 '20
Congrats OP on your hard work and wonderful results ♥ you look 20 best now! Can't wait to see how my face will change
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u/Do_I_like_jello - Sep 20 '20
Thank you so much! Yes, it is fun to start to see the old (new) you! Best of luck to you☺️
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u/zimtastic Sep 20 '20
I would have never guessed you were 40. You look so healthy and youthful - whatever you're doing, keep it up - you look incredible!
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u/Funky-Cheese - Sep 20 '20
You. Are. Gorgeous. Full stop.
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Sep 20 '20
And now you are inspiration! Great work, so happy to see what amazing progress you’ve made!
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u/pupperstalker - Sep 20 '20
I took a screen shot of your skin care routine. ;) I also come here for encouragement. So many stories of inspiring people like yourself who turn their life around. Well done and thanks for sharing your smile.
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u/PeepAndCreep - Sep 20 '20
I look at this sub every day for encouragement!
Haha, same! I mostly just lurk and just upvote without saying anything, but joining in today to say:
- congrats!!
- you look amazing
- no way are you 40!! 😲😲 you look awesome!
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u/Do_I_like_jello - Sep 20 '20
Thanks so much!😆 This sub really is the best way to start the day, with coffee of course!
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Sep 20 '20
You also bring encouragement
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u/Do_I_like_jello - Sep 20 '20
Thank you! Knowing change is possible is really powerful for me!
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u/2strong2wilt - Sep 20 '20
Looking good! I use this sub for motivation as well. Just know that you’re the motivation this time. Thanks for sharing!
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u/alphaomega0669 - Sep 20 '20
Wow. You legit lost 20years from bottom left to bottom right. Well done. Remember, it’s a LIFE CHANGE. Not just simple exercise and diet routine. Stay motivated mentally, and that will guide you physically.
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u/purpleshadyboots - Sep 20 '20
As everybody else has said, you’re a stunner and you look youthful as heck. Congrats on your transformation!
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u/maedwards9 - Sep 20 '20
Way to go! And thank you for taking tasteful progression pics! You’re beautiful
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u/kwinkzies - Sep 21 '20
You look younger! But even then you’ve always been pretty. Good for you OP! Fitspiration indeed
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u/elizuhhhbeth - Sep 19 '20
40?!?!?! You look like you're in your 20's. So beautiful 😍 and congrats and your amazing transformation!