Swimsuit Comparison Pics! Brave, I Know!

[Forensikchic 528]

I know this is a brave move on my part but here goes.... The first pic is of me last spring in Brazil (far left) (234 lbs). I was there visiting for a wedding and this pic was taken by my brazilian family and I didnt know it would eventually end up on Facebook! I was so embarrassed by it. I got tagged in it and it went all over my page and everyone saw it before I could get it taken down. Anyways.....The second and third pics are of me at the beach last week (147 lbs). I have a funny tan line on my belly that we all thought was hilarious. I do think there is quite a bit of difference that nearly 90 pounds makes! I am no supermodel but I thought I looked decent in a bikini, my first one in 22 years! I wore five different ones, one for every day at the beach! I was only a little bit self conscious in them. A huge leap for me!  

[Lissa 2,631]

You have done a fantastic job of toning yourself! You look wonderful!

[Knee2010 54]

I think you look fantastic!!! You need to send this pic to the Brazilion family so they can see the difference.

[traceyc 89]

Wow, you look amazing. Thanks for the inspiration!

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

OMG! You look amazing! You are skinny! Yayyyyyyyyyy! Keep it up!

[chitowngirl 885]

You look good. Keep up the good work.

[Meli01 53]

You look great!!

[Forensikchic 528]

I think you look fantastic!!! You need to send this pic to the Brazilion family so they can see the difference.

I just sent these pics to Karina in Brazil. I bet she will be more than a little surprised! Yay!

[Rootman 1,101]

I wish there was a wolf whistle emoticon because these pics surely warrant it

[7carol3 212]

GREAT job! I admit it, I'm jealous. I don't even look good in a two piece that covers everything because of all of my loose skin. I agree with Lissa, you did a great job toning. Here's a new exercise, pat yourself on the back...you deserve it and we don't do it enough!!

[Star1221 270]

You must share how you toned everything. You look FANTASTIC!!!

[rdoactv 218]

You look fabulous! Congrats!

[Krysty 11]

WOW! You look great! Let's see if those new pics don't get plastered all over Facebook!

[Forensikchic 528]

As you may have noticed, my legs aren't really in the pics too much. I have problem loose skin on my belly, especially below the bikini line and my inner thighs. They sag pretty bad. I didn't allow them to be in the pictures. I figured it wouldn't make a difference if I wore a one piece or two because my legs are my issue for the most part and no bathing suit covers them so what the hell. I am looking into a belt lipectomy (lower body lift) this fall. It will cure a lot of my problem areas. I think I am a little flabby in the tummy but not as bad as it could have been. I walk three days a week and sometimes jog a little. I did a lot of zumba for a few months too. I really need to get back to doing more exercise to get these last few pounds off. Walking was my main exercise though. I have not worked out with weights, although I should. I do have a lot of flab on my arms but you can only tell it when they are parallel to the ground. Teehee. I am embarrassed to admit my lack of gym activity or working out. I just did the best I could and I enjoyed walking in the spring here in south Texas. Now, not so much. I will pick up the pace this week though because I am determined to be in the 130's!

[7carol3 212]

Don't be embarrassed, it worked for you. We can only do what works for us, no shame in it!!