So I don't have any pictures from when I was my heaviest (215lbs), I was so young that I didn't think to take pictures of my progress. However I did after having a trainer I did start taking pics. The most current pics I have are from Jan this year. I've made decent progress, but its easy to see what still needs work.

February 2006: 175ish (I'm not sure of my weight here)
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii160/saagbay/DLP/FRONT02-06.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii160/saagbay/DLP/SIDE02-06.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii160/saagbay/DLP/BACK02-06.jpg

January 2007: 160
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii160/saagbay/DLP/FRONT01-07.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii160/saagbay/DLP/SIDE01-07.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii160/saagbay/DLP/BACK01-07.jpg

January 2008: 152
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii160/saagbay/DLP/Jan08DFront.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii160/saagbay/DLP/Jan08DSide.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii160/saagbay/DLP/JanO8DBack.jpg

And that's me! I am hoping to take some new pics soon. I am down to 148ish, but I think I have toned up a bit since the last pics.

Cheers,
MissDFITT

Wow! You have a really nice waist! Reminds me a lot of wonderwoman!

Great work,

-K-

I totally agree!! You're curvy like a Barbie (I mean that well...please don't take it otherwise...) :-)

Uh yeah, seriously...can I have a waist like yours when I weigh 175?!?

Great progress!!!

The waist AND the stomach are HOT. That is awesome that you have such a flat stomach at that weight. It's like a stomach in the 120s.

Thanks for the nice words everyone! I can't lie I LOVE my curves, I wouldn't trade them for anything. I carry my weight in my hips and legs, always have. I think that with the way that I am built I will always be curvy and that even though I would love to wear a size 6 it wont ever happen....

But here's hoping!

Thanks for the nice words everyone! I can't lie I LOVE my curves, I wouldn't trade them for anything.

Hi, I'm new here and I'm a guy. I hope you don't mind me saying this, but I really like your curves, too. You are going to have a killer body in a few months. Good luck!

Look at that waist and that amazing FLAT stomach! You look incredible! You can definitely see the work you've done toning. Keep it up, and work those curves girlfriend!

Put me on the guy list for loving the curves as well! Keep up the good work and let's see the pics of the toned up 148!

You have an amazing body! Such a teeny waist!

OMG...YOU are DOING amazing....and YOUR LEGS look IDENTICAL to MINE.....hahah.....I have a smaller waist than BOTTOM too...just YOU are WAY Smaller waist than I AM!!!

:party: GREAT job...you are LOOKING HOT!!! ;)

Thanks again everyone for the positive comments! I know this sounds crazy, but I am still hoping to loose a few inches off my waist. Its currently at 26.5 and I would like it down to a solid 25 or even 24. I know I should be worried about my lower half too and I am! I would like to my hips (biggest part of my bottom half basically) down in the 30s.. its currently like 44 or 45...

Hey Alta, do you have trouble finding jeans that fit good? Like they fit your butt and are baggie on your waist? This is my biggest problem finding clothes that fit... my waist puts me at a size 6 and my butt puts me at a size 12! Ugh, frustrating!

Ha sorry to rant, thanks again everyone! I will be posting new pics at the end of this month! Hopefully I will have made more progress!

Cheers,
MissDFITT

Looking good there lady...

KILLER CURVES!

:)

WOW you have an amazing shape! keep up the good work!

Thanks again everyone for the positive comments! I know this sounds crazy, but I am still hoping to loose a few inches off my waist. Its currently at 26.5 and I would like it down to a solid 25 or even 24. I know I should be worried about my lower half too and I am! I would like to my hips (biggest part of my bottom half basically) down in the 30s.. its currently like 44 or 45...

Hey Alta, do you have trouble finding jeans that fit good? Like they fit your butt and are baggie on your waist? This is my biggest problem finding clothes that fit... my waist puts me at a size 6 and my butt puts me at a size 12! Ugh, frustrating!

Ha sorry to rant, thanks again everyone! I will be posting new pics at the end of this month! Hopefully I will have made more progress!

Cheers,
MissDFITT
:smilielol5:.....SOOOO FUNNY you say THAT because YESsssss THAT is my EXACT problem........WE need OUR own JEAN LINE.....this IS RIDICULOUS!!! HAHAHAH!!!!

...what do I DO.....I don't think this is ever going to change either....PROPORTION is not on this BODY.....hahahah....

I must say too, I love your body. I think it is beautiful and you have some very very nice curves. Your body reminds me of one of my friends. She has a smaller upper half, a flat as a board stomach, and then a bigger booty. I really really like her body but she can be a little insecure about it. I think she has trouble finding jeans that fit right sometimes but, she did find a pair at Bebe that she loves...

Good luck with reaching the rest of your goals, and I, probably like most people on here really want to see your final pics :)

-Sam

:smilielol5:.....SOOOO FUNNY you say THAT because YESsssss THAT is my EXACT problem........WE need OUR own JEAN LINE.....this IS RIDICULOUS!!! HAHAHAH!!!!

...what do I DO.....I don't think this is ever going to change either....PROPORTION is not on this BODY.....hahahah....

I totally agree! I will always have this shape and thats totally fine with me... as long as its a little smaller than it is now!

But yesss finding jeans is hard, nothing ever fits right... something is always tight or loose somewhere! :ack2:


Sam: Thanks for the compliments! Its hard being curvy because most associate curvy with heavy. I am the only one of my friends with this shape and it took a long time for me to really embrace it and love it! And now I do! I will be posting new pics soon!

Cheers everyone!:cheers2:

You look amazing! Keep up the good work!

You look sooooo GREAT!!! You have a stomach people would DIE FOR!!! Congrats on the weightloss!! KEEP IT UP!!! Your such a knockout!!:hurray:

You look sooooo GREAT!!! You have a stomach people would DIE FOR!!! Congrats on the weightloss!! KEEP IT UP!!! Your such a knockout!!:hurray:

Thanks lady! Now if I could just get my abs up to par! :coolgleamA:

And again thanks to everyone, the compliments are such a boost! Makes me want to work harder before the next set of pics!

Hey Alta, do you have trouble finding jeans that fit good? Like they fit your butt and are baggie on your waist? This is my biggest problem finding clothes that fit... my waist puts me at a size 6 and my butt puts me at a size 12! Ugh, frustrating!

a lot of women have this problem. i used to watch what not to wear all the time, and stacey clinton suggests finding pants that fit around your widest part (your butt) and if they're too big around your waist, take them to a tailor and have them taken in at the waist. i know it sounds weird, taking your jeans to a tailor, but if it makes you look and feel great, it's worth a shot!

a lot of women have this problem. i used to watch what not to wear all the time, and stacey clinton suggests finding pants that fit around your widest part (your butt) and if they're too big around your waist, take them to a tailor and have them taken in at the waist. i know it sounds weird, taking your jeans to a tailor, but if it makes you look and feel great, it's worth a shot!

SHUT UP! I freaking love Stacy and Clinton! And my mom is acutally a pretty good seamstress and has "fixed" alot of my jeans so they fit better. It's a pain though to buy jeans and then have them fixed right away... but you gotta do what you gotta do. I also found that stretch jeans rock, because you can get them a little smaller and they will s t r e t c h over those larger parts.:biggrinjester:

they will s t r e t c h over those larger parts

Ah but doing that tends to make those larger parts look larger than they are...

tailoring is better than squeezing your butt into something toosmall - breathing is important as well as circulation..

Great improvements MissDFITT! You're doing amazing. I'm so glad guys dont have to wear tight jeans :D. Well... except for those cowboy/rodeo type.

Ah but doing that tends to make those larger parts look larger than they are...

tailoring is better than squeezing your butt into something toosmall - breathing is important as well as circulation..


LOL I'm not saying squeezing into a size 0 here... I have a pair of stretch jeans that are very flattering... and yes I can still breath!

holy crap your hips are amazing !! and that waist ! i am jealous

LOL I'm not saying squeezing into a size 0 here... I have a pair of stretch jeans that are very flattering... and yes I can still breath!

I know what you mean about "stretch" jeans. Some jeans have a small percentage of lycra that they are made with now, so that they have a little more give. No lie, I actually have a pair of bootcut Lucky Brand jeans that I love that have a little bit of lycra within them. Probably the best jeans and most flattering for my legs and bigger thighs that I've ever owned... they aren't even that tight, just in the right spots. I'm no rodeo cowboy or buttrocker by any means... and yes I am a guy :) PS. Stacy and Clinton are so good. I love their show. They are brutally honest to people who need it and are hilarious at the same time. My friend's mom actually calls me Clinton and not Sam a lot of the time just because she says he reminds her of me :)

-Sam

I know what you mean about "stretch" jeans. Some jeans have a small percentage of lycra that they are made with now, so that they have a little more give. No lie, I actually have a pair of bootcut Lucky Brand jeans that I love that have a little bit of lycra within them. Probably the best jeans and most flattering for my legs and bigger thighs that I've ever owned... they aren't even that tight, just in the right spots. I'm no rodeo cowboy or buttrocker by any means... and yes I am a guy :) PS. Stacy and Clinton are so good. I love their show. They are brutally honest to people who need it and are hilarious at the same time. My friend's mom actually calls me Clinton and not Sam a lot of the time just because she says he reminds her of me :)

-Sam

Ha ha I have now deemed you Clinton! That show is amazing! But I love makeover shows in general... its crazy what the right clothes, hair, and makeup can do!

Lycra is one of my best friends... however I do have a few pairs of jeans that have way too much give and they stretch out too easily, so by the end of the day they are huge!

Congratulations on your weight loss!!! You look great and more than that.

OMG your waist is 26.5?? I am so jealous!! I'm 112lbs and my waist is bigger than that. I have small hips (35 inches) so I end up with problems finding clothes to fit too, but in a different way. Clothes that fit me in the legs/hips just about strangle me at the waist because I'm straight up and down.

You've got an amazingly perfect hourglass figure...can't wait to follow your progress :)

OMG your waist is 26.5?? I am so jealous!! I'm 112lbs and my waist is bigger than that. I have small hips (35 inches) so I end up with problems finding clothes to fit too, but in a different way. Clothes that fit me in the legs/hips just about strangle me at the waist because I'm straight up and down.

You've got an amazingly perfect hourglass figure...can't wait to follow your progress :)


Ha ha don't be jealous, my hips and butt are HUGE!!! I am so unporportional. Yes I love my over all shape, but I would kill for 35" hips! And thats what I am shooting for! Even 38" would be nice!

I think in general women have a hard time finding clothes that fit and it makes sense we are all shaped so differently.

Thanks for the compliments!:seeya:

you have such a nice waist! most women would die for that. total hourglass figure :)

WHOA lady, you do have an amazing stomach. My body stores fat everywhere and does not discriminate. I got a nice little pooch in my belly that never wants to leave me. It's nice that your extra weight appears only to be in your bootie :) Running will really help with that! Keep up the fantastic work. Can't wait to see how you look w/another 5lbs off. I'm sure the change will be very noticeable.

I need to take a new set of "afters"...my "befores" are scary and I commend you for being brave enough to post all your goodies for us to see!

WHOA lady, you do have an amazing stomach. My body stores fat everywhere and does not discriminate. I got a nice little pooch in my belly that never wants to leave me. It's nice that your extra weight appears only to be in your bootie :) Running will really help with that! Keep up the fantastic work. Can't wait to see how you look w/another 5lbs off. I'm sure the change will be very noticeable.

I need to take a new set of "afters"...my "befores" are scary and I commend you for being brave enough to post all your goodies for us to see!

I can't lie I am glad my body stores my fat lower than higher, but either way it seems to be hard to get rid of those "trouble spots." I am glad to hear running will help, I think I always knew in the back of my mind that it would... I just didn't want to start running... but now that I have I am okay with it.

I did alot of thinking about posting pics and just decided what the hell... what's the worst someones gonna say "nice wedgie??" Its been a great motivator thus far!

Thanks for the boost!

You Look GREAT! Way to Go!


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EEE. I love stacy and clinton too! Except...I couldn't bear to be on that show..not yet anyways.

As for your shape, I am so jealous! My hips are about as big as yours but my waist is no where near as awesome as yours is. Look on the bright side...you really only have one problem area...and everyone is right.

Running will help, so will swimming if you really use your legs. I believe even bicycling will really help to tone your thighs. Hiking would be great for your booty too.

I don't think I'd mind my hips if I had such a nice waist as you do. As for jeans, for now I just tend to where things that are a bit loose. I can wear a 14, but a 16 allows room for my bigger waist. I shop at Old Navy. It seems that if my waist was smaller, even for bigger hips, they would fit great! And they just the right amount of stretch.

You're gorgeous! Keep up the great work.

You have the most amazing hourglass figure...i'm jealous, well done you :)

Damn mami you look great. Super hot.

Whoa!! You have such a tiny waist, your shape is perfect! Great job, keep up the good work!

Thank you all for the wonderful comments... I also love my shape!

And add your eyes in now! They're hot. <from other thread>

As commanded BY Steve... attached are my eyes!

my Steve

Ohhhh...

I don't usually play the submissive role.

Own away.

:p

Ohhhh...

I don't usually play the submissive role.

Own away.

:p

LOL my bad... however my honey's name is Stephen... so it could almost work!:willy_nilly:

Wow, even with the StePHen. That's how I spell it too.

Wow, even with the StePHen. That's how I spell it too.

Ha! Too funny!!:coolgleamA:

Thanks again everyone for the positive comments! I know this sounds crazy, but I am still hoping to loose a few inches off my waist. Its currently at 26.5 and I would like it down to a solid 25 or even 24. I know I should be worried about my lower half too and I am! I would like to my hips (biggest part of my bottom half basically) down in the 30s.. its currently like 44 or 45...

Hey Alta, do you have trouble finding jeans that fit good? Like they fit your butt and are baggie on your waist? This is my biggest problem finding clothes that fit... my waist puts me at a size 6 and my butt puts me at a size 12! Ugh, frustrating!

Ha sorry to rant, thanks again everyone! I will be posting new pics at the end of this month! Hopefully I will have made more progress!

Cheers,
MissDFITT

Fortuantely, I don't have this problem, but it reminds me of my best friend. She's two sizes bigger because of her bottom.

And I agree with everyone before this post, you have KILLER CURVES and a really, really pretty waist.

I'm completely opposite of you. I have curves, but carry most of my weight in my middle. Lol...

You are so happy with who you are, if only I could be like that..I can never seem to be happy with how I am. :(

You are so happy with who you are, if only I could be like that..I can never seem to be happy with how I am. :(

Honesty, it took a very long time for me to love my shape and I still struggle sometimes. For me it was difficult because I am the only one of my friends who has curves which made me the odd one out and I was always sooo self conscientious about it... until I realized that just because I was different didn't necessarily mean it was bad... You have to learn to love yourself no matter what size and shape you are because who is to say that when you are down to your goal weight you will automatically happy. The two don't go together and I have learned that through my battles. I am currently at an all time weight low, which yes makes me very excited... but I am very happy in my life too and loosing more and more pounds does add to my happiness but not my sole reason.

Learn to start liking who YOU are... not just your physical you but your character and traits... You will see you have reasons to be happy and if not then you know where you can start making little changes to become happy. Two years ago I hated everything about myself including the physical... but I made changes that led me to where I am today... and I continue to make changes.

Be positive and remind yourself that you are beautiful no matter what!!

Hi there, I can totally relate to what you said earlier on finding clothes that fit on the hips/butt but oh so big on the waist area..I just can't seem to find nice jeans or pants that fits nicely..I wear skirts and dress as I have (almost) the same body shape as yours..and my hips are around the 44/45 inch..while my waist is much smaller same goes as the rest..a classic pear shape, I should describe myself..
Just out of curiosity, how did you managed to lose all the weight and how long does it take? I envy you too, for you are very comfortable and very very happy abt yourself and your shape..:-)
Taz..

Hi there, I can totally relate to what you said earlier on finding clothes that fit on the hips/butt but oh so big on the waist area..I just can't seem to find nice jeans or pants that fits nicely..I wear skirts and dress as I have (almost) the same body shape as yours..and my hips are around the 44/45 inch..while my waist is much smaller same goes as the rest..a classic pear shape, I should describe myself..
Just out of curiosity, how did you managed to lose all the weight and how long does it take? I envy you too, for you are very comfortable and very very happy abt yourself and your shape..:-)
Taz..

Hello! I honestly think most women have trouble finding clothes that fit no matter what shape they are. But I've found recently that as my tush gets smaller that its getting easier to find things!!

I began my journey close to ten years ago when I was 14. I don't have any pics from then, but I weighed in at 215. I finished high school in the 160s and then yo-yoed for a few years until 2 years ago I got serious about my health and have lost 20 lbs in 2 years, however I was never consistent with my diet or exercise until this year and consistency is key. Find a groove that fits your lifestyle and work it! And continue to remind yourself that you are making a lifestyle change and not just a quick fix.

Learn to love yourself and eventually you will start to like what you see in the mirror! :)

"Beware" bikini pics... pfft! The threat title should be "Attention!!!" Bikini Pics! You look great!

"Beware" bikini pics... pfft! The threat title should be "Attention!!!" Bikini Pics! You look great!

LOL... someday I hope to feel that way in a bikini! Thanks for the compliment... I still have a long way to go, but it get easier every step of the way!

Hey, Dee, do we get a photo update soon?

Hey, Dee, do we get a photo update soon?

I dunno I have been debating it, but I want the next set of pics to be amazing... so probably not any time soon.

"Beware" bikini pics... pfft! The threat title should be "Attention!!!" Bikini Pics! You look great!

:iagree: with JD! I'd give him "rep" for his post if it didn't make me feel like such a "guy"!

Well here is a suggestion on the jeans thing because, you have a more to be p.c. ETHNIC shape to me (strictly IMO), which is wonderful, just a little unusual. Check out Apple Bottom Jeans, they are specifically made for women shaped such as us, curvier at the bottom, with much smaller waists :)

They can be a little "blinged" out but worth a shot for an awesome fit, and I will ditto what everyone else has said I would kill for that "coke bottle" girl! Work it! :hurray: