Honoring both versions….

[u/OptimalAir5789]

While I’ve posted in here several times showing more flattering photos, the one to the left is one that I’ve never shared online for obvious reasons; however, I’m so excited to share it with this community because if we’re in this community, we had exhausted all other efforts before getting on Wegovy.

I hope you’re encouraged to start to reclaim your life again. I hope you’re encouraged to post your most vulnerable photos alongside the one you’re most proud of.

To those of you who are interested in getting started, do it! To those of you who’ve seen minimal to no results, keep going. Keep betting on you. To those of you whose lives have been transformed, congratulations.

Starting weight: 228lb Current weight: 184lb Goal weight: 150lb

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[u/Inevitable_Bit_9257]

Thanks so much for sharing. This prompted some needed self love and reflection for me. I’ve seen your post, and other folks’ posts, and felt bad about myself bc your/their sw is only like 5kg heavier than my current weight, having already lost 25 kg. Which I do think on one hand my feelings of feeling disappointed or even jealous are valid. But. More importantly what you’re is so much more useful. We are all here in solidarity. And we’re all here because we’re choosing ourselves. Which means keeping the joy-sucking comparison to a minimum.

You’re doing such an amazing job. I’m proud of you. And thanks for the reality check haha

[u/OptimalAir5789 → u/Inevitable_Bit_9257]

Thank you so much? I am so happy that’s what’s you got from my post. That was my intention!

We all have unflattering photos, we had become shells over ourselves and probably lacked self love and compassion even for the overweight version of ourselves.

Be kind. Find in there somewhere. I’m 44lbs down and I finally decided that I was worthy of my own love. I’ve been exposed to enough folks whose love was unrequited. I won’t engage in that…not to myself. Not anymore 🥰

Sending you virtual hugs, honey!

[u/Inevitable_Bit_9257 → u/OptimalAir5789]

Sorry I didn’t mean to sound so shady and passive-aggressive! I was inarticulate but meant more that your show of vulnerability reminded me I need to be kinder to myself.

[u/OptimalAir5789 → u/Inevitable_Bit_9257]

Omg. I didn’t mean to put a question mark after “thank you!”

I’m so sorry. I hope that changes the tone for you. I hope I didn’t sound mean 😔

I’m looking forward to your future posts 🥰

[u/matchabunnns]

What a great outlook 💕 you are beautiful in both photos, here’s to your continued success!

[u/SeaweedWeird7705]

You are beautiful in both.   🥰

[u/CheezDustTurdFart]

You looked great as either version of your self!

[u/Sea-Psychology4574]

That’s a healthy way to approach it. Keep it going!

[u/janalovesdogs]

Congratulations, and thank you for sharing. You said it perfectly!