For those who have reached or are close to goal weight….

[blockofcheese]

How are you feeling about you body/image?

Have you had any of the unwanted side effects of fast weight loss like loose/sagging skin, muscle loss/wastage, ‘ozempic face’?

I’m 9kg off target weight (which will be a bmi of 22). Lost 24.5kg so far. The end feels so SO close. I haven’t got any loose skin yet, but I’m expecting it as I get stretch marks easily. but I had to have a 3 months break because I was losing too quickly and experiencing muscle weakness, so I’ve been off MJ, kept the weight off and built some muscle. Went back on recently and will be staying on the lowest dose this time so I eat enough and have enough energy.

I will be honest I’m struggling with self image and confidence. I know I’m looking good, or better than before because I’m no longer getting water retention in my ankles and I don’t look like a little dumpling (I’m 5”2). I was overweight for the last 4 years, so not that long really but I can’t shake the criticism in me because I don’t see that huge of a difference in the mirror even though I’m down 3 dress sizes! I’m definitely missing my boobs.

I'm now at goal weight and I feel amazing. Whereas before I would avoid mirrors and having photos taken, now I can't stop looking at myself 😅
Not out of vanity, but just because I can't believe it!
I was very slim throughout my 20s and I feel like I'm back to where I was, happy with the way I look. I can wear the clothes I want to and don't have to think about what will hide my body (not that I'm now wearing crop tops or anything - I'm 50!)
I've lost 3.5 stone since the end of June. No loose skin, no ozempic face. I go to the gym every day and do a combination of cardio, weights, boxing etc.

I’m just a few pounds off the top of my goal range, and turns out would be happy here I think. It’s been 20 years since I was anywhere near this size. I am fitter than I was 20 years ago as am working consistently in gym and walking/swimming.
All of me has shrunk- I’m only sad about my boobs and I’d rather be me sized now with mini boobs than me sized 6 months ago with my once glorious boobs.
I too stare at myself in mirrors and pictures because I don’t recognise me. I’m teeny.
I’m under 5’2 and am now a size 8-10 top and because genes have given me hips a 12 bottoms.
I can really see that if I loose more weight I’ll be any more even.

I feel fine - even though I'm well aware my body isn't perfect! Looks fine clothed though so that is the main thing 😀

I'm 5 ft 3 ish and started at just under 15 stone. I'm currently 9 stone 10 and I'm nearly at target.

No Ozempic face but some loose skin at the very top of my thighs, tops of my arms and my bottom. So my next plan is to start lifting weights as I know I've lost muscle mass - this was always going to happen as I'm 53.

But on the whole I think I look alright and I feel a lot better in myself. I've added a little before and after pic because why not ?!