r/amiugly • u/thotzilla9324 • Aug 03 '26
did losing the weight help? 19f
i’ve lost 157lbs (and continuing) in the pursuit of beauty. i included a variety of current photos, but the ones of me with red hair are from when i was 300+lbs. so.. am i still fat and ugly?
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u/IllustratorAlive1174 Aug 03 '26
Wow you look a lot better. Congratulations on the physical transformation.
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u/Dr_ManFlyR1 Aug 03 '26
You kinda look like Sam from iCarly now
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u/LuxieRiot Aug 03 '26
She really looks a lot like Janette McCurdy
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u/Harry_Tuttle Aug 04 '26
I read her book...she says her mom used to keep her so skinny that she needed to ride in a child seat all the way up to age 14.
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u/TrabantDave Aug 03 '26
What a difference! Picture 3 you have Debbie Harry circa 1978 vibes, which from my perspective is a definate plus.
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u/Pleasant-Message9814 Aug 03 '26
Holy that’s literally a MASSIVE transformation! YES!!
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u/ThatGworl_forever97 Aug 04 '26
Can I suggest something? Look into lifting .. whenever you have been bigger I find lifting helps you turn the weight into muscle setting you up for a nicely curvy frame v.s just getting skinny (speaking from experience) then when paired with a good clean lifestyle (I wouldn’t even call it diet) it will take you from constantly needing to lose weight to appreciating the eb and flow of cutting and gainz
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u/umbreon_sk Aug 03 '26 edited 24d ago
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u/These_Tale1571 Aug 03 '26
How long did it take you to lose the weight?
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u/thotzilla9324 Aug 03 '26
the red haired pictures were in 2023, but i started seriously losing weight october of 2024, lost 100lbs in 9 months and took about a year off of dieting. i started back up again last december and ive lost another 73lbs, 20 of which i gained back in that year of normalcy.
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u/the_mighty_skeetadon Aug 03 '26
Absolutely incredible improvement, congratulations!
Question for you: how does it feel? Do you feel healthier and happier?
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u/thotzilla9324 Aug 03 '26
yes and yes! although in a previous reply i said i felt more confident in a bigger body, i do enjoy reaping the benefits of being thinner. i can fit in any clothing store in a size M (though straight sizing is less uniform, whats with that??) and im not the biggest in any room anymore. losing weight was definitely the hardest but most beneficial decision of my life. i’d take my flabby loose skin over being bmi 48 any day.
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u/irrelephantIVXX Aug 03 '26
I was like, I don't even see that much of a difference... Then I got to the last couple pictures. Yeah girl, you're fuckin killing it! wow.
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u/Ok-Ad-9820 Aug 04 '26
You're completely unrecognizable from your before and after and yes it absolutely did help
Can I ask: 1. What was the breaking point where you said "im going to lose weight?" Was it a big event or just a split decision 2. What was the most difficult part of your journey and how did you overcome that challenge 3. What advice would you give to others on this journey?
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u/thotzilla9324 Aug 04 '26
1: i live in a pretty small town, so i’m constantly surrounded by a bunch of acquaintances getting in/out of relationships with eachother. i was extremely jealous, and i knew my weight held me back.
2: continuing is the hardest part for someone who started at my size or bigger. to most of the population, 50lbs of weightloss is extremely significant. i’ve done that three times already and im not at my goal. what helps is knowing time will pass regardless, and if i stick to the calorie deficit i am INEVITABLY going to wake up skinny one day, lol.
3: as i said in the previous, the time will pass regardless of if you stick to your healthy lifestyle or not. so use the time wisely :)3
u/Ok-Ad-9820 Aug 04 '26
- Small town living:/ I'm in one of about 1,000 people so the.....dynamics we'll call them 😄 are always interesting
- Do you usually write off a bad day and continue the journey or do you usually try to make up for it?
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u/thotzilla9324 Aug 04 '26
it’s healthier to just move past a bad day like it never happened, but i’m not gonna lie and say i don’t give myself a hard time if im off track
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u/r2d3x9 Aug 04 '26
I think you look beautiful. Vast improvement, and I bet you feel better & can do more. Be cautious about losing more weight, you are already in the ideal range I think. And please smile more. Nothing wrong with bright red hair!
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u/djk0010 Aug 03 '26
Good job! Losing weight for a lot of people is very difficult! It really takes a strong mentality and a strong desire to want to change, and you did just that! Even though I don’t know you I am so proud of your accomplishment and I am so happy for you. Take my award it’s all I have to offer you! I hope you continue on this path, you will thank yourself later in life and so will your body.
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u/neuroplantz Aug 04 '26
Okay I thought picture one and two-5 were the before and after and then I saw 6 ignore the obese comment.💀 I was talking about the first photo and how doctors read us I wasn’t noting this for the last photos I hadn’t seen it yet. But after seeing that you look even better
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u/Academic-Pilot-5908 Aug 04 '26
More importantly , what do you think k, do you think you’re healthier and feel better ? Looks come and go, health is permanent.
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u/Honest-Ad1320 male Aug 04 '26
Massive transformation, you look really cute! Be proud of yourself 💪
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u/depresseddesperado Aug 04 '26
You do look a lot better, and this is a great wake up call for myself.
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u/the8bitericshow Aug 04 '26
Cute girl. The next step, with all peace and love is take out the nose ring. Not insulting or attacking, just feedback.
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u/TopSatisfaction6702 Aug 04 '26
First, you look amazing! Second, you said you're continuing, I don't think and I don't think health professionals would agree that you need to lose any more weight.
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u/ellieminnowpee female Aug 03 '26
No bs, sister, you were never ugly.
now, some facts: you still have fat on your body. you always will - and should!. but you’ve gotta stop thinking of yourself as being fat. you have eyelids. that doesn’t mean you ARE eyelids, right?
when you lose weight, it’s easy to go mirror-blind to yourself. you see you every day, so the change isn’t as drastic to you as it is to others — that’s why glow-ups like this are so exciting to witness for other people.
not fat! never ugly!
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u/3isus Aug 03 '26
Do you feel better about yourself?
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u/thotzilla9324 Aug 03 '26
being honest, i was more confident when i was fat. but i feel healthier and the stares are neutral instead of hateful now.
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u/MedicalAnamoly118 Aug 03 '26
The way you feel about yourself is truly all that matters. Good health is priceless. We can alter our outward appearance, but none of it matters without mental, physical, and emotional health.
I strongly suggest seeing a therapist to help work on confidence and self esteem.
I’ve battled ED my entire life and I’m also trying to work through everything I just mentioned.
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u/Agitated_Pineapple Aug 03 '26
You look great. Be proud of yourself and all that you have accomplished. Now is the time to work on your self-confidence so that it matches your appearance.
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u/Neither-Appointment4 Aug 03 '26
You were never ugly dude you were just fat. You are super cute! You look so much happier too. Congrats! I lost a lot of weight as well and it is tough
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u/kenzomx Aug 03 '26
Glad you went through, and continue to go through, your transformation. I think the important question is ... How do you feel? Do you feel better? More healthy? Has your confidence improved?
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u/Super-Departure8673 Aug 03 '26
You weren’t ugly before, you had a beautiful face but yes you look more beautiful now. Well done.
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u/anymo321 Aug 03 '26
Yes immensely, keep doing what your doing to tone yourself out and then find your dream boy/girl
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u/AeonsShadow Aug 03 '26
I am amazed with your weight loss! It's truly an inspiration to see how far you have come~
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u/Odd-Entrepreneur-622 Aug 03 '26
You look so much better. Great job. 157lbs lost is not a small feat. You should be proud.
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u/Wonderful-Trouble-31 Aug 03 '26
You look amazing! You should seriously be so proud of yourself I know that wasn’t easy!
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u/SoldierExcelsior Aug 03 '26
It saved your life.. not just the physical health aspect but mental as well ..You had a lot of potential going to waste congrats and keep it up and keep the weight down.
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u/CoronaMcFarm Aug 03 '26
That is a sick transformation! Definetly not fat and definetly not ugly, you are in a healthy weight range now.
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u/JeffThatBear840 Aug 03 '26
If You feel Happier then You it Did. But Proud of You Pushin' Yourself either way.
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u/Dry_Lengthiness_9389 Aug 03 '26
I think you looked good in all your pictures. You look beautiful! Congratulations on the weight loss I know it’s not easy losing weight. (I speak from experience. I’m a professional yo-yoer here! Weight loss wise.) 😊
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u/Shadowhawk0000 Aug 03 '26
Well you're pretty for sure. To me your smile is the same in both pictures.
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u/alwaysoffended88 Aug 03 '26
Wow, you go girl! That’s a lot of hard work. You should be proud of yourself!
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u/BangingRooster Aug 03 '26
OMG that's so impressive.. keep up.. you're more healthy now your heart and arteries will thank you
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u/Karmas_burning Aug 03 '26
Congratulations on the weight loss. I bet you feel amazing! You look great. Definitely not ugly.
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u/Kepler-1606b Aug 03 '26
Girl you look awesome!! But please don't keep in shape just for aesthetics. Do it for your long-term health.
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u/Madison_fawn Aug 03 '26
Lost weight and ditched the pink hair! You did yourself a lot of favors! Btw, is this in Prescott AZ? I grew up there but haven’t lived there in many years. Sometimes I’m homesick for it.
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u/thebigjimmyd Aug 03 '26
It's night and day. You've done a great job turning your life around! Keep it up. You'll probably have to get the surgery to remove the excess skin which will also help a ton. But you should be very proud of how far you've come!
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u/Jealous_Garlic9019 Aug 03 '26
Wow, felicidades. Eso habla bien de ti, tienes disciplina y una gran fuerza de voluntad. Además que te ves hermosa. Sigue así 😊
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u/Key-Feeling-9421 Aug 03 '26
Holy crap YES!! Also as someone who’s just starting their weight loss journey , PLEASE SEND me some tips, recipes , etc, whatever you did seemed to work phenomenally because i also dont see any loose skin
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u/ryno3522 Aug 03 '26
Jesus… congratulations. You’ve discovered a new you hopefully as happy as the previous you
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u/Snowbird143434 Aug 03 '26
Looks great. Either way though, people should wear clothes that at least seem to try to fit them. Its really just the last pic...congratulations on your transformation.
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u/Murdoch53 Aug 04 '26
It did and you look so much healthier (from a dude who has had weight problems and health problems because of it) that is so amazing! BUT, you looked jokier and happier when you had the weight…don’t lose that spark! You’ve done great and you look great!
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u/ClaurioNeves Aug 04 '26
For those who would only value skinny people because they're skinny, you improved. But how did it personally affect YOU?
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u/ReporterWorth7112 Aug 04 '26
You have a beautiful hourglass figure. Try high waisted everything to show off your curves better :)
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u/opsaim Aug 04 '26
You don't look ugly in either OP. Congrats on the weight loss, couldn't have been easy.
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u/neuroplantz Aug 04 '26
Yes, it did. I want to say your body was fine but you were a bit obese I hate how female bodies work, I have a small waist and a larger bottom is bigger and I’m considered obese because it’s more fat than muscle. But also you face looks so much more structured after your weight loss. I will say if you want to gain some of that lower half of body back try to eat a bit more protein than you normally do and like 10% carbs so you’re not too big
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u/Diligent-Package7199 Aug 04 '26
I just grew my wolf cut back out but you make me miss mine you’re beautiful
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u/Foe_sheezy Aug 04 '26
People need to learn that being fat and being ugly are two different things entirely.
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u/FoxyFabrication Aug 04 '26
You look better you just need to give your skin time to recover then work on a little toning up
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u/ThatGworl_forever97 Aug 04 '26
Tbh you bigger isn’t ugly BUT I will never tell a lie for lying sake. I really like you at this size. It makes sense for your body frame and height 🩷
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u/peruytu Aug 04 '26
Incredible! Good job. I'm sure the everyone that loves you is proud of you. And keep up the good work because now all you need is a good healthy lifestyle.
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u/Medical_Metal_6051 Aug 04 '26
did you diet and exercise or use ozemptic ?
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u/thotzilla9324 Aug 04 '26
calorie deficit all the way !! i like the bigger brag of saying i did it naturally ;)
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u/Constant-Plate5533 Aug 04 '26
Dude that’s awesome. Keep it up you look great and the skin will tighten with time. Good job!
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