#progress selfie

[coffeecatsandhealth]

I can officially wear size 20 jeans! It's hard to believe that I started my journey at what I think was the equivalent of a size 24 and that I've lost over 50 lbs. I'm not exactly sure if I was a size 24, but that's my best guess, because I lived in leggings and sweatpants and was too afraid to try on any jeans (or anything nice really) once I got up to 315 lbs.

I bought these jeans a few days ago at this thrift store that supports a local domestic violence shelter and I was too nervous to try them on for a few days. I finally got up the courage today, and they fit great! I pulled my shirt to the side to show off my waist, which is starting to become more apparent. 🥰

Also happy that I can donate my clothing that's now too big on me to that thrift store. It's my favorite place to donate now since finding it.

[sincerelysatanherself]

Finally. FINE-A-LY. There is some muscle definition. Barely, I know I know. But it’s fucking there, where it’s never been before.

A progress picture for me to look back on later

And now, a moment of pride for myself… :’)

[neurosismancer]

2011 to 2021.

I’d call that a glow up.

[notexactlyfit]

Too early to really see any impact. Starting week two of my attempt to improve my physical health in a way that’s conducive to my mental health.

Time to walk into town.

[coffeecatsandhealth]

1/29/26

Just taking office selfies for the hell of it. I want more pictures to document my weight loss journey. I weighed in this morning at 274.9. I love these pants because they're loose. I'm wearing a size 22W. I'm looking forward to seeing less of me in 2026.

[coffeecatsandhealth]

2/3/26 - 2

Here are some progress pics between January 2025 and February 2026. - January 2025 is on the right and February 2026 is on the left.

I feel like the progress isn't super noticeable, but this is just under 35 lbs lost. I feel like it might be more noticeable if I was wearing the same outfit but it got too big so I got rid of it.

I hope I lose more than 35 lbs in 2026. My goal is to lose 40 lbs or more this year, which means I really need to get my ass in gear. I had some issues with stress and binge eating in 2025. Here's to less of that and less of me in 2026. Hopefully, things even out at my new job and I don't end up stress eating as much.

[coffeecatsandhealth]

What a difference a year makes.

There's about a 40 lb difference between pictures.

It also looks more extreme because of the winter coat, but still... I see a big difference. I sometimes have to remind myself of how far I've come, not just how far I have to go.

[coffeecatsandhealth]

4/27/25

Just posting a selfie progress Pic. My face is thinner than it was 25 lbs ago. 😇