Photos can be deceiving obviously I have lost down to a manageable weight at around 188 to 194 on average I stay at 190 most of the time but if I look in full body pics I look more cubby than I am and It can play mind tricks on you to say the least. So look in the mirror more and trust how your clothes fit. My waist is 34 and I wear large shirts down from a 36-38 waist and xl shirts.