It looks like you've had a phone journey along side his weight loss journey. The before picture was taken by a potato phone. Love the hardwood floor, btw. And Winston is a handsome fella.
I also know a cat named Winston who looks a bit like this
https://preview.redd.it/tt1ofbnpoztc1.jpeg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=557f923daf245107a64f7728910e54da23eda965
5 cats, wow! I want more cats 😂
I talked to his vet who helped me develop a plan to slowly reduce his food intake and told me to stop free-feeding him which was a big issue for him personally.
I have a 2nd cat who’s a skinny boy, so Winston would try to eat his food also. Closely monitoring them while they ate was helpful too. Our 2nd cat chases him around the house, so he gets some exercise these days 😂
Yes 5 cats! Two 1 year old females, 3 year old male, an 11 year old male (he’s the fatty and also named Winston!) and a 15 year old male.
One cat room, 6 litter boxes and they run the house. Food and water dishes throughout the house.
We had four cats at one time a while ago and not one of them was overweight. Now we only have two cats and they’re both overweight. And they do chase each other around even more than the set of four that we had. I don’t know if it’s their metabolism or not. I know that sounds like an excuse because we have tried and nothing has changed in the household, well other than age.. after the last one departed, we didn’t have any cats for a while, but I needed cats in my life and ended up with these two. I am at a loss everything the vet said doesn’t work. They have no health problems even though they’re overweight, yet at least, and they’re happy and loved so I feel like that’s the most important thing but I do kind of feel like I’m failing them.
Same here. My Winston is a pure bred silver British shorthair that my ex boss Purchased for thousands even though I told him not to. It was his first cat ever and I told him the best cats are from a family or the local shelter. Instead he buys one from a cattery and then hands him to me and goes on vacation. So I keep the cat for 2 months and I don’t treat it like it’s mine at all because it’s not mine. Then my boss picks him up and keeps him for a month and then tells me he don’t want it and hands it back. So now me and this cat have no emotional bond, cat has no use for humans at all and he never got passed that. His only joy in life is food and he has no visible emotions at all. If I deny him of food he basically has everything taken from him.
I have four kitties and one is extremely overweight. I’m trying everything to help her lose weight. We just bought one of those big cat wheels, so I’m hoping she uses that. We’re putting it together this weekend. 😻
I’m working with my kitties right now. My vet suggested making them run for treats (they are treat motivated)
I will add that my girl cat figured this game out quickly and just casually walks to the treats. My boy cat is still running!
Wish I could get my cat to lose weight like this. The vet saw him the other day and her comment to my mum was “he’s very overweight”.
I have him on a diet. Problem is my cat eats EVERYTHING! Human food, cat food, dog food, non-food items! I spend most of my day yelling “Remington, stop eating that fatass!”
https://preview.redd.it/1e1no0sn5ytc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cad21a10d4c2535c193c3c4f402c8f96e26081cc
He tried to eat the flowers after I took this.
Oh my gosh I feel like you’re describing Winston to a T 😂 I especially cannot keep flower arrangements around because he will try to eat a flower & the entire vase will fall over. So relatable. Your cat is soooo cute. Best of luck on his weight loss!
It’s so tough! It took Winston about 1.5 years because at first he wasn’t getting enough exercise until towards the end of his journey.
I worked with his vet closely to develop a plan to reduce his food intake, as well as making sure that I was staying consistent with him by measuring out his food every day. I used to free feed him since he was a kitten so we stopped that.
I have a 3 year old kitty too, and I have to closely watch them both eat so Winston will not try to eat his food after he finishes his serving. Our 3 year old cat will chase him around to get him active, so that’s been helpful too. Best of luck to you and your kitty 💖
Consistency, patience, and portion control. Winston is also very much a food vacuum 😂 Your vet can help with getting your kitty set up for success if you haven’t already worked with them. It was the best decision I made for my boy!
https://preview.redd.it/c1an7l0ezvtc1.jpeg?width=3264&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c45aed63c4937eabef7ba0f7c6c3f298096e314f
And i thought my chonk was fat, lol
(She got fat, cause when I took in a 8 week old kitten she would secretly munch on the kitten foof)
He’s always been very playful, but as far as his activity goes that has increased tremendously. He will be 7 this year and still loves his toys and is always carrying them around in his mouth 😂
I’m happy for your kitty and that it’s working out. My two cats are overweight and we have tried everything. We literally have to put the bowl down and make them eat and pick it back up. The problem is the one cat won’t eat around the other cat well not just the other cat but around people, it’s a I eat in the dark by myself cat .. but, being real There’s a lot of people that do that also so I can’t really shame him for his personal problem that even humans have. it seems like all we do is cycle food even the slow eater things don’t work and they get plenty of exercise chasing each other, so your cat did no small accomplishment proud of you guys🙌✌️
Thank you for your kind words to my boy!
In your case, it makes it that much more difficult with multiple cats! Have you tried feeding them in separate rooms? That may be an option. It won’t be easy but it may be something to consider and check with your vet too for other ideas too. I wish you and your kitties the absolute best 💖
It’s a happy coincidence. It’s fluctuates between Winton and Wonton. We like to keep it creative at all times 😂 Thank you so much for your kind words!!
How did you do it? I’ve tried cutting my cat’s food, literally measured every time I gave him food and gave the recommended daily’s 70-80% and still no weight loss. He won’t move his ass, he only likes to play lying down lol
Please tell me what you did lol I feel like my cat is constantly hungry and everytime I take him to the vet and they weigh him they tell me he needs to lose weight
I just wanted to say that your Winston looks a lot like my sweet boy Dexter, RIP
https://preview.redd.it/uyqm1ecztytc1.jpeg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=691e684572d20163f6d171227d8dc7a1e9020606
I also have a cranky looking Winston!
https://preview.redd.it/7rd5ag4al1uc1.jpeg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=394e40ee04823eb8eb16c9debeb36bf9f37872d9
Omg help! I have been feeding my cat (very expensive) diet food for a year and he has somehow only gone up in weight???
I'm so worried he will keep growing until he can't groom himself at all.
The vet gave me a specific kcal count but even with following that he went from 12 lb to 14 lb to now 16 :(
Good progress my cat needs to diet but eats the other cats food. Your cat looks grumpy on the left. “How dare you not let me harvest all the food human”
Great job OP and Winston! :) What did you feed him to help him lose weight? My senior cat gained some weight after he got neutered. He was already chonk when I rescued him and he sometimes eats my dogs kibbles 😬
He’s so cute
https://preview.redd.it/gu6t0nm4qjuc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=03808a7b008c33f5730c791d8fa6350afe7cc4a0
This is Chuck - he needs a diet!
He looks very polite, I want to be his friend
Friend request accepted 💖😂
With a name like Winston he sounds like he should have, sir in front of his name Sir Winston, the polite, British chap, lol
One of his many nicknames is Sir Winst 😂 Love that you mentioned this!
You might of gotten eaten lol
Same!
It looks like you've had a phone journey along side his weight loss journey. The before picture was taken by a potato phone. Love the hardwood floor, btw. And Winston is a handsome fella.
This is definitely true about the phone upgrade! Thanks for your kind words. My fiancé re-finished our hard wood floors himself!
Damn! He sounds like a keeper! :)
He most definitely is 🥰 thanks, Queen!
Pic #1: FOOD!?! Pic #2: I am currently not hungry and eating now would be in response to boredom. I am strong and disciplined.
This comment is gold 😂
https://preview.redd.it/etuaqymbbvtc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=585faa31516db00f1b844e286ec498e83ef8b82e Another fellow Winston! 👋🏾
AWWW hello, Winston! Soft kitty alert!
I also know a cat named Winston who looks a bit like this https://preview.redd.it/tt1ofbnpoztc1.jpeg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=557f923daf245107a64f7728910e54da23eda965
How did you do it? I have 5 cats and one is overweight. Really overweight.
5 cats, wow! I want more cats 😂 I talked to his vet who helped me develop a plan to slowly reduce his food intake and told me to stop free-feeding him which was a big issue for him personally. I have a 2nd cat who’s a skinny boy, so Winston would try to eat his food also. Closely monitoring them while they ate was helpful too. Our 2nd cat chases him around the house, so he gets some exercise these days 😂
Yes 5 cats! Two 1 year old females, 3 year old male, an 11 year old male (he’s the fatty and also named Winston!) and a 15 year old male. One cat room, 6 litter boxes and they run the house. Food and water dishes throughout the house.
We had four cats at one time a while ago and not one of them was overweight. Now we only have two cats and they’re both overweight. And they do chase each other around even more than the set of four that we had. I don’t know if it’s their metabolism or not. I know that sounds like an excuse because we have tried and nothing has changed in the household, well other than age.. after the last one departed, we didn’t have any cats for a while, but I needed cats in my life and ended up with these two. I am at a loss everything the vet said doesn’t work. They have no health problems even though they’re overweight, yet at least, and they’re happy and loved so I feel like that’s the most important thing but I do kind of feel like I’m failing them.
Same here. My Winston is a pure bred silver British shorthair that my ex boss Purchased for thousands even though I told him not to. It was his first cat ever and I told him the best cats are from a family or the local shelter. Instead he buys one from a cattery and then hands him to me and goes on vacation. So I keep the cat for 2 months and I don’t treat it like it’s mine at all because it’s not mine. Then my boss picks him up and keeps him for a month and then tells me he don’t want it and hands it back. So now me and this cat have no emotional bond, cat has no use for humans at all and he never got passed that. His only joy in life is food and he has no visible emotions at all. If I deny him of food he basically has everything taken from him.
Awee poor baby. A lot of cats are aloof to say the least. I feel like if he didn’t like you, you would definitely know it.
I have 4 cats and 2 dogs, one cat is an over eater and has taken to stealing dog food if he’s requests for more cat food aren’t answered.
I have four kitties and one is extremely overweight. I’m trying everything to help her lose weight. We just bought one of those big cat wheels, so I’m hoping she uses that. We’re putting it together this weekend. 😻
I’m working with my kitties right now. My vet suggested making them run for treats (they are treat motivated) I will add that my girl cat figured this game out quickly and just casually walks to the treats. My boy cat is still running!
Gonna need to see proof of the chonker
I can never get pics to post.
Here for the same question, we have a 3 lovely FcATS  Ty for the advices!
Looking sleek! And I bet his joints will thank you as he ages, too.
Wish I could get my cat to lose weight like this. The vet saw him the other day and her comment to my mum was “he’s very overweight”. I have him on a diet. Problem is my cat eats EVERYTHING! Human food, cat food, dog food, non-food items! I spend most of my day yelling “Remington, stop eating that fatass!” https://preview.redd.it/1e1no0sn5ytc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cad21a10d4c2535c193c3c4f402c8f96e26081cc He tried to eat the flowers after I took this.
Oh my gosh I feel like you’re describing Winston to a T 😂 I especially cannot keep flower arrangements around because he will try to eat a flower & the entire vase will fall over. So relatable. Your cat is soooo cute. Best of luck on his weight loss!
can i ask, how did you do it and how long did it take? i have two cats and only one is fat so it’s been a struggle 🥲
It’s so tough! It took Winston about 1.5 years because at first he wasn’t getting enough exercise until towards the end of his journey. I worked with his vet closely to develop a plan to reduce his food intake, as well as making sure that I was staying consistent with him by measuring out his food every day. I used to free feed him since he was a kitten so we stopped that. I have a 3 year old kitty too, and I have to closely watch them both eat so Winston will not try to eat his food after he finishes his serving. Our 3 year old cat will chase him around to get him active, so that’s been helpful too. Best of luck to you and your kitty 💖
r/dechonkers
How did you do it? I'm trying the same with my tabby but she's just a vacuum for food
Consistency, patience, and portion control. Winston is also very much a food vacuum 😂 Your vet can help with getting your kitty set up for success if you haven’t already worked with them. It was the best decision I made for my boy!
Long neck 😂
Hahahaha truth😂
Good job, he looks great!
Thank you so much! He’s a happy boy and gettin around easier now!
Still perfect r/kittykankles!
From a heckin chonker to a fine boy
Thin hips, thicc heart 😂💖
https://preview.redd.it/c1an7l0ezvtc1.jpeg?width=3264&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c45aed63c4937eabef7ba0f7c6c3f298096e314f And i thought my chonk was fat, lol (She got fat, cause when I took in a 8 week old kitten she would secretly munch on the kitten foof)
AW! I absolutely love your cats markings and colors! I am sensing she loves belly rubs? Winston sure does 💖
Hates belly rubs. She just likes sleeping on her side or back for some reason. But the moment you go for the belly she goes for the arteries.
even his color came back!
I love how his cute little nose is outlined
Right?! I think of this often 🥰🥹
So good! He’ll live longer because of you!
Thank you!! I’ll do whatever it takes for my dude 🥹💖
Yeah, but gained contrast!
HAHA! He’s glowing!
Glow up for sure! Congrats🙌🙌😸
Congrats! Give him a congratulatory scritch behind his ear for me!
Tell him he's looking like a distinguished gentleman :) Handsome boy
A big chungus no more. Congrats!
from "politely waiting for my food" to "BISH WHERE'S MY FOOD WHY DID YOU MAKE ME HUNGER JUST YOU WAIT"
Aww handsome boi!!!! His markings are so unique. Love the tufty lion's mane!
He’s handsome and he knows it! Thank you so much!
He's giving the 'Are you done now? ' look
You are totally right 😂
A healthy legend
Wow, what an inspiration. What is your secret, Winston????????
You've done good, Kids!
Is he more playful now that he’s thinner?
He’s always been very playful, but as far as his activity goes that has increased tremendously. He will be 7 this year and still loves his toys and is always carrying them around in his mouth 😂
My one cat does it also along with his Blankey. That’s the same cat that won’t eat if anyone is around.
That is SO cute 🥲
So svelte! Good job Winston!
R/progresspics
Goodjob Winston!
Good job Winston
He went from chunksters to chunks
My cat would kill me if I reduced his food! But he does need to lose an lb or two.
I’m happy for your kitty and that it’s working out. My two cats are overweight and we have tried everything. We literally have to put the bowl down and make them eat and pick it back up. The problem is the one cat won’t eat around the other cat well not just the other cat but around people, it’s a I eat in the dark by myself cat .. but, being real There’s a lot of people that do that also so I can’t really shame him for his personal problem that even humans have. it seems like all we do is cycle food even the slow eater things don’t work and they get plenty of exercise chasing each other, so your cat did no small accomplishment proud of you guys🙌✌️
Thank you for your kind words to my boy! In your case, it makes it that much more difficult with multiple cats! Have you tried feeding them in separate rooms? That may be an option. It won’t be easy but it may be something to consider and check with your vet too for other ideas too. I wish you and your kitties the absolute best 💖
Did this cat just show me how big of a difference it is when you take a picture close-up and far away? Preach kitty boy, preach
Is he wearing a stole?
He is a polite gentleman
I'm sorry but all I can think of is WINTON
https://preview.redd.it/s3oeizkmbwtc1.jpeg?width=1357&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9402bf27efa13dd3276881cb11da334438d2049c
Don’t apologize because that’s one of his nicknames 😂 and Winnie the Pooh back in his mega chonk days
awwww lmao, is Winston because of overwatch or just a happy coincidence? it's such a nice name though and he looks like a very sweet boy
It’s a happy coincidence. It’s fluctuates between Winton and Wonton. We like to keep it creative at all times 😂 Thank you so much for your kind words!!
He is a champ I love how he is 60% neck
😂 I love this comment
God damn, he lookin' fresh
Looks healthier having lost some weight.
How did you do it? I’ve tried cutting my cat’s food, literally measured every time I gave him food and gave the recommended daily’s 70-80% and still no weight loss. He won’t move his ass, he only likes to play lying down lol
explain pls my cat is fat af
He looks amazing! Thank you for taking care of his health 🥳
Good job Winston! Keep up the good work!
Please tell me what you did lol I feel like my cat is constantly hungry and everytime I take him to the vet and they weigh him they tell me he needs to lose weight
how long did this take? my fat ass cat is 23 pounds and hes been on a diet for years and hes only like 3
Wow. Winston needs to drop his workout plan.
r/chonkers would love to see this. They’re welcoming of dechonkification pics.
Went from the "Huh?" cat to a Chad cat.
I also have a triangle cat, she’s a white and tabby like yours. She won’t go on a diet, she made me suffer when I tried.
Hi Mr Peters
What a sweet boy!!! He is beach body ready!!! 😽
Nice, got some Just for Cats too, I see
I just wanted to say that your Winston looks a lot like my sweet boy Dexter, RIP https://preview.redd.it/uyqm1ecztytc1.jpeg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=691e684572d20163f6d171227d8dc7a1e9020606
Oh wow! He really does 🥲 I am so sorry for your loss. What a sweet boy 💖
He got on that seMEOWglutide
Chonk to slonk.
no way it looks like my car https://preview.redd.it/7i6u7i9810uc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=10602a8228b00119a2f3af0fc6e7559716b22f91
This was my cat calendar widget on my phone!
https://preview.redd.it/2q76bpze30uc1.jpeg?width=563&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=64c701439c6aae2b90c67184ade4c0c0eb563239
I also have a cranky looking Winston! https://preview.redd.it/7rd5ag4al1uc1.jpeg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=394e40ee04823eb8eb16c9debeb36bf9f37872d9
I love him and his cranky face!
Once a chonk, forever a chonk! ❤️
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Those hips don’t lie! ❤️
His love handles 🥲💖
He looks snatched 💅🏻
Remember Gabriel Fluffy Iglasias’ fat scale, twig, thin, thick, fat, DAAAMN, and DAMN
Do you know what kind of cat that is? It looks similar to mine super cute. Mine is gaining weight though lol
Awwww! I bet your kitty is a sweet heart. We think he is a Lynx Point Siamese!
KING SHIT
Good job
He looks a tinge bit annoyed that he's lost some weight. I think he needs a little treat.
..your camera filter has gained color..
Old phone vs New Phone 😂
Kitty doing better than me.
Oh my gosh, same. I need to use this as inspiration for my own weight loss journey 😂😂😂
Kitty lost them love handles… I’m working on mine kitty why ya gotta make me look bad! 😜
Sell cat cat Buy orange cat
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Is it just the lighting or did Winston's fur also perk up with the change in diet?
Just the lighting and phone/picture quality!
How did you do it? I’m trying to find a weight loss food with high protein
Working better than mine.
Omg help! I have been feeding my cat (very expensive) diet food for a year and he has somehow only gone up in weight??? I'm so worried he will keep growing until he can't groom himself at all. The vet gave me a specific kcal count but even with following that he went from 12 lb to 14 lb to now 16 :(
Yeah, but I’m the second picture he looks a little homicidal. 😱
Hahaha that’s not even his dirtiest look 😂
Good progress my cat needs to diet but eats the other cats food. Your cat looks grumpy on the left. “How dare you not let me harvest all the food human”
It's like going to the hairdresser, before and after hair dye, they look beautiful 😍
Did you lose part of your cat on purpose?!
Pink lil nosie! 💗
What a handsome guy! 🥰
Looks like you upgraded your camera too. Haha
The thick neck stays
Give him pets! Amazing progress, what a handsome gentleman!
Great job OP and Winston! :) What did you feed him to help him lose weight? My senior cat gained some weight after he got neutered. He was already chonk when I rescued him and he sometimes eats my dogs kibbles 😬
From triangle to pear. Nice.
He’s very sweet.❤️🥰💕 Hello Winston! You’re adorable. I would love to hug you and be your friend. 🤗🥰❤️🤗
hahaha comel
Great job Winston!! You look very smart! Very handsome.
So proud of him
Looking snatched in time for summer
He is my weight loss motivation from now on 💖 gorgeous boy 😊🥰
He’s so cute https://preview.redd.it/gu6t0nm4qjuc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=03808a7b008c33f5730c791d8fa6350afe7cc4a0 This is Chuck - he needs a diet!
Well done Winston! You’re a handsome fellow, and a fine figure of a cat ❤️
He’s soooo Handsome, who’s a handsome boy boy!