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September 14th, 2007, 07:02 AM
|  | Junior Member | | Join Date: Dec 2006
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Rep Power: 2049 | |  I'm hot!
Good morning,
I had meant to post this 2 weeks ago.
Back last December, I weighed more than 170...and set 135 as my final goal. I'm pleased to announce that 2 weeks ago, I achieved that....and re-set my goal now to 126.
But the coolio thing is this - two weeks ago when I was at my karate class, I glanced at myself in the mirror and was struck by the following realization - omigosh, I'm hot! My double chins have taken a permanent vacation! My figure is actually that of a woman and not of an overgrown eggplant! Whoo hoo!!!! 
It truly is a lifestyle change and also a hero's journey. Back in December, I had nary a clue as to the positive changes that would occur in my life from getting healthy...it's really been quite an eyeopener.
Enjoy,
iaf |
September 14th, 2007, 07:06 AM
|  | Newb | | Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Augusta, SC
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Rep Power: 8 | | | That's great! Where's the pics?!
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September 14th, 2007, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by darkangel  Where's the pics?! | __________________
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September 14th, 2007, 10:27 AM
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Morning,
Yep, I have to do that. I spent half an hour yesterday looking for a good 'before picture' - I never quite realized how much I had avoided the camera during the past few years!
But I'll tell you this - every time I dress in my sleeveless camouflage karate gi and see my extremely decent deltoids and the fact my waist is smaller than my top or bottom....wow, I smile up a storm.
iaf |
September 14th, 2007, 11:19 AM
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Rep Power: 1443 | | | Congratulations!
What an awesome acheivement.
Cathy
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September 19th, 2007, 04:46 PM
|  | I'd Rather be Cycling | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cambridge, New Zealand
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Rep Power: 686550 | | | lol i had the same thing looking for 'before' pics
I still cant find any of me at my biggest other than one on a phone camera that we cant get off! :/ |
October 4th, 2007, 09:27 AM
| | Junior Member | | Join Date: Dec 2006
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Rep Power: 2049 | | Finally....pics!
Good morning,
I finally have my before and after pictures! As you can tell, there's still some to go...but wow, what a difference!
Before: This was taken at my 2nd heaviest about 3 years ago. It's actually photoshopped - the original is me surrounded by a group of kids (but as I don't have permission to post their pictures, I just cut myself out and put me in a park). 
Now, here's a picture taken of me a few days ago. Whatcha think? :-) It's been one heck of a journey....but most rewarding. 
Enjoy,
Barbara
Last edited by iamfire; October 4th, 2007 at 09:35 AM.
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October 4th, 2007, 11:14 AM
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Rep Power: 339376 | | | FANTABULOUS!!!!!! what a very huge accomplishment, you look GREAT! How did you do it?
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October 4th, 2007, 12:43 PM
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Rep Power: 2049 | | Courage and determination
Hi!
Thanks for the nice comments! This is month 10+ or so - you can read how I did it at my Weight Loss Diary.
Basically, I simply 'turned the switch' in my mind and researched my way to the one particular weight loss path that worked for me. For the first 9 months, I was mainly low-carb, and now I'm realizing, gosh, I can simply eat 'normal' now (I no longer eat junk food so excess calories are not a problem for me).
I also have become one with the iron...and trained myself to really appreciate strong solid deltoids/biceps/etc. You see, even when overweight, weight lifting can help define your muscles...and I got that immediate satisfaction of seeing positive changes in my body (even when the weight plateaued).
It's finally become a way of life to me - I'm not so much on a diet as I am living the way that produces the most pleasure for me.
Hope that helps!
Best wishes,
Barbara |
October 9th, 2007, 06:32 AM
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Rep Power: 4502 | | | You look amazing! Great job! |
October 9th, 2007, 11:57 PM
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Rep Power: 0 | | | Doll, you're smokin'
Thanks for giving me a morning boost! And I'm looking at the pictures adn thinking, if 30 - 40lbs can make such a difference, I can actually look forward to having lots to celebrate along the long, long route to my goal (starting weight 303lbs, target 130lbs). Sigh. But hey, every pound lost counts!
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October 10th, 2007, 11:27 AM
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Rep Power: 267 | | Hey, you look great. Way to go! I hope to be there soon. You're very motivating. 
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October 10th, 2007, 11:44 AM
|  | The Objurgating Queen | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: near the search button
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Rep Power: 357933 | | | you ARE hot!! that's awesome! congrats on your accomplishment
__________________ 390-191-150-199-51% Motivation is not something you find or lose, have or don't have. It is the product of how you see yourself in the world: active or passive, effective or ineffective, powerful or victimized, normal or pathological. | |
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