I have to say, your before and after pics were one of the first ones to inspire me to join this forum. You look like a different person even though you were pretty cute before. You're gorgeous! I know it didn't happen overnight and I really appreciate what it takes to set your goal and stick to it.... bravo!

tnicco: thank you for the kind words and the encouragement for the final bit!!

sarah1234: thanks, and I am 5'4"

f@tgirlslim: thank you! 80 pounds is a GREAT success!! don't let yourself forget that! I wish you luck in the rest of your weightloss and new healithier lifestyle

kate: one important key for me changing my eating habits was making small changes slowly so I didnt get overwhelmed by restrictions. I also learned ALOT by using the internet on how to manage certain situations. I found low-fat/lower calorie alternatives for my favorite things like pizza, icecream, chips, etc, so that I could still allow myself these things in moderation. I cut calories in any small places I could - diet sodas instead of regular, lite or no mayo on foods, spray salad dressings/butter...the little stuff really adds up! also I'm realistic about my cravings and lifestyle. I still eat out, I just make better choices on restaraunts or what I order..and if Im forced to eat somewhere really bad I'll get just an appetizer or a kids meal to save calories.
I'd be happy to talk with you and share more details of what I did and learned if you have any specific questions you want answered

Alleluh: Yay DDR!!!!!!!

endurance: Thank you So far its been about 13 months since I began. Its a little slow I think, but I lost focus several times due to struggles throughout the year, such as moving and coping with the loss of my mother and all kinds of crazy stuff

lise: Im so thrilled to hear I inspired someone I know there are people on here that have inspired me and its flattering to be in that position now myself. I wish you the best of luck, you have the right attitude and you will succeed with that


everyone thanks so much for the compliments. Im back on track and down another pound as of this week..Im closing in on the final stretch...120s here I come!

I love looking at your post because its cool how different your face looks, you were pretty before, but now your features show so nice and you are a doll!

thanks so much sweety! I still feel like I have a chubby face lol or maybe just a broad face is a better description..hehe but I definitely see the difference in my face, my cheeks used to always look puffed I swear..

ok WOW.. i just replied to your post in the Newcomer section.. and then i came here and saw ur transformation... and WOW its inspiring...

i am getting back to my cycle.. i got more weight to loss

Lucky guy to have such a beautiful girlfriend from beginning to end of the weight loss

Thanks Tawsif! Good luck getting back in the cycle..you can do it!

Megaman such a sweetie Thanks for making me smile.



and just a lil-mini update: down another pound!! I am now in the single digit countdown...just 9 more till I reach what was set as my original goal weight, and I'm gettin excited with each single pound now!

Congratulations! Just wanted to let you know you are very inspiring. I, too, am taking a little bit longer than most people at losing the weight, but I agree with you that the longer it takes, the more prepared you are to keep it off. I have really had the time to work on the mental part of my weight loss, which is SO key for me to keep the weight off, so I'm ok with the somewhat slow process and the slip ups. Keep up the good work, and I wish you the best!

hey, could you tell me more about your experience with the Abs Diet? I started yesterday, and just wondering your thoughts / tips or anything?

wow you look beautiful!! GReat JOb!!

You look great

wow, thats totally an inspiration. O:

You look amazing! Great job!

Alison
stuckat180.blogspot.com

lizziemay I totally agree. slow weight loss has allowed me to get over alot of mental issues with food and weight and my body..it also has helped me prepare for the slip ups that just inevitably happen because well thats life and noone's perfect. like now in the holiday season...i'm doing far better about my eating than i have in past year, but they still haven't been what they should be to keep my weightloss going! lol. but everyone has to take things at their own pace, so good luck to you and never give up!

knoxville, I only stayed on the actual diet part of the abs diet for a short while. I'm just too picky about foods and didn't like alot of the recipes...I don't eat fish or red meat so alot of the stuff they reccomended seemed blah to me. I did like the smoothies. They advise you not to count calories but I did..I basically just ate a reduced calorie diet of my own concoctions I made up with the foods they reccomended in there. The workout plan is great though, that was really what I liked about it and I did notice changes in my body in just a couple weeks.

to everyone else who has left me kind words thank you so much!! I'm hoping to stay focus through the holidays and then maybe I'll have some real nice totally finished "after" pics I can post here.

you look great keep up the good work