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After talking myself out of posting some before and during pics on here, I gave in. I have finally reached below 200lbs....by only one pound, but it's still below. I am well on my way to my main goal and decided to share my success with others than those that are in my little, but extremely wonderful, support group.
......Shout out to Marie, Pamela, Donna, Rosie, Kylie, Roni and others that have moved on to bigger and better things...or should a say smaller and healthier things.....I love you ladies(and Spanky...I hope he is running a marathon somewhere as I speak) and without each and every one of you, I cannot believe that I would be here today.......
This thread has been a great inspiration to me because whenever I feel at my lowest I tend to turn to it and just seeing that other people, real people, have been able to dig deep and achieve their visions of healthiness, gives me that extra push that I sometimes need.
Thanks to all that have posted on here and many, many congratulations on your successes!!!
May '04@260ish(maybe)
Key West, Sept. '03@250lbs(guessing here)
Tuesday, July 12th@199lbs
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Wed Jul 13, 2005 1:20 am |
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WOW! You look FABULOUS! :D
GOOD JOB!
Keep it up! |
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Wed Jul 13, 2005 1:25 am |
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AWESOME GIRL, JUST AWESOME!!!! I CAN'T GET OVER THE NEW YOU!!
TWYL, ROSIE |
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Wed Jul 13, 2005 1:33 am |
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| Wow!!! Amazing transformation. :shock: |
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Wed Jul 13, 2005 1:37 am |
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WOWZA!! You look fab!
Many congratulations! |
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Wed Jul 13, 2005 1:43 am |
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| Ooo...that black shirt is hot! Keep up the good work! |
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Wed Jul 13, 2005 7:14 am |
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| sebander
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Thanks so much you guys!!! I appreciate all of your comments. This board has been the best thing to happen to me. Just too many amazing people here.
BTW- I LOVE GET FUZZY!!! My fave comic....I read it everyday. I swear that it's my cat and dog....without a doubt that's exactly how they would be, if they could talk.
Thanks again!!
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Wed Jul 13, 2005 3:36 pm |
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| Marie324
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GIRL YOU ARE HOT SKINNY BIOTCH!!!!!! YOU LOOK SO BEAUTIFUL!!!
Anita, you have come so far. You look so incredible, you really must be so proud of your success. You are truly a beautiful person, inside and out - and now you feel just as beautiful - how great is that?!
We all owe you a big thank you for helping us to keep our butts in gear. You're dedication to this plan has really paid off, and you are an inspiration to all of us.
Love ya hun!
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Wed Jul 13, 2005 7:52 pm |
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| Simply WOW!! Great progress and a great attitude! Keep on keepin' on towards your goals. But you look great already! And yes that top on you is H-O-T! ;) |
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Wed Jul 13, 2005 8:38 pm |
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| WOW!!!! you go girl, you look fantastic!!! gratz to you! |
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Thu Jul 14, 2005 1:57 pm |
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Thu Jul 14, 2005 4:50 pm |
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First of all.....I think that I just went through a box a kleenex.....my face turned every color of red imagineable.....and Vic I just want to give you the biggest hug and buy you a new outfit!!! LOL!!! I swear I didn't pay her to say those things.
Honestly, it has not just been myself supporting and encouraging....everyone of us has done that. We have all been there for each other and I am amazed at all we have been through and how each and every one of us has bounded through our own obstacles. To truly not really know each other, but yet to know each other all too well...LOL....look at the things that we do for each other. You ladies have been everything that I have needed through the thick and finally the thin. I love you all!!!
I am humbled by the responses so far. It's fantastic to see what others think of my success. I still have a bit to go, but I couldn't resist sharing the progress to date. I am really looking forward to posting my true after pics. Those will be up soon...I promise.
Vic, tell mom I said hello and that I thank her for molding you into such a wonderfully, strong young lady. You are beautiful and amazing. Thank you so much for being here for me.
All I can say is, if someone sees these pics and are feeling low and at their wits end, don't give up. Take what life hands you and make the absolute most of it. Things happen that we cannot control, but we can control how we react to them. Food is not a way to react to stress, emotions, let downs, or even celebrations. Don't let that instant gratification suck you in....it's not worth it. If you have accomplished something wonderful, buy yourself something to celebrate, get a haircut or a massage, or something that makes you feel good. If you are going through a rough period, just breathe, write out your emotions and thoughts, do a few more minutes with your exercise, and best of all love yourself and never think that you are not good enough for anything.
Sorry that I went off a little. I just get so wound up about this and I know that if I can come so far, there is hope for everyone else. You just have to believe in yourself and never give up.
Thanks again to everyone for their wonderfully kind words. I'm blessed to have a place that I can turn to like this forum. It's been my lifeline.
Be true to yourselves and always stay strong.
Anita |
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Thu Jul 14, 2005 5:35 pm |
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OMG.... look at you!!! Living proof that this way of eating.... no, way of life.... actually works, and works well. I haven't known you long on the boards, but you've been there with me since day one, and I want you to know how proud and happy I am for you!!
I can only hope to follow in your shoes and very soon be posting my own under-200 pictures.
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Thu Jul 14, 2005 5:59 pm |
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I thought you were beautiful when I met you here last year... but girlfriend, if possible, you are even more of a stunning and hot woman now. Just look at those pictures! Look at that smile! That attitude shines through! You keep on keepin' on... I'm very proud of you!
Thanks so much for the added, and always welcome, inspiration! :wink: |
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Thu Jul 14, 2005 6:12 pm |
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sebander wrote: You just have to believe in yourself and never give up.
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Be true to yourselves and always stay strong.
Anita
Pretty much good words to live by... |
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