Success! *updated pics*

[sa7r6a]

6 months after starting this diet, we have lost beyond our dream weights! My husband recently (after 7 months) lost his 100 lb goal mark. He's down from a size 44-inch waist to a size 30-inch. (I'm down from a size 16-18 to a size 2-4.)
Now that we're down, we're maintaining our goal weights-- this picture is from February. Now May, we've each lost 5-10 pounds more than what is shown from this after picture.
This diet literally added years to our lives, and improved the quality of life for us and for our children.
Thank God for the South Beach Diet!

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Before starting the diet: Aug. 2004

February 2005


Just over our one year mark from starting the diet:
October 2005


Almost 2 years from our starting point:
July 2006


Over 3 years from our start date:
September 2007

[RedRox]

Those are amazing pics!!! I don't know why they didn't show up within the post for me, but copying and pasting the URLs into a new browser brought them up just fine.

Congrats to both of you!! I'm sure having each other for support through the process was helpful to both of you! Thanks for posting those! Truly inspirational!!

Edit: OK, now they ARE there. must have been a board issue or something.

[J]

Wow!!
Absolutely amazing.
Congrtaulations to the 2 of you.

[crzymm1995]

Wow!!!! It's hard to believe those are even pics of the same people! Congratulations, you've done an amazing job! The 2 of you are definately inspirational for the rest of us!

[bella152]

OMG!!! You both look amazing!!!

Such an inspiration to the newbies....

If you don't mind, what were your stats before/after?


Thanks, and congratulations!!


Victoria

[abbadabba]

You guys are amazing!! You should be the poster couple for South Beach Diet!!! Congratulations on your success. I can't believe you did it in 6 months!!! Any secrets, tips you can fill us in on??

[SmooveCankle]

I can only echo the pp's--Amazing ! I can barely tell that you are the same people in both pics. So inspiring to see such a change in just 6 months--way to GO !

Karrie

[bananajan]

Are you KIDDING me?! You guys look absolutely incredible!

[helga]

Wow! As everyone has said, great job! I am so impressed with your rapid success. The two of you could easily be one of the success stories on the Daily Dish. Congratulations on reaching your goals and thank you for the inspiration.

[Myrealana]

Wow, I would never have guessed those are the same people.

What an inspiration!

[mommytoclaudia]

The only thing I can say is WOW absolutely amazing !!!!!

Aggie

[JerseygirlMP]

WoW! 6 months?!?! that's incredible!!! congrats on all your success!!!!

[sa7r6a]

Thanks for all your remarks!
My husband is 30 years old, 5'11" and his starting weight was 277lbs. In 7 months, he lost 100lbs.
I'm 28, 5'3" and started out at 167. In 6 months, I lost 50 pounds.
My advice, DO NOT CHEAT on phase I! (For at least a week.)
My husband NEVER cheated. He LOVES this diet and thinks it was catered JUST to him.
I, on the other hand, DID feel deprived-- mainly over chocolate. So, I admit, after a week and a half, I cheated and went on to phase II. But, I kept my cheats minimal and far and few between (maybe once or twice a week). The weight seemed to just melt off.
We tell everyone about the South Beach Diet.

[bon marie]

You guys look TERRIFIC! That is so inspiring! I can't believe how different you look in just 6-7 months and younger too! That is so AWESOME!

[Helpme]

It's seeing success like yours that give me hope. It really helps to read and see the pictures when I am thinking of cheating. I'm only on day 2, but hope it gets easier.