What a difference a couple of years makes...
garber6th
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This is me with one of my BFFs, Dale. (We are both named Dale 
) The second one was taken over the weekend.
) The second one was taken over the weekend.13
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Looking healthy and happy!
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I don't know about everyone else, but now, I really do look back at old pictures and see a totally different person, like I can't connect with the "old" me. I guess that's a good thing?2
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Halloween 2014
Halloween 2016
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Ultima_Morpha wrote: »
Yep. It's a strange transition but I feel more "me" in my new body and with my new lifestyle.
BTW you look AMAZING!!!0 -
*borked post*1
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Recycled pic, but yeah. I've got family members who probably couldn't pick me out in a crowd.
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[ I've got family members who probably couldn't pick me out in a crowd.]
I have walked up to people who totally know me and I would get some seriously puzzled looks, and a couple of dropped jaws lol.
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Going back home to NY for a few days next week and no family knows about my surgery and I plan to keep it that way..looking forward to seeing people's expressions - my friends know so will be interesting to see them and their reactions as well1
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First pic is from 2 years ago and the second is from about 2 mos ago. Not sure how much you can tell but almost 70 lbs gone!
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you can tell, a bunch!!0
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Thank you!!! Same thing goes for everyone..wish I would have done this sooner! 0
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Recycled pic, but yeah. I've got family members who probably couldn't pick me out in a crowd.
I have mixed feelings toward you. On one hand, I'm so impressed by your amazing transformation. On the other hand, I'm seriously annoyed that you only weigh 10 pounds more than I do! Please tell me you're like 4' 9"...lol.3 -
[ I've got family members who probably couldn't pick me out in a crowd.]
I have walked up to people who totally know me and I would get some seriously puzzled looks, and a couple of dropped jaws lol.
I've had the same. I work remotely so I go months without seeing some co-workers. There are some who, even though they know I've lost weight, only "remember" the fat me and am surprised every time they see me.0 -
Ultima_Morpha wrote: »
Yep. It's a strange transition but I feel more "me" in my new body and with my new lifestyle.
BTW you look AMAZING!!!
Aw, you're so sweet! It is an especially flattering picture...it is a good angle for my butt! I, too, have the body that I'm supposed to have...strong, fit, energetic, less pain than I have had in years. Strange though that I am much more critical of it now...0 -
Ultima_Morpha wrote: »Please tell me you're like 4' 9"...lol.
Sorry, not quite... 5'8".. You've probably got way more muscle mass than I do, since I don't go to the gym. Right now I'm 90% cardio. Today I PRed my 40 minute run distance by almost a mile!
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Ultima_Morpha wrote: »Please tell me you're like 4' 9"...lol.
Sorry, not quite... 5'8".. You've probably got way more muscle mass than I do, since I don't go to the gym. Right now I'm 90% cardio. Today I PRed my 40 minute run distance by almost a mile!
That is a great improvement on the run! I find that I'll get stuck somewhere for a while and then just break through. I was getting frustrated at not getting below 95 minutes...and then I managed a 92 then an 89! Now my 10 mile run is consistently below 94 minutes. I'm determined to balance things out a little better. I did 190 miles in 4 weeks; it is hard on my body and I don't want to lose the strength that I've gained.
You may have a point. The thunder contained within my thighs is not insignificant....lol. I've been pretty lucky in that I've managed to maintain a nice amount of muscle mass; I wouldn't mind a little wastage to be honest.
I'm more muscular looking than I personally prefer but I'll take it over my former self.
If you want to incorporate some weight training at home, Groupon has a set of kettle bells right now for $40; 5, 10, 15 pound. They are a decent set for a beginner. I do Jillian Michaels Shred It with Weights but there are a ton of resources out there! I've moved up to a 24 pound bell for some moves but I still need the lighter weights for others.
Many exercises can be done with dumbbells but I feel like I could grip the kettle bells better and got a better workout when I switched over.1 -
Cool, that is definitely worth looking for!0
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You all look amazing! Thank you for sharing!
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You guys are all fantastic! Be proud of all that you have accomplished!1
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Despite being grumpy from not being able to run (I injured my back earlier this week), I was feeling very strong and lean. These pictures are about 23 months apart.
I'd like to say that I got to half of my starting weight. This morning I was less than 2 pounds from that goal.9
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