real_eyes

Oh, you are devious. hahah. For those curious, the prize was this: The first person to reach the 20lb goal receives a dollar for every pound NOT lost by the other competitors. I could stand to make about $100 by telling people I've completed the challenge, but money isn't worth the grief! My success is for me, not for…

Hahah, wow! First of all, thank you guys for all of the encouragement and support! I knew there was a reason I joined this site... this just made me feel 100% better about things. Smart group of people we've got here. =) So yes, I think the right thing to do would be to keep it to myself unless I'm asked, but let them know…

These are incredibly inspiring photos! Well done, you look awesome. They're doubly inspiring because I'm currently sitting at 179, which is only a pound less than your "before" photos... so it's awesome to see what a transformation another 25lbs will possibly do! Thanks for posting!

My NSV: I actually asked a girl on my baseball team (she had a bum knee) if she wanted me to run for her. =)

Haha, that is awesome... I love her! Thanks, quite the compliment. =)

Aaabsolutely. hahah. Probably a few, I'm terrible. Have you ever had a relationship with someone you weren't supposed to? (Teacher, boss, etc?)

I confess that I feel like my standards are too high. All the time. Especially when it comes to boyfriends.

...that I could get away with eating carrots out of my grandpa's garden by simply replacing the tops in the ground. And I did... for a short while.

Oh my. Someone said Kelly Osbourne (pre-weight loss) once. Ouch. My bff's boyfriend says Britney Spears... which isn't so bad. I don't see it, but I'll take it!

I'm not from the UK at all, but figured I'd say hello! Welcome! =)

My goal is 140lb as well!~

Wow, that is awesome! And thank you for the welcome... glad to see you are achieving your goals. =)

This is great to hear. I have a portrait of Edward Scissorhands / Johnny Depp, but tried to keep as much detail out of it as possible in case of something like this. Perhaps getting more detail will be a Goal. =) Thanks!

I'm currently at 189 myself, and I must say: You look AMAZING. Certainly carrying it better than I am! Congratulations with your hard work, it's definitely paying off! =)

Seriously awesome and inspiring! I had to look at the before/after photos a couple times. =) How did you find your tattoos after the weight loss? I have two half-sleeves on my upper arms, and I'm curious as to how they're going to fare!