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66lbs gone but I'm off track...getting back on (pics)
So last night I caught myself complaining to my boyfriend that I felt as though I still looked the same as I did at 275lbs. {in the pic} (Now I will admit, I do have on control top pantyhose and I do have on a tummy control garter to hold up my stockings -- plus as a photographer you learn angles that flatter you lol no…
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From last summer to today (what a difference w/ pics)
This time last summer I was unhappy, unhealthy and completely miserable. I didn't love or respect myself or my decisions and I didn't really care if I lived. It took some a major wake up call for the real me to wake up and take action. Very few people know this but I'm going to put it out there because you never know who…
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71lbs see ya!!! (pics)
The picture to the left was taken in 2012 showing me just below my highest weight of 273, I wish I had a picture showing my heaviest. The picture to the right is today at 202. Picture on the left April 2013 - right - April 10th 2014 I have about 25lbs left to meet my goal of 175lbs. I'm super excited and I know had I not…
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My Motivation-[pictures]
Sometimes motivation is hard to come by. Some days you wake up, look at yourself in the mirror and wonder if it's worth it. I'm here to tell you that if you are exercising, and eating healthier then YES IT IS WORTH IT! I keep telling my friends that if you are going to start this journey you need to have a before picture…
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Motivation Monday - with photos
Motivational Monday - It's been a long 125 days but my results are what keeps me going daily. Some people look to others for motivation, I would love to be that motivation for others. However, I've discovered that if I can't be my own motivation then no one else will be able to provide that motivation for me. I'm not sure…
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42lbs gone - Half way there!!! (pic)
"Never give up - you will get there but it will take blood, sweat, tears and time!" So I'm at my half way point in my weight loss journey. Let me just begin with - sorry about the flash! It's been trying, exhausting, exciting and rewarding thus far. I'm so excited to be where I am but I'm not planning on being here for…
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Progress!! (with pics)
I just wanted to take a minute to share with you guys how I've changed over the past 105 days. The very first picture may actually be older than 2010 but it was around my heaviest - i kinda miss the blonde hair lol - oh well, i cannot stress enough about progress photos - I mean that's a huge difference - I feel like I…
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Motivation Monday - with photos
Since it's motivation Monday I just thought I'd take a minute to share with you guys how I've changed over the past 105 days. (emotionally and physically) The very first picture may actually be older than 2010 but it was around my heaviest - i kinda miss the blonde hair lol - oh well, i cannot stress enough about progress…
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No more excuses! Who's with me - w/ pics!
So about 28 days ago I shared with you my progress from 260-237 (the first 3 photos) Imagine my surprise when I did my measurements this morning and they were drastically lower than 28 days ago! In the past 28 days I've lost and additional 5" off my waist, 7 inches off my thighs, and 2 inches off my arms & calves (btw my…
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How do I stay motivated??
I have been on this loose 20lbs gain 15lbs seesaw for over a year now. For those of you who have been logging daily, changed your eating habits, started exercising, etc. What are some things that you have done that help you stay motivated daily?? Do you put post its on the mirror? Do you have workout buddies? I need some…
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Progress!!
So I met my June goal of losing 10lbs! So I decided to take a photo to see how far I've came. I was amazed at the difference. I started on here June 5th at 245 but my heaviest I was 260. I couldnt have done any of this without MFP and the amazing support from my friends on here! I've cut out sodas 99.9% and have been…
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Before & during - w/ photos
I saw this photo the other day it says "if you're tired of starting over, stop giving up". This really spoke to me because I started my weight loss journey the beginning of 2012. It seemed like ever time a circumstance arrived (i.e. injury, loss of job etc) I would throw the towel in and just eat what I wanted and drink…