I needed to remind myself how far I have come....

Before and after!!!!

I figured today would be a good day to post some before and after pics.  When ever I am feeling frustrated with my weight loss I like to have a new picture taken of me and compare it to an old picture.  It's good to remind your self how far you have come....Jules it would be a good idea for you since you are frustrated with your slow down.  Why don't we all post our before and after pics.  If you're like me when you look in the mirror you don't always see your progress.  The best way to see my progress is to compare pictures.  I see the photos and I can see that my hard work has paid off. 

My stats-
Before surgery 354 lbs  BMI 54  size 30
After 204 lbs   BMI 31  size 14  lost 61 inches (which is more than 5 feet) 

I might have to exercise 9+ hours a week but it's soooo worth it.  Not only do I look better but more importantly I feel better physically and mentally. 

Before picture...look at me I barely fit in the booth.  My boobs are spilling out onto the table.  I hated having my picture takien but tried to act like I didn't mind. 






After... me looking all patriotic in my cute Hello Kitty t-shirt. 

You look wonderful!  I am so proud of you! 
Debbie

 Crystal,

You have done a FABULOUS job!  Congratulations!  Even if you do not loose another pound you are a success!  By the way, I love that t shirt.  Too bad it is not in my size.  

How do you load pics into the message?

I just copy and paste them into the message

II'm in the pink.....not the Nun.  This was in Rome.  Weight 278, size 22 pants, 2xl shirts.  No idea what the BMI was since I didn't want to know!

May 2008




Sept 2010 Chloe and me!

A big thumbs up to you.  You're lookin great!!!

Thanks! It is hard sometimes to believe we are where we are. You look truly amazing. Love the Hello Kitty t-shirt. You look fab. I have to admit, the kind comments by people certainly help me, but of course, as we become and stay more "normal" looking, the comments slow down...that's just natural.
I met a woman in our local grocery yesterday, and I hadn't seen her, I'm sure since I started losing. After we talked, she said, hey, you look great! So that adds some nice affirmation. Today, when I was with friends I meet with every month or so, I had on capris and a tee shirt. When I got up to leave, one said, you just keep losing and the other said, you look so good...well, I haven't really lost much more, but am maintaining,...so again,the encouragement certainly helps.

Have a super 4th

georgie