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Wow, what a dramatic difference!!! You looked good when you were bigger too though, but man you look like a model now!!
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I lost 69.2lbs went from a tight 16 to a size 4!
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Carolina, that is amazing for you. Congratulations girl!
Um...Those are some high priced processed foods there. I have never seen a cheap tray of salad at Wal-Mart. Maybe your local store has better than mine.
Grats on the weight loss and the quitting smoking at the same time!
Beautiful job! I'm especially proud of you for stopping the smoking!
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Well, I am not sure what you call "very high price" I only buy Amys, and Kashi, and I only buy them at walmart and target. they have big, cheap, trays of salads- mine is not ready salads- mine is the greens- the have either orgainc greens, or Doles. Probably my store has better than yours... Or... I have looked for it specifically, as it is pretty much all I eat?
Congratulations on losing weight and quitting smoking! You can really tell the difference! Keep up the amazing work.
I can clearly see the difference, you look terrific. Congrats on a great job.Originally Posted by Carolina
Ok, I hope you don't mind the quality of the after picture - I just took it - it's on the timer so the quality is not good to begin with, and the clothes, well, just what I am wearing.... didn't feel like dressing up
Here we go:
Can you see the difference?
You look fantastic - well done. Mind you, your bubbly personality shows through on both sets of shots, fortunately you have not lost that!
Congrats.
Unfortunately, I think I have gained that much.
Unfortunately, I think I have gained that much.
Carolina, FABULOUS!
The best is that you did it right.
Great advice, and thanks for sharing.
The best is that you did it right.
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Thank you Lauren!!! And congrats to you too!Originally Posted by Feralvr
Congratulations Carolina!!! It is such a confidence booster when the weight starts coming off and then that just motivates a person to keep going. Three years ago I lost 30 pounds. Have been able to mostly keep it off except five pounds up and down. It always seems to be a battle and something I have to work at everyday. I still have another ten to go. I think the last ten pounds have been the hardest for me to get off. It is inspiring to hear of other's success stories. You must be SO proud of yourself. Good job
Thank youOriginally Posted by catbehaviors
Congratulations on losing weight and quitting smoking! You can really tell the difference! Keep up the amazing work.
Thanks!!
Thank you...Originally Posted by gemlady
Congrats.
Unfortunately, I think I have gained that much.
Thank you Laurie!!Originally Posted by LDG
Carolina, FABULOUS!
The best is that you did it right.Great advice, and thanks for sharing.
I just did the exercise of putting the before and afters side-by-side.... sorry to post it again.... but I wanted to see it that way myself.... I don't want to ever go back there again....
Now I can't wait to start going Zumba dancing and to Yoga.... I really want to firm up my body now.... Don't want to lose more weight than that, I don't think - now I think I want to firm. I can't imagine myself as a size 2 - I am almost 5'7", and have thick legs, which I like.... (wierd that they don't touch anymore LOL) I Like curves; Don't like the skin and bones look for me.
Check these side by side out:
Wow congratulations!!
A source of inspiration for many people. Thanks for giving me some motivation!!
A source of inspiration for many people. Thanks for giving me some motivation!!
Our Wal-Mart is kind of crappy with selection. The shelves are mostly half empty. I have never seen a tray of greens at my store. If so, I would have been all over it.
How did you quit smoking? I set a date and need some ideas of how to do it.
Congratulations!!! You look FAB!!!
Isn't it fun to put on stuff that's too big?! I've lost 35 pounds over the past year, through Weight Watchers (which was good for me, because I learned things about eating right that I can use for the rest of my life). My goal was 30, but 5 extra pounds came off to help me reach what I call my "natural weight". My running has gotten better, too!
You did such a wonderful thing, healthwise, and also quitting smoking!!! That's awesome and adds so many years to your life!
Isn't it fun to put on stuff that's too big?! I've lost 35 pounds over the past year, through Weight Watchers (which was good for me, because I learned things about eating right that I can use for the rest of my life). My goal was 30, but 5 extra pounds came off to help me reach what I call my "natural weight". My running has gotten better, too!
You did such a wonderful thing, healthwise, and also quitting smoking!!! That's awesome and adds so many years to your life!
Congratulations!!
Your story gives me hope, because about a month or so ago, I've started kind of what you described, just really paying attention to what I'm eating. I would like to lose 30 pounds, which I put on over the past few years (10 this summer, but i can at least blame that on prednisone, but i still want it gone!). I love to eat, so there's no way I'd be able to stick to some 'diet', so I've just been making a point to eat better. I'm vegetarian, and I LOVE veggies, so I'm buying more good stuff and buying less crap food. Sure, I love bad food too, but I really have made a point to eat less crap like chips or cheese. Unlike you, though, I do love to cook, so I have fun coming up with new recipes, and even taking recipes from a cookbook and adapting it to be healthier and tastier. But anyway, I'm taking it slowly, trying to reduce calories while not depriving myself, which I think is the way to do it. Make it routine.
Interesting about the flax meal- I've been using that since about June, mixing it in food, but I never thought to have it before I eat. I need the fiber and omega-3s for reasons other than weight loss, but I do know fiber is filling, so that's a great idea. Thanks!
Your story gives me hope, because about a month or so ago, I've started kind of what you described, just really paying attention to what I'm eating. I would like to lose 30 pounds, which I put on over the past few years (10 this summer, but i can at least blame that on prednisone, but i still want it gone!). I love to eat, so there's no way I'd be able to stick to some 'diet', so I've just been making a point to eat better. I'm vegetarian, and I LOVE veggies, so I'm buying more good stuff and buying less crap food. Sure, I love bad food too, but I really have made a point to eat less crap like chips or cheese. Unlike you, though, I do love to cook, so I have fun coming up with new recipes, and even taking recipes from a cookbook and adapting it to be healthier and tastier. But anyway, I'm taking it slowly, trying to reduce calories while not depriving myself, which I think is the way to do it. Make it routine.
Interesting about the flax meal- I've been using that since about June, mixing it in food, but I never thought to have it before I eat. I need the fiber and omega-3s for reasons other than weight loss, but I do know fiber is filling, so that's a great idea. Thanks!
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It is official!! I hit my goal today
I am not going to be trying to lose anymore; from now on, just on to maintaining and firming up. Already spoke to a girl who teaches Zumba, and starting Saturday, as my salary hits Friday. There is a studio she recommended right by my house. They also have Brasilian fitness and Brasilian Samba
Suuuuper excited!!!
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW BOD!
I just have one request......don't let it go to your head sexy mama!
I just have one request......don't let it go to your head sexy mama!
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Too late hahaOriginally Posted by cheylink
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW BOD!
I just have one request......don't let it go to your head sexy mama!
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I am soooo excited!!!
For those who never watched the infomercials (where have you been?
The reason why I am so excited is that I have been eating only frozen/processed food (even if organic, preservative free), and this will finally allow me to cook EASILY. It requires no defrosting - you can just toss the whole pieces of frozen meat in there, along with the raw vegetables, some seasoning, program the time, and your meal comes out ready, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside!!! YEAH - my kind of deal
It cooks on wire grid, so all the fat drips - making it a lot healthier too.... I think I am going to be able to not only eat healthier, tastier - have a lot more choices, but save all kinds of money too.
I also did some more shopping today... The drawback of losing sooooo much weight is that I have to re-do my wardrobe completely - I mean - completely. Today was "Bra-Day"
Thank GOD for Ross
This week I will have to buy some exercise pants as well, as mine don't fit anymore - even those are falling............... Losing weight should be cheap, if you think about it..... but man, it is quite expensive!
