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    Well... the first thing I noticed yesterday. My friends wanted to go out so I decided I would wear the outfit I wore for New Year's eve. The pants were horribly snug new years eve... I had to even get a tummy tucker to fit into them b/c they didn't have my size in those pants. I go to put on the pants (size 22) and they were lose as all get out!

    Then today I decided I would try on a pair of my old size 20 jeans. Just to see if I could actually button them with out laying on the bed and nearly killing myself. Well they slipped up and... BUTTONED! They are still a bit snug... but I actually buttoned them standing up!

    To put the icing on the cake my one friend that I haven't seen in nearly a month I noticed kept staring at my face... So naturally I thought something was on it... so I took out my mirror. She started laughing and said (now keep in mind I've always had chubby cheeks and very small eyesas well as a double chin) "Your eyes look so big and your face looks so thin! You almost look like a completely different person!"

    My other half noticed too... I saw him probably a few days ago and he says to me "Wow, You fit into my arms so much easier now" then decided to pick me up... (he could do it before... but I guess he wanted to try again) then he starts swinging me around and goes "Your even more fun to pick up now! I can't wait until I can throw you over my shoulder and carry you around!" hehehe... I'm sooooooooo rambling on now... I need sleep... I'm deprived!

    Just had to share my hapiness with everyone!

    <3Stephie
    18/f/NJ
    5'8"
















    Starting Date: January 1, 2006
    sw: 309.5
    cw: 272
    gw: 160

    Starting Measurements:
    Chest: 51" /Now: 47"
    Waiste: 50"/Now: 48"
    Hips: 56"/Now: 51"
    Thighs: 31"/Now: 27"
    Upp. Arms: 18"/Now: 15"
    Total IN. Lost so far: 25"

    :drink I CAN DO IT!!! :icon_joy:







  • #2
    Re: Small victories.. give big hope!

    Wow...congratulations....It sounds like you have some real nice friends....Only real friends are truly happy for you...
    And a nice boyfriend?....to comment on your weightloss....I can't wait until that happens to me....like I can't wait to buy smalle pants!!!

    Sounds like you are doing really great!!!
    Original Start Date 02/20/04, Restart date 04/22/08
    f/27/5'7-ish
    Restart W:100/CW:100/GW:70-ish!
    Mini-goals: (each Mini-goal reached will pay for new shoes or clothes!)
    95
    90
    85
    80
    75




    May challenges:
    Abs: 100/1000
    Push ups 30/300

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    • #3
      Re: Small victories.. give big hope!

      Yaaaaaay!

      I'm smiling with you this morning! I'm so happy for you and the positive changes you're making in your life! I can't wait to see your after picture! I know it will be beautiful.
      No stats. Not weighing anymore ever. Will post "before and after" pictures when I want to. The end.

      Vigilance, not perfection.

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      • #4
        Re: Small victories.. give big hope!

        How wonderful!!!! Keep succeeding!!!
        27 F 5' 7"
        Before baby: HW:230/195 after 6 months on Atkins
        After baby and current restart: 210/207/120

        I'm too sexy.....for this bod; WAY too sexy for this bod

        Phase: Restarting a clean Induction as of 7/29/2007.

        Minigoals:
        To get thru my first week clean: (8/05/2007) Done! Yay! and 3lbs down :/ but at least it's a loss.
        To get thru my second week clean: (8/12/2007)
        199lbs:
        189lbs:
        179lbs:
        169lbs:
        159lbs:
        149lbs:
        139lbs:
        129lbs:
        Goal!:

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        • #5
          Re: Small victories.. give big hope!

          SOUNDS like this way of eating is really working well for you!
          SO nice when others notice and support you!

          KEEP up the great work

          lisa
          RE Start Date feb 28,2005: 310/167/???
          http://w5.photobucket.com/widgets/dy...164/fr1endly2/

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          • #6
            Re: Small victories.. give big hope!

            Congrats, those are no "Small" victories!! You are doing simply superb!

            I know what you mean about fitting into each other's arms easier now.. I love being able to give and be given "full" hugs!! if I ever start to gain weight again I just need to remind myself that full hugs are totally worth losing weight for!!
            F/29/5'2
            HW262/SW195/CW189/GW135
            Did Atkins back in 2005 and went from 262 to 182!
            Starting Nov 4th 2009 again at 195
            First mini-goal: 187 by thanksgiving
            Second mini-goal: 181 by Xmas trip to see in-laws in LA, size 14's!



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            • #7
              Re: Small victories.. give big hope!

              I can remember that scared sad angry girl who started a little while ago. I suspect she is gone.... along with all those pounds!!!!

              Congrats! WWWWWWWWWWooooo HOOOOOOOOOOOO!
              Sharron - Musical Theatre Geek! Female, age 49 -
              Second time arounder - started Atkins 2/2001 @440 lbs LOST 150 GAINED 110
              Restarted 6/1/05 for the FINAL TIME @ 431 lbs Lost 80 Atkins
              Came back 10/1 after losing 109 additional on Weight Watchers
              Weight on 9/30/07 239.8! Lowest EVER!
              If we aren't supposed to eat animals, why are they made of meat?

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              • #8
                Re: Small victories.. give big hope!

                Stephie, this is soooo cool!!! Congrats on all the wonderful comments that are coming your way--you certainly deserve them.





                JoAnne ~ female ~ 295/208/Size 14ish
                Restart 1/9/06: 245/235/to get rid of 235

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                • #9
                  Re: Small victories.. give big hope!

                  Thanks everyone! You guys made me smile so much more that my face is actually becoming rather sore! Hey that rhymed! hehehe.... I LOVE ! My one friend has a digital camera... either tonight or tomorrow night she said she would take more pics so I can show my ADBB Family!

                  THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR COMENTS! *Smiles*

                  <3Stephie
                  18/f/NJ
                  5'8"
















                  Starting Date: January 1, 2006
                  sw: 309.5
                  cw: 272
                  gw: 160

                  Starting Measurements:
                  Chest: 51" /Now: 47"
                  Waiste: 50"/Now: 48"
                  Hips: 56"/Now: 51"
                  Thighs: 31"/Now: 27"
                  Upp. Arms: 18"/Now: 15"
                  Total IN. Lost so far: 25"

                  :drink I CAN DO IT!!! :icon_joy:






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