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    My sister and I used to look alike. We are only 21 months apart in age, and both have nearly identical features. But outweighing her by 160 lb's, clearly identified us! I still outweigh her by 55lb's. But I have been mistaken for her 4 times in the last week!!! :yikes
    I can't tell you how overwhelmed this has made me. I'm an emotional wreck!! (in a good way)

    I had a successful housecleaning business, before I gained all the weight.
    When I reached somewhere around 300 lb's, I could no longer do the job. It was just too, physically, demanding. That was over 2 years ago. For about the last 10 days I have been helping my Sister clean. It was truly wonderful to be able to keep up with her. I was so energized!! She even noticed that I wasn't perspiring like I used to. And to top it all off? One of her client's asked which one was the youngest!! He couldn't get over how much we look alike!!

    At my Grandson's school last Monday, an old friend of my Sister's came up and started talking to me. They used to work together. I had to TELL her that I wasn't who she thought I was...lol FUN FUN!!

    My Aunt had a 70th Birthday party and my cousin did a double take before he realized it was me, and not my Sister...

    Last week an old flame saw me in the grocery store. He didn't approach me to say hello because...drum roll please... He thought it was my Sister!!!

    Folks, I can only say this, Atkin's works!! It has given my life back to me...
    I'm 'ME' again. I still have 55 lb's to goal, but I'm SO ON MY WAY!!!!

    If you have any doubts, just give yourself 2 weeks!! I promise if you do Atkins', by the book, you will succeed!!

    Hugs, Tammy
    F/47 / 5' 2.5" Start date 02/09/04
    HW312/SW275/CW192/GW150


    "Man who removes a mountain, begins by carrying away small stones"

  • #2
    Reading your story is such an inspiration, Tammy! I love it! ...or am I speaking with your sister right now?

    *hip bump*
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    • #3
      thats too cool!~
      RE Start Date feb 28,2005: 310/167/???
      http://w5.photobucket.com/widgets/dy...164/fr1endly2/

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      • #4
        How awesome Tammy! How's your sister dealing with this? Is she totally excited for you? I am! You GO woman!

        Kathy


        SW 277 left photo 203 right photo F

        1st new goal, back to the right photo weight
        next goal 170
        “Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.”—LOUISA MAY ALCOTT

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        • #5
          Tammy,

          That is so awesome. Whenever I am talking to people about this plan, and am near a computer I come to the board and show pictures. Yours are one of the first ones I bring up. The smile on your face says it all. It has been such a pleasure watching you change over the last year.

          Good for you!
          Jim


          Yes I'm eating a smore in the picture, how do you think I got so fat?
          M/41/6'2"
          Original Start 348 6/14/04 Low 275.2 9/13/2005
          Restart 338.0 2/5/10 ---Current 325.0 2/22/10---Goal 210(195?)

          February miles run - 20
          "It's very hard in the beginning to understand that the whole idea is not to beat the other runners. Eventually you learn that the competition is against the little voice inside you that wants you to quit" - George Sheehan

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Katlam
            How awesome Tammy! How's your sister dealing with this? Is she totally excited for you? I am! You GO woman!

            Kathy
            Thanks everyone!! Yes, Kat...she's so happy. She says she feels like she 'Got' her Sister back. We haven't spent much time together in an active way, for so long. We really enjoyed each other's company....

            It was funny. She got hungry and said "I need energy" So she stopped at the little market and got a pack of those soft batch cookies, the kind with 4 cookies in it. I got pepperoni and cheese sticks, and a water!! She said "Is that going to be enough? Don't you need something to give you quick energy?" I only smiled and said, "This will do great"!!

            I'm so excited about this WOE!!!! I have to admit it was getting tiresome watching everyone dive into cheeseburgers on a bun and big piles of potato salad. But my resolve to stay strong has returned!!! YAY......
            Now just get through that Onederland door.....

            Hugs,Tammy
            F/47 / 5' 2.5" Start date 02/09/04
            HW312/SW275/CW192/GW150


            "Man who removes a mountain, begins by carrying away small stones"

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            • #7
              Originally posted by jroche5998
              Tammy,

              That is so awesome. Whenever I am talking to people about this plan, and am near a computer I come to the board and show pictures. Yours are one of the first ones I bring up. The smile on your face says it all. It has been such a pleasure watching you change over the last year.

              Good for you!
              You just made my day Jim...
              :hug :hug :hug :hug :hug :hug :hug :hug :hug :hug :hug

              I'm so happy to know that I could actually inspire someone... Thank you so much!!
              Hey...you look fantastic!!! I love, love, love the new pic!!!

              Hugs,Tammy
              F/47 / 5' 2.5" Start date 02/09/04
              HW312/SW275/CW192/GW150


              "Man who removes a mountain, begins by carrying away small stones"

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              • #8
                Congrats :hug

                On a side note, I could NEVER be mistaken for MY sister LOL:

                Nikki 25 Female

                5'11" 295/279/175
                Re-Start: Jan 29, 2007
                mini goal~ 250 :icon_danc

                :dancing1 March Milage Challenge~ 0/55 miles

                Hopelessly addicted to World of Warcraft :laughing-

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                • #9
                  Tammy, so happy for you!!! I don't have a sister, but everyone always told me I look like my brother...don't know quite how to take that. lol.
                  ~Marion INDUCTION restart January 10, 2010

                  34, F, PCOS

                  SW 440/CW 438/ GW 175





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                  • #10
                    woo hoo for you. The ex boyfriend was great. Glad she is haoppy for you and not upset.

                    Happy low carbing.
                    by the book atkinseer

                    started 6/1/02 at 313
                    goalie 5/04 at 167 with under 15% body fat ADBB Presidents exercise Challenge


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                    • #11
                      This is completely motivating. Thank you so much for sharing. Congrats :hug
                      Re-Start: 8/29/2005

                      Re-Start Weight: 335

                      Re-Start Size: 28

                      1st Goal: 292

                      2nd Goal: 275

                      3rd Goal: 189 or Size 18 (whichever comes first)

                      Weight as of 9/12/2005: ???


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                      • #12
                        How exciting
                        you must be so proud of yourself cuz i know we all are proud of you
                        ORIGINALLY STARTED:
                        9/1/04
                        AT 272 AND BY 7/1/05 WAS AT
                        181

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                        • #13
                          Tammy.....I am so happy for you! How exciting to be mistaken for your sister! Wait until you get smaller than her and then she will be wanting to look like HER sister! LOL Congratulations on your continued success.

                          Cathy



                          female/ Age 60/5'3" Start Date: 1/12/04
                          SW283/CW194/GW150/ 89 pounds and 75-1/2 inches gone/ 44 pounds to goal!

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                          • #14
                            Thats wonderful Tammy..... :hug :icondance

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                            • #15
                              Tammy, you are just so beautiful and I'm so happy and encouraged by your success. Is your sister getting jealous?! LOL

                              Dawn



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