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    I started on 6/1/05 and today is 7 months.

    I find myself these days just bursting into tears with any small reminder of how horrible and sick I felt last year at this time.

    I used to see people on TV with those hoverounds and I knew I was destined for one. Actually, I was a little jealous. I could barely breathe or walk. I could hardly naviagte through the snow. I had horrendous bronchitis. I was in a horrendous amount of pain.

    I used to leave my door unlocked at night, so people could find my body easier if I died in the night.

    A year later, even with a setback of a knee injury, and a long long road ahead, I can see a future of being a productive, happy, healthy active woman again with a sparkle and a zest for life. I went back to exercising 2 weeks ago and my knee is much much better. I am meeting with a trainer Saturday morning.


    There is no pizza in the world that tastes as good as this feels.

    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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    It does feel bad sometimes to look back, but then we realize how far we've come and it's a great feeling! You are doing so great. Keep it up!

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      Re: 80 lbs in 7 months

      That's awesome!

      Are you taking any suppliments to help with the knee like glucosamine ?
      My ADBB Journal here.

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        Re: 80 lbs in 7 months

        I have been told that since I have almost no cartilage that glucosamine won't work. I see an orthopedic guy every couple of months. Sooner or later I need knee replacement
        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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        • #5
          Re: 80 lbs in 7 months

          Woo hoo for you Sharron. Your post made me tear up. I'm so happy for you.

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            If we aren't supposed to eat animals, why are they made of meat?

            LOL,very true
            hey i like Josh too,love his voice:,u are really lucky to meet him.where did u meet him Btw?


            26/f//5 2` Hw136 /GW110/CW??
            Give More Expect Less


            change can come in either of two important ways:start behaving positively or stop behaving negatively.
            Dr Phil

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              Re: 80 lbs in 7 months

              I'm so happy for you. keep shrinking!
              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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              • #8
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                Originally posted by sadie@136
                LOL,very true
                hey i like Josh too,love his voice:,u are really lucky to meet him.where did u meet him Btw?
                The local community theatre that I work with most of the time does an annual benefit in a downtown Cleveland theatre complex that is all linked together. If you are performing in one of the theatre, you have access to all 4 of them, dressing rooms, backstage, etc.

                I had been a huge Josh fan and was so idsappointed that I couldn't go to his first local concert, but our show was done well before his was, so I went backstage and listed to about 6 songs and then when I was over I walked right into a reception he was having like I belonged there.

                He was really nice and soooo accomodating. He is truly truly a sweet dorky hunk!

                I am a huge fan, but getting smaller ! LOL!
                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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                  Re: 80 lbs in 7 months

                  Originally posted by LOWCARBINCLEVELANDOH
                  The local community theatre that I work with most of the time does an annual benefit in a downtown Cleveland theatre complex that is all linked together. If you are performing in one of the theatre, you have access to all 4 of them, dressing rooms, backstage, etc.

                  I had been a huge Josh fan and was so idsappointed that I couldn't go to his first local concert, but our show was done well before his was, so I went backstage and listed to about 6 songs and then when I was over I walked right into a reception he was having like I belonged there.

                  He was really nice and soooo accomodating. He is truly truly a sweet dorky hunk!

                  I am a huge fan, but getting smaller ! LOL!
                  wow u go girl
                  are u a performer or work backstage?
                  u are lucky one!!!


                  26/f//5 2` Hw136 /GW110/CW??
                  Give More Expect Less


                  change can come in either of two important ways:start behaving positively or stop behaving negatively.
                  Dr Phil

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                    Re: 80 lbs in 7 months

                    I have been doing musicals since 1991.
                    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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                      Re: 80 lbs in 7 months

                      Sharron, it's posts like yours that make us realize that the support we offer each other, here, is so valuable. I'm sure that the support of the other members of the board have helped you reach the point where you are, and it's certainly stories like yours that are wonderful inspiration to the other members.

                      I'm so happy for you. Bless you, dear lady!
                      -Chris



                      Male, 58 5'4"
                      First time around: 218/147/135 -- 71 pounds lost
                      This time around: 193.5/184.5/135 -- 9 pounds lost

                      Down 33.5 pounds from highest weight

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                        Re: 80 lbs in 7 months

                        Hey girlie!

                        Your post touched my heart...

                        Just know that life will get even better the further you go with this WOE. A whole new world is waiting for you! This could be one of your best years yet!!

                        From one of your low-carb buddies,
                        ~Kat I'm cheering for YOU!
                        ~Kat
                        F, 45, 5'7"



                        A year from now you'll wish you had started today

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                          Re: 80 lbs in 7 months

                          Way to go girl. You keep it up. You are one of the inspirations on this board.

                          TJ
                          TJ female
                          just taking it as it comes right now.
                          215/198/110
                          re-start date 4-23-07
                          measure every Sunday night, weigh every Monday.

                          Here's hoping I start liking Mondays

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                            Re: 80 lbs in 7 months

                            Wow...thanks everybody!!

                            You have all helped me a great deal. I wil have a really bad morning and feel all aggravated and I get here and just feel this big AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!
                            HERE ARE MY PEOPLE!!!

                            It makes me feel so good and re-energizeed that not only am I finding help & support, but giving it. I really wishi I could spend more time here.

                            I am going into a week where I have to re-visit performing scenes from a Musical I did last spring ("Sweet Charity") with my old 80 additional lb. body. I am sure I will feel alot of emotions about that.
                            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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                              Re: 80 lbs in 7 months

                              Sharon- you are such an inspiration to us all. It just goes to show how this woe changes more than just our weights- it changes our lives.
                              Start weight 265+ 9/1/05
                              Current wt. 196 2/25/06
                              Met goal:Onderland by Valentines! (197)
                              30th birthday goal March 7th 2006: 189








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