starting again....

[lbrowne]

I started two years ago at 180, had a great time working my way down to a fit 143 during 2004, and slipped back to a flabby 155-160 this past spring (the most recent photo). While moving around the swimsuit top rode up so I went ahead and took the honest photo of it. The inches speak louder than pounds.



I'm now about 147-150. I'll post a new photo soon and keep this updated.

On the bright side, I'm 30 pounds lighter than two years ago, I know what works and what I need to do, and I know where to come to get support in doing this! Taking photos has always been one of my mantras for getting started or back on track, but I've been ignoring the fact that the photos need to be POSTED somewhere that will be seen. Not necessarily by everyone, but at least by yourself.

~ Linda

[Elsie150]

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Linda...you will be back at goal in no time. You already know how to do it and now you know that this has to be a WOE for life. Your pictures truly are inspiring...can't wait to see the updated ones!! YOU CAN DO IT!

[lbrowne]

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Thanks, Elsie!

I've always known it needs to be a WOL, and I really do prefer it. Decades of ingrained lifestyle habits aren't overcome overnight.

Not the way I'd prefer to do it, but whatever gets me there. I keep learning (and re-learning? ) what I need to make the good changes permanant. One thing I need to do to keep me in check are the progress photos.

~ Linda

[Sarah1341]

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You are doing great! Thanks for sharing your photos.

[cleochatra]

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Linda, you are so pretty! You'll definitely be back at goal in no time! I love seeing your pictures! You will do it!

[syrnett]

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proud of you posting the pics linda! i have full confidence in you getting back to where you want to be.

-Erik

[lbrowne]

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I HATED posting these photos. Thank you for posting yours, Erik. I needed this!

On the bright side, I just took a new photo. A bad hair cut, but lookie here.......... I have been making progress this summer! I don't know why it's such a surprise to me, but it really is.



I'm doing better than I thought. There's still a lot of tummy bulge, but the fat is obviously shrinking off again. That really is the same top! Now to really get serious about this again.

~ Linda

[mcotton]

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Welcome back! Thank you for sharing your photos. You will reach your goal in no time. You already have the tools to accomplish this. We are all here for you.

Michele

[2big4mysize]

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hi Linda, great job relosing those pounds the change in the last pic is very appearent. it takes a lot of courage to admit to ourselves we are not the Atkins losers we once were and need to not know it will work again but take the steps to start making it work again.

Happy low carbing.

[Lisa M]

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(((Linda)))

You have done a fabulous job keeping steady for the past 2 years! Thank you for sharing your pictures. Don't forget, you've been through a lot with illness' and keeping busy with the business...so don't beat yourself up! Hang in there!

[Brook]

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((((((Linda)))))))

You've been through the wringer and to have only regained what you did is a success in and of itself in my opinion! You've already made a ton of progress! Just look at those pictures!!!

You know I'm right there with ya, girl! We can do this and we'll do it together

HUGS!
~Brook

[loser4life]

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WTG! congrats on getting back on track! your progress is amazing and you can do this!!!! You are at the right place~

[Brook]

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ohhhhh Linnnnnnda......I'm pmmmmmming youuuuuuu!

(Could you *hear* me singing to you?! heh heh heh )

[lbrowne]

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Thanks for all the support!!

Funny how I need to "learn" how to be thin while I slide so easily into the fat role (which includes lack of sleep, not taking time for me, not caring enough about myself, etc.). I'm seriously working on that.

<groan!> ohhhhh Brooooook. Got another lyric to replace that one?

~ Linda

[Brook]

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You can sing it anyway you want...so long as you don't CLUCK it! Gahhhhhh!


Broooooooooooooooooook Brook Brook Brook Brook Brook Brooooooooooooooooooooooook

LOL

(((Linda)))

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