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  • SpookCity_USA
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    • Nov 05, 2005
    • 76

    #1

    Before & Afters.

    I never thought I'd be one to post an "After" photo.

    Well, it's been quite a struggle, but I've finally gotten to where I dreamed of being for so long, and even beyond that.
    I never thought I could end up being 120 lbs. I wished to be 145 lbs for years, but thanks to the Atkins Diet I exceeded that and changed my overall look on life. I also made some lifestyle changes during the weightloss process, as you may be able to tell.

    These first photos of me I weighed 185 lbs. My highest weight ever was 195.
    I was so miserable. I went through a deep depression, developed an eating disorder and even had horrible anxiety attacks. I just hated myself more than you can imagine.


    Last summer: 185-190ish.



    Today: 120 lbs, Maintained for over a month now.

    I still don't think that I look like I weigh 120, though, and that upsets me, but I know that I should just be proud of what I've done so far.

    I may now up the exercise and continue setting mini goals, just for fun and something new. Maybe I'll actually be able to wear a two piece bathing suit this summer, for the first time in my life.
    Rebecca, Female.
    Hightest Weight: 195
    Goal Weight: 120 and Maintaining.
    Current Weight: 118! & Maintained.
    NEW: 115.
    Newer: Weight is slowly creeping up!
    Restarting Induction. 5-18-06.
  • slimndown
    ADBB Admiral
    • Oct 10, 2005
    • 1182

    #2
    Re: Before & Afters.

    You look good! How tall are you?
    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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    • BabyDreamer
      ADBB Admiral
      • Oct 18, 2005
      • 1238

      #3
      Re: Before & Afters.

      Spook,

      WOW! You are sooooo skinny. I hope you don't plan on losing any more weight cause you are thin girl. Way to go!

      Deb
      Originally posted by SpookCity_USA
      I never thought I'd be one to post an "After" photo.

      Well, it's been quite a struggle, but I've finally gotten to where I dreamed of being for so long, and even beyond that.
      I never thought I could end up being 120 lbs. I wished to be 145 lbs for years, but thanks to the Atkins Diet I exceeded that and changed my overall look on life. I also made some lifestyle changes during the weightloss process, as you may be able to tell.

      These first photos of me I weighed 185 lbs. My highest weight ever was 195.
      I was so miserable. I went through a deep depression, developed an eating disorder and even had horrible anxiety attacks. I just hated myself more than you can imagine.


      Last summer: 185-190ish.



      Today: 120 lbs, Maintained for over a month now.

      I still don't think that I look like I weigh 120, though, and that upsets me, but I know that I should just be proud of what I've done so far.

      I may now up the exercise and continue setting mini goals, just for fun and something new. Maybe I'll actually be able to wear a two piece bathing suit this summer, for the first time in my life.
      Deb
      HW311/CW284/BGW199/Ultimate Goal 165
      Mini-goal: Lose 1 "Buster" (270)--

      Started Over on 10/16/2006


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      • Miss Phode
        ADBB Admiral
        • Jul 29, 2004
        • 6265

        #4
        Re: Before & Afters.

        Way to go. You look great!

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        • NoMorePumpkin
          • Jun 28, 2005
          • 571

          #5
          Re: Before & Afters.

          AWESOME!! You look great!!

          Congratulations on your success!! Keep up the great work and WORK those mini-goals to maintain your prize.

          Hugs.
          Punkin-kid
          ANA Start: June 10, 2005
          HW 303/SW 297.5/CW 259+8 (as of 11-26-06)/175
          37 years old, 5'3", female

          Starting over: October 14, 2006 --- Fell again on Nov 2nd...
          Initial start: June 2005
          Most weight lost: 62.5 lbs by February 2006
          Found the slippery slope: March/April 2006
          Completely fell off wagon: August 2006



          ...it's NEVER too late to live happily ever after...or start again

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          • SpookCity_USA
            ADBB Admirer
            • Nov 05, 2005
            • 76

            #6
            Re: Before & Afters.

            Originally posted by slimndown
            You look good! How tall are you?
            Aw, thanks! I'm about 5'6ish.
            Rebecca, Female.
            Hightest Weight: 195
            Goal Weight: 120 and Maintaining.
            Current Weight: 118! & Maintained.
            NEW: 115.
            Newer: Weight is slowly creeping up!
            Restarting Induction. 5-18-06.

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            • SpookCity_USA
              ADBB Admirer
              • Nov 05, 2005
              • 76

              #7
              Re: Before & Afters.

              Originally posted by BabyDreamer
              Spook,

              WOW! You are sooooo skinny. I hope you don't plan on losing any more weight cause you are thin girl. Way to go!

              Deb
              Aww, thank you so much.
              Rebecca, Female.
              Hightest Weight: 195
              Goal Weight: 120 and Maintaining.
              Current Weight: 118! & Maintained.
              NEW: 115.
              Newer: Weight is slowly creeping up!
              Restarting Induction. 5-18-06.

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              • slimndown
                ADBB Admiral
                • Oct 10, 2005
                • 1182

                #8
                Re: Before & Afters.

                Thanks! We are almost the same height and you are at my goal weight, so I'm kind of scoping out how things may look when I get there. I'm wondering how long you did each phase of Atkins? Did you do induction the whole time? How much did you/do you exercise? BTW, you do NOT look like you have an ounce of fat on you but not too skinny either - you look healthy and slender. I went from being a chunky teen to a skinny adult, got married and blew up like a baloon. I remember how hard it was to adjust to being skinny those few years that I was - now I can't fit where I used to. If you don't mind me asking, what size do you wear now?
                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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                • SpookCity_USA
                  ADBB Admirer
                  • Nov 05, 2005
                  • 76

                  #9
                  Re: Before & Afters.

                  Originally posted by slimndown
                  Thanks! We are almost the same height and you are at my goal weight, so I'm kind of scoping out how things may look when I get there. I'm wondering how long you did each phase of Atkins? Did you do induction the whole time? How much did you/do you exercise? BTW, you do NOT look like you have an ounce of fat on you but not too skinny either - you look healthy and slender. I went from being a chunky teen to a skinny adult, got married and blew up like a baloon. I remember how hard it was to adjust to being skinny those few years that I was - now I can't fit where I used to. If you don't mind me asking, what size do you wear now?
                  I mostly stuck with induction. I found that to be the easiest for me. I know my body and I know the certain foods that can cause cravings. I try to avoid them, although I could probably be eating more of a variety now. I like what I eat now, in fact, I love it. I can't see myself ever eating pizza, cake, cookies, or anything that I use to enjoy, ever again.

                  I walk as much as I can. I started out walking an hour a day and doing a Fat-Burning Pilates tape every other night. I still do both of those. The pilates tape I have has been amazing. Walking is always great. I try to mix a few minute intervuels of running in, now though.

                  I use to wear a size 15 in pants, XXL or XL in tops. Now I wear a 5 in pants and a medium to small in shirts. It really depends on the store, though.

                  Thanks for the compliments and good luck with everything! If I can do it, anyone can.
                  Rebecca, Female.
                  Hightest Weight: 195
                  Goal Weight: 120 and Maintaining.
                  Current Weight: 118! & Maintained.
                  NEW: 115.
                  Newer: Weight is slowly creeping up!
                  Restarting Induction. 5-18-06.

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                  • rybread
                    ADBB Advocate
                    • May 18, 2005
                    • 784

                    #10
                    Re: Before & Afters.

                    You look utterly fantastic! Congratulations - your hard work definitely paid off!
                    Current: 194.5 / 179.5 / 145
                    Current Start Date: September 24, 2009

                    Previous: 185 / 136 / 130
                    Previous Start Date: May 9, 2005

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                    • Momtofour
                      ADBB Admiral
                      • May 03, 2005
                      • 1446

                      #11
                      Re: Before & Afters.

                      You look amazing! I can't even imagine being 120.
                      Michele SW250/CW 226/GW150 F, 38, 5'6"

                      I was down to 175 in 2007 and I will get back there again!

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                      • Pau
                        ADBB Advocate
                        • Feb 03, 2005
                        • 716

                        #12
                        Re: Before & Afters.

                        You´re SKINNY! I think you look just perfect! Keep like that!
                        I´m my best friend and my worst enemy.

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                        • cleochatra
                          ADBB Admiral
                          • Nov 16, 2004
                          • 8801

                          #13
                          Re: Before & Afters.

                          You look great! Way to go! I'd stay where you are. If you are wanting to tone, tone. That'll give you muscle definition and make you thinner, but not less healthy.
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                          • HeathrowinjectionVictim
                            ADBB Amateur
                            • Oct 30, 2005
                            • 23

                            #14
                            Re: Before & Afters.

                            Wow you are my new hero!!!

                            How long did it take? when did u start induction and have u been cheat free the whole time?
                            PHASE: Extended INDUCTION
                            START DATE: 24/10/05
                            WEIGHT: SW: 155/CW: 143 /GW115
                            HEIGHT: 5'4









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                            • SpookCity_USA
                              ADBB Admirer
                              • Nov 05, 2005
                              • 76

                              #15
                              Re: Before & Afters.

                              Originally posted by HeathrowinjectionVictim
                              Wow you are my new hero!!!

                              How long did it take? when did u start induction and have u been cheat free the whole time?
                              THANKS EVERYONE!
                              It took me about 4-5 months, but there were earlier times where I'd lose about 20 lbs & then give up and gain it all back before then. So overall it probably took about a year. When I told myself, "Never give up," after a cheat one day, that's what kept me on track and got me here. I've been cheat free for 4 months now.
                              Rebecca, Female.
                              Hightest Weight: 195
                              Goal Weight: 120 and Maintaining.
                              Current Weight: 118! & Maintained.
                              NEW: 115.
                              Newer: Weight is slowly creeping up!
                              Restarting Induction. 5-18-06.

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