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  • melody2008
    ADBB Amateur
    • Feb 24, 2008
    • 1

    #1

    BEFORE photos

    Hey all,

    I am new to this and just started atkins. I am posting "before" photos. But I think I am going to do it with a twist. I'd like to get feedback on how much I look like I weigh instead of posting my 'before' weight.

    So here they are .. I'm 5'6" what do you think my starting weight (current weight) is? Any feedback would be helpful.





    Last edited by sallyseachange; February 27, 2008, 12:25 AM.
  • IrishSarahHB
    ADBB Adventurer
    • Apr 05, 2006
    • 391

    #2
    Re: BEFORE photos

    I dont know .. but ou dont look overweight to me ...
    26 / F / 5'3 - start 9/9/09
    210 -
    195 -
    180 -
    165 -
    150 -



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    • Georgiana
      Moderator
      • Jan 26, 2008
      • 12782

      #3
      Re: BEFORE photos

      Since I'm 5'8" and my body is very similar to yours, I would "bet" for 150 +/- 7 lbs.
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      -- Theodore Roosevelt

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      • tmn
        ADBB Admiral
        • Mar 21, 2007
        • 2323

        #4
        Re: BEFORE photos

        I'd say between 140 and 150. You don't need to lose weight per se, you just want to tone up with more muscle. You look HEALTHY!
        ~ Terry ~
        Eat to Live, Not Live to Eat
        ~ Carpe Diem! ~

        Getting ready to restart

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        • Griever8787
          ADBB Amateur
          • Feb 25, 2008
          • 15

          #5
          Re: BEFORE photos

          hot, but u dont look overweight

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          • jimmie 48
            MODERATOR
            • Jul 14, 2004
            • 36081

            #6
            Re: BEFORE photos

            i'm not into the guessing game. weight does not tell the whole story.
            Last edited by jimmie 48; February 27, 2008, 09:26 AM.
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            • sallyseachange

              Moderator Emeritus
              • Jan 15, 2005
              • 12313

              #7
              Re: BEFORE photos

              I agree... you don't look overweight.

              Can you resize your pics by any chance? Big pics make us dance around to read the posts! Tks.
              Before and after:






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              • chunk!
                ADBB Admirer
                • Nov 28, 2007
                • 55

                #8
                Re: BEFORE photos

                190 pounds
                22/f/5'10"

                CW 160.0 [23.0] 12.29.2008
                GW 150.0 [21.5]
                GW 145.0 [20.8]
                GW 140.0 [20.1]
                GW 136.0 [19.5]

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                • canIdoIT
                  ADBB Amateur
                  • Feb 11, 2008
                  • 39

                  #9
                  Re: BEFORE photos

                  um. i don't think you need to lose weight. You have pudge- which prolly makes you think you need to shed pounds, my opinion is that you just need to exercise- hit the weights. You need to tone.. not loose poundage. You'll just be a smaller version of you.. you'll still have pudge unless you use weights

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                  • BeanPole
                    ADBB Adventurer
                    • Aug 10, 2007
                    • 270

                    #10
                    Re: BEFORE photos

                    I agree with CanIDoIt about the weights! Toning up makes a huge difference. I can't really say anything about your weight because everyone says that I don't need to lose anymore weight. I'm just not happy where I am and think that I could stand to lose a few more. You look like you're fine at your current weight. I'm sure I do too, but I still see the fat girl when I look in the mirror. I do have some pudge of my own and I've really been working on the toning part. I'm not where I want to be yet, but I have really seen some exciting changes in my body in the last ten weeks. My 'problem' areas are slowly disappearing! Give the weights/exercise a try for six weeks and I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
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                    • Desihue
                      ADBB Admiral
                      • Feb 12, 2008
                      • 2253

                      #11
                      Re: BEFORE photos

                      You and I are the same height, I'm thinking you're maybe 140 pounds?? I agree, I don’t really think you should lose too much more weight. Maybe 5-8 more and then tone up really good. You look great now!


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                      • purplecat
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                        • Sep 20, 2007
                        • 2105

                        #12
                        Re: BEFORE photos

                        I'm guessing 165-170.


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                        240/184/160

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                        Goal 2: 210 12-09-07
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                        • misplaced southerner
                          ADBB Admiral
                          • Feb 18, 2007
                          • 4241

                          #13
                          Re: BEFORE photos

                          sorry...but this question is too much like "do these pants make my butt look big" for me to answer!

                          i think you look fine. how do YOU feel? that is the most important question.





                          started atkins 2/18/07
                          5'7"........193/150/150

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                          • Mothercooter
                            ADBB Advocate
                            • Jan 10, 2005
                            • 759

                            #14
                            Re: BEFORE photos

                            edit, double post
                            Mindy
                            started 9/1/06 sw-240 weight was 194 at + preg. test. Restart after pregnancy 2/1/08

                            SW: 240
                            CW: 174
                            GW: 140
                            minigoal 1: Quit shopping in plus sizes MET
                            minigoal 2: 199 ONEderland MET
                            minigoal 3: 170 Where I last felt good

                            start pant size - 24
                            Current size - 12



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                            • Mothercooter
                              ADBB Advocate
                              • Jan 10, 2005
                              • 759

                              #15
                              Re: BEFORE photos

                              Originally posted by misplaced southerner
                              sorry...but this question is too much like "do these pants make my butt look big" for me to answer!

                              i think you look fine. how do YOU feel? that is the most important question.
                              haha, glad someone said what I was thinking.

                              The way it was posted just reminded me too much of a couple of friends I have that constantly need to be told how thin they are, prett etc. When i wanna smack them, i remind myself they are just insecure and need the praise.
                              Sorry, off on a rant, not saying thats wht this posters intentions were. been waiting for her to come back but this was the only post shes made.
                              Mindy
                              started 9/1/06 sw-240 weight was 194 at + preg. test. Restart after pregnancy 2/1/08

                              SW: 240
                              CW: 174
                              GW: 140
                              minigoal 1: Quit shopping in plus sizes MET
                              minigoal 2: 199 ONEderland MET
                              minigoal 3: 170 Where I last felt good

                              start pant size - 24
                              Current size - 12



                              Mini goal ticker:


                              Long term goal for life ticker:



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