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    So here I go, being all brave and showing all my journey... I so appreciate everyone else who has documented and shared their journey this way and I figure it is my turn. I realize these are not before and afters... but I am feeling good about my progress and hope to show all those lurking around and those needing a kick in the pants... that this WORKS!!
    I have been obese my entire life. NOT ANYMORE.... I turned a corner in life and I have done that because of the sucess stories that inspired me to do so...
    The reasons I know it works... I FEEL BETTER.
    I think I look better, I can move easier, I can breath easier, I can sing again, My skin is getting better,
    AND MOST IMPORTANTLY I AM GETTING SMALLER.
    Starting at 299 means I have a long journey ahead but I am good with the slow and steady PERMANANT weightloss as opposed to fast and suddent temporary weightloss. I HOPE YOU ARE TOO!!
    Sorry the photos are so big and that you can see all my imperfections... YUCK... but I am what I am... IT is what it is!
    THANKS!

    This is the earliest picture of me... Feb 2006

    This one is in May 2006 Likely at my biggest 299lb I think.

    This one is July 2007

    This one is Christmas 2007 where my face was the biggest ever.

    This one I had already started exersizing but was just before I began Atkins March 29 2008 I think I was at 289lbs here.

    These are two of me at the beach on April 17 2008, I feel fantastic, I can feel some changes but can't see them yet.


    I realized I had no body shot and obviously the way I took the pic I am not at all comfortable taking this pic... but it had to be done...

    I am feeling good in this next shot... loving that I am beginning to see subtle differences.

    One month later and I have probably reached 35lbs down at this point. I have not kept really good track... but something like that...

    I took this last night after a 10km hike and came home thinking I could have done the loop again. I am down now 46lbs in total.

    I wish I could do a side by side pic to show the two in the dress so you all can let me know if you see a difference. this will have to do.
    First one May 2 2008... the dress was so tight I could hardly sit down in it.

    This one July 10 2008, it is still a bit tight in the bust but I can't keep the straps up and its loose everywhere else.
    Last edited by eclectikat; July 10, 2008, 10:42 AM. Reason: first time uploading pics.... havn't got it straight yet... think I have it now.
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    Wishing you much Peace Love and Joy
    SW: 299lbs/ CW: 235lbs/ GW: 160
    The bird a nest,
    the spider a web,
    man~ friendship.
    William Blake.




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    so my photos are up... BE KIND... of course everyone here is always kind
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    Wishing you much Peace Love and Joy
    SW: 299lbs/ CW: 235lbs/ GW: 160
    The bird a nest,
    the spider a web,
    man~ friendship.
    William Blake.



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    • #3
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      Awesome progress Kathy !
      Start Date: 3/11/2010
      Start Pants Size: 14 Height: 5' 2"
      Start Weight: 220 lbs

      Mini Goal-1: 200lbs
      <-- Met
      Mini Goal-2: 190lbs <-- Met
      Mini Goal-3: 180lbs <-- Met
      Mini Goal-4: 170lbs <-- Met
      Ultimate Goal: 160lbs <-- Met

      Current Weight: 220 lbs
      Current Pants Size: 14

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      • #4
        Re: Eclectikat's Journey thus far

        awesome progress..thank you for sharing these! your face is much thinner and your skin is looking better too!
        Annie
        F/27















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        • #5
          Re: Eclectikat's Journey thus far

          Hi eclectikat, thanks for your pics. To me, you have gone from cute to beautiful. Can see a big differnce in the dress too. Congrats on your success!






          Atkins since 3/1/2008
          M/52/5'10"
          310/241/175 lbs.

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          • #6
            Re: Eclectikat's Journey thus far

            Great job! You're doing really well. I agree... you're beautiful. Keep up the good work!
            Before and after:






            PLEDGING FLIGHTS
            Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

            Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
            F/56yrs/5'.4"
            SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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            • #7
              Re: Eclectikat's Journey thus far

              Wow. I'm so glad you gathered the courage to do that. I almost got a tear in my eye in the last photo of your face when I saw your cheekbones. I know how you feel.

              Fantastic job!
              F ~ 5' 5"
              262/262/135
              Restart 1/1/10
              2 week Induction



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              • #8
                Re: Eclectikat's Journey thus far

                thanx kat for sharing - i was hovering at 297-299 myself - denying the fact that i was that high... then one day i stepped on the evil scale and it said 300.0 was like a slap in the face.. that was 4 weeks and 10 lbs ago and i can never go back... keep up the good work, and thank you for being an inspiration to us newbies !



                Sugarsack
                F / 44 5'8"
                Portland, Oregon
                Started June 15, 2008
                300/275/175

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                • #9
                  Re: Eclectikat's Journey thus far

                  Hi Kathy,
                  First and foremost, you're a beautiful gal. If it's one thing about Atkins is that it certainly enhances your beauty. I love how your comlection is glowing. Also, you are melting all over. It really is exciting isn't it. I'm really proud of you. Keep up the fantastic work you're doing for yourself. You are getting healthy, healthy, healthy. The weightloss is just one of the benifits of Atkins.
                  Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I look forward to seeing your progress along the way.
                  Sincerely, Sherri
                  MOTHEREARTH AKA SHERRI "HOW THE WORLD TURNS AS I SEE IT"
                  HT: 5'10.5-Highest weight-374 lbs.
                  Began ATKINS 07-07-04 @ 334 lbs.
                  Maintaned 101 lb. Weightloss
                  New goals-New start 03-21-10 @ 273
                  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~inches lost~~~~
                  1st mini-goal: 260
                  2nd mini-goal:249
                  2nd mini-goal:239
                  3rd mini-goal:229
                  GOAL :225




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                  • #10
                    Re: Eclectikat's Journey thus far

                    OMGosh, you are doing a fantastic job...Congrats on the weight loss ...You truly are looking amazing..What a huge difference!!
                    Keep on track and watch the rest just melt away!!
                    I am so proud of you!!
                    T~




                    RESTART JULY 16TH, 2009

                    GOALS~
                    1st goal- 220
                    2nd goal-210
                    3rd goal=wonderland
                    4th goal-190
                    BIG GOAL - 180

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                    • #11
                      Re: Eclectikat's Journey thus far

                      OMG!!!
                      What a change, keep up the GREAT WORK! I can definately see a big difference! I hereby spirinkle you with my special "DIET DUST" to aid you in a speedy loss, heres to wishing you all the BEST!!!
                      Love, Light and Blessings




                      SueSue1212:)
                      :dancing1

                      Sept. 26th, 2008
                      298 lbs.
                      :)68 lbs. Down:)
                      118 lbs. left to go!
                      Mini Goals
                      X-Mas Day - 280 lbs.
                      August 17th, 2009 - 180 lbs.
                      Anything after that - Just a Blessing!!!

                      H:366/C:302/G:180lbs.
                      **I work from home learn more**
                      ASK ME HOW!!!

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                      • #12
                        Re: Eclectikat's Journey thus far

                        Great changes, Kathy! You look like a different person. Look at how the shape of your face is showing through... great jawline, cheekbones... beautiful!

                        Keep up the great work -- best of luck!
                        F/37/5'7" ~ Started: 8/1/06.
                        Links: My Journal~ On "loose" skin

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                        • #13
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                          Very Inspiring !! Thank you so much for sharing !!
                          Sabrina
                          31 f /5'6

                          Started Atkins 12/27/09 : 290 lbs.
                          290/274/190

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                          • #14
                            Re: Eclectikat's Journey thus far

                            Wow look at you! The difference in your face is amazing. Congrats and keep up the good work!
                            Vanessa
                            28 F, 5'7"
                            Start Date:
                            5-19-08
                            SW:159/CW:153.4/GW:130
                            Body Fat - 30.1%/Goal - 18%
                            Inches lost: 23.25
                            C25K - W2D2
                            bicycle crunches: 200/2000
                            squats: 40/500


                            My Journal



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                            • #15
                              Re: Eclectikat's Journey thus far

                              Kathy,
                              Your pictures are so telling of an emotional story. You can literally see the happiness in your eyes in your recent pictures. And you are glowing. Beautiful! Keep up the excellent work, what a difference thus far.
                              ~~ Jane ~~
                              Female
                              Height: 5,1"
                              Start Date: June 18, 2008
                              SW: 163.5
                              CW: 137

                              GW: 120
                              (or whatever feels right)



                              Mini-Goal #1: 149 ( met 07/16/08 )
                              Mini-Goal #2: 139
                              Mini-Goal #3: 129
                              Mini-Goal #4: 124





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