46 pounds and 10 dress sizes

[quotidianlight]

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Thank you everyone for you kind words!

holy smokes woman...you look GREAT. what an example of how doing this right does you right. i am SO proud of you. you must feel like a bazillion bucks!

I feel so much better but it is odd. I still see myself as big. I buy clothes too big all the time that I have to return and I don't think I will fully enjoy the losses for some time. People really underestimate the effect of losing a large amount of weight. Weight protects from a lot of emotions and serves as a social excuse. As the weight fell off I lost those excuses to hide behind. So making friends, dating, doing my hair and makeup, feeling good about myself, and dealing with my sexuality are all becoming a part of the weight loss process. Without addressing those things the weight will come back so even once I hit goal the process really has only started.

That's it......work it GIRLFTRIEND!! YOWZA!
QUO, you look amazing! You are a perfect example of working the plan and not giving up no matter what. You are a shining star and a true reflection of ultimate health.
Proud of you friend!
So awesome!
Love ya, Sherri.
P.S. Do you feel different now when you're out taking your motorcycle out for a spin? How's it feel?

(((hugs))) It's funny you mention that. The bike rides completely different. I have to counter steer harder but maintain traction in turns with bald tires much easier Honestly, my form is crap because I still can't feel my body in space and time, so I'm going to take a motorcycle course in spring.

u look great what size where you to begin wth and what size now if you dont mine .. you look amazing

The last clothes I bought were 14's but I think I started closer to a large 16. They were all stretched out and tight but I was too embarrassed to buy new clothes when a pair of size 16 jeans were too tight. When I bought new suits for work my Calvin Klein's were a 4's and my Anne Klein suit was a 6. I am a 29 in designer jeans but my waist is too small for them so I have no idea what size I will end up as my thighs just started shrinking. Thank you for the wonderful compliment. I am glad I took pictures because I only really see it in pictures and then I think, "Is that really me?" BTW: exercise is not negotiable, the last time I weighed this much I was a 10 and even with the changes in sizes over the years I ended up several sizes smaller due to exercise for any given weight.

Quo!!!!!
Look at you that is so amazing. I am so proud of you. What a great inspiration your are. I sometimes peak in on your blog to read about your running. It sure is looking good.
Great wisdom you are dispensing there too. I think when it comes to weightloss, unlike running, slow and stead wins the race.

You would be surprised. Slow and steady works for running too I'm still posting my running videos on YouTube and Runcast.tv but I'm trying to refocus my blog on low carb and the emotional changes that happen when you lose weight. We'll see though since running has literally taken over my life

[Sarina D]

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You look amazing!!!! What a tremendous accomplishment, you really should be very proud of yourself! Thank you for posting your pics and sharing your success with all of us, you are truly an inspiration...absolutely beautiful!

I know what you mean about still seeing yourself as larger....I go through the same thing daily....it's a real odd thing to try to describe....sorry you're going through it too...however, it's nice to meet someone who know's what it's like to experience that!

Thanks again for sharing...what a great inspiration!

Sarina
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Heaviest weight last year- 400 (2007)
Atkins start weight – 347 (July 19, 2008 )
(100 lbs. lost as of Oct 2, 2008 - Hit 300 lbs. on this day )
Current weight – 267
Goal weight - 150 – 160

[Desihue]

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hay Quot!
I was wondering how you were doing and looky what you done brought to this thread!
I am soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
oooooooooooooo happy for your weight loss success.
Your pics are awesome abd you look wonderful.

[Fayeza]

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What an amazing transformation.. You look AMAZING! you are an inspiration.. You really made me more determined to lose the flab.
Thank you .

[quotidianlight]

Re: 46 pounds and 10 dress sizes

I know what you mean about still seeing yourself as larger....I go through the same thing daily....it's a real odd thing to try to describe....sorry you're going through it too...however, it's nice to meet someone who know's what it's like to experience that!

Thanks again for sharing...what a great inspiration!

Sarina
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Heaviest weight last year- 400 (2007)
Atkins start weight – 347 (July 19, 2008 )
(100 lbs. lost as of Oct 2, 2008 - Hit 300 lbs. on this day )
Current weight – 267
Goal weight - 150 – 160

Thank you for your kind words. It is really amazing how the mind really messes with you the closer you get to goal. I am working hard to fight it and can see how the emotional stuff can lead to gaining the weight back. My knew focus is on running and healing not so much dieting. As I become more comfortable with my "new" self I know the weight will start dropping faster but I have to stay cognizant of it. It is a daily struggle to learn and adapt but I am so thankful that I am aware and not living mindlessly. I wish more people would talk about that part of the weight loss puzzle.

hay Quot!
I was wondering how you were doing and looky what you done brought to this thread!
I am soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
oooooooooooooo happy for your weight loss success.
Your pics are awesome abd you look wonderful.

You know that you were my inspiration! I looked at your pictures and you story and saw myself and my family and it gave me courage and strength. Thank you for that.

What an amazing transformation.. You look AMAZING! you are an inspiration.. You really made me more determined to lose the flab.
Thank you .

You can and will do it. Once that unsaid something clicks the process of staying with the WOE becomes the easy part. The times I felt weak or didn't want to run or felt like I just couldn't do it... those were the times this board became my biggest strength.

[mamat]

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You are inspirational.........many mahalos..for the directness And your pics are awesome - true transformation!! You are beautiful!!!

[sham]

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Absalutely fantastic thats all im going to say!

[NETTY12]

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Wow you are skinny!! Congrats! Great job and results

[rachmiller27]

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you look AMAZING! I want to be little like that=)

[cafe_et_creme]

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You are looking good! what a change 46 pounds make, the results are amazing. Thanks for sharing x

[funky-guitar-babe-9]

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Wow, you look amazing, what a transformation! Congratulations!
I'm also doing the C25K, on Day 2 of Week 3 now and it's definitely doing the trick!