I don't want to post this, but I feel I must... it ain't pretty.

[ceemarie]

Re: I don't want to post this, but I feel I must... it ain't pretty.

I ran across an old photo of me several pounds ago and it was a very motivating factor to stay on track with my Atkins way of eating. One day at a time, one pound at a time - you can do it!!!

[lisau39]

Re: I don't want to post this, but I feel I must... it ain't pretty.

OMG! You look great! Your girls are beautiful!

I'm so ashamed when I have to pull out my license, I was 50 lbs heavier! Everyone looks at it, looks at me, looks back @ license. At the same time it's motivational to me to not ever look like that again.

Keep up the great work!

(((lisa)))

[Sarina D]

Re: I don't want to post this, but I feel I must... it ain't pretty.

Look at you Papa, you're doing great!!!!

You're daughters are absolutely precious, I can certainly see they're the apple of your eye!!!!

Thank you for sharing your updated picture as well as you're lovely daughters.

Sarina
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Heaviest weight last year- 400 lbs. (2007)
April 1, 2008 - 387 lbs. (This is when I initially started to lose weight…but was not on Atkins at this point)
Atkins start weight – 347 lbs. (July 19, 2008 – began Atkins)
1st major goal met -----100 lbs. lost as of Oct 2, 2008 - Hit 300 lbs. on this day – From April 1-08 when I initially begin to lose weight.
2nd major goal met - 151 lbs. lost as of Jan 13, 2009 - Hit 249 lbs. on this day.
Current weight – 228 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

[iamran]

Re: I don't want to post this, but I feel I must... it ain't pretty.

Your girls are so cute! I think they have your eyes and nose! I can see that they would be a really big motivator for you. Hope that you are doing well and keep on keeping on!

[Papa Deuce]

Re: I don't want to post this, but I feel I must... it ain't pretty.

Look at you Papa, you're doing great!!!!

You're daughters are absolutely precious, I can certainly see they're the apple of your eye!!!!

Thank you for sharing your updated picture as well as you're lovely daughters.

Sarina
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Heaviest weight last year- 400 lbs. (2007)
April 1, 2008 - 387 lbs. (This is when I initially started to lose weight…but was not on Atkins at this point)
Atkins start weight – 347 lbs. (July 19, 2008 – began Atkins)
1st major goal met -----100 lbs. lost as of Oct 2, 2008 - Hit 300 lbs. on this day – From April 1-08 when I initially begin to lose weight.
2nd major goal met - 151 lbs. lost as of Jan 13, 2009 - Hit 249 lbs. on this day.
Current weight – 228 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

They are everything to me.... well, them and my wife...

[imagood1]

Re: I don't want to post this, but I feel I must... it ain't pretty.

seeing your daughters - one on each shoulder is just so precious it brought tears to my eyes. You are so lucky and I'm so proud of you for taking your health into your hands for these 2 beauties. Keep up the great work and give your girls a for me!

Carole

[Koober101]

Re: I don't want to post this, but I feel I must... it ain't pretty.

I think you did good posting the photos, were all in the same boat.
I can not remember the last time I went swimming without a shirt.
We know how you feel.

Now use it for inspiration, and imagine how you see yourself at your
goal weight.... and think of the pride and joy when you post that one !

Keep it up !

[Cyndimac_7]

Re: I don't want to post this, but I feel I must... it ain't pretty.

I'm very proud of you! Yes, we all on this board have the same problem so you are not alone by any means...can't wait to follow your progress as I've just started.

[iwannabeme]

Re: I don't want to post this, but I feel I must... it ain't pretty.

I registered JUST to wish you luck. I was browsing around...looking for ideas and saw your posting. You CAN do this...and you WILL. Be Healthy and Take it One Day At A Time. I'll keep checking back fo updates on you!

[Papa Deuce]

Re: I don't want to post this, but I feel I must... it ain't pretty.

I registered JUST to wish you luck. I was browsing around...looking for ideas and saw your posting. You CAN do this...and you WILL. Be Healthy and Take it One Day At A Time. I'll keep checking back fo updates on you!

Thank you SO MUCH. I'll try not to let anybody down.... I stepped on the scale today and was 294.... so I'm now down 21 pounds... 14 more pounds to lose before my next photo... hopefully they will come off faster now as I am exercising a lot more.