Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!

[Sarina D]

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Hi everyone,

I have spoken with a few members on this board that have encouraged me to post my before and during pics. I have decided to do so this evening. I am far from being at my goal but I continue to work hard at it. If these can help anyone, I am happy to share them....even though my stomach feels like it's in a million knots with the thought of posting them.

I pretty much avoided cameras as much as I could so I don't have a full length (that I can find at the moment) of when I was 400 lbs (actually I was 403 lbs. but I rounded it off to 400 lbs. when I first started the board and Atkins on July 19-08 .

As of today, I am 13 lbs lighter from the most recent picture that was taken of me on Jan 18-09....as of today I am 234 lbs. I didn't have a new picture taken but instead will post a new one when I am 200 or in "Onederland"...which I can not wait for!!!

At 403 lbs.



At 320 lbs. Aug 19-08





At 283 lbs. Oct 30-08



At 272 lbs. Nov 16-08



At 247 lbs. Jan 18-09



At 247 lbs. Jan 18-09 (2nd picture taken from same day as above)




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The first picture I posted is when I was at 403 lbs, the 2nd picture was when I was 320 lbs (Aug 19-2008 ) the 3rd pic is when I was 283 lbs (Oct 30-2008 ) the 4th was when I was at 272 lbs (Nov 16-2008 ) the 5th and 6 th picture was when I was at 247 lbs (Jan 18-09).

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 – 234 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

[rweeks]

Re: Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!

THe pictures aren't showing, but impressive nevertheless!

[Sarina D]

Re: Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!

Hi Rob,

I'm having difficulties down loading them from Photo Bucket to the board here...I'm not sure which link I'm suppose to choose...Direct Link, HTML...etc.

Just working on trying to figure that out right now.

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 – 234 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

[Sarina D]

Re: Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!

Ohhh, I think I figured it out but I have to reduce my images more before I can continue.

Sarina

[scaleskl]

Re: Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!

Congratulations!! Can't wait to see the pics!

[Sunny_0ne]

Re: Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!

I'm really looking forward to seeing them, too!

[Sarina D]

Re: Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!

Oh good grief, I didn't size them small enough...oh well....I can tell you after fighting for the last 2 hours trying to figure out how to post them I could sure due with rum and coke right about now LOL!!!!! (No, those of you who know me well enough know I wouldn't stray) SOOOOO, I'll continue to behave and just opt to work out and tip my water bottle.

Sorry for them being so large....I sized them to medium. I'll change them in a few days when I have more patience and time!!!

Cheers!
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 – 234 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

[liv]

Re: Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!

The pics are looking good. And you are looking good. What great progress.

[eclectikat]

Re: Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!

FAntastic ... you are a beautiful woman.. I can't wait to see you along your journey... you are AN INSPIRATION!!!
thanks so much for posting your pics. Really the before during and after pics of others are soooooo important to everyone here on this board. Thanks for having the courage to post... and you have no need for your stomach to be in knots...

thanks

Kathy

[Sarina D]

Re: Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!

Thank you Liv & Kathy, I appreciate your support and encouragement very much...you're too kind

I just can't believe I posted them so large....arggggggg How embarassing!!!

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 – 234 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

[Debie]

Re: Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!

WOW....seriously WOW! I figured your before and during were going to be jaw dropping and they were

You look really great.,..keep up the great work girl!

[Buddrfly]

Re: Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!

Fantastic job losing! Congrats all around

[shannon07016]

Re: Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!

You look absolutely gorgeous! What a transformation. I mean, WOW. You go girl! Congratulations!

[Sarina D]

Re: Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!

Thank you Debie, Buddrfly & Shannon, you're all too kind!!!

It's been quite a journey and it's not over yet. I have no idea where I will end up (goal wise) but at the most, I have 84 lbs. left to reach 150 lb goal...and at the very least about 64 lbs. to get to 170 lb goal. I'm going to try to get to 150 lbs....we'll see where my body goes and what weight it prefers.

This last leg of my journey I have to admit is a bit of a nail biter to me....I hope it goes well (I'm going to give it my all) and I hope I don't end up with a lot of loose skin to deal with...so far it's been better then I thought.

Thank you all again, I can't tell you how much I appreciate your encouragement.

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 – 234 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

[Einy]

Re: Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!

Hey Sarina, this is a great acheivement. CONGRATULATIONS.. really amazing success so far.. Keep it up..