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

[Sarina D]

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

Sarina,


I am so amazed at what you have accomplished, it really gives a newbie like me hope that it can be done

I have battled with my weight for at least 20 years and now it's time to change.
I started on Thursday so this is day 4....and a loooong way to go!

Thank you so much for your honesty and openness, you are the best!!...and very well done!


Cheers for now,
Stuart

WOW, thanks so much Stuart...you're so sweet!

Absolutely you can do this and achieve the weight loss that you desire.....do everything you're suppose to do and you will for sure feel and see the results....this is the most amazing way of eating and the results speak for themselves!

I too have battled weight for 20 plus years....I am grateful that things clicked in my life over a year and a bit ago that lead me to this way of eating....I would NEVER go back to my old ways.

You're at a very exciting time in your life Stuart, I welcome you to this board and I'm looking forward to getting to know you and hearing back from you regarding how things are progressing for you.

Keep in touch!

Sarina
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Heaviest weight - 403 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.
3rd major goal met - Wed, May 13-09 - Reached losing 200 lbs. in just over a year and a couple of months.
4th major goal met – Reached “Onederland” June 6-09 – 198 lbs.
5th major goal met - My 1 yr. Atkins anniversary - Weighing 184 lbs. this day
Current weight – 169 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

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

My Journal -
My journey through peaks and valleys

[goin2befit]

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

Don't you just love your HANDS!!!! I mean they are so long, delicate, and just so feminine!!!!

[sham]

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

Wow Sarina double congrats your at 170!
Im stuck you've passed me all the exercise is paying off but hey Im so happy for you.

[goin2befit]

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

Gosh Sarina~ You are so beautiful and always have been! I'm so proud of you!

[good4life42]

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

Cheers to you sarina d! You are an inspiration to us all who are still facing our weight loss demonsYour pictures are just incredible and the difference is like night and day between when you started your journey and now. You look so very much younger than your age-I can only hope to look that good when I hit my 40s!! It is because of you that many of us are fighting the good fight and pushing forward to reach our goals and on behalf of so many I say thank you for your continued inspiration.

[lady_buttmunch]

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

Hi Sarina... you look amazing. I am just so amazed on how the pounds shed off so quickly. Wow. You look like a completely different woman and beautiful at that. You are such an inspiration. Congratulations on your success. You must be having the time of your life. COngrats.

[Gnimpish]

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

Sarina,


I am so amazed at what you have accomplished, it really gives a newbie like me hope that it can be done

I have battled with my weight for at least 20 years and now it's time to change.
I started on Thursday so this is day 4....and a loooong way to go!

Thank you so much for your honesty and openness, you are the best!!...and very well done!


Cheers for now,
Stuart

[Sarina D]

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

Hi Erin,
Thank you so much for all your words of encouragement. You are so sweet to answer my post so quickly.
I am going to my dr. check up tomorrow so wish me well I haven't been since I started the diet so I hope my blood pressure is down I have ckd it here at home and it is down so hopefully it will be at the office.
thanks again you are so sweet

All the best to you Sylvia with your doctor's appointment tomorrow (I have one too in the morning before I head to work).

Let us know how it goes.

Sarina
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Heaviest weight - 403 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.
3rd major goal met - Wed, May 13-09 - Reached losing 200 lbs. in just over a year and a couple of months.
4th major goal met – Reached “Onederland” June 6-09 – 198 lbs.
5th major goal met - My 1 yr. Atkins anniversary - Weighing 184 lbs. this day
Current weight – 170 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

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

My Journal -
My journey through peaks and valleys

[sylvia2009]

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

Hi Erin,
Thank you so much for all your words of encouragement. You are so sweet to answer my post so quickly.
I am going to my dr. check up tomorrow so wish me well I haven't been since I started the diet so I hope my blood pressure is down I have ckd it here at home and it is down so hopefully it will be at the office.
thanks again you are so sweet

[Sarina D]

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

You truley are an inspiration to me, and probably to many many other people, i just wanted to say thank you =) I showed my mom your before and after pics and she was just wow'd and amazed!!! you really are an amazing girl!! You're new pics are gorgeous by the way!!

Rayley

Hi Rayley!!!!!!!!

Is it EVER great to hear from you!! Did you receive the message I left for you on your thread??? Just get a load out of you girl!!!! WOW, you are doing FABULOUS!!!! I am soooo very proud of you! I was excited to see how you've been doing and to learn that you're sticking with things and making them work...well done! I told you it would work!!!!! Just a little patience and a whole lot of determination....and just look at all that you have accomplished!

Thank you for your compliments (and your mom's), support and encouragement....your message means a great deal to me.

The scales FINALLY moved again and this morning I woke up to weighing in at 170 lbs....phewwwww, I have had to scratch a claw to get to this 170lb mark! But hey, that's what it's alllllll about! Not giving up and keeping on doing what we need to do.

Thank you again Rayley for popping in and taking the time out of your day to leave such a wonderful message that continues to give me hope and encouragement....I value it greatly!

Keep in touch ok? I haven't heard from you for a while and was concerned....I was THRILLED to see you post on your picture thread...I was relieved to see you still around.

Hugs,
Sarina
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Heaviest weight - 403 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.
3rd major goal met - Wed, May 13-09 - Reached losing 200 lbs. in just over a year and a couple of months.
4th major goal met – Reached “Onederland” June 6-09 – 198 lbs.
5th major goal met - My 1 yr. Atkins anniversary - Weighing 184 lbs. this day
Current weight – 170 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

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

My Journal -
My journey through peaks and valleys

[Sarina D]

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

From someone who has still a lot of weight to lose....looking at your honest and raw pictures is wow....such an amazing insiration... the warmth of the people on this board means everything...I need it everyday...thank you!

Well thank you d33na for your compliments, you're most kind

I know what you mean about this board, it is truly an amazing place. I was NEVER EVER EVER a board person...until I came here! This is the only board I belong to and frequent daily.....MANY times a day LOL!!!!! It has such an amazing group of people who are kind, supportive, encouraging, informative, PATIENT and can tell you like it is when need be...and when they do tell you like it is, you know they're not simply flexing the muscles and taking a swipe out of you because they can....nope, it's nothing like that. The people on this board take the time to correct others through care and concern and that is quite something. This board is what I consider to be a valuable tool in my weight loss tool belt and I treasure it.

I'm so happy you popped in to say hello d33na, it's really good to be able to talk with you. You hang in there and keep doing everything you're suppose to in your journey to peace and great health....you will for sure get there....I promise you that. If I've been able to accomplish what I have with numerous food allergies (a very restricted choice of foods) as well as severe asthma (exercise induced asthma as well) and a back injury from the past that I live with day to day......ANYONE can do this if they make it part of their life and LIVE it. I don't generally bring up my limitations but I can say they are MANY....but I've worked with what I could eating this way and making it my life and I've made it successful for me.....you can continue to do the same....you're getting closer each and everyday d33na with every decision you make......well done, I am proud of you!

Thank you for stopping by to say hello and taking the share your support and encouragement with me....it is something that is very special and means a lot to me.

Keep in touch and keep up with the great job you're doing!

Sarina
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Heaviest weight - 403 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.
3rd major goal met - Wed, May 13-09 - Reached losing 200 lbs. in just over a year and a couple of months.
4th major goal met – Reached “Onederland” June 6-09 – 198 lbs.
5th major goal met - My 1 yr. Atkins anniversary - Weighing 184 lbs. this day
Current weight – 170 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

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

My Journal -
My journey through peaks and valleys

[Sarina D]

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

Your bone structure is amazing. You are one beautiful lady however that is due to the love and kindness which shines out of your eyes. Your determination and dedication to becoming healthy is something you should be proud of. You will live longer and your heart wil love you.

Cookie, it's so great to hear from you. Thanks so much for popping in and taking the time to leave me such a lovely message with all that is going on in your life right now.....I can't tell you how special that is to me.

You hang in there my dear friend, I'm side by side with you all the way as are so many others on this board that have been touched by your never ending support and encouragement.

Hugs and love,
Sarina
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Heaviest weight - 403 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.
3rd major goal met - Wed, May 13-09 - Reached losing 200 lbs. in just over a year and a couple of months.
4th major goal met – Reached “Onederland” June 6-09 – 198 lbs.
5th major goal met - My 1 yr. Atkins anniversary - Weighing 184 lbs. this day
Current weight – 170 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

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

My Journal -
My journey through peaks and valleys

[Rayley]

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

You truley are an inspiration to me, and probably to many many other people, i just wanted to say thank you =) I showed my mom your before and after pics and she was just wow'd and amazed!!! you really are an amazing girl!! You're new pics are gorgeous by the way!!

Rayley

[d33na]

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

From someone who has still a lot of weight to lose....looking at your honest and raw pictures is wow....such an amazing insiration... the warmth of the people on this board means everything...I need it everyday...thank you!

[cookiecate]

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

Your bone structure is amazing. You are one beautiful lady however that is due to the love and kindness which shines out of your eyes. Your determination and dedication to becoming healthy is something you should be proud of. You will live longer and your heart wil love you.