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!!!

Hi Sarina...Just stopping back in to say hello. You are such a strong woman! I am hoping that this restart is the my last restart...this time, I am making it a lifestyle and not a diet! It will be, is, the Way I EAT!!! Not a diet! Thanks for once again being an inspiration!
Hugs,
Sonya~

SONYA!!!!

Is it EVER great to see and hear from you again!!! How are you?!??!?! I'm so glad to hear that you've jumped back on the wagon....GOOD FOR YOU !!!! I'm so proud of you, that's the way to do it girl...never ever ever ever give up no matter what!!!!!

Thank you so much for your kindness and encouraging words.

Pop by my journal and keep in touch or keep in touch here on this thread, I would like to know how things are going for you. Hang in there and we'll travel this road together side by side.

Welcome back!!!

Many hugs to you!
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 – 175.8 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

[cherribom1]

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

Sarina, You look amazing, like a totally different person, keep it up!!!! wow! Erica

[WWJD]

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

You carry your weight very very good!!!! You look awesome!!! And you're so very pretty. Keep up the fabulous work!!!!

[Alaskansonya]

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

Hi Sarina...Just stopping back in to say hello. You are such a strong woman! I am hoping that this restart is the my last restart...this time, I am making it a lifestyle and not a diet! It will be, is, the Way I EAT!!! Not a diet! Thanks for once again being an inspiration!
Hugs,
Sonya~

[Sarina D]

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

Sarina

Have you posted new pictures yet???

You are so beautiful! Congratulations on what you have accomplished!!!

Hugs!
Tracey

Thank you so much Tracey, you are my dear friend and very kind to me!!!!!!!

No I haven't posted anything new for a while. Once I'm BACK into the 160's I think I'll post some new pics at that point....hoping that will be very soon.

Many, many 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 – 179.2 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

[ThinSoon]

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

Sarina

Have you posted new pictures yet???

You are so beautiful! Congratulations on what you have accomplished!!!

Hugs!
Tracey

[Sarina D]

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

WOW!!! You can't begin to imagine how you are helping me re-start today!! And what fantastic progress you have made!! THANK YOU! THANK YOU ! THANK YOU!!!

That is awesome, I'm so thrilled that you are inspired to re-start....keep it up....I can tell you it works if you make it your lifestyle and always remember you're not alone in this...if you feel frustrated feel free to come here and talk it through instead of throwing in the towel or contact me directly and we'll work through things...I'm always just a post away

I'm so proud of you, well done! You can achieve this!!!!!

It's very good to meet you, please keep in touch.

All the very best to you!
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 – 182.0 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

[anniek]

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

WOW!!! You can't begin to imagine how you are helping me re-start today!! And what fantastic progress you have made!! THANK YOU! THANK YOU ! THANK YOU!!!

[Sarina D]

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

Oh my goodness.....I haven't stopped by my thread in a while....I'm so sorry for the tardy response.......THANK YOU ALL for your kindness and WONDERFUL comments of support and encouragement.....WOW!!!! You guys are amazing!

Be sure to ALWAYS keep in mind that ALL things are possible within our weight loss journey. When/if you feel discouraged (and many of us do from time to time....Including myself - more times then I would like to remember) keep going...don't ever, ever, ever give up....instead, reach out to your Atkins family here, talk about it, problem solve what is happening and NEVER give in and give up....we're worth more than that and we deserve great health and if we are patient and continue on through the tough times, we WILL achieve good health and weight loss...that is a fact!

Thank you again for taking the time to stop and write to me here, it's very good to meet all of you and I really am touched by what you have expressed.

Looking forward to keeping in touch with you...feel free to post here when you're up to it and let me know how you're doing or head over to my journal and stop in and say hello....my door is ALWAYS open!

All the very best!
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 – 183.0 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

[HAPPYAGAIN28]

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

Sarina you are such an inspiration!!! Congrats and keep up the great work you should be so proud of yourself lady!!!

[Rake]

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

You look great!

[guekjian]

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

I stumbled on this thread feeling sorry for myself because I could not have the rice I made for my BF and not the glass of wine either....You have NO idea how much better I feel now, how re-inspired...Thank you and by the way YOU LOOK FAAAAAAAAAAAAABULOUS!!! Keep it up!

[sham]

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See Sarina everyone praises you because you truelly are amazing as a person and probably one of the sweetest person on this site.

[adreliluc]

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

Wow, you are truly AMAZING!
Everytime I come back to your thread it's like an instant pick me up.
You're so inpirational and give such wonderful advise
You're beautiful, inside and out!!
{{HUGS}}!!

[mommajen]

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

First thing I have to say is WOW! You look amazing and after reading through your journey, you truly are an inspiration. I have tried and failed so many times and thought about giving up because I never saw it as being possible. Your story has given me hope and I know that as long as I stick with it I can do it, and I am worth it. Second thing I need to say is thank you for allowing me to opportunity to see your progress, read your story and feel hope again. I remember glancing at it when I first started last year around July and you had progress, but now after 1 1/2 years - like I said WOW!!!