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

[wvfireboss]

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All I can say is OMG!! what a difference, you are truly an inspiration. Thanks for sharing.

[Sherri]

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I love doing side by side shots. You certainly do them justice!
All I can say is VA-VA VAVOOM!!!
Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us Sarina.
You're such a beautiful lady inside and out.
You're an inspiration to all of us girlfriend. Thank you!
Love ya, Sherri

[Tracie515]

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Amazing!!!!

[Heiricka]

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Sarina,

Wow, I really mean wow. You look absolutely amazing! I am in awe. You are such a wonderful inspiration and a motivator.

I want you to know that you are indeed in my prayers. You have come such a long way for anything to attack your body now. Oh no! I pray a good report over you.

You know, I thought something was wrong when I would hit weight flux. I would be up so many pounds, then all of a sudden I'd lose them AND a couple extra pounds. I have a bad habit of feeling like I need to finish all my food. I never thought to stop and just put it aside for later. Old mentality I guess. Eating better but still some bad habits.

I've been like going2bfit, I too have been looking at your photos over and over for motivation. I'm dealing with emotional eating and this past week wasn't a good one. But things are better and I feel slightly confident that I can proceed again with induction. I came up with an idea to do my inductions in 2 week intervals until I got comfortable with it. I really want to move on to the OWL but I really need to lose about 65 pounds before I do that. Man do I want yogurt. lol Fage Total Greek Yogurt is so yummy (with splenda added).

I also weigh myself everyday too. During my first two week induction, I lost 11 pounds. I probably could have lost more if I walked. I remember you saying at least walk. I'll let you know how it goes for my next two weeks because this time I'm adding walking and a little bit of weight training. My best friend stresses for me to weight train so I can tone to keep down loose skin.

Well, best wishes with the remaining pounds. I know you'll hit your goal.

Erica

[goin2befit]

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I love doing side by side shots. You certainly do them justice!

Thank you so much for doing that I've been scrolling down and up forever!

[Sarina D]

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Wow, thank you everyone....you're all so amazing and very kind

I had a challenging day to say the least and at the end of it I came here to take a peek around and came across all of your responses to the new pictures I posted....thanks a million...my day went from being quite a cruddy one to being an uplifting one....thank you for that.

I have to admit I'm feeling quite exhausted this evening and a bit down....ahhhhh stresses of life...gotta love them LOL!...long story...won't go there but I will write back more when I am feeling more rested. I will be glad to see the tail end of this week.

Wishing all of you continued health and happiness!

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 – 184 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

[Rayley]

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wow!!! thats just AMAZING. you look gorgeous!!!! congrats on your 1 year!you're pretty much my inspiration to keep on going!!!

[Lovebug3168]

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Sarina, you look amazing and I know that you will reach what ever goal you set for yourself.

congratulations!!!! Keep up the fantastic work.

[momonmission99*]

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You are SUCH a pretty woman! And goodness, what an accomplishment to lose that much. You've done a fantastic job!!

[Sarina D]

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OMG!!!!!! YOU ARE SOOO BEAUTIFUL!!! Face and ALL!!! I am just so inspired and excited with joy! What a wonderful accomplishment and success this is for you. Enjoy every moment of this new you, you deserve it!!!! Thanks for sharing with all of us. PS... I can totally see why people think your are a new "girlfriend"!!! How excited your sweet DH must be! And I bet he is so proud of you!!!

Just wanted to let you know I think I have came back to your pictures atleast 15 times this morning already, even showed DH... I'm just so floored and almost cry when I see what you have done and then I think and remind myself that I can and will have that too! Speechless! A picture is worth a 1000 words and believe me I bet you could come up with 1000 ways that your life has changed since shedding all that weight.

Thank you Amanda

Yes, I am thought of as the new girlfriend, no one recognizes me....even my friend that has known me since the day I was born (her parents were our neighbors and when I was born and brought home from the hospital, she was on the front lawn) I hadn't seen her for 1 yr and recently my husband and I met her for coffee and she didn't even know who I was until she saw my husband. I went right up to her and spoke with her...then all of a sudden she saw my husband and she came unglued! She was so shocked and made such a scene (due to her excitement) I almost crawled under the table!!!

You're so right, I could come up with a 1000 ways this weight loss has changed my life and I am extremely grateful for it.

Keep up your great success, you're doing awesome!

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 – 183 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

[Sarina D]

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WOW!!!

You look so healthy! The picture with your old pair of pants is fantastic.

Thank you Georgiana....I LOVED the smilie face by the way, it totally cracked me up!

Thank you for the compliment, I am feeling healthy...some bumps along the way but I'm feeling quite healthy now.

I'm glad you liked the last picture....I thought I would show the pants I wore just last year....I won't be throwing or giving those away...they're a great reminder for me!

Thank you for popping by and sharing in my new update!

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 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

[Sarina D]

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Sarina!! you are a real beauty not only physically but you seem sooooo kind and caring too.

I love your picture in your big pants I have always dreamed of doing just that.

Congratulations on your good looks and for showing us the pictures thank you for that. They are a great tool to keep me on track.

Hi Cookie!!!

I'm glad you liked my pant picture! Like I mentioned above, they're not something I plan on throwing or giving away...they are a great reminder to me. I will do another picture of me in them once I hit goal.

Thank you for the compliments, you're too sweet! You and Mr. Cookie are darlings and I enjoy the pms, thank you for them.

You're doing great as well Cookie and so is Mr. Cookie, keep it up! We're getting closer to our goals together. Btw...did the two of you do the measuring yet?

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 – 183 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

[Sarina D]

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Sarina you are so beautiful. What an inspirtion you are. Those pictures tell such a story.

Hi Liv,

Thank you so much, you're so kind.

I'm glad I gave in last Aug 2008 and started to have pictures taken of me...they were painful to have taken but looking back on them now, I can see the progress throughout my journey and it helps.

Thank you for all that you do on this board Liv and all the support.

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 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

[Sarina D]

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Sarina,

your pictures are just amazing, You shed off a whole person and a half, You work and efforts have paid off in may ways from health and longevity to just happiness that radiates in your photos!

Thank you!!!!

Indeed, there have been many, many benefits I have gained from losing this weight. I am thankful for the fact that I have added years to spend and create new memories with my dear family and friends.

Thank you for stopping by and sharing in my journey, I wish you all the best in your journey to great health...you're doing terrific..keep it up!

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 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

[Sarina D]

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OMG! You look fabulous. You are a great inspiration to a lot of people. Thank you for sharing.
I hope to stand in one leg of my old pants too when I am finished.

Ahhhh, thank you sooooo much!

I hope that my journey can be helpful to someone. I wouldn't generally share all that I have but I know last year when I came across this board I spent the ENTIRE day going through the "Before and After" pics as well as other threads and everything everyone else shared about what they were going through, what they achieved etc...was exactly what changed my life so if I can give back in a small way by sharing what I looked like, what I look like presently and what I have gone through...I hope it is helpful to someone.

You bet you're going to be standing in one leg of your old pants when you're done and we'll all be doing the Elaine dance (Or at least I will..I don't think I'm great dancer...everyone else here dancing will look fabulous) to celebrate!

Keep up the great work, you're looking fantastic!

Sarina
------------
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 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160