YAY! Before and During! I'm amazed! Thank goodness for Atkins!

[ttdriver]

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The difference is AMAZING, Ashley!!! Great job, girlfriend!

Betty

[Ashleye233]

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Thank you guys so much Julie and ttdriver! Being asked out was the only highlight of the last week. I feel so much better to have things in my closet that I kept because I thought they were cute, even though they didn't fit, actually fit me! I'm especially happy that I am loosing weight in my lower tummy (right below the belly button) because I can wear some of my slightly shorter shirts and not be embarrased because I have some huge roll in my jeans. I am also so glad for my mom. She went from size 20 jeans to size 16 (the 16s are still a little tight, but they still look good) and from a size 24 shirt to a size 22 . She is doing wonderful.

[momtomany1]

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OOOHHH lookin GOOOOD! Nice work!

[EverLosing]

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Hey, girl!!! You're looking fantastic!! Congrats and well done!!

You're right...no nuts until Rung 3. I actually avoided going to see a movie until I knew I was firmly grounded in this WOE. I was on Rung 3. I had almonds and water at the movie.

However, you need options because it is tough, especially with friends all around you. First off, eat before you go. Being full will go a long way toward avoiding just munching to munch at the movie. I'd probably take a snack and sneak it in. I'm thinking pepperoni slices and a mozzarella cheese stick or two. They remind me of pizza and they're filling because it's fatty. Just remember, one night of snacking at the movies can turn into a nightmare. Keep your head up and make good choices. You'll be so proud of yourself!!!

And don't forget...you look GREAT!!

[Sherri]

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Hi Ashley
I wanted to put them together and show you the difference.
WOW! And what a difference it IS!
You look fantastic Girl! You certainly do have some curves going on and the good kind at that.
Great Job Ashley!
I'm really really proud of you. Keep up the fantastic work you're doing for yourself. You're going to be the new girl at school.
Sincerely, Sherri
P.S. Ya, peanuts aren't allowed until Rung 6, their recognized as a Legume. Other nuts are allowed at Rung 3. Ev has some great advice about eating before you go. If not, sneak in some pork rinds and or jerky along with some water.
Enjoy your day with your friends.

[EverLosing]

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Sherri!! You're too awesome! Are you real???

Love the way you put her pics together. It's great! Nice added touches too!

Oh my goodness! I didn't even think about peanuts being rung 6! Does that make peanut butter rung 6? I'm such an almond girl. Still having an affair with them! Probably too often!

Keep at it, Ashley! These are the best years of your life. You're in charge of how great your memories (argh, and pictures) of these years are going to be. Wish I'd "gotten it" and reined it in at your age!! You're smart and beautiful!

[Ashleye233]

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Sherri, Thank you for putting the pics together and for the compliments!-your AWESOME!- it does show a difference. Thank you!

Everlosing, Thank you for the great snack idea and compliments! I would have never thought of that movie snack idea.

Momtomany1, Thank you for the compliments!

[Sherri]

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Sherri!! You're too awesome! Are you real???
Yep, i'm real. Remember what the Velveteen Rabbit said. "Once you're real, you can't be unreal"
Oh my goodness! I didn't even think about peanuts being rung 6! Does that make peanut butter rung 6?

Yes, that's what that means.



Wishing you a great Monday Ashley!

[AlaskaGirl]

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Great job!

[Ashleye233]

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Thank you everybody! I'm sorry, I haven't really been on. I'm studying for final exams. UGH!