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    It's gonna be like a car wreck..

    I started looking at this board a couple of weeks ago because I am fascinated with before and after pics. There are questions that I have that are not uncommon among many of the women who have quite a bit of weight to lose and that damnable saggy skin. The pictures I am going to take are going to be like a car wreck...you know you shouldn't stare in abject horror but you can't tear your eyes away.

    I am going to try to visually chronicle, as best I can, my weight loss and skin changes with pictures. I suppose I should get a bikini (r sumthin) so nothing is left to the imagination.

    All I have to say now is...

    Sorry to all the guys.

    I will have pictures up tonight if I can. *crosses her fingers*

    I am familiar with Atkins and I have yet to recently start a clean induction and I hope I can get some help with that. My biggest problem? Drinking the water. I don't have my heart extremely set on 120 pound goal. I just want to look and feel good. Besides, I would hit the century mark if I hit 150 because I started Atkins loosely when I stopped weighing myself around 250.

    Well, I am glad I am here and I really need the support!

    Stats:
    Weight: 220
    Height 5'3"
    Age: 40
    Mini goal: Dress like a porn nurse for Halloween
    Last edited by Porcelain; April 10, 2007, 05:01 PM. Reason: typos that make me look retarded



    41yo | F | 5'3" | HW: 250+ | CW: 188.4 | GW: 135

    1st Mini Goal Under 200: Met 2/29/08
    2nd Mini Goal Under 190: Met 5/5/08
    3rd Mini Goal 180: | 4th Mini Goal 170: | 4th Mini Goal 160: | 6th Mini Goal 150:

    I have a goal to be 150 by my birthday
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  • #2
    Re: It's gonna be like a car wreck..

    I am so excited you have joined us. You will find a lot of support here. As for that car wreck, when you total your car you get a new one! I am looking forward to seeing the new you
    ~Lauren~



    support? Isn't it time to give some back?
    Ask a mod how today.

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    • #3
      Re: It's gonna be like a car wreck..

      Ahh man...I wish I was 170 again. Don't you wish you were that size when you thought you were fat?



      41yo | F | 5'3" | HW: 250+ | CW: 188.4 | GW: 135

      1st Mini Goal Under 200: Met 2/29/08
      2nd Mini Goal Under 190: Met 5/5/08
      3rd Mini Goal 180: | 4th Mini Goal 170: | 4th Mini Goal 160: | 6th Mini Goal 150:

      I have a goal to be 150 by my birthday

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      • #4
        Re: It's gonna be like a car wreck..

        You sure have that right.
        ~Lauren~



        support? Isn't it time to give some back?
        Ask a mod how today.

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        • #5
          Re: It's gonna be like a car wreck..

          Welcome Porcelain!

          Glad you've come here for support. This really is, unquestionably, the best place to find it. Just had to say that I love your mini-goal...most unique one I've EVER seen! Stick with plan and I'm sure you'll be able to meet it.

          Re: Saggy Skin...that scared me for quite awhile, but from experience I can tell you that there's hope. Even if, after losing a substantial amount of weight, there's a chance that it will tighten up again. I've been noticing over the past couple weeks that mine is finally going back into its factory pre-set position after being at goal since November. Remember to always drink your water, and exercise to keep elasticity at its maximum!

          Best of luck and if you need anything feel free to give a shout!

          ~Far la bella figura!
          sigpic
          March 2009

          Start Date: Feb. 1st, 2006
          Goal Reached: Nov. 25th, 2006
          Age: 25 male
          Height: 6' 3"
          Waist: 29" (was 44")
          BMI: 18.7 (down from 35.6)
          Starting Weight: 285
          Current Weight: 155 (130lb lost)
          Goal Weight: 175




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          • #6
            Re: It's gonna be like a car wreck..

            Thanks! When I get my next paycheck, I am going to join this gym that has an indoor saltwater pool. I am in nursing school so the thought of walking on a treadmill and such horrifies me after being at the hospital for clinicals. We are the peons and that translates to us never getting to sit down. I hope swimming will help me firm up. It feels so good to be in the water but I can tell I am getting a workout too. I read last night about the body brushing and I am going to try that too. It is going to be so hard for me to go home and take those pictures but ...ugh. I will do it...for science. lol



            41yo | F | 5'3" | HW: 250+ | CW: 188.4 | GW: 135

            1st Mini Goal Under 200: Met 2/29/08
            2nd Mini Goal Under 190: Met 5/5/08
            3rd Mini Goal 180: | 4th Mini Goal 170: | 4th Mini Goal 160: | 6th Mini Goal 150:

            I have a goal to be 150 by my birthday

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            • #7
              Re: It's gonna be like a car wreck..

              Hi Porcelain and welcome. I know how you feel and you've found your way to the best Board, everyon'e so supportive here.
              Ditch the old car, there's a brand spanking new one just waiting for you to ride away in
              f/5'6"/38 started Atkins 9/19/06
              HW308/SW231/CW159/GW149
              adios to 79 inches so far on Atkins! I've lost over a vertical jimmiejo
              Owl Rung 8

              Pledging Flights ~ Stair Climbing Challenge: Buildings all done Mountains all done!
              Chimneys & Masts: Aqaba Flagpole, done.
              Now Climbing: Junglinster Longwave Transmitter, Luxemborg /95 flights

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              • #8
                Re: It's gonna be like a car wreck..

                Hi Porcelain and welcome!

                Another poster said it, but I will say it again: this board is great for support and answers.

                I wish you success.
                Juli
                April Abs Challenge: 2000/3000
                My personal exercise challenge: 18.5/50 miles walked
                HW:240 (254)
                CW: 188
                GW: <164 (That's a healthy BMI for my height)
                Mini-goal #1: Complete April Abs Challenge
                Mini-goal #2: Exercise: 3x/week 6 wks
                Mini-goal #3: 185
                Mini-goal #4: 170

                Health is more than just the absence of sickness.



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                • #9
                  Re: It's gonna be like a car wreck..

                  Yay! Go Mommy!

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                  • #10
                    Re: It's gonna be like a car wreck..

                    ...

                    And for those of you who don't know, that is my daughter. She is my internet watch dog...lol



                    41yo | F | 5'3" | HW: 250+ | CW: 188.4 | GW: 135

                    1st Mini Goal Under 200: Met 2/29/08
                    2nd Mini Goal Under 190: Met 5/5/08
                    3rd Mini Goal 180: | 4th Mini Goal 170: | 4th Mini Goal 160: | 6th Mini Goal 150:

                    I have a goal to be 150 by my birthday

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                    • #11
                      Re: It's gonna be like a car wreck..

                      Welcome to you Porcelain. Glad you came here to ADBB and joined our merry clan.

                      Don't fret about car wreck pics... we've seen lots of those before... and seen how so many go on to get the new model! You can too.

                      We're behind you 100%! Keep posting.
                      Before and after:






                      PLEDGING FLIGHTS
                      Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

                      Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
                      F/56yrs/5'.4"
                      SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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                      • #12
                        Re: It's gonna be like a car wreck..

                        There we go...I almost wish I didn't know how to put them in my signature. I will take them out soon and put them I guess in my journal or profile so we don't have to see them every time I post.



                        41yo | F | 5'3" | HW: 250+ | CW: 188.4 | GW: 135

                        1st Mini Goal Under 200: Met 2/29/08
                        2nd Mini Goal Under 190: Met 5/5/08
                        3rd Mini Goal 180: | 4th Mini Goal 170: | 4th Mini Goal 160: | 6th Mini Goal 150:

                        I have a goal to be 150 by my birthday

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                        • #13
                          Re: It's gonna be like a car wreck..

                          Porcelain,

                          No No No! You want to see them! They are your motivation!!! You've gotten some excellent advice from people here....

                          My name is Scooter, I'm so very glad to meet you and put you in the spotlight, (it's okay, you'll be fine, come here.....haha)

                          We are so very happy to have you be part of our little family here!! Congrats on making the decision to change your lifestyle!

                          For some killer recipes (not all are induction friendly but the ones marked (*) are, go here.. http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/index.html

                          Use www.fitday.com (free online service) to log in all the daily food intake, you can adjust carb amounts, see where your eating too many, or too few, monthyly nutritional analysis, etc.

                          www.tickerfactory.com is how you set up your little goal icon at the bottom of your screen. Sweet!! copy and paste the (BB Posting text)..

                          http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....read.php?t=6782 Rules of induction

                          and

                          http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....read.php?t=6781 what foods can be eaten on induction.

                          Don't be a stranger Porcelain, remember your name, strength and smooth

                          YOU CAN DO THIS, YOU WANT TO DO THIS!!

                          Hope to see you around, just remember too, if 6 months, somebody else is going to see your 'BEFORE' and 'AFTER' pictures, and you'll be here giving them the advice I'm giving to you! Can't wait!! You Go Girl!

                          Nice that your moderator (daughter) is cheering for you too!!!
                          Scooter







                          Remember this everyday - Something Wonderful Is Going To Happen Today. If you live by that decree you will live life to the fullist.

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                          • #14
                            Re: It's gonna be like a car wreck..

                            Hi, Porcelain!

                            Wow, I am so proud of you! To me, the fact that you posted your photos is evidence that you are serious about this... I just know that you are going to do great!!

                            We are similar in stature... I'm 5'3" and my starting weight for my first round with Atkins was 215. I am a little older than you (will be 47 on April 11). About the skin issue... I don't know that I will ever wear a 2-piece bathing suit again no matter how much weight I lose (my skin has lost elasticity as I age), but when I was down to 155 in the summer of 2004 (before some hideous surgery and a carb relapse), I looked pretty damn good in a 1-piece suit. (And that was still 15 pounds above goal). Who knows, though? You may be strutting around in a bikini at some point! Be sure to post those photos when you do!!

                            It is very nice to meet you and I look forward to hearing from you often on the board... Best wishes!


                            Watch us participate in the Veggie Challenge!

                            7th Semi Annual Veggie Challenge


                            Mitzi



                            ~One day at a time. Realistically. Gradually. Consciously. FINALLY!




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                            • #15
                              Re: It's gonna be like a car wreck..

                              Good for you, posting your pics!
                              You know... I can see that you're going to have a stunning figure after a little while on Atkins. You are so very well proportioned.

                              Happy losing!
                              Before and after:






                              PLEDGING FLIGHTS
                              Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

                              Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
                              F/56yrs/5'.4"
                              SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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