GOAL! Less than 9 months, 100 pounds are gone! Updated Pictures...

[Gee-Ma]

I've read the success stories of people that have lost 100 pounds (and more) I've watched the TV shows like "I Lost It" and all the other ones, and now...here I am, "ME" after losing 100 pounds. 8 months and 20 days later, what a difference losing 100 pounds has made in my life.

YoYo dieting was a way of life for me, any new diet that came out, or new diet pill... I would try it. I would lose and then gain back all the weight and more. I would ask myself over and over "WHY" do I lose just to gain my weight back? I knew why, it was an easy answer.... I went back to my old eating habits. I enjoy food! :yum:

There's this great little place not far from me that sells the best hot dogs, sorta like a "mom and pop's" place. I know the people that run this place so for me to be alone and go in and ask for 4 hot dogs all the way...well, lol... I didn't want them to think I was eating all that by myself so I would say "I want 2 hot dogs all the way" and he'll have 2 with everything but ketchup. :o Of course "he" was not there but I had them thinking the 2 other hot dogs were for my husband at home. I would go back home and eat all 4 right by myself, that was just for lunch and I usually asked for 2 orders of fries with the 4 hot dogs! Then there was the ice cream. I always had the freezer stocked with Ben and Jerry's, I had pecans and hot fudge for the toppings. Every night I would fix my husband and I a big bowl. Then, there was the Pepsi's. I was consuming at least 8 cans a day. Pasta, potatoes, I was loving those carbs! :D

We always take the grandkids to Myrtle Beach every April, we've been doing that for the past 5 years. Last April we rented a beach house that had like 2 big flights of steps just to get in the house. Well, after finally getting in the house I was so tired I really dreaded going out again knowing I had to climb Mt. Everest again once we returned. The grandkids always wanted to go go go, and there I was trying so hard to keep up. At 286 pounds, my feet hurt, my knee's hurt and I was SO out of breath. My back hurt constantly. I was an embarresement not only to myself, but to the people I loved. SO.... this April, it's all going to be different. This granny is going to be in a new bathing suit and out playing with the grandkids, running, going up steps and this time I am going to be the one who says "let's go go go". :hyper:


In April of 2006, I did a search for low carb diets and found this board...THANK GOD! There's been so many people that have helped me and inspired me to keep going. I can't thank you all enough! I read the posts and looked at the pictures. I started posting and decided that May 1st was it. This was my last ditch effort to lose and KEEP it off, I was getting to darn old to keep trying! I was tired of trying! :mad: I had to try something that worked for the long haul and that was Atkins. The best part of being on Atkins is that I know now I can make this a WOL. There's so much food I can eat and be satisfied. I love chicken wings, steak and veggies, eggs, I can eat that and so much more, there are lots of good recipes on here.

My very first post on here was "I am such a failure". I printed that out and have it on my fridge. I remember saying that I hoped in some small way I could help others, I hope by posting my before pictures, I can. It took a lot of guts to put those pictures on here..lol! :daze:

Thanks to everyone on this board!!! I set my goal back in May 2006 to lose 100 pounds by February 2007 (9 months) and because of the inspiration and motivation from the great people on this forum... I accomplished my goal! I'm going to keep on losing, maybe 30 more pounds....thanks so much everyone!

[MrBuffalo]

Another great story! Thanks for the motivation.

[fluffybear]

Wow, what a great story! I am impressed with your determination and strength. You are an inspiration to everyone who is struggling to lose weight. Congratulations on your hard-won VICTORY!

[Putter9579]

Hey way to go that's a serious accomplishment and I'm sure you and your family are very proud of it. It's very inspiring and I wish you the best in enjoying life!

[FatFreeMe]

Congratulations GeeMa. You're a real inspiration for those of us just starting out.

[CNYMom]

You look wonderful! Congratulations! I hope you do something wonderful for yourself, you deserve it!

[WNABTHN]

congratulations!!!!!!!!!
you have done an amazing job
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!

[grammastar]

Thank you sooo much for losing 100 lbs and posting the success. That is so inspiring for me. We started at roughly the same weight and I have given myself the same time frame to loose the first 100.I know you dont have a journal here & I have a million questions. Like did you do alot of excersise??
I to have grandchildren (4 & more on the way) & they along with our 5 boys and my DH is the reason I am getting healthy.
The thing I have found about this WOL is the vast variety of food that I can eat,that I love and still lose the pounds. Where as before it seemed like all I was ever eating was bread & pasta & crap and gaining massive amounts.
Keep up the great work. You are truly wonderful.And thanks again!

[Gee-Ma]

Thank you sooo much for losing 100 lbs and posting the success. That is so inspiring for me. We started at roughly the same weight and I have given myself the same time frame to loose the first 100.I know you dont have a journal here & I have a million questions. Like did you do alot of excersise??
I to have grandchildren (4 & more on the way) & they along with our 5 boys and my DH is the reason I am getting healthy.
The thing I have found about this WOL is the vast variety of food that I can eat,that I love and still lose the pounds. Where as before it seemed like all I was ever eating was bread & pasta & crap and gaining massive amounts.
Keep up the great work. You are truly wonderful.And thanks again!

Hi grammastar! Aren't those grandbabies something?? We are waiting on the phone to ring anytime now, our daughter is expecting on the 9th of Feb. I am getting to anxious here...lol!

I do exercise. Our daughter bought us a treadmill a few years ago, it makes a great coat rack :lol: but I decided a few months ago to put it to better use. I usually get on that now and walk at least one mile a day. Sometimes my husband and I will walk around the neighborhood, depending on the weather. I also have an ab chair I bought at Dicks Sporting Goods, Walmart has this too. I get on that everyday too, that really helps I think. I also have a Tony Little Gazzell that I bought off of www.craigslist.com for like $100.00. Craigslist is great for finding all sorts of exercise equipment, I've seen some Gazzells go for $25.00 after I bought mine. Just my luck, lol!

Good luck on reaching your goal.... I will be cheering you on! :cheer:

[honeygurl]

Wow, that is simply amazing! YOU are amazing.....true inspiration! Thanks for sharing and much luck on your next 30! You look GREAT!!:bhug:

[zedneser]

Congratulations... I love reading success stories. Thank you for posting it and the pics. Very inspirational!

[Taradanger]

Your story is so great and congratulations on your great success. You look wonderful!

[sargeswife]

Awesome GeeMa - you're showing all your kids how to overcome obstacles through diligence, which is such a gift to them!

[fatnewmom]

amazing amazing amazing

You are a true inspiration, and I am very grateful for your photos. You look fantastic. This diet doesn't just bring out the beautiful individuals we were meant to be, it alleviates health conditions, like hypertension and diabetes. This way of life SAVES LIVES. Very sobering thought.

[fostermk]

Congradulation! What a success! I hope I have as much success! I'm just starting my low carb journey! I have only been low carbing for 7 days. Tomorrow I weigh to see how my first week went, and I'm so excited. I did really well this week! Thanks for sharing your story!

[FatFreeMe]

Gee-ma, I love that outfit too! I really wish you had a journal, I would have loved to read all about it! ...J

[ElleH]

Thanks for your story, Gee-Ma. Your avatar is so pretty. Just LOOOVVVE those babies!!

[SunnyCarol]

Brenda, I am SO proud of you! You're gonna be the prettiest, sexiest, youngest looking grandma on the beach! This time it's gonna stick. What other WOE tastes so good and lets you lose 105 pounds of FAT? Did I mention how proud I am of you? :D

Sunny!

[WildCherry]

Wow, that is really great!Almost made me tear up!lol. Well, good luck,and i'm glad you're doing good!

[Irenie]

Wow what an inspiration . If in 8 months I loose a fraction of what you did I will be so pleased. Way to go !!!!!

[Sunsea]

Your story just sent me up a zillion notches!!!!!So proud of you and since I am new a just starting...I know I can do it too!

[saddog]

what an inspiration!!! today is my first day and i hope i have as much success. printed out your story to keep in my book as motivation!

[rockyd53]

Wow! 100 lbs! I am new to this forum, can you give me your best pointers?
Thanks

[Kd did]

That is absolutely incredible!!! I am sooo proud of you. It is amazing how those extra pounds can veil how gorgeous someone is. You look fabulous!!! Congratulations.

[Qmass]

Wow, you look awesome! Congratulations! :-)

[rockyd53]

Gee Ma- That is so awesome! What an inspiration. I am cheat free and lost only 10 lbs. in 6 weeks! But because of people like you, I press on. Thanks. Congratulations

[Elana]

Really moving and SO inspiring! Thanks so much for sharing.

[linss]

What an amazing job you've done!!! Congratulations and thank you so much for sharing your story.

[Raine'sMom]

You look incredible and 20 years younger!!! Congrats to you! You are an inspiration!

[JenHas]

:cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :clap: :clap: Great job!!!

[Nuna]

Thanks for posting this! :thup:

[ann128]

Thanks for the motivation.

[hockeymom2]

GeeMa !!

You look absolutely wonderful !! - you must feel just awesome about yourself :) - I like your side by side photos - really helps us newbies to get the motivation by seeing results like yours - your achievement is awesome - Great Job !!

[sharn]

That was amazing - well done. I'm trying to lose 61 pounds and you've inspired me x thanks x

[TANA1]

Congratulations to you!! Isn't it great to wear "normal" clothes?
I also have lost 100 pounds in about 10 months. It has been amazing, especially since I am 61 years old. Now I wonder...what took me so long, lol.

[ElisaB]

wow, that's very impressive. Congratulations!!!

[Virtuous]

You really look great. I can't wait. MrBuffalo you are right this is another great movtivation.

Virtuous

[cre8tivgrl]

Thank you for posting your story and pictures. You are doing so great! Thanks for the motivating boost! :)

[luvatkins]

I would like to email you with questions if that is ok. I would definately like to see your diet if you have one that you followed as a low or no carb diet. I need to really focus on my eating as I am a new grandma and I need to be around for my future grandkids as well. Thanks for any info you may have. Diet, exercise, water, whatever. Thanks Laurie

[hk-lowcarb]

Congratulations for achieving your goal. You're an inspiration for all of us.

[TANA1]

Congrats!
Great pictures, and have a wonderful time in Myrtle Beach.

[sln88]

awesome job!
you look great and such a beautiful baby you are holding

I'm just starting out(again) so wish me luck!

[Cheekylil]

Way to go you look Grrrrrrrreat and I love your pics. My husband and I are just starting out what an inspiration.

[TANA1]

Congrats To You!!

[amberview]

great story. Thank you for posting it.

[Starhill]

Wow, you look great. I look at your before and after pictures and all I know is I want to look and feel great like that. I too have been on the Yo Yo diet
trip and I am sick of it. I have done LC before and I know it works. I don't want to be overweight and sit on the side while everyone else is living. I read all of the success stories here and the motivation I feel to keep going, and succeed is so great. Reading stories like yours and many others who are living the LC life with such success, well you are living proof that you can make this an on going way of life. Congradulations.

Starhill from Louisiana :thup: :thup:

[kaznmolly]

Please advise me and lead me - you are such an inspiration, i really need to o this when i see your pictures - i could cry!!!!

well done......

[txlashes]

you know what...you even look taller!! Way to go superstar!!

[fluffybear]

You look great! congratulations!!!!!! What a great story.

[Cutie 71]

you should be SO proud of yourself!!!!!!!! how awesome!!!!!!!! :thup:

[tsh10]

What an inspiration. You must be so proud!!! Thank you for sharing your story. It really helps make us feel that it is indeed possible.

[goinggone]

COngrats Gee-Ma. You are very inspiring. I have been off the board here for a couple of months, but I have not given up.

I am still losing...very slowly, but I am on track now full force. I have added some exercise to my routine and it is working great. I cannot believe how good I am feeling. Last year at this time I was dreading playing ball because I was so sore and tired after each game. Now I can play again and it has absolutely no effect on me.

You have done fantastic to lose 100lbs in a year. I am into my 8th month now and have lost 32 lbs..it is definitely a success, but I am a little jealous I must admit. I know it is partly my own fault because I could be a little more strict with my diet thats for sure. The key for me though is I haven't given up yet and have no desire to eat like I did before.

I am hoping to drop at least another 15 lbs in the next 4 months, so I am determined to work even harder now!

You have been very inspiring for many people. Its great that you have taken the time to share your story! Your are AWESOME!

[TX_Bayou]

You look FABULOUS!!! KUTGW

[WillaTx]

Very inspiring! This is exactly what I need to see to keep on keeping on.

[JandLsMom]

you go girl! wow

[WillaTx]

Very inspirational! Today was a slow day at my office. I started with your pictures and looked through all the inspiring ones as I had time. It was quite motivating...I have been losing an average of 3 pounds a month (7 x 3+/- lbs) before starting low carb. I have lost four lbs since last Thursday when I went low carb for a total of around 27-28 lbs since last October. I have 58 more to go and it's very helpful to see that persistance works and makes such a healthy and wonderful difference in appearance. It's not easy to lose it so slowly and yet these pictures of you all make it seem entirely possible.

[sherryann3]

Wow! You are a great inspiration to me. I just started South Beach about a week ago and I am so nervous! I have failed on so many plans and I have been trying to lose weight for about 10 years! I am so happy I found your story. I plan on reading and re-reading your story every time I get down on myself. Kudos to you..!

[Thugnation]

OMG!!! Thats amazing!! Congrats!!

[sandn4ever]

What a wonderful inspiration you are!

[karouka]

Congratulations!!! I'm sure that this summer is gonna be great for you and your grandkins!!!
Keep on the good work :-)

[Canadian76]

Hi there! I've wanted to email you personally to ask you some quesions about your weight loss, but I have to wait until I write 25 posts, which I believe I will hit after I send this message. I don't know if you check this board but I will look for you else where or email you. I'm amazed at your results and want to follow in your footsteps. Talk to you soon.
Samantha

[suze_c]

geema- that's just WONDERFULLY AWESOME! EXTREME KUDOS TO U! Yeah grandkids are the best! I have 2-
here's something just for you! Wish I could send a dozen!!!

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[droppin]

WOW what a change you have made!!!! you are an inspiration and WTG

[Demokat]

Congrats! You look great!

[Glad2beme]

Gee-Ma, I loved reading your story. The photos are amazing. You are such an inspiration! Thank you. Anne

[vassiliki]

hi, i have a question. did you follow atkins program? did you notice that while doing the program the pounds melt away but if you "cheated" once then you gainned a lot in one day?

[bellaflora]

Thank you so much for posting your story and pictures. I just signed up for this site and am trying to decide between Atkins and Protein Power. Saw your post and just wanted to tell you that you have really inspired me. You look beautiful, way to go! :)

[Gee-Ma]

hi, i have a question. did you follow atkins program? did you notice that while doing the program the pounds melt away but if you "cheated" once then you gainned a lot in one day?

Yes, I am on Atkins and have followed the program since May 2006. The pounds did melt away really fast the first 8 months or so, then of course things started slowing down more and more. It was as if my body said "I am holding on to the weight, you've lost enough now stop" :D As hard as I try, I am losing only 5 pounds or so now a month. I am very happy with that!

I've cheated a few times, maybe 3 times I think. Oh yea, the next day the scales would show it too. It's mostly water weight and that comes off once you get right back on Atkins. I just start induction for a few days.

I have to tell myself everyday....ever single day....this wol is "forever" :thup: I've lost weight over the years so many times just to gain it all back, and more. I cannot do that again. I know it would be so easy for me to go back to my old eating habits, so I can't let myself :o slip :o but a few times, lol. I like wearing a size 8 too much :)

:) :) :)

[xochitl]

yeah for you again !

[sassafras]

Hi Gee-Ma: Congratulations on your success...wow...I've re-read your story a few times now in preparation for my own Atkins journey, so thank you for sharing such an inspirational tale. And your pics are fantastic!

[-sugar4me]

Thanks so much for the motivation.

Congrats! You look great!

[sharn]

You are so inspiring - thank you so much for posting - 67lbs seems very acheviable now!

[Rosina]

If you ever come to the forum and read this, I would love to hear your comments on skin shrinkage, or did you have to get help in any way? I have lost 76 lbs and already feel like everything is just going south instead of inward, and I feel cheated after putting so much effort into this, not to be able to wear a bikini in summer. Well done girl, you are an inspiration!!!

[Gee-Ma]

If you ever come to the forum and read this, I would love to hear your comments on skin shrinkage, or did you have to get help in any way? I have lost 76 lbs and already feel like everything is just going south instead of inward, and I feel cheated after putting so much effort into this, not to be able to wear a bikini in summer. Well done girl, you are an inspiration!!!

Hi Rosina :) First of all, you look fantastic! 76 pounds is amazing!

I know just what you mean about everything going south :o My problem area is mainly my neck, I have a turkey neck now. My arms are another problem, I have bat wings now. I've exercised for the last 8 months or so, I have a Tony Little gazelle I bought off of craigs.list.com and I would recommend that to anyone. I have a balance ball and an ab chair as well as several exercise videos. I do a lot of walking, 3 miles a day. I know the walking helped me a great deal but I pushed that too far. I think all the exercise I've done has really helped my stomach. You can tell in my pictures I posted on here that it's really a difference. In my last picture I posted on here, I had my "spanx" on...lol :) I've seen 2 plastic surgeons about my neck. I am going to another one this Tuesday. Now I just have to win the lottery!

I feel cheated too! About 3 months ago my right knee started hurting after I walked. It would have been SO EASY for me to make yet more excuses to not walk or do any exercise. When I weighed almost 300 pounds my excuse was my ankles hurt (and they did) or it's too hot outside to walk, too cold, or I'm just so tired :yawn: I really couldn't walk more than 5 minutes without having to sit down. So.... the more weight I lost, the more I felt like I could exercise more, especially walking.

Last week I went to see my doctor about my knee. I told him for so many years I've made excuses not to exercise and I wasn't trying to get out of it saying my knee hurt, lol. He took several xrays and told me I had to have a knee replacement, it was that bad. :confused: SO, there I was sitting in his office thinking how the heck can this be? I've lost all this weight and now my knee goes out? My doctor told me for so many years my knee's had to support all my weight and even though I had lost a lot of weight I had the same knee's...(well, doh!) Now, after all the months of walking and exercising, there was too much strain on my knee. My husband and I would walk some big hills around our neighborhood, I never had any problems breathing at all. I felt fine and even jogged some up the hills. :o Humm, I do feel robbed. Even though my knee would hurt, I ignored the pain and would not let that be an excuse. My husband and I had planned to go to the Washington (DC) zoo and also to New York (Soho) it's almost like I can finally get up and go...lol, but... I'll walk again and this time it's gonna be better than ever!

[xochitl]

Thanks for the information. You look great. I'm so ready to get this off. I've been on atkins since June 24 and it seems like a slow process this time around for me that the first time.

I look to God for strength everyday and know that when I fall down, I have to just dust myself off and get back to it. If you don't mind sharing, what foods did you eat and stay away from? i was looking for a journal, but don't see one. Thanks in advance.

Also, I'm sorry about your knee, but I'm sure you will back to normal in No time. Your Grand babies are adorable !

Miracles and Blessings

[Gee-Ma]

Thanks for the information. You look great. I'm so ready to get this off. I've been on atkins since June 24 and it seems like a slow process this time around for me that the first time.

I look to God for strength everyday and know that when I fall down, I have to just dust myself off and get back to it. If you don't mind sharing, what foods did you eat and stay away from? i was looking for a journal, but don't see one. Thanks in advance.

Also, I'm sorry about your knee, but I'm sure you will back to normal in No time. Your Grand babies are adorable !

Miracles and Blessings

Thanks :) You're doing great, keep it up!

The foods I ate and stayed away from.....I ate a lot of chicken wings, still do. I used the Frank's Red Hot sauce, got that from Wal-mart. I would bake about 30 at a time and freeze them, that way I could pop some in the microwave when I got hungry. I try to eat something every 3 hours if I was hungry or not. I love salads with blue cheese dressing and it doesn't matter what time of day I have a salad. Grilled fish, especially salmon with butter :yum: I would fix chicken in my George Forman grill, and pork tenderloin. I didn't eat many hotdogs or packaged foods like ham, bologna and the like. Frankenfoods I tryed to stay away from. Eggs are another favorite of mine and I eat them boiled, fried, scrambled and sunny side up. I usually boil 6 a day and keep them in the fridge for snacks. I have never had the rev rolls but I do want to try those soon. Oh yea... brocolli is probably the one thing I have the most of, I eat that everyday.

I drink a lot of water, almost a gallon a day. :thup:

Hope this helps :D

[xochitl]

oh yes it helps me alot. Thanks. after i wrote to you i went to the store to get eggs and other things for LC that i ran out of and i grabbed for something sweet after falling off 3 days ago.

i'm placing my self on strick induction for the next two weeks. i know it won't be easy especially with TOM coming next week, hence the craving. Thank you for responding and i will be checking in.

[droppin]

What a inspiration you are ..and you look wonderfull. I hope to look as half as good as you do when I get that small

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[Lose100UK]

You have inspired me. Well done.

[LazyCatCat]

Thanks for the motivation Gee-Ma :)

[Lose100UK]

Gee-ma - My very first post on here was "I am such a failure".

And your last will be "I'm such a loser"

LOL

Helena

[Lose100UK]

I've never believed I could lose 100 pounds, but when I read stories like this I start to beleive that maybe I can.

I've lost 12 pounds. All I have to do is repeat that eight more times.

When you put it like that is sounds easier, don't you think girls?

[Gee-Ma]

Gee-ma - My very first post on here was "I am such a failure".

And your last will be "I'm such a loser"

LOL

Helena

LOL! That's about the size of it, and so true....woohoo! You're gonna be a big loser too...hehe!!! :D

[lavonia]

you are awsome!

[meekness]

You look awesome !

Thanks for sharing :)

[kebaldwin]

Congratulations!

[jard]

Fantastic story - that is wonderful that you lost all of that weight.

[Hermione]

Amazing.. such an inspiration..

[niknak]

Brilliant! proof it works...you look great by the way!

[jlhinvegas]

Congratulations! You look wonderful and are an inspiration!

[SweetJenna]

Gee-Ma - What an inspiration! I am in the same range as you were when you started and my goal weight is where you are now! I cannot wait to write my success story. I started this WOL again on 9/12/07 and would like to reach 160 lbs by this time next year. Your story helps give me the strength and reassurance that not only can this happen, but it may happen earlier than my goal date. That would be MARVELOUS! Thank you for sharing your story.

One question...how much exercise did you incorporate into your journey?

[darnlucky]

Gee Ma! That's amazing. Great work!

[Gee-Ma]

Gee-Ma - What an inspiration! I am in the same range as you were when you started and my goal weight is where you are now! I cannot wait to write my success story. I started this WOL again on 9/12/07 and would like to reach 160 lbs by this time next year. Your story helps give me the strength and reassurance that not only can this happen, but it may happen earlier than my goal date. That would be MARVELOUS! Thank you for sharing your story.

One question...how much exercise did you incorporate into your journey?

Hi Jenna :D ty ty... I bought a Tony Little Gazelle on craigslist.com. It was used and I got a good deal on it. Fantastic workout and it doesn't hurt my knees..lol. I also have one of those ab chairs I bought at a sporting goods company. I think Walmart has these ab chairs too. I did a lot of walking, not as much now though. :o I keep right on doing the gazelle workout and the ab chair just as much as I ever did, keeping this weight off is the absolute hardest thing I've ever done. I tell myself EVERYDAY I can't go back to my old eating habits, my old routine.... I just can't :o

Jenna.... you are doing great! I agree with you on your goal, it can happen by this time next year, no doubt :)

:D

[respira]

I had to laugh at your hot dog story...been there done that. I used to order 2 drinks when I was at fast food restaurants so they would think all that food was for 2 people not just me.
Your pictures are amazing! "A picture is worth a thousand words" You are absolutely inspirational.

[bsheets]

I keep right on doing the gazelle workout and the ab chair just as much as I ever did, keeping this weight off is the absolute hardest thing I've ever done. I tell myself EVERYDAY I can't go back to my old eating habits, my old routine.... I just can't :o

Hi,

Do you think it's so much hard work to keep off because you lost it so quickly?? Or why else do you think it may be, but isn't so hard for some others?

[CrazyTree]

WOW! You look awesome, great motivation for me.. Thank you for sharing!

[grits088]

Way to Go!! You are an inspiration!!! I am going to start January 1st. I will keep you posted. I know you will reach your goal....you already look like a different person. Keep it up. Thanks for having the guts....because I needed to be inspired, and you did the job.

[HeyCE]

And you are so CUTE! And always as seems to happen--YOUNGER!

I am sure your family must be very proud of you! WOO HOO!!!

[Oledog]

That is great! You look soooooo good. Have fun at the beach in April :)

[januaria]

I am so glad that you posted. Your story and your photos inspired me - and I will turn to your story for encouragement when the going gets tough.

It was what I really needed to see to get through the night.

[paulaww]

I just joined hoping to get motivated enough to try the low carb way. I know the other ways don't work for me. Thanks for being such an inspiration. Congratulations!
Paula

[PetuniaT]

i joined today on the advice of my mom and yours is the firs post i read and i am so happy for you and you have given me some serious inspiration. i look forward to this journey.

[ceelo45406]

wow very good congrats hearing this story really motivates me

[nicadriene]

maybe you are the support i need. I have never been as big as I am now, and I don't know what to do. I am just all around not happy. I want to lose around 75 lbs and I get hung up because I am out alot and need to get food on the run...and I HATE chicken..so it is so hard to find stuff to eat.

I hope that I am not bothering you, but i need people by my side.

Pam

[willjoa]

AWESOME!! I'm even more motivated!!

[bpavich]

One year ago I lost 60#'s in 4 months and was the "biggest loser" at work - winning 250.00. Now, a little over one year later I gained back the 60 and another 10 - for an all time high which I am too embarrassed to even mention.

I have 155 pounds to lose and I am back on the biggest loser race - weighing in tonight and paying my 20.00.

If I ever need hope and determination it is now. I HAVE to believe I Can Do It. After reading your story and seeing your amazing pictures I have hope.....

Two questions, in the beginning what was your mainstay for the diet and how long did it take you to lose all the weight - in the beginning did you exercise a lot?

please email me back at bpavich~hotmail.com

thank you,
bp

[kellyd23]

great story, I'll let it be an inspiration to me!

[icedancer]

Wow, you've done it! Congrats!

[imlosingit]

Has anybody seen Gee-Ma lately?

[Sonnya]

Wow! You are a wonder! Your after pictures are sooo cute! You look like a frisky little lady!!

Great job!!

[Gee-Ma]

Ahh thanks everyone! There were so many people who inspired me on this board, and still do.
imlosingit..hey girl! I have been so busy with my mom lately. She's having dizzy spells and the doctors can't figure out just whats causing this. She's had so many tests, now she's going to physical therapy 2 times a week. I'm glad I can take her and stay with her during the day, just takes up some time. But I'm here :)

[imlosingit]

Hey Gee-Ma. Glad you answered me :) Sorry to hear about your mom. Hopefully they will find out what's causing it pretty soon.

[babygrant]

You look AMAZING!!!!!!!!!

[Sonnya]

Sending prayers out to your mom and you!!!

Hang in there!

[nicadriene]

Gosh I hope I can do the same. I want to be down 75 pounds by August and I have already lost 16 so I have 59 to go. I hope I can make it!

[FreeNFit]

Wow...you look great! Thanks for sharing your experience!

[kangold05]

I just joined this board today and even though I have lost some weight...my goal weight is a long way away...but stories like yours keep me going. Thank you.

[HeatherAB]

Wow, such motivation! THANKS! Way to freakin' go! You should be so proud of yourself

[Synne]

CON-FRICKIN-GRATS!

What awesome weight loss!

i feel you on the Pepsi thing, I was having about 5-6 cans a day at one point. Cutting that out has really been a huge thing. It was my one really bad thing! I didn't eat badly everyday, mostly just a bag of chips ont he weekends, but the Pepsi was ruining my life LOL

I'm so happy for your loss, it is such an inspiration.

[MitziAnne]

How inspiring. I'm at that place (not as heavy but the emotions) as you were. I'm so tired of up & down and right now I'm back up. I wish there was a thread (is there?) where you posted what you ate... not everyday, but many days. I need an idea of what to eat. Congratulations.

[IvannaBFit]

simply amazing

[Aisleone]

Wow! What can I say? You look beautiful! Thank you for sharing your story and your pictures. It really does help others to see the change.
Congratulations! :clap:

[Mayflowers]

I was wondering how many carbs a day you allow yourself to lose weight?

Thanks! :)

[Astra1]

You look fantastic. Congratulations!!

[Gee-Ma]

I was wondering how many carbs a day you allow yourself to lose weight?

Thanks! :)

I had around 20 carbs a day. I tryed not to fall below the 20 a day, I felt better when I had the 20 and knew I needed at least that many. There's so many good recipes on this site, I found that eating low carb could really taste good. I know 20 sounds like a small amount for an entire day, but you can get just as full on 20 carbs a day than you can 100 carbs. I never went hungry. :yum:

[Mayflowers]

I had around 20 carbs a day. I tryed not to fall below the 20 a day, I felt better when I had the 20 and knew I needed at least that many. There's so many good recipes on this site, I found that eating low carb could really taste good. I know 20 sounds like a small amount for an entire day, but you can get just as full on 20 carbs a day than you can 100 carbs. I never went hungry. :yum:

Wow, that is not many. I have the problem of when I go under 33, I start getting uncontrollable urges to binge on carbs! Then I eventually cheat. :( I'd better start checking out the recipes on this site. Thanks!

[onesource]

Way to go! Good for you. A very inspiring story, thanks for posting it.

[maria150]

wow...totally inspired by this story!! i've only lost like 9 lbs and already feel so much better and more energetic. I can't imagine what I'll feel like once i reach my goal ?? :)

[Mayflowers]

Way to go! Good for you. A very inspiring story, thanks for posting it.

OMG, I have to laugh at your signature "There is no spoon" :lol:

My little son who's 16 looks just like Keanu and we have, for the last year or two had that joke.."there is no spoon".. You must have my sense of humor girl! You should have seen my post last week. I said I gained a pound..I suspect nargles. Can you guess where that's from?