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08-20-2013, 06:17 PM
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Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Southwest Virginia
Posts: 2
S/C/G: SW350/CW265/GW175
Height: 5'5"
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87.5 Pounds Down, 87.5 Pounds to Go!!
I just thought I'd introduce myself with where I am at right now. My name is Kyra. I am 23 years old and have dealt with obesity my entire life. My inspiration to "get it together" was the birth of my son in August of last year. Though I had become accustomed to my size, throwing away dreams of ever truly loving myself and the way I looked - his birth really served as a wake up call. I had delivered a perfectly healthy boy. But having maxed out at 350 pounds, I not only had put myself in danger but that of the life of my child. No piece of cake was worth that to me.
And then it slowly dawned on me - why did I think I was "stuck" this was forever? I was always healthy despite my weight and counted my blessings that I didn't have any debilitating disease or disorder. And then the guilt set in that only I was to blame for this. Only I had ever held myself back.
On December 3rd of 2012 (8 1/2 months ago) - I began eating differently. I had to find a "diet" that suited my love of good food. Long story short, I follow a blend of Atkins & The Primal Blueprint. In those 8 1/2 months, I have lost 87.5 pounds. An average of about 10 pounds a month! And I haven't even started thinking about exercise yet!! It wasn't easy, and it didnt seem quick in the day-to-day, but looking back, I am quite impressed with myself.
But now is when the going gets tough and I am going to need support - hence why I am reaching out to you all. I don't want to go at the second half of this journey alone. Friends are welcome!!
December 3rd, 2012 - 350 pounds
August 13th, 2013 - 262.5
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08-20-2013, 06:46 PM
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Aloha nui loa
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,163
Height: 6'0
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Good job so far! That's quite a feat!
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08-20-2013, 06:52 PM
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motivational guru wannabe
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Illinois - Very close to St. Louis, MO
Posts: 851
S/C/G: 205/205/185 by spring
Height: 5'4"
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Wow, Amazing!!! Way to go! You have come to the right place for support. There's all sorts of threads to join in on...so don't be shy and jump on in there!!! Looking forward to seeing more great losses from you! 
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08-20-2013, 06:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Steel City, USA
Posts: 320
Height: 5'2"
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Congratulations on the MAJOR victories so far. You are doing a great job!
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08-20-2013, 07:15 PM
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TX Fat Chick
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 179
S/C/G: 258/214/160
Height: 5' 3"
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You are doing great! Your progress is inspirational.
Last edited by melissakd; 08-20-2013 at 07:15 PM.
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08-20-2013, 07:26 PM
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I think I'm losing it!
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Here
Posts: 539
S/C/G: Highest 350 308/220/160
Height: 5'5"
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Congrats on being half way there! You're doing great! Can't wait to get to know you more here on the boards.
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08-20-2013, 07:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Carson City, Nevada
Posts: 243
S/C/G: 323/Weight Tracker/150
Height: 5'6"
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WOW!!!
That is pretty amazing, good job! Also  to the board. Lots of wonderful, supportive ladies and gentlemen on the boards!
Also, congratulations on your baby. Having a child, is truly a blessing.
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08-20-2013, 08:21 PM
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Hobbit-lass
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 300
Height: 5'2"
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Wooo, congratulations! You've done such an awesome job so far, thank you for sharing with us!
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08-20-2013, 09:52 PM
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awesomeness.
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: north carolina.
Posts: 227
S/C/G: 350-ish/ticker/199
Height: 5'5"
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Congrats all the way around. WOOT WOOT!
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08-21-2013, 09:54 AM
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HijabiMommaBear
Join Date: May 2011
Location: huntington beach, ca
Posts: 906
S/C/G: 335/ticker/316
Height: 5' 8"
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wow! Awesome! Thank you for the inspiration!!!
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08-21-2013, 10:01 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 208
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Great job!! Keep it up.
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08-21-2013, 10:04 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 755
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 You look fantastic!
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08-21-2013, 11:37 AM
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Michelle the Vegan
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Bliss-a-go-go!
Posts: 5,410
S/C/G: >207/under goal/150
Height: ~5'9" of Snark
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Fantastic! I bet you feel as good as you look, too! Congratulations!
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08-21-2013, 12:09 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 93
S/C/G: 230/202.2/150
Height: 5'5"
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Amazing job so far!!! You look great too!
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08-21-2013, 03:56 PM
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I'm bringing sexy back!
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 4,228
S/C/G: 242/234.5/167
Height: 5'5"
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Congrats on your baby boy and congrats on your weight loss successes!!!!
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