South Beach Diet - Before/Now Pics (Encouragement Welcome!)

Hi All,

I'm looking for some honest opinions: I'm at 208 lbs now, I was 254 lbs. I'm wondering if my 175 lb is going to be a realistic goal, or if I should shoot for lower. I'm a size 14 now, I think a size 10-12 might be pretty perfect for me. I don't think a size 6 is realistic. I think I need to start more toning exercises.

What do you all think? I know I'm on the right track.

Before: http://picasaweb.google.com/Sandra.Rae.Brown/WashingtonDCBeaSWedding#5127248715665367138
Now: http://picasaweb.google.com/Sandra.Rae.Brown/LaborDayWeekend#5241861559687397922

I know I've got a ways to go still, but I am way healthier and feeling great about myself. :)

WOW! You look great! Be very proud of the 46lbs you have lost!!
Way to go!!

Wow! First of all, what a world of difference. :) You're looking fantastic! And you can really tell that you're feeling a million times better as well. :D

About your question... What's the harm in getting to 175 and then re-evaluating there? You might find 175 is the perfect fit. You might also find that you'd feel better 10 pounds below that. Or, if you'd rather go by size, a 10/12 is a wonderful size to be. Only you can judge. As you've said, you know you're on the right track, so keep on heading in the right direction! ^_^

What a difference!

I would get to 175 and then go from there you never know how the body will react

I am for goals being open to re-evaluation at any time. If you get to 175 and are happy, stay there. If not, keep going! :)

You have already come a long way!:bravo:

Usarchie, looking beautiful! I'm very impressed. You can tell from the before and after, how much you've changed emotionally IMO. You look so happy in the after and your outfit is adorable.

You're doing so fabulously wonderful. :D

haven't looked at the pictures.

don't worry about the final goal just yet!

my advice

tone! tone! TONE! do those exercises

worry about ONEderland

then re-evaluate FIVE POUNDS at a time!

off to see your pretty pics now....

Wow, you look great!

I agree with the others, it's a good idea to re-evaluate once you reach 175.

Great pics! You look fantastic! Just keep working until you feel comfortable. You'll know.
Keep up the great work!

You look F A B U L O U S... Keep at it then re evaluate

No need to decide before you get there.

But I'm no help - I'm the same height, but you are in a size 14 at 208 and I'm in a size 14 at 158 (but just starting to get loose)! That's just amazing.

I'm big boned? I'm dense? Hehehe.

Thanks everyone. One step at a time, right? You guys are such a great resource.

hey im not a south beacher, but i just wanted to pop in and say congrats and that you look fantastic! :carrot:

USC - you look great, dear! You will definitely be a 10/12 at 175, if not an 8 - I'm built rather the same way you are.

I would suggest the same as everyone else has said - get to your goal and see if you like it. You might decide that 175 is too little...and choose to gain!

You look great! What a difference!!! I am in the same boat with you- as much as I would like to be a size 8 I think maybe a 10 would be more realistic for my size- but nonetheless- you look great!

Just wanted to add that you look great! I agree with the others on just seeing where you feel comfortable!

I just wanted to say :congrat: and you look fantastic!

What a difference, you look great! Keep up the good work!

You look great! Keep up the good work!!! :cheer:

You look mahvelous darling!
I agree with previous advice regarding goal. Who really knows until we get there?

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll149/glittergn/beautiful/beautiful003.gif

You look wonderful and, best of all, you look happy and healthy, uscarchie!

I think that you evaluate your goal as you go along. Not only by the size of your body and your clothes, but by how healthy you feel. I think it can change a lot as time goes on. So just pay attention and know that you'll know when you get there. :hug: You're definitely on your way, girl! :cheer2:

Congrats!!! :carrot: Quite the difference!!!!! I agree with the others....keep trying and re-evaluate when you get down to 175!

Again, CONGRATS!!!!!! :D:D:D