Mini-Goal Photo Album - 84 Pounds lost ~259 to 175

:DI Was gonna post at 85 pounds lost but thought That the tops were so similiar in the before and after pics that I had to post them now.

Anyways I have lost 84 pounds so far...It's been exactly 11 months since I started counting calories.
I went from a tight 20 in jeans/pants(needed a 22) and 3x & xxl In tops To a size 9 In jeans/Pants And tops I wear mostly mediums.
IF I CAN DO IT ~ANYONE CAN!

I Usually post a book But I am in a bit of a hurry today so I will just write this.... ......Start....Cause if you don't then you will never know if you can......Never Give Up.....Cause if you do You will never see that You can..........Finish........Because I knew you could!

I just came up with that But I hold too it.
I will make my goal soon enough and If It takes another 11 months its ok with me....I am happy to be wearing a single digit in clothes for the first time ever in my life.I have always been heavy.

I would like to thank all my 3fatchicks friends on here~Y'all know who y'all are and know I adore each and everyone of y'all!

GOODLUCK EVERYONE

:D If ANYONE needs a weight loss buddy message me I am online most days & YOU CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY WEIGHT LOSS BUDDIES..:D



1st pic~Both the before(Took In fall 2008 Right before I started counting calories ~Weight 259) And the after Took 2 days ago

2nd pic~ is just a fuller body view of the after pic.
I WAS ACTUALLY WEARING A size 9 Pants~And a medium top and they fit great Not too tight!

Wow! How inspiring! You look AMAZING!!!

Thanks Claire :hug:

Wow what an amazing site. You did all this in less than a year???
WOW
WOW
WOW
and also, you look AMAZING... thanks for sharing, makes me more excited about working out tomorrow....
Thank you!

You look wonderful! 11 months to boot, you ARE an INSPIRATION!!

Thank you for posting this ! :)

Wow, you look absolutely amazing! What an inspiration!

Congratulations!

You look great!!! Such an inspiration thanks for posting.

Amazing!! :woohoo:
Congratulations!!!

Well done! Congratulations!! :cheer:

You look really fantastic! Congratulations!

Thanks for sharing your success and your determination. I like to read stories like yours whenever I feel like rationalizing a snack or treat - I deserve it, right? But after reading the challenges and victories celebrated in this forum, I know that what I deserve is to stay on track, stay focused and keep my sights on the end result.
Keep up the good work and congratulations on the results of these past months - your goal is just around the corner!

P.S. Your pictures are amazing - how great do you look in your size 9's!!!!

vixjean~thanks so much~Yep less than a year! Your making me blush!:o hehehehe

zibscaTHANKS Very much ~:)

MotoXMamaI so much appreciate it. thx!:)

Natoshial Thank you~:)

pintobean ~thanks!!!!!:)

CLCSC145~Thanks so much!

Civakas~THANK YOU ~I SO MUCH APPRECIATE your kind words!

leeway:hug: I Think what you wrote was super & that you will be a very sucessful person in your weight loss journey. Please keep in touch~Let me know how it goes.....I AM POSITIVE YOU ARE A SUCCESS STORY BEING WRITTEN. REMEMBER TO START DETERMINED AND STAY DETERMINED!!!!!!

Wow you are such an inspiration, looks like a totally different person altogether, i would love to loose 84 pounds like you thanks for sharing :D. You look GORGEOUS

You look amazing!!!!

Hey Lor,
You look great, you're disappearing before our very eyes! The changes you have made in your photos are wow worthy!

You are looking so good! Single digit clothing, WOW! Posts like yours keep me going. Thank you for posting!

sweetchic82~thanks so much!:D

justaloozer~thanks a zillion!:D

evilwomaniamshe Thanks YOU!!!:D

time2lose~THANKS AND KEEP ON KEEPING ON!!!!:D

You are such an inspiration! Thank you so much for posting your story it justs helps me to keep going! Keep up the good work!

OMG Lori you look SO amazing! and beautiful and happy! Thanks for sharing with the rest of us!

NETZI81~THANKS~your such a sweety!!!:)

MickeypndThanks so much~Your so Kind.:)

Congratulations Lori, what an amazing accomplishment :bravo:

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Lori, I have watched that ticker head down down down and seen those updated avatars. YOU ARE SO FREAKING AWESOME!!!!

and sweet to boot :) keeep going, you rock!!! :):):)

Leenie~Thanks so much


kittycat40~You totally made my day~Your sweet as well. THANKS!:hug:

Holy cow - what a difference! You look FANTASTIC!!!
:congrat:

wow wow u look great and so young in after pic congrats

Lori,
Thanks so much for your kind words of encouragement - your reply just made my day!

I have been a success story before, as so many of us here have been. I lost over 150 pounds in 2004-2005 - then Katrina hit - no grocery stores only military MRE's for over 6 months - a lot of weight piled back on - then all that was (and still is) Katrina took it's toll - lost everything I owned from the flood water and the rest from being looted about 10 times. I had a bad accident while trying to clean out my house - cut my palm & disconnected a few fingers & busted my knees - the hand is fine - the knees not so much - and still more weight gained. Then, this year, because of the reduction of tourism here and the national economy, I was laid off from my job.

All of that to say - I've had enough - the weight is something I can do something about - it is in my control - everything else is not. So, yes, I am determined. Yes, I am inspired by you and so many others here. I have never been a part of any online forum - I know that this will be the extra something that will contribute to meeting my goal. Thanks so much for being a part of that.

I love ya Lori :) You look absolutely FABULOUS and gorgeous and sexy. I am so proud to be on this journey with you!!!

CountingDown ~Thank You~I just checked out YOUR BEFORE & AFTER PICS~YOU LOOK SOOOOOOO AWESOME~VERY PRETTY! !:)

rosetta~So glad to hear I look young~LOL~I Need that compliment Keep Up the good work and you will be in onederland before you know it!!!.:D

leeway ~WOW GIRL~You are a book being written....I am sooooo amazed with your lifes story~You have been through so much....You will definetly Have much success~You are strong! keep in Touch.:)

cfmama~ I Love ya too~And I am very proud to be on this journey with you also....YOUR KICKING BUTT BY THE WAY!!!
Oh & your FABULOUS and gorgeous and sexy ALSO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:hug:
Plus your a super friend!!

WooooooHooooooo, great job girl!!!!!!

bigmomma ~Thanks so much! I would love to have your height.
Congrads On the 45 pounds you have lost~WAY TO GO!

That is so awesome! Congrats to you and definitely an inspiration!

JustBeckyV Thanks very much:D

You look sooo fantastic! Congrats and thanks for sharing :hug:

You Look Great!

You look beautiful!! Congrats you are an inspiration!!

Onederchic THANKS SO MUCH!!!:hug: Your one Of my Main inspirations on here!!! You havew lost so much weight & Are super sweet to boot!:D

chubbyphotographer THANKS SOOOOO VERY MUCH!:D

MaryAnne THANKS A ZILLION!!!:D


Y'all are super!

You look amazing! You're inspirational! :)

:congrat: Lori! You are such an Inspiration to us All! Keep up the Great Work!

Wow Lori! You're doing great and your post is encouraging :carrot:
Having a tough day, I was on my way out to pick up something I don't need to eat. Glad I signed on here first.

May I ask what plan you've been using to achieve your success?

Keep up the good work!

Jean

LBLAZY Thanks so very much!

VickieLou Your always a real sweety~THANKS SO MUCH!

Ready2BThinnaSo glad you signed onhere first also.....sorry it took me awhile to answer your post.
I count calories. I Am usually at 1400 daily.
I try to be in the 1300's but normally I am at 1400 daily on an average......Plus I walk 45 minutes 2 x's a day Just indoors~from room to room most days Usually while talking on the phone to pass the time quicker...and I ride an exercise bike 10 minutes 2 x's a day ~but I am off it at the moment do to shoulder pulled and I have only used it about a month into my journey so mainly the walking & the eating 1400 calories is what I do.

go to www.freedieting.com and they have free calorie calcuators on there and it will help you get started if your interested in doing that....STAY STRONG!

I tend to get caught up in the various routes to goal rather than simply choosing a path and taking the journey.

Calorie counting and moving the body - that's a good sound plan. Thanks Lori! :carrot:

Oh my goodness.. you look stunning!! Congratulations!!!!!

You look great! Congrats! This has motivated me so much, I'm getting ready to make an even healthier lunch as I type! I'm so happy for you!!.:D

Ready2BThinna,kuhrisuh, & MountainChick THANKS SO MUCH Y'ALL!!!
You have made me feel great today!~Keep up the good work all of you.

You look INCREDIBLE! I'm so impressed with your determination. Do you have any favorite foods/snacks that make those calories go a long way? For instance, when I want something cold and sweet, I have a stash of frozen grapes in the freezer, at only 60 calories a cup. When I feel an urge to crunch, I eat celery...not super inventive, but it has a bit of a salty flavor on it that helps me a bit. I was just wondering if you have any little tips. I find that the little tips add up to a big loss eventually. Thank you and congrats!!!! :)

Thank you for the inspiration!! You look great! I don't know if I'll ever get into a size 9 pants or a medium top. LOL Congratulations!