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10-27-2008, 07:48 PM
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The Radiant One
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 2,751
S/C/G: 250/142/135
Height: 5'2"
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Officially introducing myself.
I read the maintainers forum a lot, and with my copy of Refuse to Regain shipping today, I thought it would be good for me to really get in the groove of a maintenance mindset - even though I have about 6 more pounds to lose to reach goal.
I guess I am a maintainer who is at the red line currently
I started this final journey to my goal weight in January of 2004 clocking in at 250 pounds. It has been a long slow journey, with a foray into Plateau land and then Bakeryville a couple years ago, where I stayed for a bit.
I think I finally 'get it' now, and have really focused on how my body responds to what foods I put into it and what exercise I do - and have been very surprised at what my body has given back to me in terms of fitness and confidence. I am in better shape at 40 than I have ever been.
So, here are my old and current photos. And I want to thank all of you maintainers for sharing your struggles and triumphs at this.
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10-27-2008, 08:14 PM
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Pretty harmless really...
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Location, location!
Posts: 1,139
S/C/G: Maintaining 142-148
Height: 5 ft 8.5" athlete who can give a punch & certainly take one too! :)
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Congrats Lori, you've done great and look great too, infact years younger! Nice pipes! Welcome to maintenance-ville! Is bakeryvILLE near wineville? Been there, done that! Welcome aboard!
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10-27-2008, 09:45 PM
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#3
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Davis, Ca
Posts: 23,149
S/C/G: 204/114/120
Height: 5'
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Welcome and congratulations!
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10-27-2008, 10:28 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 211
S/C/G: 204/188/120
Height: 5'4"
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Oh Lori, what an inspiration you are!!! I really thought I would need surgery to remove the access skin on my arms - TELL ME THIS WAS NOT THE CASE FOR YOU...
YOU LOOK GREAT! CONGRATULATIONS!
Going now to read your blog
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10-27-2008, 11:45 PM
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#5
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 2,071
Height: 5'7"
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You look awesome!
Anne
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10-28-2008, 05:15 AM
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3 + years maintaining
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 12,070
S/C/G: 287/120's
Height: 5 foot nuthin'
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Hi Lori!! Good to "officially" see you here!!!
You look amazing and I'm pretty certain you FEEL amazing. Great to have you on board.
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10-28-2008, 05:45 AM
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#7
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 1999
Posts: 8,974
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Welcome, Lori! We delighted to have you "officially" join us, though you've really been one of us for quite a while now.
Your arms look awesome! Woohoo for weightlifting!
I love what you said about being in better shape than you ever have before. It's never too late to be who we've always dreamed of!!
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10-28-2008, 07:27 AM
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#8
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: West Chester, PA
Posts: 6,963
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Welcome "officially" Lori! You look fantastic! Congratulations
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10-28-2008, 07:31 AM
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3 + years maintaining
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 12,070
S/C/G: 287/120's
Height: 5 foot nuthin'
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Just had to pop in here again. I wanted to mention something about your incredible before and afters.
I so clearly remember those days of wearing oversized T shirts, like the one you are sporting in the first picture. But not anymore......... the days of oversized T's are gone, like in pic 2. Love it!!!!
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10-28-2008, 08:05 AM
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needs constant reminding
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,852
S/C/G: 164/maintenance since 8/08
Height: 5'4"
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I must say that you are radiant in both photos. But I bet you feel about a gazillion times better in photo #2!
Your posts are a joy to read. Congrats!!!
Kitty
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10-28-2008, 10:56 AM
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The Radiant One
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 2,751
S/C/G: 250/142/135
Height: 5'2"
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chunckymonkey
Oh Lori, what an inspiration you are!!! I really thought I would need surgery to remove the access skin on my arms - TELL ME THIS WAS NOT THE CASE FOR YOU...
YOU LOOK GREAT! CONGRATULATIONS!
Going now to read your blog
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Thanks! I actually do have loose skin under my arms, you can see it in the pic, although when I flex it is much less noticeable. Too bad I can't walk around that way all the time.
I have loose skin in other places, but clothes hold it in well.
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10-28-2008, 02:08 PM
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Chuggin' along...
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: middle of nowhere, Northwest Florida
Posts: 2,719
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Welcome Lori!!! You look fantastic, and I'm already excited about your recipes for Pumpkin Cranberry & Chocolate Oat Bars. Mmm chocolate... Glad you're here!
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11-03-2008, 07:23 AM
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Maintainer Wannabe
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 1,614
S/C/G: 161/143/135
Height: 5'7"
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Hi Lori! You look amazing! What an inspiration you are.
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11-04-2008, 12:47 PM
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Workin' It
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Wherever I go, there I am...
Posts: 7,841
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Wow Lori! You look fabulous!
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