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06-27-2006, 12:01 PM
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Made in England!
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Canada
Posts: 1,377
S/C/G: 260/260/169
Height: 5' 4"
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Welcome, Joy90. 100 pounds gone is a heck of an achievement. Well done!
I have that loose skin thing going on too--boobs, tummy, upper arms, and now my thighs. As I continue to drop weight it's only going to get worse. Small price to pay for being healthier, IMO.
I know which of these pictures of me I prefer. And without a doubt, I love being able to do physical things with much greater ease now.
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06-27-2006, 12:07 PM
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for me, for them
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 638
S/C/G: 345/ticker
Height: 5'10"
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to the group. Phenomenal, phenomenal, phenomenal job! You've gotten great advice so far but I had to say that. Stick around so we can get to know you better.
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06-27-2006, 12:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Edmonton AB
Posts: 240
S/C/G: 215/191/150
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WTG! You must be so proud of yourself, you are doing so well, keep us updated!
And of course welcome to 3FC!
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06-27-2006, 01:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Michigan
Posts: 600
Height: 5' 7"
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Yes, it is unfortunate that we have loose skin - It would be so much cooler if the diabetes we DON'T have showed up on the outside instead!
Congratulations - it's so nice to be inspired by you.
Sue
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06-27-2006, 02:58 PM
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Sub-4 marathon runner!
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Leeds, UK
Posts: 3,567
S/C/G: 260/156/148-152
Height: 5 9
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Welcome, and well done on the 100lb loss. I'm with you on the loose skin, but like a lot of others I'd rather be thin, fit and a bit untoned than back where I was when I started this whole thing. Most of the time it's hidden (although I have some rather unflattering race photos). But you know what, I'd rather be able to run a half marathon in under 2 hours than have a completely toned body. Of course I'd like both, but I'll choose fitness rather than aesthetics any day, particularly when it can be hidden when I don't run in a crop top... ( this was the week after, and doesn't give the same clues of what's hiding underneath the t-shirt!)
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06-27-2006, 05:42 PM
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Co-Mod
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,585
S/C/G: 272/129/127
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Joy- You are doing beautifully............so Congrats! And don't worry about the loose skin.
And therefore, Right On Dee! We got us some battle scars!
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06-27-2006, 10:11 PM
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Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 6
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Thank you all for all your comments and support! I do weight trian twice a week so I am trying to tone my mucsles. Saving for surgery I guess is an option- but its soo much money and I will need savings for retirement. I would need to basically get a whole buddy lift/tuck, lol. Anyway, thanks yout comments made me feel better. Someone asked what diet I am on- I am not on one. I love to cook so I just try to make healthy good tasting meals that utilize a lot of whole foods (whole grians, nothing frozen, fresh veggies and fruits). The key for me has really been making everything myself - even my desserts- this way I havent eliminated any foods from my diet. I have just tried to create more balance. Portion control has also been super important nd of corse excercise. I try to get the the gym 4 days a week.
I was wondering- does anyone know how to get those little scales that were on many of your posts? It looks like they list the goal weight and the current weight. I think that is so cool!!!
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06-27-2006, 11:13 PM
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hara hachi bu
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,294
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06-28-2006, 09:08 AM
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Red Team Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Kansas
Posts: 1,535
S/C/G: 289/206.5/140
Height: 5'4"
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Welcome! Wow, 100lbs lost...that's just amazing! Congrats to you; you should be SO proud! I think you look great.
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06-28-2006, 11:58 AM
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I'm bringin' SEXY back!!!
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: New York
Posts: 1,181
Height: 5'3 1/2
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I am curious, how long did it take you to lose the weight?
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06-28-2006, 12:29 PM
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Never surrender
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Posts: 2,751
S/C/G: 251 current/237 minigoal/180
Height: 5' 9"
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Hi, Joy, great going on losing 100 lbs, you must feel fantastic!
you're 24, so you have a little time to save for retirement Save the money, and see what happens. Maybe you'll want to spend it on the surgery, maybe not.
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07-03-2006, 08:56 PM
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Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 6
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It took about 1 year to loose 100 pounds. I think- something like that.
Oh and thanks for the information about the tracker1
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07-04-2006, 01:42 AM
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2 wheels is plenty :D
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 3,099
S/C/G: 264/195/150
Height: 5'4"
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Way to go, JOY!! Be proud of yourself.
I wish I had been weight training all along - I didn't start weight training until like a year after I first lost most of my weight. Since starting with weight training I have been losing verrrrry slowly (I don't fault the weight training for the slow weight loss - it's more in my lack of portion control) if you only count what the scale says. But I have gone from a tight size 16 to a size 10. I owe it all to weight training. Give yourself some time before you decide about surgery - it is a very big step. I am at the point now where I am happy the way I am. (It will take some time for your skin to catch up to your weight loss). I still have loose skin - but I'm 40 now...I probably would have gone there anyway.
Keep up the good work!!!!
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07-04-2006, 04:30 AM
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Diva under construction..
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Westminster, California
Posts: 596
S/C/G: 262/212/175
Height: 5'7"
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Sorry Off topic.
YP1~ Super cool 1st photo. You are so honest and so brave. ( My new hero)
Dishy fish~ Your hair cur suits you so very much! Its just darling!
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