Thanks! They were $18 at Shopko. It's sort of frustrating because I know when I started Atkins, I was wearing clothes that were too small and that isn't what I'm judging my success on, but there are people that have lost this much weight that have dropped a few sizes at least. I suppose, if I think about it logically...I probably should have been wearing a 30/32 or larger at 356 and now I'm wearing 22/24 top and 24 jeans. I didn't try on the 22 jeans, but in hindsight I wish I had because who knows...maybe I'm overestimating the size I should be wearing (plus there were plenty of 22's in the clearance rack!). I actually know my measurements now but I have no idea what size I'm "supposed" to be in. Why can't they list the measurements on the tag?

I started on August 15th, 2005. I have been doing Atkins the whole time except for Christmas, Christmas eve, New Year's and New Year's eve. Both of those weekends I gained 7 lbs and lost it in 4-5 days. I have lost 9" off my bra band, 11" off my waist, and 10" off my hips so far. I wish I would've measured more than those three in the beginning, but oh well. At least I have pictures from the start because if I didn't, I don't know if I'd notice much of a change because mentally I always thought I looked smaller than I actually was (I know that now after seeing the starting pics).

Thanks for your compliments! They are so encouraging!
Andrea

These post are so imspiring CONGRATS to all that have some so far.. and I hope there will be many more of us.. including me.. Thanks for posting these they are GREAT you are all beautiful.. CONGRATS again

Christine

Lacey: You look AWESOME!!!!! You're doing a GREAT Job and keep up the excellent work

Hey everyone, Sorry I haven't been around, life is a little crazy lately...good things and bad things, but we'll concentrate on the good I'm still on program. I've had a few days off, but I got right back on track. Here are progress pics at 92 lbs lost (264 lbs) to prove it







I'll try to keep in touch more often.
Andrea

WTG Andrea!! You're doing awesome!!!! Deal with what you have to and know we're here if you need us

Great Job Andrea!!!

Thank you! Hopefully it won't be too much longer and the negative stuff will be in the background.
All I can say is that I'm not used to all of the attention from guys. I don't know if it's the physcial difference or a change in attitude, but I'm trying not to get a big head Let's just say, I'm definitely enjoying being single!
Thanks for being there for support
Andrea

Way to go Andrea. You look great.

you're looking awesome!!! Bet you're feelin' great too

LOVE these before/after pictures!!

I'm going to try this to see if I can get the photos to attach.

Wow Susan!!! You're so much smaller!!! You look absolutely beautiful!!

OMG Girls all 3 of you look A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!!

Congratulations on all your hard work.... beautiful