[ha8in lazyness]

OMG Congratulations! You look Great!!!!!!! Keep up the amazing work. What an inspiration U R!

[CanadaMel]

Way to Go RAINBOW!!
You are an inspiration.
You're hard work & perseverance are paying off, paving the way to a healthier you!
Keep up the great work.

[OnaMi]

I'm so happy for you Rainbow you're doing it in the groove look out world here she comes

[OCanada]

What a great day to join your forum, a funeral for fat! Can't wait to have my own! lol Awesome work Rainbow!

[cbl70]

Awesome! The cane to 5K pics are so inspirational. Keep it up girl!

[NoirStories]

I'm so glad for you! This is definitely the kind of funeral that I'm okay attending! Are you treating yourself to anything for your halfway point?

[mckw83]

Congrats! such an Inspiration! I hope this will be me very soon! your before and after pictures are amazing!

[jampooh]

Best funeral I've ever been to! Thanks for all the inspiration. My coach wanted your crab cake recipe, she loved it and is now sharing it with others.

[usmcvet]

You inspired me. I printed off a walk to run program yesterday.

[mompattie]

Vet - LIKE LIKE LIKE!!!!

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Originally Posted by GemIAm

So excited to celebrate the death of 300+ pounds with you....

"not-so big" Hugs!!!!

-Amy

thank you GEM!!!! yes, smaller hugs are a good thing!!

Originally Posted by this girl is awake

Goodbye, Rainbow's pounds, and Rest In PEACE!

YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!

thank you this girl....and YOU WILL BE HERE TOO SOON!! just keep on program and we will celebrate together!!

Originally Posted by lisa32989

Celebrate life!
Welcome to the 2's

thank you lisa!!!! i am celebrating for sure!!

Originally Posted by Kate1188

You look amazing! Congrats! I'm so happy for you

thank you so much kate!!! i FEEL amazing!!!!

Originally Posted by warmheart

Rainbow, I'm so happy for you! and you look wonderful! Watch out for the hot mama!

haha hot mama??!! made me laugh...not so sure about all that but i sure do FEEL better and can do so many things i couldn't before!! and that is progress!!!

Originally Posted by maezy1

RAINBOW LBS ARE GONE TO REST IN PIECE(S) AND NEVER TO BE SEEN AGAIN!!!! WOW WHAT A TREMENDOUS ACCOMPLISHMENT! SO HAPPY FOR YOU! THE PICS SAY IT ALL! UR LOOKING AMAZING

thank you maezy!! YES....R.I.P. number 3 and be gone forever!!!

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Originally Posted by Bellamack

You are such a beauty ( in both pics) So Happy that you are being so successful, it's simply WONDERFUL! Keep up the good work.

thank you bellamack....i'm certainly a work in progress and it is simply wonderful!!! i think i am still pinching myself!!

Originally Posted by russiangirl

Your post brought tears to my eyes!!! This is how I felt today too, when I lost one of my numbers!!!! You are amazing!!!!!!!! Good job!!! Picture with a cane and marathon pictures, is a true miracle, that you made happen!!!!

well look at you....losing one of your numbers too!!! great job!! sometimes i see my cane standing over in the corner and just get all misty eyed knowing i do not have to use it anymore! i am getting stronger every day!! and it feels good....really good!!!

Originally Posted by mompattie

GOODBYE RAINBOWS FAT!!!!!!!. We shall NOT MISS YOU!!! WE shall always remember how horrible you made RAINBOW feel, and how good she feels without you!!!!! We shall NEVER EVER see you again!!!

I am soooo proud of you Susan!!!!! Sooo happy, soooo proud!!!!! GREAT JOB. YOU ARE DOING IT!!!

pattie...aka momhottie...gf...YOU INSPIRE ME to keep going...we are in this for the long haul no matter how long it takes, WE WILL GET THERE!! you are so right...i will NEVER EVER MISS THAT 3!!! EVER!!! RIP for real!!!

Originally Posted by evepet

That's Freaking Fantastic!!! Way To Go!!!

aww evepet...thank you!! it is fantastic indeed!!! and even more fantastic a few days later!! woot woot!!!!

Originally Posted by Lizzy63

So proud of you!! What an awesome accomplishment!

Gonna toast you with a chocolate shake.

CHEERS!!!!! thank you lizzy!!! i love this forum and there is so much support and encouragement that it makes me proud to be a part of it all!!

Originally Posted by Starshine

Oh, wow, Rainbow! What a wonderful way to celebrate the passing of 3! You have changed so much and are still so beautiful. A zillion congratulations!

aww starshine that is such a sweet thing to say!! thank you! weighting nealy 400 pounds you sure don't FEEL beautiful at all!! saying goodbye to 3 is a wonderful thing and it is good to share the passing with so many good friends!!!

Originally Posted by Ishbel

Way to go!!!!!

awww ishbel!!! THANK YOU GF!!! i know you understand how significant this is!!! thank you for paving the way for all of us!!! i strive to be as diligent as you have been setting the example of just ho w to get it done!! THANK YOU

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Originally Posted by Momto2cs

Amazing photos. Fantastic job. Wonderful recipes! Keep it up!

thank you!!! yes...i so hope to keep it up for another 100 pounds!!! glad you like some of the recipes!!

Originally Posted by JohnP

Awesome!

thank you john!! i appreciate all your input in so many posts and threads. you seem to be very knowledgeable and we can all learn from that and from seeing things at all angles!!

Originally Posted by Misti in Seattle

Congratulations!!!

Why don't you share with us how you really feel about it.

THANK YOU so much misti!! i love seattle!!!

Originally Posted by Just Mel

Congrats.

thank you mel!!!!

Originally Posted by joysh

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ! ! ! !

(in true Rainbow fashion...)
:

Good bye forever 3. No more will you be on me!
Hello there two. Just passing through.
Before we know it, you'll be number one. Then done.

awww JOY....you do bring me JOY indeed!! thank you for the lovely poem!! and for the rainbow greeting!!! how marvelous!!

Originally Posted by Minch

It's obvious in the pictures you have a wonderful sense of style and I'm sure you're going to have a wonderful time expressing yourself with your wardrobe for MANY years to come! Congratulations on your AMAZING loss so far! RIP to those pounds!!!!!!

wow, thank you for the compliment. most people say my sense of "style" is far too eclectic for their tastes!! haha i must say that shopping has become a little more exciting these days!! not just for the sizes but the smaller i get the cuter the clothes are!!

Originally Posted by snolover

You almost made me cry...of joy! My deepest sympathies. May you forget all the horrible memories that you have with those pounds. I sure will pray that they never come back. May you live a healthier life now that they are gone. So happy for you!!!

yes oh yes lets pray together that 3 never ever returns!! EVER!!! THANK YOU so much!!!

[rainbowsmiles]

Originally Posted by SMB

Like!

yes!! like like like....we DO need a like button!!!

Originally Posted by mightbe

Congrats Rainbow, you are truly amazing!

thank you mightbe!! what is amazing are all the fabulous lovely people here on 3fc that uplift and encourage me every single day!! THAT is amazing...just like YOU! thank you

Originally Posted by beth sebring

Woo! Good job chickaa!!!

thanks chickaa!!! you are doing GREAT too!! keep it up !!!

Originally Posted by mishy226

You are an inspiration! Congratulations! Yay!!!!!!,

thank you mishy.... how wonderful to be an inspiration to someone...just as so many were inspiration to me!! PAY IT FORWARD for sure!!!

Originally Posted by Alma4343

RIP! Best funeral I ever attended. Congratulations, you are BEAUTIFUL.

:wooho o:

yes...its the best funeral i ever attended too!! thank you for the compliments!!

Originally Posted by JenRem

I have to say that this is the only funeral I was HAPPY to be invited to. Great job making this milestone so very memorable for yourself.

I am so very proud of you. You are absolutely amazing. You have crested the top of that very tall mountain (100 lbs) and now you are beginning to make your way down the other side. Will it still be tough? Yes, but you've come so far and you know you can do it. There's no option to give-up or quit. Keep working your way down that mountain so you can get to the valley and truly enjoy your healthy body. Jen

Jen THANK YOU so much for taking the time to encourage me!! you are so right...there is NO option to give up or quit!! i must press on and i will because of lovely people like YOU who believe in me and help pave the way for me! thank you

Originally Posted by sahmmommy2

You are beautiful inside and out! What a wonderful inspiration to all of us battling the bulge!

Originally Posted by MommaHen

I am soooo happy for you Rainbow! Congratulations to you and RIP yucky fat!!!!

yes!!! RIP YUCKY FAT AND NEVER COME BACK!!! thank you mommahen!!

Originally Posted by guil28

Totally AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by KitKat169

Goodbye and good riddance to those pounds. Awesome job! You are such an inspiration and you deserve more of these kind of funerals.

thank you kitkat!! YOU INSPIRE ME TOO...with your new found courage!! i can't wait for the next funeral to attend!! woot woot!!

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Originally Posted by ustasmom

Congratulations of the great success AND the great attitude!!!

thank you!!!! who wouldn't be happy about losing a 3!! haha

Originally Posted by greeniris

RIP to numero 3! May it never be seen again! So very proud and happy for you Susan!!!!

AMEN to that!! RIP numero 3!!! thank you lovely lady!!

Originally Posted by beautifulinside

Congrats

THANK YOU!!!!

Originally Posted by SDChickie

Wow! Congratulations. So happy for you!

thank you!!!! chickie!! i am super HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY!! for me too!!! can't you tell!! haha

Originally Posted by Hgamroth

SOOOOOOOO HAPPY FOR YOU RAINBOW!!!!!!!

hugs right back to you gf!!! WE SO GOT THIS!! keep up your great effort, YOU LOOK AMAZING!!!!

Originally Posted by AuzzieDee

Congratulations!!! You are amazing!!!

aww thank you auzziedee!!!

Originally Posted by Fishette

Couldn't have happened to a nicer more dedicated person! Congrats and keep those pounds coming.

fishette....that is one of the sweetest things anyone could ever say to me! thank YOU!!!

Originally Posted by Halfagain

Congratulations! Welcome to Twoferville and the halfway mark as well Awesome accomplishment. I'm so proud of you Susan.

gf....an you believe it!!! i am finally here...and 3 days now...seeing that 2 is lovely!! happy dance!!

Originally Posted by scorbett1103

WOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

Goodbye 3's, hello 2's!!! You look amazing inside and out - way to go woman!

GOODBYE 3 IS RIGHT!!! GOODBYE FOREVER!! thank you hollywood lady!!! wink wink!!

Originally Posted by wtfudge

Ahhhh, that's AMAZING!!!!! Especially the cane vs. 5k contrast. You are pure inspiration

wtfudge...haha love your name!! i never noticed it til i typed it! haha yes, you are so right,about the cane!! all last year i hobbled around and then went to england in may of this year and had to take my cane on the airplane and it was not fun. i barely barely fit into the seat and it was awful!! I CAN'T WAIT TO GO FLYING AGAIN BABY!!!! i won't even need a seat belt extender next time!!! yeah baby!!

Originally Posted by Im escaping

Oh the sun has come out!!.....(and dried up all those useless pounds)

Gotta love a good rainbow, and when they're smaller they are more brilliant.

I cant wait to see the creative energy work now. Super duper huge Congrats:ca rrot:

this post made me smile all over!!! YOU LIT UP MY RAINBOW!!! thank you!!!

Originally Posted by Decorlover

Wow, that is incredible! The change is mind-blowing! Congratulations and keep up the good work!

Btw, I am on IdealShape shakes, is that the same as the Ideal Protein diet?

thank you so much!! i have never heard of ideal shape shakes sorry.