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Originally Posted by yossarianlives
You are hot hot HOT What a transformation--I can only hope to look like you at that weight, you are amazing!
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Thank you! I honestly just barely feel average now so, THANK YOU! I am sure you will look wonderful! The inner glow alone from accomplishing something so important to us changes how others see us!
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Originally Posted by bbrown655
Carla - thanks so much for your totally inspirational story. It is stories like this that help keep us motivated. I am not sure where those extra 30 (NOT) lbs might be, but I am sure if your body wants it off it will come off. Keep updating us on your maintenance. I am so very impressed!! Beth =)
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You're welcome and thank you for taking time to comment. I appreciate your compliments but, trust me, I do have 30 pounds to still go! (it's a girl thing and clothes can hide so much!)
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Originally Posted by susiemiller5
Wow!! you look amazing! Congrats!! And thanks for posting your pics. you are very inspiring! I am on day 3 of IP and so glad i found this forum. i was just looking at holiday recipes. thrilled with all the ideas! thx
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THANKS!! I hope IP is going well for you! Have you found us on the Ideal Protein subforum? Here is the link:
http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/ideal-protein-diet-236/
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Originally Posted by livelaughlove1981
WHOOP WHOOP!! you just inspired me some more! Was a little down but thanks for bringing me back up!!
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I am so glad!! I was just thinking of you today! I need to send you a pm and ask about how your business plans were going!
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Originally Posted by EveLHaelf
You look incredible! Amazing job!
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Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Liliann
Wow!! Excellent progress!!
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Thank you! I am very happy with how things have gone.
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Originally Posted by bridietogo
One word.. WOW!
Well done! Fab job - looking amazing!
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AWWW! Thank you! That is so nice to hear.
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Originally Posted by 4xcharm
You have the arms everyone wants!
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I keep hearing that.
I really am not sure how it happened my arms were the size of a small thigh when I started losing (just at 19") now they are 11.25" (inches). I am still working to have better tone but, overall, I am very happy.
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Originally Posted by cherrypie
wow! you are the same height as me and I can't believe how slim you look at 162
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Thanks! I believe it was a combination of the diet, my past history of working out and, I have a large bone structure (just a hair under 7 inches on my wrist which is bony). My BMI says I am still overweight and I am still not at a "Great" body fat but, my body fat is about 28%. I would like to get down to about 20%.
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Originally Posted by whodatchick
You look absolutely beautiful and are such an inspiration!!!! I enjoy reading your posts!!! AWESOME ACCOMPLISHMENT!!!!
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Thank you, Lady!! I love reading your updates too! I think the entire group on the IP chat boards is very supportive and encouraging. I am so glad you are there too!
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Originally Posted by AKim
wow, you look amazing. you really do look years younger.
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Thank you! I didn't realize how much older the weight was making me. The funny thing is I now have forehead wrinkles where I didn't when I was fatter!
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Originally Posted by Coqui
Carla,
I was just looking at your pictures and I just have to say, WOW!!!!!. How did you get your arms so slim and tone.? That is my biggest problem area. I know everyone is different but I really would like to do the same workout you do. You look fabulous!!!
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Thank you, Coqui! I wish I could give you something more than I did on the forum chat. I really didn't do anything special for the arms.
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Originally Posted by jules26
Yowsa!!
LOOKING AMAZING!!!!!!!!!
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YOU are so special! Thanks! I love pin up gals and burlesque art. I smile every time I see your avatar! I have a few that are my "inspiration". I want to wear a "pinup" girl look for a halloween costume next year!
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Originally Posted by Phatlocalgirlnomore
WOW! So very u'i (beautiful). I am even more excited and determined to stick to my IP plan. Mahalo for all you are doing on these "Threads". You are helping everyone a great deal.
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Mahalo to you! I very much enjoy and gain support from all the Ideal Protein group. I just feel I am giving back what I have been given.
I hope you, Jules, and Linden have a chance to encourage each other in the next few months! I wonder if you are all going to be on the same Island?
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Originally Posted by hawndragon
Carla,
Been scanning the site, as I am new to IP. You are so beautiful, inspiring and helpful. Thank you!
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THANK YOU!!
I am so enjoying your participation with the group. You are really a very nice addition and, you are so MOTIVATED!
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Originally Posted by fitgal4life
Hot gal! Hot gal! Congratulations!!!!!!! You are so inspiring
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Thank you!
THANK YOU! I very much appreciate all the compliments and feedback. At present, I am just maintaining my loss. Beginning January I will be back to the program and taking off the last of the unnecessary pounds. I will post more pictures as I meet goals along the way.
Happy Holidays to everyone!