Well I have come along way. From 280 down to 195 or so. In some ways I am mad at myself for not being farther on my journey. But I keep reminding myself how far I HAVE come and that I have dealt with ALOT these last 3 years.(2 parents dying, a divorce, a miscarriage, then my ex passed on last August) I have also learned alot about health and nutrition and exercise these past few years and that is something I wouldn't of learned if I had crash dieted.

This first split photo, me on the left is about a month ago, on the right is a picture of me from my wedding April 2006. I need to dig deep if I want to find more pics of me that heavy and heavier. The wedding pic I was about 252.



The first few are pics from V~day yesterday and the last few are me with my new haircut today.

I looked at these pics and I almost can't believe they are me! lol









This is Joey's favorite photo.







The 3 pics Joey took at the mall.







NEW CUT ON FRONT PORCH





WHat does everyone think?

You look BEAUTIFUL! Oh my gosh, what a transformation! Your waist is TINY!!! And your haircut is SO cute! It compliments your face so nicely! (did you go to Gene Juarez? It looks like their chairs )

I agree that what you learn from proper nutrition and exercise is invaluable--and crash dieting doesn't give you any of this wonderful knowledge! It's amazing that you have come through so many hard times so beautifully: you're truly an inspiration!

Thank you for sharing pictures!!!
~Kat

GOAL:
185.2/171.8/135(ish)

Mini GOAL:
185.2/171.8/166.7

10%by St. Patrick’s Day! I want to fit into my Dress!! Aiee!!!

Jasmine you are beautiful!!! You have done great things for yourself. That is a great haircut and I absolutely love your hair color. You wear it wonderfully. Congratulations and girl, you have to know you got it going on

You look super. The haircut makes you look much younger I think. What a great transformation.

You look fantastic!

Your new haircut is so flattering! Wow, you look wonderful and so happy! You've come such a long way and deserve to be proud of your awesome accomplishments.

WOW the haircut looks awesome! Congrats on all your hard work and thanks for sharing!!!

You look great,amazing job!!! That haircut looks fantastic.

Wow!!! You look awesome! To be honest...you really don't look 192lbs..you must have alot of muscle weight!!!...seriously! Wow! You are proof puddin that working out does more for you than the scale!!! You are completely adorable!!! Great job!!! Keep going...Joyce

What do we think! We think you look great! What a nice shape you have and I love the new haircut.

You look fantastic! You must feel sooo much better and you realy do look happyer. I agree the haircut is FABULOUS! it frames your face beautifuly, you look so much younger!

WOW!! You look fantastic!! You are a huge inspiration!! Thanks so much for the pics. It is proof it can be done.

You look so wonderful, your new haircut is so wonderfully sleek and modern! You are a beautiful woman and I definitely think the new hair suits you!!

PS Love the tiara when you got married!!!

Cute as a button!!

weegreenlassie

Awww thanx!!! Gene Juarez? No. Never heard of Gene.That was taken in the middle of the mall. I just went to a mastercuts they have there.

melekalikimaka

Thanx so much! Yeah I think I am going to keep it this way for a while. I really like it. My mom told me NEVER dye your hair! Cause it a really pretty shade of red. It lightens up a bit in the summer time.

sharonrr1

Thanx. Yeah I was thinking it makes me look younger too. I asked Joey if the color looks lighter and he said it creates less shadows. Ummm..okay!

Thanx Susie!

Meg

Thank you. I think it frames my face nicely. I am VERY happy. Even though there has been alot of bad stuff there has been alot of great stuff like meeting the love of my life Joey. We got married April 2006 and he has been so supportive and encouraging the whole time. He loved me when I was 280 and he loves me the same now. He is very proud of me and keeps picking me up. I tell him Put me down!! lol

Thanx ChrystalM and fitbyforty

bambifox

Awwww thanx! I was 197 the day I took that photo. lol I am 5 3 1/2. I walk ALOT. I usually walk 3 miles -4.5 miles, 6 days a week. I kind of wonder if alot of it is just plain firm. I know one friend who used to work out for months, never dropped any weight but went down 2 dress sizes. I have an aunt who is the same height as me and is 175 and wears a 14. I am just gettiing into some 14's now but still 20 pounds difference? I do think she carries more in her tummy area.

jtammy

Awww thanx. I can't wait to see what another 20 pounds will do!!

MangoKitty

Thank you. I figured it was high time for a new look. I am very happy in life and I know things will just keep getting better. I have alot more energy now than when I was heavier and I am loving feeling free!

Janis427

Thank you. It definately can be done. Calorie counting is what has really helped me to lose this much.

Glory87

Awww thank you! Yeah it does look so nice and polished now. My hair was looking wild and poofy and driving me nuts. The stylist said I can wear it straight or curly. My hair is naturally curly. So I may just need to try my hand at straightening it. I cant belive she got it so straight! lol

Yes the tiara was a must! lol I need to dig thru the old discs and find the older picture. I was so big at the wedding.


Here is one from our honeymoon. I have just a few pics in the photobucket album from then. 252 at wedding and honeymoon.



Thanx chick in the hat.

Thanx everyone!!

Maybe when we get home tonight I will see if Joey knows where the discs are with my old photos. I know that really helps people when they see how big you where and how you are now.