The first is a picture of me this past summer. My weight was around 230 lbs. The little bundle of joy is my great niece Alexa.

I just took the second picture. Same shirt, but it's much looser now at approximately 204 lbs (we'll see at WI on Tuesday). I've been growing my hair longer for the past 5 months or so.

Update December 2010:
The third picture was last weekend heading out to our staff Christmas Party. Not too many more pounds gone - hovering around 200 - but more inches.

Update Jan 23/11:
I'm down to 188 lbs now. Jeans are size 16 and pullover is 1X.

Congrats on losing 23lbs!

You look great!

You look fabulous! Don't you just love IP and how well it works.

good job, but time to get some new pants too...those are so big on you. Get shopping girl. Congrats

Congrats! You look awesome!

26 pounds! I can tell a difference. It's nice when the loss begins to show and show and show. Keep up the good work.

Thanks for the kind words.
I know the jeans are getting too loose now but I'm trying to keep them as long as possible as I've still got at least 3 sizes to go. I'm going to wash this pair and another in hot water next time and dryer on high to try and shrink them a bit.
We're going to the States in 2 weeks to visit friends for the weekend, so I want to do some shopping while I'm there - so many better deals!!! Otherwise, I really have to find a good consignment store.

Fantastic! Congrats

Way to go! I just did the same thing and can't believe the difference in my face - I can really tell in yours too... Keep up the good work you're rockin!

Sue

Great job kaarin!!

You look terrific. What an accomplishment. Keep going!

Great job, Kaarin!

Wow. How awesome you are! Keep up the good work!

You can really tell the difference - you are looking amazing!!

I like the new pic Kaarin. You can really see the difference in your face and your body shape! Keep up the good work!