I lost 70 pounds, but then I moved to California, and had a few set backs...I am now ready to move on with my weight loss, but thought I wouldpost some before and during photosto show how far I've come.

Velvet,
Congrats on your weight loss! You look great. How did you do it? I am new to this site and am just beginning my weight loss journey. I would love to hear your story. We're here to help you get you through your tough time.

Terri

Wow!!! You're lookin' awesome! Keep up the good work!!!

Velvet-
Congratulations! You've come a long way and you look great! I also have experienced setbacks and am now trying to pull myself back before I gain it all back again. I lost 43 lbs. two years ago and now have gained 20 of it back. I am determined to stop the gain at 20 and get back to where I was and then some! I'm happy that I've been able to SLAM on the brakes and pay attention to my body before I gained anymore. I've had a pretty good 2 weeks and have lost 5 lbs. Keep in touch and we'll help each other make our 'setback' a giant step forward towards better health and loose fitting clothes!
Michelle
SW 230 CW 225 GW anything below 200 for starters!!

Thanks Terri, that's very sweet of you. How did I do it? Well I got some kind of cardio exercise 6 times a week, and strength training 3 to 4 times a week. I watched what I ate, kept it at 20-30% fat, ate complex carbs, and lots of water. I also ate about 1500-1800 calories a day.

Thank so much! I like your user name, are you Italian?

I know you will get back on track and be at goal before you know it! Thank you so much for the encouragement,I appreciate it so much. Yes I willpost here often with the good the bad and the ugly. We'll both get through this, and be healthier and better looking for it.

Velvet - well done for having the motivation to pull yourself back on to the wagon. I know from bitter experience how hard it is to get back on track once you've gone off the rails - I lost 50lbs and regained 65lbs before I decided enough was enough!

And, by the way, your 'after' photos are fabulous!

Kind regards, Janey

Dang chica! You look as thin as I do! Bigtime congratulations and good luck with the rest of the weight loss, you're doing great!

You look fabulous, what a difference!!!!

You look great and congratulations on getting back on the healthy wagon and striving towards getting the rest of the weight off. WTG!!

You look great...thanks for sharing! Keep up the great work!

You're very welcome! and nope non italiano...!

Ah, thanks everyone! Sorry I had an asthma attack, and have been out of commision. But I'm much better now. Thank god for steroid inhalors. The pil form makes me gain weight like crazy. l