brandy327
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Post by brandy327 on Aug 20, 2014 13:34:52 GMT
I know it's hard...I know it sucks...believe me, I know. But STICK WITH IT! It's worth it. I'm getting SO close to my goal (within 50 lbs) and I've been plateaued for months but I'm still working hard. I shared on FB so if you're my friend, you've already seen this. The pic on the left is from 1998. The pic on the right, today. I bought the skirt on the right a couple of years ago thinking it would fit (it's an XL). But nope...it didn't fit. I hadn't tried it on in a while so I pulled on this morning and it fit!!! I am SOOO excited!! I got the skirt really cheap (like $10) at Burlington Coat Factory and was so bummed when I brought it home and it didn't fit. I've lost about 130 lbs so far!! Anyway, I just want you healthy/weight loss peas to know that the hard work and dedication WILL pay off!! Keep it up!!  |
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Post by monklady123 on Aug 20, 2014 13:39:09 GMT
Wow Brandy, great job!  |
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luckyexwife
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Post by luckyexwife on Aug 20, 2014 13:39:13 GMT
Wow, what a great job!!!
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Post by alibama on Aug 20, 2014 13:39:44 GMT
OM GOSHHHHHH you look fantastic!! Congratulations! I have lost 62lbs. It took me a year, I still have another 30 to go. I got sidetracked after my husbands accident and my moms death, I have to get back on track. I am doing okay diet wise but the exercise needs to get back on track.
Again congratulations on all of your hard work!
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Post by KikiPea on Aug 20, 2014 14:08:28 GMT
You are looking AWESOME, lady!!! WTG!!!!!!!!
I, too, have hit a plateau since our move in March. I'm REALLY trying to find the motivation to break it and keep moving to loose the last 15 lbs I REALLY want to lose. 10 would be fine, but my ultimate goal is 15 more. Here we go!
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clarita
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Post by clarita on Aug 20, 2014 14:11:04 GMT
Thanks for the inspiration!!! You look wonderful.
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tracylynn
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Post by tracylynn on Aug 20, 2014 14:12:00 GMT
You look great!
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Post by cakediva on Aug 20, 2014 14:12:33 GMT
Way to go! You look awesome!
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Post by nysparkle on Aug 20, 2014 14:14:34 GMT
Wonderful! You have done a great job! Thanks for sharing.  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2014 14:15:33 GMT
Congratulations!! That is a lot of hard work!
Yay on the skirt fitting -- that is a great feeling!
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Post by kmk1112 on Aug 20, 2014 14:22:33 GMT
Great job!!!!
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Post by annabella on Aug 20, 2014 14:23:40 GMT
Congratulations!
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Post by NanaKate on Aug 20, 2014 14:26:17 GMT
Fabulous Brandy! Congratulations!!!
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scrappert
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Post by scrappert on Aug 20, 2014 14:29:38 GMT
That is awesome!! 130 lbs? You are looking really great. Thumbs up to you!  |
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mochi
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Post by mochi on Aug 20, 2014 14:35:42 GMT
Congrats Brandy!!!! You have worked so hard, 130 lbs is unbelievable! You are an inspiration!
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Post by redshoes on Aug 20, 2014 14:41:55 GMT
Wow, awesome! Good for you! Congratulations on your progress!
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Post by Goldynn on Aug 20, 2014 14:47:12 GMT
You look great and should be proud of yourself - awesome!
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Post by peano on Aug 20, 2014 14:50:31 GMT
What a transformation! I admire your hard work and tenacity. It's not easy to do what you've done.
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brandy327
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Post by brandy327 on Aug 20, 2014 15:07:19 GMT
Thank you so much girls! It's so hard because I really love food. I like to cook it, experiment with it and obviously eat it. But portion control and food groups were never really taught to me as a kid. I drank soda (pop) from as early on as I can remember...breakfast was Little Debbie Brownies. I could eat as much of something as was available. It's taken me a LONG time to get here...11 years. LOTS of ups and downs...but I'm here and I'm close to my goal. And I can't wait to reach it! For anyone that's interested, I started on Weight Watchers and did that for quite a few years. It's mostly been just measuring portions, staying within my caloric goal and exercise. I lose MUCH more quickly if I exercise...so I try to get in a few days a week at least.  |
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Post by bluepoprocks on Aug 20, 2014 15:45:38 GMT
Wow that's wonderful.
I've been on Atkins since February and have lost 40 lbs. I have along way to go. Recently I've been cheating a lot and it has caused me to stop losing but I'm trying really hard to get back on track. I don't want to gain back what I've lost. My biggest problem is that I'm the only one on the diet so it's hard for me seeing everyone else eating the foods I like but I can't eat.
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Post by Patter on Aug 20, 2014 15:47:20 GMT
Brandy, Brandy, Brandy! I haven't seen you in SO long, and I LOVE seeing your update! I am so excited that you have continued to stick with it because you look amazing!!! Super huge congrats!!!
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Post by joyfromny on Aug 20, 2014 15:51:30 GMT
you look awesome and for sure you feel it too!
Great job.
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Post by sbartist on Aug 20, 2014 15:51:52 GMT
Awesome work. You are definitely an inspiration. I'm thinking I need to go on WW.
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christinec68
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Post by christinec68 on Aug 20, 2014 15:53:11 GMT
That's fantastic!!! You look terrific!
Thanks for the boost of motivation too!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2014 15:59:09 GMT
Brandy, you look great!
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Post by kckckc on Aug 20, 2014 15:59:23 GMT
Wow! I am really impressed - you look great!
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cakatie
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Post by cakatie on Aug 20, 2014 16:02:08 GMT
You are amazing! Congratulations!
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Post by gmcwife1 on Aug 20, 2014 16:09:38 GMT
Congratulations on sticking with it and seeing how all your hard work has paid off.
And thank you for sharing and your reminder. It is hard to push through some days!
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Montannie
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Post by Montannie on Aug 20, 2014 16:14:15 GMT
Great job, Brandy!
You are so right -- keep working at it, even through the plateaus (and their will be plateaus!). You are an inspiration!
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Post by katlaw on Aug 20, 2014 16:26:34 GMT
You look fantastic. Be proud of all your hard work.
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