Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!

[Sarina D]

Thanks so much everyone!!!!
We're all getting closer to our goals together

I'm getting closer to "Onederland" but starting to feel edgy about it...I want to be there already and I'm starting to get frustrated about it but I just keep telling myself to be patient!

I'm going away for a week and feeling a wee bit nervous about that....you know different routine, different food and such but I am preparing a head of time and have a plan on how to eat the same as I am now. Since we're driving I'm going to take my exercise mat, scales (yes I am a slave to them) and a few hand weights so I can continue to do some of what I do daily....not to mention the fact that I plan on being quite active each day that I'm gone and at least get a long walk in everyday.

Hopefully by the end of the month I will finally arrive there. (under 200 lbs.)......here's hoping.

Thank you all again for your support and encouragement, it is GREATLY appreciated!

Sarina
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Heaviest weight - 403 lbs. (2007)
April 1, 2008 - 387 lbs. (This is when I initially started to lose weight…but was not on Atkins at this point)
Atkins start weight – 347 lbs. (July 19, 2008 – began Atkins)
1st major goal met -----100 lbs. lost as of Oct 2, 2008 - Hit 300 lbs. on this day – From April 1-08 when I initially begin to lose weight.
2nd major goal met - 151 lbs. lost as of Jan 13, 2009 - Hit 249 lbs. on this day.
Current weight – 217 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

[tuttifrutti]

Sarina,
Just wanted to let you know what an inspiration you are to me!! You have done such an amazing job on your weightloss. You have come so far and I know you WILL be a complete success and make it to your goal. You look amazing

[Sarina D]

Ahhhh, thanks Tutti...we're in this together girl and we'll get to our goals together! You're doing great yourself and I am really proud of you!!!

I have now lost 188 lbs since I was 403 lbs. My official weigh in was the third week of last April so I have one more week left from the beginning of when I started to lose weight and my Atkins one year anniversary will be on July 19th this summer. I am very excited to see where I am at in July.

I had a specialists appt. this morning and when I walked into his waiting room the only chairs he had were those ratty metal chairs with the handles on the sides....you know the ones...the dreaded kind!!!!

I have not attempted to sit in one for over a year....I could never fit in one and generally just sat on the very, very edge HOPING I wouldn't slide off or I just stood. I felt the usual anxiety that I would normally feel thinking I couldn't fit in it. So I just walked over and plopped down and I just about came unglued (quietly inside) not only did I fit I had plenty of room on both sides!!!!! I kicked my husband who was sitting across from me (to try to get his attention). I pointed at the chair and wiggled around...he had the biggest grin....I felt like a million dollars right there and then! I was in absolute shock and felt an incredible amount of joy.

Things like these may seem pretty small or insignificant to some people but for others like myself who could not fit in a chair...always worried about.."I wonder what kind of seating they have" prior to arriving to a restaraunt, dr's office, accountant's office etc....it's a huge thing.

Anyway, just a little update on how things are going for me

Sarina
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Heaviest weight - 403 lbs. (2007)
April 1, 2008 - 387 lbs. (This is when I initially started to lose weight…but was not on Atkins at this point)
Atkins start weight – 347 lbs. (July 19, 2008 – began Atkins)
1st major goal met -----100 lbs. lost as of Oct 2, 2008 - Hit 300 lbs. on this day – From April 1-08 when I initially begin to lose weight.
2nd major goal met - 151 lbs. lost as of Jan 13, 2009 - Hit 249 lbs. on this day.
Current weight – 215 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

[love4scotland]

You look fabulous! You are now my inspiration. Thank you so much for posting these. Keep going, you look great and you are doing great!

[Chihuahua Luvin Gurl]

OMG, you are my inspiration!!!!!! Please tell me what you did! AWESOME, you look FANTASTIC! Congrats!!!!!!

[Chihuahua Luvin Gurl]

lol Scotland, I didn't see what you said before a I posted, but hey, great minds think alike!

[love4scotland]

Agreed. I'm sure that we are not the only ones she is an inspiration for!

[LovingMeAgain]

Just wonderful! I hope I can follow in your footsteps.

[grecogl]

Thanks for posting your pictures. It is so encouraging to see someone who has made so much progress toward your goal. Keep it up. You look great!

[Grayson's Mom]

Wow! You are truly an inspiration! Thanks for being so brave