B4 and After Pictures - ROUND 2 - Page 37

sweetpoison · 06-29-2010, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Haziefrog

I am still here and still maintaining my weight loss!

Time has really flown by!!!

Awwwwwwwwwwww.... I think you got pictures mixed up.... that young thing can not be you

Just kidding..... but you really look like a totally different person.... GREAT JOB!!!

Vicki

AngieCakes · 06-29-2010, 10:46 AM

I love it!! You look fantastic! Glad to see you're still maintaining and looking amazing I might add. What an incredible achievement!

MarcyDarcy · 06-29-2010, 05:07 PM

Girl, you ROCK!!! fantastic!

kat819 · 06-29-2010, 05:43 PM

Hazel, wow, that is amazing!

CJ:) · 06-29-2010, 05:50 PM

I have this posted elsewhere but I will post here as well.

242 lbs lost, 25-30 more to go (and an estimated 40 lbs worth of excess skin that needs to be removed...) No surgery, no diet pills, just low carb, sensible portions and exercise.

lisabinil · 06-29-2010, 06:14 PM

Beautiful CJ! Look how young you look now!

Kiley2801 · 06-29-2010, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by lisabinil

I still have 21 lbs to go but I'm getting there.

You look incredible!!

CJ and HazieFrog--- there are no words. You 2 have just completely transformed yourselves. I am absolutely in awe!

sweetpoison · 06-29-2010, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CJ:)

I have this posted elsewhere but I will post here as well.

242 lbs lost, 25-30 more to go (and an estimated 40 lbs worth of excess skin that needs to be removed...) No surgery, no diet pills, just low carb, sensible portions and exercise.

Great job.... when are you planning on the skin removal surgery???

Vicki

JustCallMeAmy · 06-29-2010, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CJ:)

I have this posted elsewhere but I will post here as well.

242 lbs lost, 25-30 more to go (and an estimated 40 lbs worth of excess skin that needs to be removed...) No surgery, no diet pills, just low carb, sensible portions and exercise.

CJ!!!!! you look amazing!!!!!

gettingbuff · 06-29-2010, 06:40 PM

WTG CJ! Very inspirational!

RobMan · 06-29-2010, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CJ:)

I have this posted elsewhere but I will post here as well.

242 lbs lost, 25-30 more to go (and an estimated 40 lbs worth of excess skin that needs to be removed...) No surgery, no diet pills, just low carb, sensible portions and exercise.

Congrats CJ! Wow! Not sure I understand your timeline. Would love to hear more about your journey. I am so impressed and inspired!

CJ:) · 06-29-2010, 06:59 PM

Thanks peoples!

I have more info in a post under success stories. I will try to post the short version.... (I'm often long winded) I first started low carb December 2003, lost 108 lbs the first 4 months then got another 100 off and kept it off for over a year, got in a car accident, was on bed rest for 6 months and gained 130 back due to not being able to grocery shop or cook and having to reply on whatever was brought home or delivered..... Had a long recovery from that, even though I was still not eating sugar and keeping carbs lower if I have more then 30-40 carbs a day on a daily basis I will gain weight due to a medical condition, so I am definitely low carb for life! Anyway I was told I would never be able to go to the gym again, don't even walk or stand much etc... Pretty hard to swallow when you are 27. I was able to get 40 lbs back off but not more then that. Then this past year I finally felt better and was able to do more things and started on under 20 carbs per day again in July 2009, and I have lost 112 lbs in the past year. The total lost from my start in 2003 until now is 242 lbs. I am able to go to the gym again and do tons of stuff I couldn't do before. As for the skin removal surgery, I am not sure, but it needs to get done as soon as possible because there is an 8 week recovery time, but I have a 5k at the end of September that I don't want to miss. So if all goes well the beginning of October, if not then next spring as I have to have my Mom come stay with me while I recover and she lives 1500 miles away and doesn't want to be driving that far in the middle of winter.

AngieCakes · 06-29-2010, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CJ:)

Thanks peoples!

I have more info in a post under success stories. I will try to post the short version.... (I'm often long winded) I first started low carb December 2003, lost 108 lbs the first 4 months then got another 100 off and kept it off for over a year, got in a car accident, was on bed rest for 6 months and gained 130 back due to not being able to grocery shop or cook and having to reply on whatever was brought home or delivered..... Had a long recovery from that, even though I was still not eating sugar and keeping carbs lower if I have more then 30-40 carbs a day on a daily basis I will gain weight due to a medical condition, so I am definitely low carb for life! Anyway I was told I would never be able to go to the gym again, don't even walk or stand much etc... Pretty hard to swallow when you are 27. I was able to get 40 lbs back off but not more then that. Then this past year I finally felt better and was able to do more things and started on under 20 carbs per day again in July 2009, and I have lost 112 lbs in the past year. The total lost from my start in 2003 until now is 242 lbs. I am able to go to the gym again and do tons of stuff I couldn't do before. As for the skin removal surgery, I am not sure, but it needs to get done as soon as possible because there is an 8 week recovery time, but I have a 5k at the end of September that I don't want to miss. So if all goes well the beginning of October, if not then next spring as I have to have my Mom come stay with me while I recover and she lives 1500 miles away and doesn't want to be driving that far in the middle of winter.

Your journey is absolutely incredible and I am so proud of your progress! You look great!!! A fantastic tranformation you have made.

peridot · 06-29-2010, 08:36 PM

Wow!!! you guys are amazing. keep up the great work.

and, dreams, in your before pix you look older and then when you lost the weight, you look younger. I thought you were 19. then I see the bottom of you page and you're 30. I thought I looked young. You take the cake.

ljguitar · 06-29-2010, 08:40 PM

Hi Hazel…
Showed your pics to my wife and we shared a kleenex...

Great story...

Cute children...

mirchi · 06-29-2010, 08:59 PM

Haziefrog, WOW!

You look absolutely amazing! Not even like the same person. So much younger. If this is not inspiration...I don't know what is.

P.S: I want your legs.

itz_ashley · 06-29-2010, 11:32 PM

Everyone looks so great!

squeakie · 06-30-2010, 05:43 AM

I have viewed this thread many times and always love revisiting it. Such amazing transformations everyone has made, it really blows me away! Here are a couple before/after pics of me.

The first one was in Dec 2007 and I think I was probably close to 130 lbs.
The second one was taken in April this year (I'm in the middle) and I was around 107 lbs.

dec 07 - about 130 lbs

april 2010 - about 107 lbs

Not a HUGE difference but I think you can see it. I guess you can also see the difference between my avatar pic and the before pic.

clutterbug · 06-30-2010, 05:49 AM

Paula~ Definitely can see it. You look fabulous and younger and just glow-y!

Madger · 06-30-2010, 06:09 AM

Amazing!!!

Nevergoinback, Lisa, Haziefrog, CJ, Squeakie EXCELLENT job and AWESOME results!

I love this thread!

FunkyMonkey · 06-30-2010, 06:31 AM

Wow, all of you look amazing! CONGRATS!! I've really been struggling lately with my carb addiction but seeing all of your pictures here inspires me to try again.

JONAH'S GRANNY · 06-30-2010, 06:46 AM

Its hard to believe some of the transformations. You all are really looking good. KUTGW!

Dreams · 07-01-2010, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peridot

Wow!!! you guys are amazing. keep up the great work.

and, dreams, in your before pix you look older and then when you lost the weight, you look younger. I thought you were 19. then I see the bottom of you page and you're 30. I thought I looked young. You take the cake.

Thanks.

I love coming back in here and looking at everyone's pics. The transformations are incredible and so motivating. Great job everyone!

clackley · 07-01-2010, 06:30 AM

Wow! You all are amazing and so inspirational. Weight loss really does make a person look so much younger. Way to go!!!!

clanger · 07-01-2010, 06:37 AM

CJ and Hazel, all I can say is WOW

!

mavericka · 07-01-2010, 08:28 AM

Wow you all look so amazing. Just wow.

kat819 · 07-01-2010, 09:47 AM

CJ, incredible! Wow! Your story is very inspirational!

Paula, you look great! WTG!

NeverGoinBack · 07-01-2010, 09:45 PM

310+

Here's another one from today, 149ish

From a size 24/26 to a 2, sometimes a 4.

CJ:) · 07-01-2010, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeverGoinBack

Here's another one from today, 149ish

From a size 24/26 to a 2, sometimes a 4.

You look amazing!!!! How tall are you?

Haziefrog · 07-02-2010, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mirchi

Haziefrog, WOW!

You look absolutely amazing! Not even like the same person. So much younger. If this is not inspiration...I don't know what is.

P.S: I want your legs.

Thank you all for such kind words, I am always so amazed by everyones pictures. As for my legs once you find out that I am only 5'2", you may decide to give them back!!! My primary care doctor in Atlanta used to say "who knew these legs where under all that fat". I sure didn't know it. It has been a ton of hard work, but so worth every bit of it!

06-29-2010, 06:59 PM	#1092
CJ:) Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston Area Posts: 1,579 Gallery: CJ:) Stats: 525/276/220 5'8" (16 lbs left, 40 lbs excess skin) WOE: VLC and Exercise. (Meat/Egg/Cheesetarian) Start Date: Dec 2003	Thanks peoples! I have more info in a post under success stories. I will try to post the short version.... (I'm often long winded) I first started low carb December 2003, lost 108 lbs the first 4 months then got another 100 off and kept it off for over a year, got in a car accident, was on bed rest for 6 months and gained 130 back due to not being able to grocery shop or cook and having to reply on whatever was brought home or delivered..... Had a long recovery from that, even though I was still not eating sugar and keeping carbs lower if I have more then 30-40 carbs a day on a daily basis I will gain weight due to a medical condition, so I am definitely low carb for life! Anyway I was told I would never be able to go to the gym again, don't even walk or stand much etc... Pretty hard to swallow when you are 27. I was able to get 40 lbs back off but not more then that. Then this past year I finally felt better and was able to do more things and started on under 20 carbs per day again in July 2009, and I have lost 112 lbs in the past year. The total lost from my start in 2003 until now is 242 lbs. I am able to go to the gym again and do tons of stuff I couldn't do before. As for the skin removal surgery, I am not sure, but it needs to get done as soon as possible because there is an 8 week recovery time, but I have a 5k at the end of September that I don't want to miss. So if all goes well the beginning of October, if not then next spring as I have to have my Mom come stay with me while I recover and she lives 1500 miles away and doesn't want to be driving that far in the middle of winter. __________________ YOU can do it, because YOU are worth it. - CJ I've lost 249 lbs, lowered my body fat by 36% and lowered my resting heart rate from 110 to 65 beats per minute. I was told that I'd never be able to go to the gym again after an auto accident. I've been back at the gym since Sept. 2009 and completed my first official 5k on 9/25/10. I have PCOS and recently stopped eating Soy. Feel free to visit my CJ's Low Carb Corner blog and my Low Carb CJ Facebook page too Last edited by CJ:); 06-29-2010 at 07:02 PM..

06-29-2010, 08:36 PM	#1094
peridot Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: humidity heaven Posts: 48 Gallery: peridot Stats: 155;135/125/115 WOE: carb cycling Start Date: May 2009	Wow!!! you guys are amazing. keep up the great work. and, dreams, in your before pix you look older and then when you lost the weight, you look younger. I thought you were 19. then I see the bottom of you page and you're 30. I thought I looked young. You take the cake. Last edited by peridot; 06-29-2010 at 08:38 PM..

06-30-2010, 05:43 AM	#1098
squeakie Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: berlin, germany Posts: 1,041 Gallery: squeakie Stats: 126/112/110 (5'1") WOE: low carb Start Date: on and off since 2000. latest restart june 19 2011	I have viewed this thread many times and always love revisiting it. Such amazing transformations everyone has made, it really blows me away! Here are a couple before/after pics of me. The first one was in Dec 2007 and I think I was probably close to 130 lbs. The second one was taken in April this year (I'm in the middle) and I was around 107 lbs. dec 07 - about 130 lbs april 2010 - about 107 lbs Not a HUGE difference but I think you can see it. I guess you can also see the difference between my avatar pic and the before pic. __________________ - Paula Last edited by squeakie; 06-30-2010 at 05:45 AM..

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06-29-2010, 10:46 AM	#1082
AngieCakes Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,318 Gallery: AngieCakes Stats: 198/143/135-140 WOE: Atkins/Pre-Maintenance Start Date: 1/8/2010	I love it!! You look fantastic! Glad to see you're still maintaining and looking amazing I might add. What an incredible achievement!

06-29-2010, 05:07 PM	#1083
MarcyDarcy Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Angelo, Texas Posts: 1,677 Gallery: MarcyDarcy Stats: 195/180/173 goal: 135 or maybe lower WOE: Atkins Start Date: November 2009	Girl, you ROCK!!! fantastic!

06-29-2010, 05:43 PM	#1084
kat819 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,561 Gallery: kat819 Stats: 263/227/163 5'9" WOE: PaNu/very low carb Start Date: 1st time 9/2003, third time's the charm 5/13/2010	Hazel, wow, that is amazing!

06-29-2010, 05:50 PM	#1085
CJ:) Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston Area Posts: 1,579 Gallery: CJ:) Stats: 525/276/220 5'8" (16 lbs left, 40 lbs excess skin) WOE: VLC and Exercise. (Meat/Egg/Cheesetarian) Start Date: Dec 2003	I have this posted elsewhere but I will post here as well. 242 lbs lost, 25-30 more to go (and an estimated 40 lbs worth of excess skin that needs to be removed...) No surgery, no diet pills, just low carb, sensible portions and exercise.

06-29-2010, 06:14 PM	#1086
lisabinil Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: suburbs of Chicago Posts: 18,027 Gallery: lisabinil Stats: 287/Restart 206/177/160 5'6" WOE: Healthy Carb for Optimum Health Start Date: 2/4/10	Beautiful CJ! Look how young you look now!

06-29-2010, 06:40 PM	#1090
gettingbuff Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 252 Gallery: gettingbuff Stats: 186/154.5/125 WOE: Atkins Extended Induction Start Date: May 25, 2010	WTG CJ! Very inspirational!

06-29-2010, 08:40 PM	#1095
ljguitar Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 4,422 Gallery: ljguitar Stats: 350++/under 240/wherever 30 net carbs a day leads WOE: 30 net carbs a day or less...unclean eating Start Date: August 2008	Hi Hazel… Showed your pics to my wife and we shared a kleenex... Great story... Cute children...

06-29-2010, 08:59 PM	#1096
mirchi Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 558 Gallery: mirchi	Haziefrog, WOW! You look absolutely amazing! Not even like the same person. So much younger. If this is not inspiration...I don't know what is. P.S: I want your legs.

06-29-2010, 11:32 PM	#1097
itz_ashley Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 19 Gallery: itz_ashley Stats: 360/249/160 WOE: VSG - Low Carb Start Date: 11-16-2011	Everyone looks so great!

06-30-2010, 05:49 AM	#1099
clutterbug Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Amongst children and clutter! Posts: 1,029 Gallery: clutterbug Stats: 235/221/172 WOE: Back to Atkins Start Date: Started LC in March '08	Paula~ Definitely can see it. You look fabulous and younger and just glow-y!

06-30-2010, 06:09 AM	#1100
Madger Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,691 Gallery: Madger	Amazing!!! Nevergoinback, Lisa, Haziefrog, CJ, Squeakie EXCELLENT job and AWESOME results! I love this thread!

06-30-2010, 06:31 AM	#1101
FunkyMonkey Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 29 Gallery: FunkyMonkey Stats: 178/178/140 WOE: generally low carb Start Date: restart 01-02-12	Wow, all of you look amazing! CONGRATS!! I've really been struggling lately with my carb addiction but seeing all of your pictures here inspires me to try again.

06-30-2010, 06:46 AM	#1102
JONAH'S GRANNY Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 8,069 Gallery: JONAH'S GRANNY Stats: Way too much/115 lbs. WOE: Lowcarb Start Date: 01/03/2008/Originally 2003	Its hard to believe some of the transformations. You all are really looking good. KUTGW!

07-01-2010, 06:30 AM	#1104
clackley Chatty Cathy Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,011 Gallery: clackley Stats: 228.5/168/125 WOE: N.K.=vlc/hf/moderate protein & organic/pastured Start Date: Restart Oct 18 2009	Wow! You all are amazing and so inspirational. Weight loss really does make a person look so much younger. Way to go!!!!

07-01-2010, 06:37 AM	#1105
clanger Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK Posts: 1,315 Gallery: clanger Stats: 5' 0" Size 22 / Size 16 / Size 10 WOE: Targeting (70/25/5) ratio Start Date: Restart: 31st August 2012	CJ and Hazel, all I can say is WOW !

07-01-2010, 08:28 AM	#1106
mavericka Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 48 Gallery: mavericka Stats: 216/185/size 4 WOE: Atkinsy Start Date: May 24, 2010	Wow you all look so amazing. Just wow.

07-01-2010, 09:47 AM	#1107
kat819 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,561 Gallery: kat819 Stats: 263/227/163 5'9" WOE: PaNu/very low carb Start Date: 1st time 9/2003, third time's the charm 5/13/2010	CJ, incredible! Wow! Your story is very inspirational! Paula, you look great! WTG!

07-01-2010, 09:45 PM	#1108
NeverGoinBack Guest Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 3,219 Gallery: NeverGoinBack Stats: 310/132/140 5'8'' WOE: ZC-Love my meat!	310+ Here's another one from today, 149ish From a size 24/26 to a 2, sometimes a 4.