Almost at goal: Before and After

Meddies · 06-26-2008, 02:42 PM

So here's the digs on me. Since the beginning of my young adult life I have always hovered around 145 lbs ...uncomfortable for me on my 5'4" body. I never felt as though I was "fat" per say....and being an avid, active soccer player I was accustomed to the fact that a lot of that weight was muscle..............
Fast forward to age 22-------> I got married (huge mistake on my part, not that marriage is a mistake, but rushing into it for the wrong reasons with the wrong man is). My husband was a business owner, but not the type that one would think. He was the type that let his mother take care of the business, while he and his "wifey" sat at home a reaped all the benefits. I could slap my self in the face for letting myself accept this kind of life. Well, all me and the hubby did was sit around the house.....the only occasions to leave were to get our three fast food meals a day. I loved to cook, but his taste-buds were not acquired to anything other than Double Whoppers and fried chicken. SO i accepted this without much external argument. UNTIL......in two months time I ended up at 180 lbs.( He on the other hand skyrocketed to 305) I could not believe it.....and I knew that it was only going to get worse. I tried to revamp our lives....become active....join gyms....go out.....cook...ect....all of these things, but his resistance and utter disregard for our health and relationship became unbearable. All this aside from his hot temper and being so stubborn a mule would freakin' give up. After trying (a lot longer than i should have) to repair the wounds and fix the marriage, I was done. I was so emotionally distraught that i started having panic attacks and was put on anti-depressants..... Which i can proudly say i am off now

I have now been separated and lc for around nine months and i couldn't be happier. I have a wonderful BF who has the same life goals and values that i have. Health and actually LIVING the lives that we are given are as important to him as they are to me. I have lost 47 lbs. of my "marriage weight" . Just wanted to share my story as so many of yours have been inspiration and constant "kicks in the a$$" for me to keep it up....even during the hardest of times (whether emotional of physical) .

I am so glad that i found this group....it has been a godsend for so many reasons.

Before:

After:

kamimoq · 06-26-2008, 02:46 PM

Congrats on changing your life...been there, done that too, not easy. Good for you

GardenGirl639 · 06-26-2008, 02:48 PM

Wow! You were gorgeous before and you are gorgeous now.

Mental health is such a HUGE part of the equation!

SashimiMark · 06-26-2008, 02:49 PM

Wow. Congrats on losing those 352 unwanted pounds!

Tooter · 06-26-2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SashimiMark

Wow. Congrats on losing those 352 unwanted pounds!

Mark, you crack me up!

Meddies, you were beautiful before...and You are SMOKE'N Hawt now.

Congrats on your new life!

luckylychee · 06-26-2008, 03:00 PM

Ditto what Tooter said!! You are so beautiful!

wannabeslim4life · 06-26-2008, 03:07 PM

WTG! Where did you get those boots? I love them!

hummingbird11 · 06-26-2008, 03:08 PM

DITTO!

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Originally Posted by SashimiMark

Wow. Congrats on losing those 352 unwanted pounds!

DOUBLE DITTO!!

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Originally Posted by GardenGirl639

Wow! You were gorgeous before and you are gorgeous now.

Mental health is such a HUGE part of the equation!

haileygirl · 06-26-2008, 04:07 PM

YOU LOOK beautiful!!!!! Would you mind posting a sample menu of what you ate? GOOD FOR YOU!

WendyK1974 · 06-26-2008, 04:17 PM

Awesome!

aim in Fla*working · 06-26-2008, 04:20 PM

you are freakin' hot sweetie! Before and even more after! GOOD FOR YOU!

lisa89 · 06-26-2008, 08:21 PM

you look great!..and congrats on "Taking Out the Trash"

Sandi76 · 06-26-2008, 08:24 PM

WOW The new you is smokin' hot!

I bet your ex is kicking his own a$$ for letting you get away!

luvslabs · 06-26-2008, 08:37 PM

Congratulations on realizing that you had to save yourself!

You are young and your life is just beginning!

WOOHOO!!!!

:-)

ItsToni · 06-27-2008, 04:58 AM

Smokin' girl!!!!! Congrats to you for getting YOUR life back!!! Thank you for sharing your story! You are so young to have had to go through all of that and make the decisions that you did. Very proud of you!!!!!

cathlaur · 06-27-2008, 05:02 AM

You look fabulous

Katie

Livywilltim-mom · 06-27-2008, 05:29 AM

Wow, wow, wow!

Thanks for sharing your inspirational journey!

Peace

TennisBum · 06-27-2008, 05:41 AM

Congrats to you!! You look fabulous!

Shimmer · 06-27-2008, 06:05 AM

Good for you (on both counts)!! You look GREAT, congrats!!

BeThin · 06-27-2008, 06:08 AM

Amazon!!!

Diana · 06-27-2008, 07:23 AM

Good Job!

thindreams2reality · 06-27-2008, 07:29 AM

What a victory!!!

WTG for standing up for yourself and changing your life!

Awesome!!!

thindreams2reality · 06-27-2008, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by lisa89

you look great!..and congrats on "Taking Out the Trash"

Sorry to thread jack...

But, I just had to say...
Lisa89, you have me laughing at my computer!!! Thanks for the chuckle!!!

I really needed to laught today AND I'm totally going to start using that expression -- "Taking Out The Trash"!!! I've never heard that before. HILARIOUS!

Sleepy · 06-27-2008, 07:35 AM

fantastic

Madger · 06-27-2008, 07:38 AM

Great story. You remind me of ME but my divorce was 8 years ago. My husband was abusive and kept me down until I couldn't take it anymore. When I divorced I weighed 209. I started Atkins and got down to 120. During one of our visitation exchanges for the kids, he said "Wow, you look great". He only wanted a trophy wife and I let myself go being married to him; Life was complete Hell then. He's the most miserable man in the world. He's remarried and I feel sorry for his current wife. He drinks, smokes and is over weight; he has no self respect so in turn doesn't respect anyone else.

Me on the other hand, I'm remarried too - to the best man in the world. We're on the same page, emotionally, physically and spiritually.

I just feel that we have to travel down that bumpy road to get the best in the end. You're strong and smart for leaving that relationship! Enjoy life without having someone pulling you down with them.

lildragonfly · 06-27-2008, 08:04 AM

You look great!!

cleochatra · 06-27-2008, 08:06 AM

You look fantastic, girlfriend!

dbunny · 06-27-2008, 08:10 AM

way to go!

rottinluv · 06-27-2008, 08:18 AM

Thanks for sharing your story with all of us. You're young and beautiful, and deserve a great life, and it seems you're on the right track now!!!

06-26-2008, 02:42 PM	#1
Meddies Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NC Posts: 63 Gallery: Meddies Stats: 175/139/115 WOE: Atkins Induction Start Date: May 08 restart	Almost at goal: Before and After So here's the digs on me. Since the beginning of my young adult life I have always hovered around 145 lbs ...uncomfortable for me on my 5'4" body. I never felt as though I was "fat" per say....and being an avid, active soccer player I was accustomed to the fact that a lot of that weight was muscle.............. Fast forward to age 22-------> I got married (huge mistake on my part, not that marriage is a mistake, but rushing into it for the wrong reasons with the wrong man is). My husband was a business owner, but not the type that one would think. He was the type that let his mother take care of the business, while he and his "wifey" sat at home a reaped all the benefits. I could slap my self in the face for letting myself accept this kind of life. Well, all me and the hubby did was sit around the house.....the only occasions to leave were to get our three fast food meals a day. I loved to cook, but his taste-buds were not acquired to anything other than Double Whoppers and fried chicken. SO i accepted this without much external argument. UNTIL......in two months time I ended up at 180 lbs.( He on the other hand skyrocketed to 305) I could not believe it.....and I knew that it was only going to get worse. I tried to revamp our lives....become active....join gyms....go out.....cook...ect....all of these things, but his resistance and utter disregard for our health and relationship became unbearable. All this aside from his hot temper and being so stubborn a mule would freakin' give up. After trying (a lot longer than i should have) to repair the wounds and fix the marriage, I was done. I was so emotionally distraught that i started having panic attacks and was put on anti-depressants..... Which i can proudly say i am off now I have now been separated and lc for around nine months and i couldn't be happier. I have a wonderful BF who has the same life goals and values that i have. Health and actually LIVING the lives that we are given are as important to him as they are to me. I have lost 47 lbs. of my "marriage weight" . Just wanted to share my story as so many of yours have been inspiration and constant "kicks in the a$$" for me to keep it up....even during the hardest of times (whether emotional of physical) . I am so glad that i found this group....it has been a godsend for so many reasons. Before: After: __________________ "Life's to short to be a poser" 5/28/08 "Induction restart"~139.5lbs GOAL~115lbs 24lbs to go "I am going to make a spectacular protest....a protestacular" -*GOB BLUTH* Drop It Like It's HOT! 6/3: 139 6/10:135.5 6/17:135 6/24:133.5 7/1:135.5 7/8:135.5 7/15:135.5 7/22: 7/29 Drop it like its hot Goal: 125

06-27-2008, 05:02 AM	#16
cathlaur Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 3,870 Gallery: cathlaur Stats: 220/203.5/175 5"10 WOE: Atkins. Start Date: Oct 2002 Restarted May 9, 2008	Awesome work! You look fabulous Katie

06-26-2008, 02:46 PM	#2
kamimoq Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 15 Gallery: kamimoq Stats: 222/196/135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2008	Congrats on changing your life...been there, done that too, not easy. Good for you

06-26-2008, 02:48 PM	#3
GardenGirl639 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,393 Gallery: GardenGirl639 Stats: 229/183/145 5'3" Start Date: June 25, 2007	Wow! You were gorgeous before and you are gorgeous now. Mental health is such a HUGE part of the equation!

06-26-2008, 02:49 PM	#4
SashimiMark MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 1,728 Gallery: SashimiMark Stats: 355/275/185 WOE: Low Carb/Carb Cycling Start Date: January 2008	Wow. Congrats on losing those 352 unwanted pounds!

06-26-2008, 03:00 PM	#6
luckylychee Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: LONDON BABY! Posts: 4,575 Gallery: luckylychee Stats: 89 kilos/76.2 kilos/61.2 kilos WOE: Low carb, BRING ON THE FAT Start Date: March 10, 2007	Ditto what Tooter said!! You are so beautiful!

06-26-2008, 03:07 PM	#7
wannabeslim4life Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Evergreen State Posts: 5,569 Gallery: wannabeslim4life Stats: 177/162/120 WOE: Weston Price/Whole foods Start Date: July 20,2005	WTG! Where did you get those boots? I love them!

06-26-2008, 04:07 PM	#9
haileygirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 146 Gallery: haileygirl Stats: 132/126.5/120 WOE: >30 grams carbs daily	YOU LOOK beautiful!!!!! Would you mind posting a sample menu of what you ate? GOOD FOR YOU!

06-26-2008, 04:17 PM	#10
WendyK1974 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,076 Gallery: WendyK1974	Awesome!

06-26-2008, 04:20 PM	#11
aim in Flaworking Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 8,242 Gallery: aim in Flaworking	you are freakin' hot sweetie! Before and even more after! GOOD FOR YOU!

06-26-2008, 08:21 PM	#12
lisa89 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: usa Posts: 883 Gallery: lisa89 Stats: 185/156/150 WOE: atkins -starting 3/3/08...WOOHOO Start Date: begins march 08'	you look great!..and congrats on "Taking Out the Trash"

06-26-2008, 08:24 PM	#13
Sandi76 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. Posts: 628 Gallery: Sandi76 Stats: 230/215/180 WOE: Atkins Start Date: May 15th 2008	WOW The new you is smokin' hot! I bet your ex is kicking his own a$$ for letting you get away!

06-27-2008, 07:23 AM	#21
Diana Allergic to Carbs- I break out in Fat! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 34,337 Gallery: Diana Stats: 176.5/138.8/134 (5'3") WOE: The Original Atkins Start Date: 8/11/03 Restart 4/08	Good Job!

06-26-2008, 08:37 PM	#14
luvslabs Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 39 Gallery: luvslabs Stats: ack/working on it/yippee! WOE: Atkins Start Date: February 2008	Congratulations on realizing that you had to save yourself! You are young and your life is just beginning! WOOHOO!!!! :-)

06-27-2008, 04:58 AM	#15
ItsToni MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 2,117 Gallery: ItsToni Stats: 5'9" - started@223 WOE: Atkins (over & over) Start Date: October 21, 2005	Smokin' girl!!!!! Congrats to you for getting YOUR life back!!! Thank you for sharing your story! You are so young to have had to go through all of that and make the decisions that you did. Very proud of you!!!!!

06-27-2008, 05:29 AM	#17
Livywilltim-mom Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 3,954 Gallery: Livywilltim-mom Stats: 195/189/110 WOE: Dr. RX Atkins Fat Fast Start Date: October 8, 2008	Wow, wow, wow! Thanks for sharing your inspirational journey! Peace

06-27-2008, 05:41 AM	#18
TennisBum Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 584 Gallery: TennisBum Stats: 270/250/175 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 6/9/08	Congrats to you!! You look fabulous!

06-27-2008, 06:05 AM	#19
Shimmer Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,048 Gallery: Shimmer Stats: 237/180/140...22/16/10 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 10/1/01	Good for you (on both counts)!! You look GREAT, congrats!!

06-27-2008, 06:08 AM	#20
BeThin Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: WV Posts: 967 Gallery: BeThin Stats: 190/175/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2008	Amazon!!!

06-27-2008, 07:29 AM	#22
thindreams2reality MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,745 Gallery: thindreams2reality Stats: 235/207.5/110	What a victory!!! WTG for standing up for yourself and changing your life! Awesome!!!

06-27-2008, 07:35 AM	#24
Sleepy Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 6,758 Gallery: Sleepy Start Date: The beginning of the end 1/1/2008	fantastic

06-27-2008, 07:38 AM	#25
Madger Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 75 Gallery: Madger	Great story. You remind me of ME but my divorce was 8 years ago. My husband was abusive and kept me down until I couldn't take it anymore. When I divorced I weighed 209. I started Atkins and got down to 120. During one of our visitation exchanges for the kids, he said "Wow, you look great". He only wanted a trophy wife and I let myself go being married to him; Life was complete Hell then. He's the most miserable man in the world. He's remarried and I feel sorry for his current wife. He drinks, smokes and is over weight; he has no self respect so in turn doesn't respect anyone else. Me on the other hand, I'm remarried too - to the best man in the world. We're on the same page, emotionally, physically and spiritually. I just feel that we have to travel down that bumpy road to get the best in the end. You're strong and smart for leaving that relationship! Enjoy life without having someone pulling you down with them.

06-27-2008, 08:04 AM	#26
lildragonfly MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Middle TN Posts: 2,141 Gallery: lildragonfly Stats: 18w/10/7-8 WOE: learning my body Start Date: 10/15/07 started Atkins	You look great!!

06-27-2008, 08:06 AM	#27
cleochatra Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,721 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	You look fantastic, girlfriend!

06-27-2008, 08:10 AM	#28
dbunny Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: orange, ca Posts: 263 Gallery: dbunny Stats: 5'10" WOE: Atkins	way to go!

06-27-2008, 08:18 AM	#29
rottinluv Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 320 Gallery: rottinluv Stats: 141/116/110 Height 5' nothing! WOE: Atkins OWL, Whole foods! Start Date: October 24, 2007	Thanks for sharing your story with all of us. You're young and beautiful, and deserve a great life, and it seems you're on the right track now!!!